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Newspaper
Long Beach Press Telegram
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
May 01, 1956
Page
7
The piece presents Marilyn Monroe in color glamour photos and answers to common questions. Pete Martin provides a biographical frame while Monroe discusses her career choices, education, and private views, offering an intimate sum of her life and art.
Washington senators hear Gen. Curtis LeMay warn that the Soviets already possess more long range bombers and will have greater striking power in 1958 1960 unless the United States increases Air Force funding. Sen. Jackson argues several billions are needed for a complete package including more B52s bases jet tankers and trained airmen while defense budget debates continue.
The Atomic Energy Commission and Defense Department estimate a series of large scale nuclear weapons tests in the central Pacific would cost over 100 million dollars. They say Pacific tests are costly compared with Nevada proving grounds but are justified by their value to weapons development.
United Airlines cites a survey of 7,300 passengers showing 80 percent favored liquor service, 1 percent opposed, and 2 percent neutral. President W. A. Patterson notes the majority supports complimentary cocktails on selected routes.
Washington efforts to curb the Teamsters Union focus on leadership moves and complaints against its alliance with the International Longshoremen Association. George Meany launched a special AFL CIO executive council session to consider actions, with council member James E. Carey signaling firm dealings to address the union's influence.
U N announced steps to bolster Israel Egypt ceasefire with added observers posts and mobile patrols along the border. Dag Hammarskjold met with Prime Minister Ben Gurion to finalize border arrangements and plan further talks, as Jordan signaled harmony but warned against diverting the Jordan River.
United States delegates plan to contest a plan that would cap U.N. operating costs at one third for the U.S. and shift savings to new member revenues. The nine member committee proposes surcharges and proportional credits, with Russia’s share dropping from 15.28 to 13.96 percent. Lodge vows to fight the plan in the 76 nation General Assembly next fall.
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