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Newspaper
Long Beach Press Telegram
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1956
Page
15
London court clears John Fairlie in a case over driving while not in proper control after he demonstrated dexterity shaving at speed in a car. The engineer showed an electric razor designed for cars. judge noted his control and modest speed of 320 miles an hour and found him not guilty.
The Radio Corp of America announces five American and seven foreign airlines have installed its weather radar system. It lets pilots see storms up to 450 miles ahead. RCA executive Theodore A. Smith says FAA certification for commercial use is granted and the unit is mounted in the aircraft nose for early warning.
Rummaging through a box of family photos, Sheri Gilbert uncovered two letters by Rudolph Valentino to her grandfather. Written on Valentino's stationary, they reveal legal matters with W. T. Gilbert and discuss divorce arrangements with Jean Acker. The postscript from Natacha Rambova adds festive notes to the slice of silent film history.
A 79 day stoppage ends as Gulf Coast Piping Contractors' Association and Pipefitters Local 195 approve a new contract in Beaumont Texas. Union workers return to work under terms negotiated after the long dispute. Local officials hailed the settlement and its impact on regional construction projects.
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