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Long Beach Press Telegram

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Mar 21, 1956

Page

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Westinghouse Stevenson Forces End Long Running Strike

The Westinghouse Electric Corp strike, one of the nation s longest, ends after 156 days as IUE members vote to accept a government mediated peace plan. Eight plants will resume operations today including Springfield Massachusetts Metuchen Bloomfield Belleville Tren ton New Jersey Fairmont West Virginia Mansfield and Columbus Ohio. Most of the 44 000 strikers are expected back to work within days though some heavy machinery plants at East Pittsburgh face delays.

Washington Westinghouse Electric Corp International Union of Electrical Workers Westinghouls Springfield Mass Metuchen Bloomfield Belleville Trenton N. J Fairmont W. Va Mansfield Columbus Ohio IUE Pittsburgh al Thomas Thomas

Suspect Nabbed After Long Footrace Through L B

Police captured a 23 year old suspect after an hour long chase through downtown LB guided by shouts there he goes. The pursuit involved a stolen car and a drive in at Broad Way and Atlantic Ave with officers spotting the suspect in Minneapolis. Senator Estes Kefauver and Adlai Stevenson figures are referenced amid a political backdrop at a convention setting.

Innerpolis Estes Kefauver Minnesota Adlal Stevenson Dario Vasquez Jr Daisy Ave. Ginced Tennessee Congressional Way Atlantic Ave Minneapolis

Plot to Kill Top Cyprus Briton Fails

A fragmented 1948 era report shows Kefauver leading in suburban Minneapolis and northern counties with a statewide margin of 231934 to 176493 and Eisenhower ahead in Minnesota with 190852 to Knowland's unknown figure. precincts missing in the eighth district and continued on page A-11.

Cyprus Kefauver Spe Minneapolis Iron Range Duluth Stevenson Eisenhower William F. Knowlind California Minnesota

Cyprus Bombs and Chase as Turmoil Clashes Roil Nicosia

In Nicosia, Cyprus, a bomb threat near Government House prompted a manhunt ending with Vasquez captured after a chase across streets and backyards. British troops imposed a curfew while investigations tied to anti-Turkish and pro-Greek violence spark renewed tensions amid rioting in Vasilia and Phiti villages.

Nicosia Cyprus Cers W. Coleman EH. G.jof John Harding Gov Ocean Blvd Government House Phiti Vasilia

Cold wave grips Northeast and South in unseasonable snap

The Associated Press reports a sharp cold spell across the Northeast and the deep South as frigid air pushes into New England New York and Pennsylvania with many areas dipping below 26 degrees and some near zero. Southeast states see freezing conditions in the Carolinas and Georgia while Florida holds in the 40s.

New England New York Pennsylvania Carolinas Georgia Florida Macon Chicago Parga N.D Jacksonville Fla Plateau Hocky Arizona

Bandit Robs Bank Patron Of 32500 Dollars In Cash And Checks

In Los Angeles a man robbed Peggy Foster near Security First National Bank at 700 W. Olympic Blvd. He mimed a gun, took a bag with 23200 in cash and checks, and fled on foot. The bandit was 5 foot 8, about 150 to 160 pounds, wore a brown hat.

Los Angeles First National W. Olympic Blvd Peggy Foster Greer Haldeman S. Figueroa St Smale

Two U.S. Air Force fliers parachute into North Atlantic

Two U S Air Force pilots parachuted from an F89 interceptor into the North Atlantic. Rescued near New York City after freezing exposure, they survived with injuries and were hospitalized. Death toll from exposure cited as high, with losses in fishing boats and monetary costs running into hundreds of millions. Authorities withheld identities pending next of kin notification. Location mentions include Washington to Northern California and Ohio to Maine regions amid a late winter storm season.

Pacific Coast Reading Washington California Ohio Maine New York City Rce Reykjavik Iceland U.S. Air Force North Atlantic

Eisenhower urges moderation in school desegregation fight

President Eisenhower urged Americans not to view school integration as a disaster and appealed for calm. He said desegregation is deeply emotional but progress is possible, stressing the need for understanding between races and noting the Supreme Court’s call for all deliberate speed.

Washington Eisenhower Supreme Court Montgomery Ala Cit Hisenhower Alabama

Howling Hound of the Harbor Needs Its Owner

A tan boxer female dog nicknamed the Howling Hound of the Harbor wanders Terminal Island for over a month. Frank Campbell and his family found the starving animal after a maned, failed rescue attempt. The dog bears wounds from rope or collar and is fending off neighbors while awaiting rightful owner. A note recalls a missing-dog inquiry to a local lab about a month prior. The story continues on page A-7.

Terminal Island Frank Campbell 2912 Canal Ave van Camp Sea Food Co Campbell Campbell Automobile Ms. Campati Middle East Eisenhower United States Werela.m U.S

World and local listings in a newspaper page guide

An index line lists where to find various sections such as Beach Combing Bridge Classifieds Comics Crossword Editorial Financial Obituaries Radio TV Tides Temperatures Vital Statistics Women and Your World across pages A-2 A-12 A-16 A-17 C-2 C-3 C-4 C-6 C-8 C-12 C-18 B-7 4-12 3-2 to B-3 4-17.

Hal Boyle Wilson

Church Distressed by Newspaper Error in Lent Announcement

Father J D Connally pastor of Saint Vincent de Paul Catholic Church complains a Houston newspaper misprinted an Lent announcement stating no collects would be held during Lenten services. The error caused confusion over liturgical practice and anger among church members.

Houston Tex J.D. Connally Saint Vincent de Paul Catholic Church Nestor

Two Die in GE Plant Blast in Schenectady

A powerful blast at the General Electric plant in Schenectady killed two workers, injured 11, and destroyed a chemical materials building. Five others escaped unharmed and at least two were hospitalized. The chain of explosions also shattered windows and was heard miles away, prompting residents to fear a bomb.

Schenectady General Electric

Weather outlook with fog and sun on Thursday

Fragments indicate considerable fog and low clouds tonight followed by sunny skies Thursday with a high near 78. Expect light winds and seasonal conditions as the region clears in the afternoon.

Million Dollar Treasury Note Goes Missing at Chase Manhattan

A Chase Manhattan Bank vault search continues for a missing one million dollar U S Treasury note believed still inside the vault. Bank officials say the note matured last week and that insurance would cover any loss, but the government would still need the certificate to collect interest and principal.

Chase New York Upi Big Chase Manhattan Bank Chase Manhattan U.S. Treasury Treasury

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