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Long Beach Press Telegram

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Jun 20, 1955

Page

3

Eden and Eisenhower clash over atomic pact and defense bills

Prime Minister Eden defended a British American atomic energy pact allowing broad information exchange except weapons, while lawmakers in Washington battle over a large defense budget. Senator Symington seeks 31.99 billion to boost manpower and production, facing opposition from Chavez and Saltonstall amid concerns over military cuts and missile advances.

London Eden House of Commons George Strauss Attlee Atlantic Britain United States Eilon Strauss

Nationalists Strike At Sea Near Matsu With Vessels Anew

Nationalist China announced warplanes attacked more than 400 Red vessels near Matsu Island, a large convoy supply raid said to be within 3 miles of the island. The communique claimed many ships sunk or damaged and noted the action occurred as part of broader hostilities.

Taipey Formosa China Astelsabi Matsu Nezice Eet

Negotiations Near in Ship Seizure Case

Tokyo officials report talks will begin soon on a Netherlands claim over a Dutch ship seized and sunk by Japan at the end of World War II. Kyodo News notes this follows long dispute seeking compensation and restitution.

Tokyofi Netherlands Japan Kyodo News

Woman, 56, dies after bottle causes fatal leg gash

In Quincy Massachusetts Mrs Eleanor Sullivan ages 56 died after dropping a bottle of liquid on a kitchen floor. She slipped on the liquid and fell onto the broken bottle opening a nine inch gash on her leg according to medical examiner Dr George Dalton following an autopsy.

Quincy Mass Eleanor Sullivan George D. Dalton

Six Soviet pilots and seven crew held in East Germany

A tip from the Information Bureau West says six Soviet jet pilots suspected of planning to defect were arrested at Retzow air base in the Kyrite district. Seven Russian ground crew members charged with cooperation in the desertion plot were also captured.

Berluy Vira Wesserl East Germany Information Bureau West Retzow Kyrite IWE

Kin of Belgian Chief Church Group Clash Amid Education Protests

In Ostende a clash erupted after a demonstration against education subsidies outside a café. Frank van Acker and friends watched as Catholic marchers confronted them, a window and glasses were broken, police intervened, and a protester died from a heart attack. About 45,000 demonstrators rallied against the bill approved by the House to cut Catholic school subsidies amid ongoing clashes over the education reform.

Oostende Belgium Achille van Acker Frank van Acker Party of Friends House of Representatives Socialaf Baventon Leo. Callard

Diem Army Slays 200 Rebels in West Vietnam Battle

Premier Ngo Dinh Diem's government reports that Hoa Hao rebels suffered about two hundred casualties in four hours of fighting near Thanh Phu Thanh Loi triangle west of Saigon. Hoa Hao Gen Bacut led the defense and narrowly escaped. first battle at Tan Phuoc noted with no casualties. Thousands of nationalist reinforcements move in as ongoing clashes widen the zone near Saigon.

Saigon South Viet Nam Es Ngo Dinh Diem Viet Nam Thanh Phu Hoa Hao Bacut Tan Phuoc Bassong Racut Diam arca_ tue Hoe Hav Troi van Seai Cambodia Nguyen Vanh Vinh

Algerian Rebels Killed in Two Clashes

In Constantine region two clashes killed five nationalist guerrillas and left others wounded. A further 60 suspects were arrested, with 28 more arrested south of Constantine. A group raided a large farm near Bone, damaging equipment and destroying corn. In Meknes Morocco a home made bomb killed one Moroccan and injured three others as Arab police were wounded.

Algeria el Alba Constantine Vilages Bone Morocco Meknes

Tanker strike widens as unions clash with owners

The National Maritime Union and three smaller unions stand at odds with 37 tanker operators as contracts expired and talks stalled. A Glendale man, 58, was killed by a dynamite blast tied to a separate dispute over unemployment compensation terms for workers who quit.

New York Clo National Maritime Union Glendale Gulf Coast Agalret Melvin Robert Sinclair Freiehters

Woman Delivers Child Unassisted at Home in North Carolina

Mrs Frances Allman a 35 year old resident of Charlotee North Carolina delivered her own baby at her home on Sunday night. She held the infant for 15 minutes until ambulance attendants arrived and severed the umbilical cord. Neighbors telephoned police in a frantic rush. Hospital officials later said both mother and her eight pound daughter were doing fine.

J L Kennedy Dies in Beverly Hills at 75

James L Kennedy former mayor and world singles champion died Sunday from heart disease aged 75. He was a prominent figure in Beverly Hills politics and sports, noted for Bog five and his long public service career.

J. L. Kennedy Beverly Hills James L. Kennery

Spiled Up Shipping to Start Moving Tuesday

London stevedores voted today to end a five week walkout piling up ships in Britain's six major ports. Delegation chosen to tell union chiefs they will return Tuesday morning with similar moves anticipated in Manchester Liverpool Hull Rochester and other ports. The action follows a dispute over bargaining recognition between the National Amalgamated Stevedores and Dockers Union and the rival Transport and General Workers Union as ships stalled and transatlantic trade suffered.

London Britain Manchester Birkertheat Liverpool Hull Rochester National Amalgamated Stevedorey and Dockers Union Transport and General Workers Union

Death on cliff edge ends brush clearing on property

Deputy District Attorney Robert G. Wheeler aged 53 died Saturday after plunging about 200 feet from a cliff on his own property while clearing brush. The incident occurred in Malibu. Police are investigating the accidental death.

Malibu Robert G. Wheeler Seine

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