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Long Beach Press Telegram

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Mar 16, 1956

Page

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Boy Lucius pleads guilty then dies by own gun

In Los Angeles a 38 year old man, Guy Hamilton Lucius, pleaded guilty to first degree murder and attempted murder, then faced a life term. A 9 year old boy, not named here, killed himself with an old rifle amid family tensions over a school function. The case touches a new state law allowing guilty pleas to any degree of murder.

Scolde Lucius Los Angeles Guy Hamilton Harry Andre Woodcraft Rangers Jessen Ralph, Young Young Jim William Lucius Bell Gardens Joseph 2 Suein Jens Gamstrup Ostrom Long Beach Olivia Fri Boilflower Seth Thomas W. Cochran Cochran Los Angeles Artys Harry Leppek Barry Sullivan Algiers Guy Moilet East Meadow N.Y Gerald Dammars Iowa Gerald Marilyn Pamela Steven Ermarket Cammand Air Force Mitchell Field

Police Seize Clerk After Mistaken Store Theft Chase

In Burbank a police mix up led to a grocery clerk being held at bay while a suspect fled. Kenny Walker and another clerk chased John Durham for two blocks, Dur ham fought back injuring Walker. Lt. Vandergrift and Sgt. Meir then arrested Durham and partner Robert Duka after a forged check attempt.

Burbank Kenny Walker John W. Durham Ernest Vandergrift Walker

German Solons Vote Defense Recruitment For Bonn Armament

The Bundestag's upper house in Bonn approved a 150 000 volunteer force as part of West Germany's rearmament plan aimed at Atlantic defenses. The move, backed by Chancellor Adenauer, seeks to reassure Berlin residents and complete parliamentary approval despite East German Communist criticism. The target total manpower is to reach 500,000, with a 1960 benchmark.

Iowa Steven Berlin West Germany Bundesrat Theodor Heuss Tae Beuthers Berlin Bonn West Berlin Konrad Adenauer Bundestag East Germany Mmunists Divi-Sdenauer Germany Tarmy

Where to Find It Beach Combing and Sections List

The notice lists page locations for feature sections and columns in the newspaper. It details where to find Beach Combing on Page B1, Hal Boyle on Page AUL, Bridge on Page A11, classifieds from C4 to C15, and other sections including Comics on Page A12, Crossword on Page C4, Editorial on A10, Financial on B3, Obituaries on B2, TV Radio on B6, Shipping Fable on C4, Sports on A13 to A15, Theaters on B8, Tides Temperatures on C4, Vital Statistics on C1, Women on B4 to B5, Wilson on A1L, and Your World on A2.

Hal Boyle Vital Statistics Wison Your

You'll Ride Not Drive in Own Car Says ARS Leader

Andrew G. Heley, board chairman of the American Rocket Society, predicts that power forms will revolutionize transport. He says future autos, trains, ships will be electronically guided, with drivers setting a receiving frequency to reach destinations, possibly allowing sleep during travel. New fuels will be used.

Los Angeles Andrew G. Heley American Rocket Society ARS Haley Sais New York Haley

Venus Brightens Night Sky Beside Moon In Smog Free Evening

Published observations describe Venus appearing near the Moon in first quarter phase. Dr. Clarence Cleminshaw of Griffith Observatory notes proximity occurs only every few years and draws public attention, with Venus described as the modest evening star surrounded by a white haze.

Venus Clarence Cleminshaw Griffith Observatory Los Angeles Saic Lad Observatory

Weather: Clear Saturday with coastal fog and cooler temps

Mostly clear conditions on Saturday with fog or low clouds near the coast in the early hours. Slight cooling is expected as the day progresses.

Solon and City Aid Agree to Explore Plan

Sacramento The special Assembly committee unanimously recommended attempting a compromise over Long Beach tideland titles and millions in revenue. Bruce Allen and city spokesmen voiced willingness to explore a settlement fair to Long Beach and the state, with a bill possible in the current session if a solution is acceptable. The subcommittee aims for a middle ground to avoid lengthy litigation and preserve funds for state needs.

Solon City Aid Ames Phelan Sacramento Special Assembly Allen Long Beach Bruce Allen Jose John J. McFall D-Manteca Supreme Court Mellon McFall Progress Report Gerald Desmond

Cutters Race to Tanker in Distress Off New York

Coast Guard cutters responded to a distress call from the 174 foot tanker Sylvia four miles off Bridgehampton Long Island in a gale. The tanker warned of danger of being blown ashore and crews of about ten aboard were expected to be rescued or diverted as cutters moved to the scene.

N. Y New York Walang Long Island Coast Guard Sylvia Bridgehampton

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