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Long Beach Press Telegram

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Mar 05, 1956

Page

3

Probe Ties Solon to Campaign Offer in Gas Bill Vote

The Senate inquiry explored alleged payments linked to the Hickenlooper gas bill. Neff admitted a possible $2,500 consideration to Hickenlooper’s campaign. Edson and Goodwin testified about the arrangement. Edson noted Superior Oil’s interest in the bill and potential funding, while Hickenlooper ultimately voted for the measure, which Eisenhower vetoed. Goldwater faced questions about a $250 campaign contribution from the Keck family tied to Superior Oil.

NEAF Edson Hicken- Jooper Neff Lexington Ned Superior Oil Co California Senate Francis Case R-Sd Charles W. Steadman Ito Edgan Goodwin Hickenlooper First Superior Oil Sen. Hickenlooper Iowa Sen. Hickenhooper Sen Hickenlooper Ould Nelli Goldwater R-Ariz Keck Abc-Tv Coldwater Hnd Keeks

Doctor Was Wrong Over Three Decades Later

Maria C. Lindstrom, Swedish immigrant in Chicago, was told by a physician 42 years ago that she had only three months to live. She will celebrate her 83rd birthday Thursday and continues to live despite the early grim prognosis.

Chicago Maria C. Lindstrom Sweden

Britain weighs Middle East action amid Syrian Egyptian pact

British officials moved to probe a widening Middle East crisis as Syria Egypt and Saudi Arabia signaled a defense pact while Jordan faced pressure to join. Cyprus became a flashpoint with British troops and evacuees prepared and a Royal Air Force plane burned out after an unclear refueling stop.

Syria Britain Egypt Arabia Israel Jordan Africa Morocco Algeria Arab Legion Antony Head Mediterranean Cyprus Cyriots

Strikers Arrested as Picketing Spread at Maryland Plant

Twenty two rioting strikers were arrested at the Fairchild Airplane and Engine Co plant in Sequal Up. Police report many cars damaged at entry points while one third of non striking workers reported for duty. State of Maryland seized the plant and Baltimore Transit Co facilities under Chapter 41 with Joseph Allen named emergency utility administrator.

Bay Shore UPI Fairchild Airplane and Engine Co Richard Tucker Lodge 89 International Assn Baltimore Maryland Baltimore Transit Co McKeldin Baltimore Ing Pransit Co Afl-Cyo Baltimore Transit, Co Department of, Labor and Industry of Joseph Allen

Bludgeon Slaying Investigation Continues in Oklahoma City

Oklahoma City police pressed on with inquiries into the bludgeon slaying of 48 year old Alma Belle Miller. Two men arrested for questioning, Anthony Marion Erwin a 50 year old barber and former husband, and Floyd A. Barnett 32, Norman, were released Sunday. Miller's body was found Saturday morning in her Oklahoma City apartment by her son Robert Dale Muss 24.

Oklahoma City Wolive Today Anthony Marion Erwin Olahoma City Alma Belle Miller Floyd A. Barnett Norman Okla

Globemaster Wheels Up Landing At Hickam

The G-124 Globemaster landed wheels up at Hickam Field in Honolulu at 1:30 a.m. after a flight from Travis Air Force Base. All 12 crew members escaped injury and the cargo remained undisturbed. The only damage observed was a bent propeller on the aircraft piloted by Captain Herman F. Weiss of Philadelphia.

VFW Urges Candidates on Red China in UN Stand

National commander Timothy J. Murphy urgedPresidential hopefuls to declare their position on excluding Communist China from the United Nations. He spoke to about 150 VFW post and Auxiliary members in Oklahoma City, linking UN admission to U.S. sacrifice in Korea amid heavy snow events at Red Mountain.

Oklahoma Veterans of Foreign Wars China United Nations Timothy J. Murphy Milton Mass VFW United Nations Klamath Red Mountain

Maryland man finds lost New Mexico dog in Annapolis

McClelland of Milleraville Maryland believes a boxer found at his door three weeks ago is Sgt Robert J Harnbacks Diver a fawn colored German boxer missing from Hatch New Mexico and cared for after a nationwide search. Hornback a sergeant stationed in Hatch spent a month looking for the pet offering a 200 reward.

Maryland New Mexico Annapolis McClelland Hatch N. M Robert J. Harnback Baltimore Sun Associated Press Spt Hornback Diver Korea H. HL. Fletcher Fort Polk

Gov Knight Outlines Record Calif Budget Report

Governor Knight presents a 1.2 billion dollar California budget with 464.5 million for operations and 913.8 million in subsidies covering education welfare and health. He warns deficits unless the economy grows and proposes drawing from a surplus to balance while expanding education welfare and water programs. The plan includes 1020 new mental hygiene posts and 270 highway patrols, plus a pay raise for state workers and Beach and park funding from tideland royalties.

Knight Senate Assembly Stanley Arnold Susanville John J. Hollister Goleta Squaw Valley University of California Agoy Authool

Estes to Enter Calif Primary

Sacramento dispatch reports Senator Estes Kefauver plans to enter California's June 5 presidential primary. Kefauver backers announce a 136-name delegate slate as his campaign becomes the first to file delegates. Adlai Stevenson and Dwight Eisenhower slates are expected to follow byWednesday night.

Sacramento Tennessee Estes Kefauver California Kefauver Adlai Stevenson

Look Editor Backs Eisenhower and Nixon Ticket

Gardiner Cowles editor of Look magazine endorses the Eisenhower Nixon Republican ticket. He announced support while in Los Angeles for Look Television Awards and emphasized the ticket as a winning combination for November.

Los Angeles Gardner Cowles Look Magazine Eisenhowne Nixon Cowles Look Eisenhower Nixon

Rescue Drama After Alaska Freighter Sinking

The 14,000 ton transport Gent. B. Freeman battled heavy storms to reach Kodiak Alaska after the freighter Washington Mair sank and 60 crew and passengers were rescued. Captain Robert T. Fulton reported the dramatic scene as survivors waited in lifeboats and the ship fled the gale.

B. Freeman Kodisk Alaska North Pacific Washington Mair Here Robert T. Fulton Tacoma Wash Washington Mail American Mail Line Gulf

Filipinos Nab Suspect in Mrs Quezon Killing

Manila reported that Pauline Viernes a Huks field commander was captured in Nueva Ecija near the forest where Mrs Aurora Quezon wife of the late president Manuel Quezon and 11 others were slain during a 1949 ambush.

Manila Aurora Aragon Quezon Manuel Quezon Defense Department Pauline Viernes Nueva Ecija Provinte Lonely Forest Quezon

Iran orders Soviet attache to leave the country

Tehran says Maj. Ivanovich Kouznetsoff, the Soviet assistant military attache, must depart within a week after being arrested last week for spying. Iranian authorities later released him when credentials were found. The military governor stated Kouznetsoff was caught receiving secret air force documents from an Iranian warrant officer.

Tehran Iran VPI Pussia Maj. Ivanovich Kouznetsoff

Two Patrolmen Hit by Car Killing One in Kansas City

A Sunday crash in Wyandotte County Kansas killed Patrolman Thomas W. Mendina 28 and injured Lt. John Scherzer 44 as they tried to awaken two men in a parked car on Highway 32. Mendina left behind a 10 month old son. Scherzer suffered a fractured arm and other injuries.

Kansas City Kan Wyandotte County Hwy Thomas W. Men’ Dina Johan Scherzer

Bridges Picks Lausche as GOP’s Toughest Opponent

ALLENTOWN PA Senator Bridges of New Hampshire said Lausche would be the hardest Democratic presidential candidate for the GOP to beat. He noted Adlai Stevenson as formidable but believes Stevenson overrates himself in eight or nine months.

Syngman Rhee Liberal Party Fihee National Assembly Rhee Democratic Party Allentown Uhm Sen Bridges Ohio Gov Lausche Adlai Stevenson Bridges Stevenson

Boxcar Raid Breaks Up San Francisco Crap Game

Police Lt. George Eggert ambushed a field craps game when a boxcar was placed beside the field. Seven men were arrested or charged, 437 was taken, and 24 dice, some loaded, were seized. About 20 players fled the scene.

San Frannasco George Eggert Eggert

Compromise Plan Studied in IUE Strike

Washington officials study a compromise settlement between Westinghouse and the IUE. The package would grant the five year contract sought by the company and arbitration rights sought by the union. Representatives from both sides prepared to meet with the three man FM S panel after mediation efforts. The IUE Westinghouse conference board was to meet tonight to consider the proposal.

Wasitington Upa Westinghouse IUE Westinghouse Conference Board

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