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Long Beach Press Telegram

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Jul 26, 1956

Page

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Italian Ship Sink After Fog Disaster

New York AP reports two transatlantic liners collided in fog off Massachusetts. The Italian liner Andrea Doria sank in mid morning. 1,709 aboard were rescued by nearby ships in a vast operation. At least four deaths confirmed. number injured unknown. Rescues included Philadelphia Mayor Dilworth and actress Ruth Roman. Coast Guard searched the area as Stockholm and other ships assisted.

Nantucket Stockholm New York Massachusetts Andrea Doria Nahhicket Island Raoul de Beaudedh de Frances Coasts Guard Anerea Doria Richardson Dilworth Philadelphis Dilworth Ruth Roman Richard Washington Congress Sip Ate Andrea See Ue de France

Boy Drowns After 15 Minutes Missing From Family Pool

Two year old Thomas Larson vanished from his mother's sight in Long Beach. He was found at the bottom of a nine foot deep pool after 15 minutes. Attempts to revive him failed. he died at Seaside Hospital. Surviving: his parents Harry B Larson and Mrs C F Larson of 2680 Magnolia Ave and three brothers. Police suspect an open gate allowed access to the pool. Continuous swimming was common for the family during warm days. The funeral is planned.

Thomas Larson Harry B. Larson Magnolia Ave Faflea Bhyen Hare Larsons Long Beach Lansons A. Mt Mottell's & Peek Chanel Owen Ty C. FP Harry Jp Larzon Gresham James Steven Sven Meee Thomas Thamas Stevich Robert R. Glines Ney Robert B. Plumb Seaside Hospital Richard Nixon

Five Survive Plane Crash In Pacoima Tree

Five persons including three children escaped death when a single engine plane crashed into a tree at 10108 San Fernando Road. The aircraft reportedly had engine trouble and struck the base of the tree while coming in low. Injured were taken to Sun Valley Receiving Hospital with none in critical condition. Officers said the crash avoided high power lines. ambulance driver Lee Bayles noted the miracle of survival. Names of the five were not immediately determined.

Pacoima CNS Peseanee San Fernando, Rd Sun Valley Polite Lee Bayles

U N Chief Hurries Home From Geneva

Dag Hammarskjold arrives back at U N headquarters as Nation Safety Council notes a slogan from Geneva. A diving accident left John Dobson of Grady County with a broken neck. He is reported in hospital with Israel and Jordan tensions ongoing.

Bluef Ark John Dobson United Nations L Grady Wan Aivard Lietary Dag Hammarskjold National Safety Ccum U.N Geneva National Farm Israel Jordan New York

Gunmen s Morphine Kills Wife

Covina case reports a 48 year old woman, Zella Archerd, dying after husband says two intruders bound them and injected morphine in the hip. Police and coroner note possible morphine derivative. husband William Archerd previously served time for narcotics offenses. Autopsy underway to confirm cause.

Covina Zella Archerd William Allen W Siassid Arhherd Archerd Polive San Quentin

Non Swimmer Drowns After Jump Into Pool

In Owlngsville Kentucky Robert Willie Ensor a 16 year old non swimmer jumped into his favorite wading spot on Wednesday and was swept under by ten foot deep backwater from the Licking River. His body was recovered shortly after the drowning occurred.

Owlngsville Robert Willie Ensor Ensor Licking River

Long Beach Girl Slashes Wife of Boyfriend in Jealous Rage

An attractive young student and beautician slashed Mrs. Pearl Wingelre, 28, during a domestic confrontation after learning her lover planned to return to his wife. Susan Vincelette, 19, of 125 Terminio Ave, was arrested after entering the Wingelre home with a knife following a drive with the boyfriend. The attack follows a previous scissors incident on March 25 and an earlier confrontation at a beauty shop.

Susan Vincelette Termino Ave Pearl Mu Winseire 17Th St Wingelre Sebs Miss Vincelette

Bus Driver Fined Over Darling Remarks in Florida

The Florida Railroad and Public Utilities Commission fined Abe Alianell, operator of the Southwestern Coach Line in Miami, for failing to show proper courtesy to passengers. He was accused of calling female patrons darling and sweetheart during service.

Tallanadses Fia Tikhe Florida Railroad and Public Utilities Commission Miami Bus Line Abe Alianell Alianell Southwestern Coach Line

Final steel settlement delayed at least one day

New York reports a 26 day steel contract stalemate with unions and executives delaying talks. Negotiators struggle to convert general outlines into contract language with a potential three year package including weekly layoff pay and cost of living increases.

New York McDonald Mor DeLalLs Prestrike John A Long A Stephens Steel David Z. McDonald United Steel Workers America

Senate veto clash over two billion military bill

The Senate passed a large military construction bill without debate, but Eisenhower opposed a clause requiring defense officials to agree with armed services committees before spending. After a veto, the House repassed the bill dropping the contested language. Senators Russell and Case defended the review provisions as a check on defense programs.

Senate Eisenhower House Armed Services Committees House Sens. Russell Dga Case Russell

Where to Find It Beach Combing and More

A reader guide lists sections and page references for beach combing Hal Boyle bridge and page A sections. It notes various features including comics, death notices, crosswords, editorials, financials, shipping tables, sports, theaters, tides and temperatures, TV radio, and Women pages across pages B-12 to A-23.

Hal Boyle Wilson

Tampico in Path of Storm Heads Toward Gulf Coast

The Gulf disturbance intensified into a tropical storm near Tampico Mexico with sustained winds near 60 mph. It moves west-northwest about 12 mph and is forecast to make landfall south of Tampico this afternoon, with gale winds and 20 to 30 mph winds expected along the Texas coast and two-foot tides. Navy aircraft located the storm.

New Orleans Weather Bureau Tampico Mexico Tetpieg Tarapléo Texas Corps ‘Christi Navy

Weather Outlook Sees Variable Cloudiness Through Friday

Variable high cloudiness through Friday with mostly clear periods. Soma notes late night and early morning low clouds or fog. Little change expected in temperatures.

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Doria Associated Press John Rooney Larson Gardena Adventures To U. N Long Beach Sien -Gelearam Shome Arch’ Jerd Arch Iit Wingeire Vincelette Pine Ave 4Th St Rai Susan Vincelette
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