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Long Beach Press Telegram

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Mar 28, 1955

Page

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Aerial Search Launched for Lost Plane

Long Beach pilot Rex A. Bibler 37 left Municipal Airport en route to Baja California on Saturday night and disappeared. A Coast Guard PBM and two private planes searched 550 miles south toward Santo Domingo as Scott Aero relayed Bibler’s schedule and credentials. Bibler, owner of BEMI Electric Co., holds two commercial licenses and has logged 2,500 to 3,800 hours. He is married with two sons. his wife works at Rancho Los Amigos Hospital.

Long Beach Municipal Baja California Coast Guard Rex A. Bibler Lewis Ave Santo Domingo Here Bible Scott Aero Spring St R. M. Scott Flying Service Bibler Scott Municip Airport Santo Domingos PBM Debbert C. Evans Keith Brown Ed Brown Bemi Electric Co Walnut Ave Rancho Los Amigos Hospital Downes

Hel Reassure 93 From Lake in Isolated Rescue

Two helicopters from Shaw Air Force Base at Sumter saved 93 stranded fishermen and others from small Iske islands on Lake Jon near Vance South Carolina after overnight exposure in 28 degree weather. Capt Hess and Maj Carney led the operation with calm efficiency.

Vance S.C. Ypi Iske Islands Lake Jon S. Kersk Shae Air Force Base Sumter Millwood Landing Big Lake Columbia Ronald L. Ingraham Bethesda Capt. Hess

Fire threatens millions in Signal Hill oil wells

A Sunday afternoon fire destroyed 15000 dollars worth of oil equipment at Least Supply Co. well No.1 near 2817 Gaviota Ave and endangered several million dollars in oil wells in Signal Hill. The blaze, likely from belt friction, drew thousands and caused a dramatic transformer explosion. no injuries were reported and power was restored within hours as Long Beach and Signal Hill firefighters contained the flames.

Signal Hill Stalf B and H Gaviota Ave Least Supply Co Cherry Ave Leland Kafahl Coast Supply Co Kkafah Stanton Oilioa

Western powers press top level talks on Russia ahead of Big Four

The United States Britain and France conduct active consultations after Paris accords ratified seeking common policy toward Russia. West Germany may join discussions later with NATO ministers meeting spring. Officials caution against firm timing and warn of East West meeting delays until then.

Washington State Department United States Britain France Russia Department Henry Suydam NATO North Atlantic Treaty Organization Council Suydam Western Alliance Eisenhower Dulles China

Navy to close San Pedro depot transfer activities to Long Beach

The Navy will close the San Pedro Naval Supply Depot and shift fiscal and support functions to the Long Beach Naval Shipyard with a target completion of June 30. About 860 employees are affected. the exact transfer versus layoff split remains undetermined though several hundred are expected to be absorbed.

Navy San Pedro Naval Supply Depot Long Beach Naval Shipyard GC. C. Hartman Lith Naval District Washington Long Beach Genet Adm Hartman Torrance San Pedro Washington, D. C R. J. Arnold Craig Husmer Naval Supply Depot Arnold Hosmer Los Angeles Harbor Samuel E. Vicklers Long Beach Harbor

Driverless Ford Loops Freeway in Harbor area incident

Police arrested Robert Lewis Sullivan 31 for intoxication after a 1953 Ford, set in gear and driven from 1515 Santa Fe Ave, rolled down Long Beach Freeway for blocks. Officers pursued the unmanned car as witnesses described a man in a black sweater and floral shirt fleeing toward a ramp.

T. C. Brown T. J Cox Sullivan Santa Fe Ave Long Beach Robert Lewis Sullivan D. T. Miller Don Bartholomew Anaheim St Bartholomew Miller Tor

High Court Swears In John Harlan Nine Rebels Demand Release

Lincoln AP Nine prisoners hold two guards as hostages in Nebraska Prison demanding a segregation sentence three hot meals daily and dismissal of guards deemed sadists. John Marshall Harlan sworn associate justice. Governor Anderson pledges careful consideration of demands while upholding Constitution. An interview with each prisoner to follow.

Lincoln Neb Nebraska Washington John Marshall Harlan Victor Anderson Harlan U. S New York Robert H. Jackson Supreme Court John Maryuard Harlan New York City

Eisenhower and Scelba discuss East West security talks

President Eisenhower and Italian Premier Scelba reviewed general East West relations and Western defense as they relate to NATO during three days of talks. They touched on Western European union developments and Italy's role in integrating Western Europe. Scelba and party joined by officials for a luncheon with the President and Mrs. Eisenhower.

Washington Eisenhower Scelba White House Partnershhip Italy United States Seelba Russia North Atlantic Signora Ombas

Where to Find It Beach Combing and More

A compact reader guide lists page locations for features and sections. It shows where to find Beach Combing, Boyle, Bridge, Classifieds, Comics, Crossword, Editorial, Financial, Obituaries, Radio and TV, Shipping Table, Sports, Theaters, Tides and Temperatures, and Women with various page indicators. It notes Wilson as part of All Your World.

Boyle Wilson

Weather Outlook Shows Sprinkles Tonight and Cool Tuesday

A brief chance of a few sprinkles or light showers tonight. Expect considerable cloudiness on Tuesday with little temperature change and calm winds across the area.

Navy Sailor Foiled by Phone Prank at Ocean Boulevard

Navy recruit Kenneth R. Ferrier, 19, was stopped by Officers Armitage and Wingfield after a black object bulged from his uniform. It proved to be an antenna for a telephone receiver. two more receivers were found. Ferrier admitted tearing receivers from phones after attempts to contact his party failed, facing charges of tampering with equipment and related offenses.

Kenneth R. Ferrier Ocean Blvd Pacific Ave Victor Armitage David Wingfield Ferrier Pleo St Ocean Parisic

Light Showers May Wet Long Beach Area

A weak weather front from the northwest may bring Long Beach a few light showers tonight with slightly cooler temperatures expected. Downtown Long Beach reported 70 degrees, five degrees warmer at the Municipal Airport. The Long Beach strand drew about 20,000 visitors. no rescues were needed. Water temperature stood at 59.

Long Beach U. S. Weather Bureau

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