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Newspaper
Long Beach Press Telegram
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Jul 30, 1955
Page
3
A historical overview explains how rockets must reach space via a three stage system to place a payload into orbit. Instruments on the satellite would relay data on skin temperature, cosmic rays, and dust impacts while slow decay reveals upper air density, with pole crossings altering Earth’s shape insights.
A Lakewood couple, L S Hamer and wife, sought 829,800 against Douglas Aircraft Co. for annoyance and 54,500 for home repairs. a Superior Court jury ruled 9 to 3 against the Hamers, finding Douglas not liable for damage blamed on drophammers.
Armour and two unions representing 45,000 workers reached a contract settlement granting an average 14 cent hourly raise. Armour General Supt Dean Hawkins said the agreements with the CIO United Packinghouse Workers and the AFL Amalgamated Meat Cutters and Butchers Workmen take effect August 1.
A White House briefing announced a space satellite project for 1957 58 under the International Geophysical Year. Scientists expect a spherical satellite launched by rocket tests to study weather earthquakes and cosmic rays while Russia may gain access to data. Costs are estimated between 20 and 100 million dollars with several launches likely.
An Assembly subcommittee chaired by Jack A. Beaver of Redlands was formed to investigate fraud in advertising within the insurance industry. The announcement, made by William A. Munnell of Montebello, also named subcommittee chairs on unemployment insurance, workers compensation, and lending agencies.
Congress aims to adjourn under the 1946 Reorganization Act by July 31 as five major measures dominate the session. The package includes a broad government programs extension, a wage bill raising to one dollar, defense production powers, a large federal appropriations bill, and a housing funding clash. Strong factions draft compromises, with housing policy pitting administration aims against Republican opposition, while the wage bill promises raises for about two million workers.
Senator Byrd reported the government closed its fiscal year June 30 with 2,384,273 civilian employees, 9,768 fewer than a year earlier, despite a June rise of 17,418. Civilian agencies ended at 1,197,592, military agencies at 1,186,681, with June showing a sustained monthly increase for the fifth time in a row.
The army said Sst. William A. Minton of Montgomery accidentally bayonetted a Marine during war games Friday. The Marine’s name was withheld. Maj. Gen. Herbert Powell said actions will follow after investigation. Minton is with the 4th Regiment at Schofield Barracks. The Marine was with the 1st Air-Ground Task Force at Kanvolte Air Station.
President and Mrs. Eisenhower are at their Gettysburg area farm home for a weekend in pleasant weather. Eisenhower arrived by automobile while Mrs. Eisenhower came earlier in the day due to overcast skies. No plans were announced but the President is expected to play a game of lif in the countryside as weather remains favorable. He plans to return to the White House Sunday night or Monday morning.
A spokesman for Revenue Copper and Brass Inc said five plants across Baltimore Chicago Detroit New Bedford Mass and Rome N Y closed at midnight Friday due to a prolonged copper industry strike. About 5100 workers were laid off with the Los Angeles plant remaining open.
Chou En-lai suggested a peace pact could be reached if both sides show sincerity and sought third party aid due to the U S and Red China's strained relations. He noted Geneva talks aim to repatriate civilians and ease broader disputes while urging negotiations with Taiwan local authorities for peaceful liberation. The piece frames Dulles comments on U S policy and lists six points on disarmament and regional security, noting an explosive Far East situation with Korea, Indochina, and Formosa as danger spots.
Washington reports quote Air Secretary Harold E. Talbott denying resignation rumors as Senate probes his private business ties. Democrats demand firing or dismissal while President Bush studies hearings for possible ethics violations. A high Air Force official warns of morale impact if Talbott remains. Talbott plans to stay put until Sunday night or Monday.
Beckham, 35, was sentenced to life imprisonment for the fatal Valentine’s Day stabbing of his wife Charlene, 32, after a history of disputes. Police said officers came to their Redlands home to arrest him for a prior assault. he hid in a closet, then emerged to stab Charlene as their three young sons watched in fear.
In San Francisco, Otho G. Bell William A. Cowart and Lewis W. Griggs, once captured in North Korea, returned aboard the President Cleveland and faced military police. They are accused of aiding the enemy and renouncing their homeland, with possible charges under the Uniform Code of Military Justice. Families greeted them as authorities prepared possible court proceedings at Fort Baker and Presidio San Francisco.
Unidentified assailants surprised two guards at the Santiago Apostol Church in Buenos Aires before dawn and killed one who resisted, fleeing with police weapons. Federal authorities have stationed guards at Catholic churches since the June 16 revolt.
Federal Judge Ingraham ruled Texan inmate O Neal Massey held illegally, orders release actions. Massey, jailed since 1941 for robbery by assault, pursued 12 years of habeas petitions from prison in Coldspring, while his attorney warned of possible rearrest or civil insanity challenges.
Three persons were injured in a two car crash at 223rd and Figueroa Streets in Carson early today. Wilkie Williams 32 of Venice suffered skull fracture and spinal injuries. H M Bullock 7 of Torrance and Marlene Bryant 19 of Los Angeles had lacerations. all were taken to Hatnor General Hospital per the California Highway Patrol report.
In Tokyo Mamoru Shigemitsu and Sonoda told the Diet that no atomic warheads are being sent with Honest John rockets. The United States reportedly notified Japan March 25 that an atomic rocket unit was assigned, while other notes suggested confusion over advance warnings. The six 280 mm atomic-capable guns arrived in Okinawa with the 6th Guard Artillery Battalion, and the unit can fire either conventional or atomic warheads.
The General Accounting Office says it reworded but did not withdraw a charge that American Zine Lead and Co sold government stock at a premium while its president Howard I. Young was a dollar-a-year official at the Defense Procurement Agency from 1951 to 1953. He denies any wrongdoing in testimony.
Fragmented OCR public notice mentions Pine Avenue Laog Beach and a post office at Cong Beart. Indicates a weekly or monthly audit by Chenanas Per Per Per Week Month Sear tarrer Deliver. Includes a price reference of 2490 and 2560, plus a second glass netter Mazer Wi. 158M.
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