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Newspaper
Long Beach Press Telegram
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Jul 27, 1956
Page
4
Reports from the Massachusetts coast detail a collision between the Andrea Doria and the Stockholm as confusion followed. Coast Guard tallies put aboard 1,134 passengers and 572 crew with 26 still unaccounted for amid rescue efforts and dramatic dockside scenes.
Condensed from a forthcoming book and August Reader's Digest recounts five young missionaries who lost their lives among the Auca Indians in Ecuador seeking to spread Christian faith. The note advertises 39 condensed articles and bold claims of lasting insight from current books and magazines.
A rescued 14 year old girl, Linda Morgan, stepdaughter of Camille M Cianfarra New York Times car of responsibility, survived the Andrea Doria sinking. She arrived on a rescue ship with injuries to her left knee and shoulder and recounted the crash that tore through the liner as fire and smoke filled the decks.
London report states John Dickson Carr, American born mystery novelist also writing as Carter Dickson, intends to become a British citizen after living in the country for 26 years. He is 49 years old.
Lifeguards formed Thursday to warn swimmers of dangerous tides near Long Beach breakwater. 102 guards on duty noon to 5 pm with lighter coverage other hours. The area between Linden Ave and Sth Pi is treacherous due to a 2,500 foot opening in the breakwater. South Hay Sea lifeguards with Baywatch and a helicopter made 31 rescues. similar high tides expected today and Saturday.
SAN RAFAEL Immediate dismissal from the Air Force is planned for two young WAFs who stopped saluting after adopting a new religion. A2C Nora P. Clark of Lemoore California and A3C Mary L. Perez of Loreauville Louisiana face administrative discharges after announcing they would no longer salute the flag or officers due to religious beliefs. Perez said both were baptized a week ago as Jehovah's Witnesses, a sect that disapproves of sainting.
Robert Williams, 18, was sentenced by Superior Judge Beach Vasey to life in prison for the Jan. 23 murder of Harbor City motel operator Watt Manestar, 54. Williams was convicted of first degree murder. The jury recommended mercy, making the sentence life without parole not mandatory.
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