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Long Beach Press Telegram

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Jun 16, 1956

Page

8

Crucial Issue Raised in Feather River Water Suit

In San Francisco special master Rifkind weighs whether Arizona can introduce Feather River engineering reports to show California could source water outside the Colorado River. Arizona seeks 3.8 million acre feet. California argues 4.4 million acre feet under historic compacts. Arizona plans first testimony Monday with witnesses Rose Ewing and Wayne Akin expected.

San Francisco Simon H. Rifkind U. S. Supreme Court California Feather River Arizona Colorado Rifkind John P. Frank Northcutt Ely Frank Los Angeles San Diego Oroville Ely Harry W. Horton Imperial Valley Missouri Mississippi Horton Frank R Rosee Ewing

Douglas Educational Grants Boost $130,000 in Aid

Douglas Aircraft Co officials in Santa Monica announced more than 130 thousand dollars in educational grants for the next school year. The program includes 26,750 in TRUE SCHOLARSHIPS and fellowships for undergraduates and graduates, plus 130 $100 college scholarships for children of employees. Long Beach plant reports 12 employees used time-off for study last year and 178 to 200 participated in part time programs.

Douglas Aircraft Co Santa Monica Douglas Uetter Way Long Beach

Tug Damaged and One Missing in Gale Near Tampico

In day two of a gale, two tugs en route from Miami to Tampico were struck by a storm. The tug Blue Star sheltered at Trianculos Island, 120 miles northwest of Campeche, due to navigation and fuel issues. The Little Star has not been heard from, and search boats were alerted to Jools for it.

Tampico Mexico Paort Miami Fla Campeche Blue Star Trianculos Island Little Star Jools

Baptists Open Meet With Talk on Peter

In Seattle the opening session of the 49th annual American Baptist convention featured Palo Alto California pastor Rev George M Derbyshire outlining a view of Peter as a foundational figure rather than a titular head. He noted Jesus granted the Keys to Peter and all disciples, challenging Catholic claims of papal primacy.

Seattle Palo Alto Calif Peter Jesus George M. Derbyshire First Baptist Church Heaven

Delegates Named for Deme Conclave Meeting in Monterey

The article lists L G delegates to a national convention gathering in Monterey on June 23. Included are Mrs Clara Shupfer and Mrs Elizabeth R Smith as committeewomen, with plans for a three man delegation replacing others. Mentions include supporters of Kefauver and Stevenson and potential replacement for Attorney General Edmund G Brown.

Gerald Desmond Chicago Lakewood Monterey Deroy Clara Shupfer Cratic Sen Esles Kefauver Elizabeth R. Smith Adlai Stevenson Kentfield Carmen Warshaw National Party Paul Iffien Edmund G. Brown George Cheirman

Bolivian Plot Sparks Tightened Security Pre-Election

In Bolivia, government security is expanded nationwide amid alleged subversive plans to disrupt Sunday's elections. Officials accuse exiles and certain Argentine-linked figures, while authorities deny delays to the vote. Opposition voices reportedly pushed for a postponement as police bolster patrols and military discretion remains high.

LA Paz Bolivia VPI Bolvia la Pagasta Washington Saratoga Sea Torlay Navy New York, Naval Shipyard Intterlee Federico Forlon Défensé Ministry D. Jorge Escalante Posse

Eight enter Guatemalan embassy over alleged plot claim

Eduardo Messuti Roca, leader of the Republican Socialist Union, among eight entrants at the Guatemalan embassy, accused of government involvement in an alleged plot. Generous Bulganin, Moscow Soviet Premier, proclaimed Russian recognition of independence for Morocco and Tunisia, announced Friday.

Eduardo Messuti Roca Moscow Nike Bulganin Morocco Tunisia

Two American priests freed from Red China after three years

Rev. John William Clifford and Rev. Thomas Leonard Phillips, both from San Francisco, told the Associated Press by telephone they are well and resting in Shanghai after three years in Red Chinese prisons. Officials expect their arrival in Hong Kong within a week. Bishop Walsh remains in semi-house arrest in Shanghai.

Hong Kong Shanghai John Wiliam Clifford Thomas Leonard Phillips San Francisco Associated Press Red China Peiping Radio Fr. Clifford James Edward Walsh Walsh Cumberland Imd Thed Ching Commun Ore Ching

U.S. Troop Shifts in West Germany Face Communist Claims

East German Communist press accused Washington of boosting troop levels in West Germany. U.S. Army European HQ denied any increase beyond normal replacements, saying about 250,000 U.S. troops are stationed there. The 11th Tactical Mission Squadron, handling Matador missiles, is due from Orlando this month, but officials say no overall strength rise occurred.

Berlin United States West Germany U. S East Germany Neues Deutschland Ail Force Europe Winsbaten Orlando Fla Air Force U.S

Monster Bone Hauled From Harbor On Reefers Anchor

Captain Anton Brix of the freighter Cynthia Olson said a 16 to 18 foot long bone, 1 1/2 to 2 feet in diameter, appeared on an anchor fluke in Los Angeles Harbor. The bone, pale and knobby, resembled a prehistoric creature part. Scientists will be consulted to determine its nature and age while the ship remains docked.

Los Angeles Anton Brix Cynthia Olson Don. Dayen the Sun Lumber Co Brix

Officer Slain and Three Wounded in Chicago Gun Fight

In Chicago on the south side a veteran detective, John Blyth, 44, was killed and three men wounded during a running gun battle while pursuing a suspect, Jesse Welch, 31. Welch claimed a prior armed robbery sentence and was captured after police traced him hiding under a parked car. Leggett and Sylvester, painting a church interior, heard shouting and were briefly wounded by Welch who opened fire. Blyth and Rolewicz pursued and identified Welch as the shooter.

Chicago John Blyth Daniel Rolewicz Jesse Welch Welch Charles Legget Thomas Sylvester Legget Sylvester New Mount Calvary Loretta Green Yall Rolewicz Blyth

Copters Lay Hose to Fight Forest Fires in Mountains

Foresters test hose laying helicopters to battle fires in inaccessible terrain. A helicopter near City Creek in the San Bernardino mountains unspooled a 800 foot section of lightweight hose from a pumper truck to a crew on a ridge in six minutes and thirty three seconds.

BAN Bernarding Gh City Creek San Bernardino

Amnesia victim aided by cops uncovers identity via helicopter help

Nashville detectives use a helicopter to ferry fire crews and test amnesia patient James Oliver Ivey. After a week of tests, fingerprints confirmed Ivey was wanted in Huntsville Alabama for burglary. Husks of memory loss prompted memory recovery efforts by U S Forest Service officials.

Nashville Tenn Alforesters U. S.forest James Oliver Ivey Huriisville Ala

Trend of Security Prices for Past Week Analyzed

The analysis notes a volatile week with Dow declines and a near May lows, yet signals a growing base for stocks. It cites President Eisenhower’s health news as a market shock and highlights increased buying by institutions and in mortgage and auto sectors, forecasting higher action after autumn elections.

Walter Reed Hos ‘Pital Eisenhower Genere Ford New York Tumes Delaware Fund, Inc Housing and Name Finance Agency Eilis General Foods Corp Maxwell House Federal Reserve Board Treasury Humphrey

Auto showrooms spark Spring upturn despite surplus

Week of business and industry highlights show consumer spending rising in auto showrooms with the spring upturn in sales. Retail demand surged in East and Midwest markets as hot weather boosted purchases of clothing, air conditioners, and summer goods. Furniture demand grew, banks could loosen installment credit, and steel wage talks added inflation concerns while housing costs rose.

Jong Tas Mair St Toc East Midwest Dun & Bradstreet Korea Eisenhower Washington American Can Co Tooth Cou William C Stolk

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