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Long Beach Press Telegram

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Jun 16, 1956

Page

2

Argentina Braces as Labor Strikes Threaten Quiet

Buenos Aires reels on the anniversary of a deadly revolt that toppled Peron. Rumors of surprise strikes by labor, meant to honor Peronistas killed in the 1935 naval air rebellion, raise tensions as Aramburu doubles security and pledges calm nationwide.

Buenos Aires Argentina Juan Peron Peron Peronistas Pedro Aramburu Aramburu Bress Government House

Dutch premier to head new government after elections

Queen Juliana asked Premier Willem Drees of the Labor party to form a new government after the elections. Drees' party won 34 seats, Catholic People’s party 33, ending the outgoing coalition. RUMORS of divorce or abdication were denied by Drees as unfounded. Louis Greenlease case: a police lieutenant released from Federal Medical Center, with critics unhappy about media handling.

The Hague Netherlands Juliana Willem Drees Labor Party Drees Catholic People's Party Labor Cetallcs Bern- Springfield

Pharmacist Jailed on 3 Dope County

Former Dope County pharmacist Shoulder was released from a center in a private ambulance to St. Louis after a three year perjury sentence tied to a $600,000 kidnap ransom case. He suffered heart attacks. Edmund J. Lloyd said he was smuggled out to avoid newsmen.

Shoulders St. Louis Edmund J. Lloyd Lloyd Shoulder Bobby Green Jease Robert C. Greenlease Kansas City Elmer Dolan Carl Austin Hall Bonnie Brown Headly

Escapees seize cars and hostages in Illinois incident

Three armed prisoners hijacked two autos and took four people hostage near Hillsboro Illinois. Hostages included Mr and Mrs Don Fogler Selma Richter a schoolteacher and William Horton all from Pana. Two captives were later freed near Shelbyville and Indianapolis deputies pursued remaining suspects as a search for Norman Patrick Kelly continued.

Hillsboro Ill Montgomery County Vuyo Automobiles Indianapolis Illinois Don Fogler Selma Richter Wiliam Horton Pana Warner Yates Raymond Schneider Chicago Miss Richter Horton Shelbyville Bainbridge Ind Robert Stout Robert Dodson Richter Stout Dodson Schneider Yates Kelly Morton

Illness of Ike Delays Inter American Parley

Washington reports President Eisenhower’s illness postpones an inter American conference in Panama with the meeting of American presidents deferred from June 25-28. Panamanian Ambassador J J Vallarino announced the postponement at a meeting of the Organization of American States council where the vote favored delaying the council’s session. The presidents’ meeting was to cap a larger conference set to start June 22.

Washington Eisenhower Pansme J. J. Vellarino Vallarino Council of the Organization of American States Panama

Nationalists Retard Brazil Oil Development Says Nationalists Retard Brazil Oil Development

Brazilian academic Mario Piva warned that nationalist elements hinder oil development and foreign investment, noting Brazil imports most refining technology while local expertise rises. He spoke in Long Beach at a harbor department luncheon after touring the city.

Brazil Bahia United States

Boys State Opens Sessions Today

More than 800 California high school boys begin government training as they elect public officials during the eight day Boys State in Sacramento. The event features youths acting as city councilmen and state leaders under the American Legion program. A separate report notes a Royal Air Force participation and a jungle crash in Perak with survivors.

Sacramento California Kuala Lumpur Malaya Legion Royal Air Force Ornor Perak Tno

Greeks OK Concessions by Cypriots

In Nicosia Greek Cypriots report a slight concession by the ethnarchy inner council to present British proposals to Makarios, a potential step toward easing island stalemate. Makarios, exiled in the Seychelles after clashes over self government and union with Greece, remains the focal figure. The inner council denies authority to negotiate and maintains Makarios holds sole negotiation power, keeping the British stance unchanged. A separate Marine Corps tragedy notes 18-year-old Pvt. John Douglas Wright hanged himself, leaving a note praising his drill instructors and declaring life’s end with love for his girl.

Nicosia Cyprus Arch Makarios Mediterranean Ethnarchy Makazios Seychelles Greece Makerios Inner Council Tio Sax Pimson Wleine Corps John Douglas Wright Hazel M. Burbank Missouri Valley Iowa Marine Corps

Marines Recruit Found Hanged At Depot

A Marine recruit at the training depot, described by drill instructors as quiet and promising in leadership, hanged himself after leaving a note saying he had never had the guts the Marines need. He noted he loved the Marines and had known for years he was no good to the world.

Whitney Named Next U S Ambassador to Britain

Newsday reports John Hay Whitney, millionaire industrialist and philanthropist, will become the United States ambassador to Great Britain after Ambassador Winthrop Aldrich resigns this fall. Whitney, 51, is a major Eisenhower contributor. his wife Betsy Roosevelt is preparing for London duties.

Garden City WPI Newsday Jonn Hay Whitney U.S Great Britain Long Island Winthron Aldrich Whitney Betsy Cushing Roosevelt U. S James Roosevelt London

Dulles Son Ordained Priest at Fordham Church

Avery Dulles, son of Secretary of State Dulles, was ordained a Roman Catholic priest at Fordham University Church along with 35 others. Cardinal Spellman presided as Dulles spoke of his son’s devout faith while noting Avery joined the Jesuit Order after converting to Catholicism in 1940 at Harvard Law School.

Avery Dulles Dulles Francis Cardinal Spellman Fordham University Church Tater Hensmen Hisather Brick Presbyterian

Beauty queen weds wealthy Hindu prince in London affair

Janet Hicks a 20 year old blind beauty queen married Hindu Prince Dulu of Mymseningh after meeting him in Seharangchu earlier spring. The couple planned to wed in India with Janet’s father noting the Maharajah status but questioning the arrangement. Janet returns to Britain to meet family and retrieve a 1200 pound engagement ring before leaving for Paris Rome and beyond.

Ebraintiee Ingland Janet Hicxs Achayya Janet Seharangchu London West End Paanatinniot Maharajah of Mymseningh Prince Dulu Aria Calcutta Max Hicks Essex Brit India Paris Mice Rome

Accused Car Stripper Pair to Face Trial

Two men Luther McClutcheon and Jesse Allen Anderson were held to superior court for grand theft after a day-long preliminary hearing. They face charges of stealing a 1946 sedan and a 1955 sedan amid a yard with seven cars and other parts. Bruce Hutchison, previously arrested, was released for lack of evidence.

Luther McClutcheon Wanda Jesse Allen Anderson Los Angeles Percy Hight Anderson Ralph Aston Wall St California Ave Bruce Hutchison Hutchinson

Drug Store Strike Negotiations Set

Weekend negotiations are scheduled to avert a strike threatened by the Retail Clerks Union against major drug store chains in the Southland. State conciliator Adolph Raven said the clerks seek a 13 cent per hour raise, a straight four dollar an hour for phar ise and a three year contract with an escalatory step for the next two years.

Southland Adolph Raven

Secret Closet Yields No Clues On Scott Mystery

West Los Angeles police and sheriff's deputies reported no clues to the fate of Mrs Evelyn T Scott and her fugitive husband L Ewing Scott. A secret closet found during a Friday attic to cellar search of their Bel Air home contained no signs, though investigators and crime lab technicians examined financial records and used detectors and probes in the earth around the two-story residence. Mrs Scott vanished over a year ago as authorities weigh possible murder in the mishandling of her $600,000 estate.

Los Angeles UFI Drees Stephen Stuart Wadsworth Veterans Stephen Jr Greet Hofmans Felice Stuart West Deh Evelyn T. Scott L. Ewing Scott Police Crime Laboratory Scott Mys

Policemen Hurt by Unruly Prisoner

Two police officers were injured by Larry J Teague during arrest for drunkenness and disorderly conduct Friday night. Officer Alan J. Anderson, 40, suffered a sprained right wrist, and Officer James H. Folk, 27, injured his left ankle when Teague kicked him in the jail elevator at Cedar Avenue.

Alan J. Anderson Panama Ave Larry J Teague Cedar Ave James 8. Folk Vista St

Thieves Bind Strip Woman Loot House

burglars roused Mrs Velma Sadler 41 by breaking in at 4 am tied her with silk stockings stripped her gown and ransacked the home. she was hospitalized in shock and her husband Wayne Sadler reported drawers opened and items scattered. the daughter Linda 11 slept through the burglary.

Slendale Velma Sadler Wayne Sadler Linda

U S Jet Sets Fire to Frech Forest

RAMSTEIN Germany United States Twelfth Air Force reports a crashing U S jet started a forest fire near Cazoux two days earlier. Firefighters from U S and Germany fought the blaze for three hours, burning about four acres. The pilot Lt Emil Quast 22 escaped serious injuries. his mother is listed as living in Yoakum Texas.

Ramstein Germany U. & 12Th Air Force U.S Cazoux U. S Aim Air Force Emil Quast Yoakum Tex

Scout Killed As Lightning Hits Camp In Pennsylvania

An 11 year old Boy Scout, Joseph Simpson of King, died after a lightning strike at Camp Mulhearn near Chester Heights Pennsylvania. Seven others were injured as a tree was blasted and fire started by the bolt during a heat wave.

Chester Joseph Simpson King Stonehurst Chester Hospital Camp Mulhearn jGathalle Chester Heights Cab Pennsylvania

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