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Long Beach Press Telegram

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

May 01, 1956

Page

2

Women in Army Corps Tackle Snack Bar Temptation

Col Irene O Galloway of the Women's Army Corps told the House Appropriations Committee that weight gain among women soldiers stems from snack bars, not the regular menu. She noted men receive 3600 calories daily while women get 2400, yet distractions persist despite caloric controls.

Washington U—Wac Irene O. Galloway Women’s Army Corps House Appropriations Committee Col. Galloway

California 69 percent turnout seen in June primary

California's Secretary of State predicted a 69 percent voter turnout in the June 5 presidential primary, citing intense Stevenson Kefauver campaigning and Democratic enthusiasm. He noted heavy Democratic support and a close expected outcome as Stevenson tours the state with Kefauver contesting for delegates.

Stevenson Kefauver Ane Jordan Eisenhower U.S. Senate California Tennessee

Grenade Wounds 10 in Singapore Hotel Attack

Four Australian soldiers, three policemen, and three Chinese civilians were wounded when hand grenades were hurled into the Sungai Siput Perak Tate Hotel by Communist terrorists on Monday night. Authorities said three terrorists escaped on bicycles.

Singapore Sungai Siput Perak Tate

Alabama and DC vote in Stevenson Kefauver drive

Alabama residents and the eight Democratic convention votes move toward Adlai Stevenson with opposition over segregation, while District of Columbia residents pledge to Stevenson and Kefauver. Kefauver campaigns in Florida May 29 urging NATO expansion beyond a military alliance amid a northwest Florida swing.

Alabama District of Columbia Adlai West Estes Dixie Adlai Stevenson Stevenson Oregon General Motors U. S Folsom McKay Supreme Court Sen Hill John Crommelin Estes Kefauver Kefauver Florida Eisenpaer Pennsacola North Atlantic Organization NATO Association of Free Nations Senate

Arraign Scott on 13 Theft, Forgery Counts

L v Ewing Scott, 59, husband of heiress Evelyn Throsby Scott, 17 63, was arraigned on 13 counts of grand theft and forgery before Superior Court Judge Herbert Walker. He faced a habeas corpus writ and a May 15 plea date while jurors prepared to hear officers testify about the disappearance last May 16. Scott posed for photographers as the grand jury phase II opened, with Brs. Marianne Beaman and others testifying.

Los Angeles CNS Ewing Scott Evelyn Throsby Scott Scott Crimi Frank Belcher Superior Court Herbert V. Walker Walker Seyral Thad Brown Arthur Hertel Scott Bell-Air N. Bentley Ave County Grand Jury Belcher Brs Marianne ‘Beaman Ein

U S aid to Lebanon for quake relief noted

Washington says the United States will provide Lebanon with 52 million in earthquake relief aid after a March 16 quake that caused about 22 million in damage and left thousands homeless. The funding was announced by the International Cooperation Administration.

U.S Lebanon Washington United States Middle Eastern U. S Adtrati

Detroit Police Recruit 25 for Skin Divers

The Detroit police department is recruiting 25 skin divers to form a new frogman unit for the Harbormaster's Bureau. They will conduct underwater searches in the Detroit River and Lake St Clair, locate drowning victims, investigate sunken vessels, and trace underwater crime.

Detroit Detroit Police Department Harbormaster’s Bureau Detroit River Lake St. Clair R J

Long Beach Daily Carrier Schedule and Post Office Notice

Readable fragments show a Long Beach post office notice and carrier delivery details. It mentions Sixth Street and Pine Avenue, weekly periods by carrier, prices 45 and 200 dollars, and a date of March 16, 1888. The text is fragmentary but indicates standard newspaper notice content.

Sixth Street Pine Avenue Long Beach Delive Watee Post

Congress calls Cuba session amid crackdown after unrest

In Havana a special session is convened as Batista orders censorship on the press and radio. A release of prisoners including former Senate president Varona and ex-Vice President Pujol follows an abortive uprising at Matanzas army base. Police report 15 rebels killed and four soldiers wounded.

Havana Cuba P—Congress Batista Fulgencio Pino Antonio de le Varona Senate Jorge Alonso Guillermo Afonso Pujol Irs Matanzas A Ee

US Defeat for Dread Missile in Cuban Rebellion

Rebels in Matanzas countryside clashed with troops in a three hour assault as the army claimed a defeat of insurgents. About 20 rebels were reported killed or captured, with Lt Gen James Gavin testifying to a House committee that enemy pilots face a bleak future as the intercontinental ballistic missile program advances. Prisoners and detainees tied to the revolt leader Prio Socarras were mentioned in the proceedings.

Matanzas Scs Ry Washington T A Intercontinental ‘Ellistic Francisco Eter Silenilla James M. Gavin Army House Appropriations Committee Gavin Reihind Jornald Garcia Ministry of State Carlos Prio Socarras Garcia PRIO

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