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Newspaper
Long Beach Press Telegram
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Mar 08, 1956
Page
5
Three major powers press for swift United Nations action on the Middle East. The call comes amid escalating tensions and regional violence, with diplomats cautioning that timeliness is critical to avert wider conflict.
In Commons Eden declared Britain and the United States act closely to keep peace in Palestine. He warned that the 1950 three power pledge with France to oppose aggression by Arabs or Israel carries serious implications beyond public perception. The vote of confidence was 319 to 252 as he outlined Israel arms questions and Jordan tensions surrounding the Arab Legion fallout.
Los Angeles taxpayers may see at least a 10 cent per $100 assessed value tax increase as fixed charges for sewer and fire bonds rise. Interest and principal on bonds, plus potential pension fund payments and pay boosts for police and firemen, could push taxes higher unless other cuts occur. Current rate stands at 5.2 mills per $100 with revenue plans due to Mayor Poulson by May 1 and council review through June 28.
The 188000 bank robbery, the biggest cash haul since a 305000 Queens heist last April, involved a gunman forcing teller Ernest Mazina to open the vault while bound staff watched. Mrs Kostolos and others were restrained. the car was abandoned nearby. FBI notes owner Paisnner also raced horses Battle over and Centerpoise with past ties to Benzelle and Acey Heart. sheriff Hoy and Port Chester chief Ponty aided the case. If convicted on federal charges, Paisnner could face ten years to death, per FBI.
Palm Springs residents rise to 12 146 from 10 381 in 1953 census update. Local officials note steady growth as the permanent population expands since the last tally taken in January 1953.
A House public works subcommittee tentatively approves a 271 billion proposal to build interstate highways over 13 years. The plan mirrors Eisenhower’s highway program, with federal spending about 27.58 billion and states contributing 2.74 billion for 1957 to 1969. It also sets 22.5 million yearly for forest highways on federal lands.
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