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Newspaper
Long Beach Press Telegram
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Mar 15, 1956
Page
3
Fashion editor Ernest Hubbard cites a rising demand for a new cap called 77 ering, popularized at Ivy League campuses. Manufacturers report booming sales, with prices from 95 cents to 8 50, and executives predict lasting impact on men's headwear trends.
A nationwide poll in the Christian Advocate finds that a majority of Methodists oppose racial segregation in the church with 56.4 percent favoring full inclusion. Only 16.6 percent prefer exclusive Negro or white congregations, and 23.8 percent want some mixed arrangements. the issue looms at Minneapolis conference.
A French district court in AIX-EN-PROVENCE denied bail for three Californians arrested on suspicion of using loaded dice at a Monte Carlo casino. The court did not rule on extradition to Monaco, and declined to return about $15,000 in cash and securities seized at arrest. Identified as Jason Lee 58, Philip Aggi 37, Los Angeles, and Ralph Shaker 40, West Covina, they have been in custody since February 21 following arrest in Nice. Despite no charges from Monte Carlo, they remain under provisional arrest per Monaco authorities.
Belgium Beauvechain Air Force Base grounded two Meteors following crashes that killed two airmen. Officials cited safety and maintenance reviews as the primary reason for the measure, while investigations continue into the incidents.
A Senate Armed Services subcommittee report urges more auction sales of surplus goods, noting only about 7 percent of original cost is recovered by current methods. Investigators found auction returns can nearly double those from sealed bids, prompting calls for shift to auction at federal disposal.
The House Appropriations Committee proposes 27.8 million to fund antipolio programs by states and 185 million for veterans readmission benefits. It backs 34.9 million for school district payments and 27.8 million for polio vaccination grants, while trimming total spending to 40.16 million less than Eisenhower asked.
A subcommittee in Washington commanded a disciplined approach as it urged the Defense Secretary and the Army Navy and Air Force to conduct a thorough study. The aim was to analyze operations and recovery of Joseph's Hospital after an emergency related to agency property.
Associated Press reports heavy snow and frigid air blotting the East with winter storms. From Ohio Valley to New England, 2 to 8 inches were forecast for Maine and northern New England, with 50 to 60 mph gusts in several states. Light snow also touched the northern Rockies as storm belts extend.
Police begin issuing fines from ten dollars for unnecessary horn blowing in New York City as part of a broader effort to curb urban noise. Inglewood authorities report burglars stole over 1500 dollars from two safes in the Municipal Court building, with the police station nearby. Weather shows clear skies west of the Rockies and widespread cloudiness elsewhere, with notably cold conditions in Wisconsin Minnesota the Dakotas Montana and Wyoming and slight thaw in Texas.
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