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Long Beach Press Telegram

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Mar 12, 1956

Page

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Bell Gardens Girl Found Dead in Parked Car

Margena Joyce Brunner, 17, a Bell Gardens High School student, was found dead in the front seat of a parked car. The coroner says she was raped and strangled. several suspects including Donald McFarland, 24, were questioned after parties in Bell Gardens.

Bell Gardens Atractive Sheriff's Margena Joyce Brunner Colmar St Bell Gardens High School Ray Hopkinson Miss Brunner Donald McFarland Dinwiddie St McFarland Adamson St Sgt. Hopkinson Brunner Margena van Warmer Hilda O'Brien Adarmson St Diane Dame Gene Whalene Bell Sgt Hopkinson

Truman to marry Clifton Daniel in April engagement announced

Margaret Truman and Clifton Daniel Jr. plan a small April wedding at Trinity Episcopal Church Independence following a weekend visit to North Carolina. The engagement, confirmed after a Missouri press conference by Harry S. Truman and Bess Truman, pairs the president's daughter with the New York Times editor.

Margaret Truman Clifton Daniel Jr New York Times Pennsylvania Station Jonathan Daniels Raleigh, N. C News and Observer Associated Press New York Inependence Miss Truman Daniel North Carolina Harry S. Truman Bess Missouri Trinity Episcopal Church Independence Cnever McFarland Bob Neale Bell Gardens Neale

Record Gusts Caused Major Damage Across Southern California

Strong winds up to 120 mph snarled roads and toppled roofs from Santa Barbara to San Diego. In Tujunga area seven luxury homes burned as a brush fire spread over 75 acres, fueled by an 85 million hour wind storm. Firefighters rushed in, water blown back at crews, fire contained by 7:30 am as winds eased to 40 mph.

Bay City Mich Frank A. Picard FBI Stanley Wloch War-lock Wloch RED Cross Picard Los Angeles Fire Department Countyse Ae Fire Department Blythe Fontana Orange County Weather Bureau California Long Beach Neumart Long Beach Muniipal Airport Santa Barbara San Diego Tujunga

Western Air Resumption Way Opened

Western Air Lines announced a wage agreement with the Brotherhood of Railway Clerks, signaling the end of a 63 day strike. The deal boosts freight handler pay by about $30 a month for 530 members, while mer wages rose from $230 to $260. The airline, serving 45 cities in 12 western states and Canada, aims to settle with the Air Line Pilots Association and the International Association of Machinists soon, and likely resume operations only after those talks conclude.

Los Angeles Upsn Western Air Lines Brotherhood of Railway Clerks Western States Canada Air Line Pilots Assn International Assn WAL

Cold Wave Blankets Central Nation Across Wide Area

A deep cold wave spans the central United States from the Rockies to the Appalachians with 5 to 25 degree drops, while Montana warms and the North Atlantic coast sees milder air. Snow blankets parts of the Midwest and northern plains, with heavy snowfall in Puebla Colorado and gusty winds up to 80 mph. The weekend storm caused at least three deaths and stranded 1,250 high school basketball fans in Wisconsin.

Rocky Mountains Appalachians Montana North Atlantic Montena Midwest Plains Rockies Nebraska Kansas Iowa Puebla Colo Ohio Valley Middle Atlantic States New England Kentucky West Virginia Texas Pacific Arizona New Mexico New York State Wisconsin Neenah and de Pere

Arab Big Three Announce Arms and Political Pact

Cairo summit ends with a communique announcing coordinated defense and policy plans among Egypt Syria and Saudi Arabia. Premier Nasser President Kuwaily and King Saud led six day talks signaling possible independent action by the Arab League bloc.

Cairo Egypt Israel Gamal Abdel Nasser Syria Shakii Kuwaily Saudi Arabia Saud

Five Die in Kansas Car Crash at Lyons Intersection

Five people were killed and seven injured when two cars collided at a highway intersection in Lyons Kansas on Sunday. Victims include Sam Heubner 47, Glen Heubner 18 and Gerald 13 among others. Renault-teller couple Ruby 48 and others also among the injured. The report notes the dead include the Glen Elder Kansas school superintendent and his family, with several Wilson occupants among the injured. The article also contains unrelated political communique text about Arab coordination and regional tensions.

Lyons Kan Upi Sam Heubner Glen Elder Ruby Gerald Joseph Kyner Wilson Heubners Glenn Jay Ray Rudy Hoch R. M. Cross

Miracle at scene of train and truck crash near city

Oklahoma City troopers report a train and Rock Island freight truck collision occurred two miles east of the city Sunday night. The truck driver sustained no serious injuries. Lavada Ferm Miracle, 34, Midwest City, a practical nurse, was en route to University Hospital when rescued.

Oklahoma City Rock Island Here Midwest City Ola University Hospital

Ban on Cyprus protests sparks Greek security clampdown

In Nicosia crowds pressed a third day of protests against British deportation of Archbishop Makarios. In Athens, authorities banned mass meetings fearing violence while police and troops redeployed near embassies. Strong anti British sentiment and Communist fears colored the unrest amid Cyprus's colonial tensions.

Athens Greece Makarios Cyprus Indian Ocean Nicosia Ministry of Interior Spyridda U. S Britain Jishon Makarios union-with-Greece Bediterranean Tanke

Swiss Skier Dies in Rockies Avalanche

Swiss skier Charles Dupre was buried under 40 feet of snow in a Rocky Mountain avalanche near Jasper. He remained warm when recovered but efforts to revive him failed.

Jasper, Aila, Or Rocky Mountain Charles Dupre

Reference Page Listings

The item lists sections and page numbers for a newspaper including Beach Combing, Hal Boyle, Bridge, Classifieds, Comba, Crossword, Editorial, Financial, Obituaries, TV Radio, Shipping, Sports, Theaters, Tides Temperature, Wilson, Women and Your World across pages A-2 to B-14. It serves as a guide to where readers can find content.

Hal Boyle Comba Wilson

Weather forecast highlights clear days with gusty winds

A dry spell continues with clear skies today and Tuesday and strong wind gusts through Tuesday. Cooler tonight.

Farmer Survives Blizzard Ordeal Wife Dies in Snow

A Nebraska farmer recounted a blizzard ordeal during which his wife Ruth White, 30, died of exposure after they attempted to walk for help when their car stalled near the Aleph Buettner farm five miles north of town. The couple, with four children and five others, started from Valentine, Nebraska, as heavy snowfall and wind hindered road clearance. Mrs. White urged prayer and perseverance as she collapsed three-fourths of a mile from safety, while the husband pressed on, later staying with relatives in the village jail until snowplows reached the farm.

Mrs. White Aleph Buettner Farm White Bis Children Valentine Neb Here Crookston Francis Cloud Man Paul Cloud

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