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Long Beach Press Telegram

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

May 05, 1956

Page

3

U N Secretary Hammarskjold Heads to New York

Dag Hammarskjold, finishing a 25 day Middle East mission, flew from Rome to New York with a report for the Security Council. He announced new cease fire pledges from Israel and four Arab neighbors Egypt Jordan Syria and Lebanon. A brief spat among Arab allies indicated disagreements on binding scope.

Rome Dag Hammarskjold Middle East New York Hammarskjold Clampine Israel Hammarskiold Paris Vittorio Badini Confalonieri Italy U.N. Security Council See Security Council Egypt Jordan Syria Lebanon

Ship Afire Abandoned by Crewmen After Collision

A Norwegian tanker Erling Borthen, 9074 tons, burned and abandoned in the English Channel after a collision with a Liverian steamer. About 38 to 40 crew were aboard. most were rescued, six of Santa Rosa’s crew burned. The tanker carried oil from Syria to Antwerp.

Portsmouth England English Channel Erling Borthen Harry Borthen and Co Oslo Santa Rosa Herbrook Syria Antwerp

Lions Escape in Thronged Zoo Kill 2

In Bombay at Junagadh Zoo a lioness escaped its cage during a crowded day. A man opened the cage door and being mauled died. The lioness killed a gardener while a lion cubs were recaptured. Keepers shot the lioness and guards surrounded the area as the male lion remained at large.

Bombay India Junagadh Zoo

Cugat Wife Attaches Home as Murder Case Unfolds

Hollywood report details Xavier Cugat facing a writ for alimony as his first wife Ruth Kanter seeks seizure of his four room apartment. Kanter alleges $6,000 back alimony. Abbe Lane is named as his current wife, while police report the head of Mrs. Kanter found shot and stabbed in the couple’s apartment.

Los Angeles Xavier Cugat Mollywood Morris Brentwood Kanter Sheriff's Office Mary Carmen Castillo Cuogat Cugat

Gunman Slain After Officers Shot in Whittier

Gomez and Spencer, bail bondsmen aides, confronted Chambers at 11504 Laurel Ave South Whittier after he jumped bail. Chambers fired on them. Gomez and Spencer were wounded but Chambers died minutes later. Police found four marijuana cigars and needle marks on Chambers.

Norwalk James Blizzard Whittier Chambers Gomez Spencer iChambers Pico Art Mallory Gomaz Roberta Butzbach Logo Cerritos Bellflower Maflory Spit Gomez and Triend Laurel Ave South Whitpilex

Love in Vain Seventeen Year Old Boy Kills Self

In Los Angeles a 17 year old, Ernest Douglas, killed himself after his romance with Beth Bekele soured. Police say the high school graduate, returning with Bekele to a Highland Park motor court, was handed back $160 and a pistol she had kept. He said he would not need the money and then fired a shot after exiting the car. Bekele found him dead outside his cabin.

Los Angeles Airl Ernest Douglas Beth Beketo Highland Park Bekele Douglas

Jewel Cache Of Comstock Heirs To Sell After 52 Years

A vault hidden jewel collection tied to Mrs. Alice Hobart Lester, daughter of Walter Scott Hobart and wife of Winthrop Lester, auctions June 4 and 3 in Oakland. Items include a 1400-diamond chevron necklace valued around 150000, a 244-diamond antique necklace cost 100600, a large oriental emerald, and an 18 carat gold dresser set gifted by Vanderbilt to Mrs Lester. Estate probate officials settle heirs Tan McGlashan and Thomas Loan of Los Angeles.

San Francisco PIW Alice Hobart Lester Lester Walter Scott Hobart Comstock Lode Winthrop Lester Virginia City New Harold Reich American Trust Co Hobart Orient Cornelius Vanderbilt Reich Saint Oakland Tan, McGlashan Thomas Loan Los Angeles Loan Léstér Hall

Stevenson Attacks Stand Pat Policy in California Primary

Adlai Stevenson denounces Eisenhower stand pat approach as a risky poker game for the nation's future. In a campaign swing through San Bernardino Fontana Culver City and other Southern California stops he criticizes the cabinet as a director board siding with business while ignoring labor and the 33 million children, 22 million farmers and 30 million on low incomes. He urges restraint on thermonuclear weapons, cautions about guided missiles, and outlines a contrast with the Republican administration ahead of the June 5 California primary.

San Bernarding Ad Hawthorne Los Angeles Stevenson Eisenhhower California Eisenhower Nixon Ontario Fontana Culver City San Bernardino Riverside Ventura

Solons to Probe Smog Aid Lacking Hurt LA Firms

A House subcommittee led by Rep. James Roosevelt will hold Los Angeles hearings May 18 and 19 to probe claims that insufficient federal smog control aid worsens pollution and disrupts small businesses. A Steed subcommittee will investigate subcontracting in the Los Angeles aircraft industry May 21 and 22, including Defense Department and Small Business Administration policies.

Washington VPI House Los Angeles James Roosevelt Steed D.okla Roosevelt Douglas and North American’: Aircraft Co Defense Department Small Business Administration Small Business Committee

Nab Three in Plot to Kill Parents

A 28 year old woman, Dorothy Lenz of Westwood, and two Long Island youths, Joseph Bernard Lynch and Robert May, were indicted on conspiracy to murder her mother and stepfather, Leland Lloyd Thurlow and Marie Harriett Thurlow. The plan aimed to share estate money. no murder occurred. Thurlow, a professor at a New York state military academy, was not harmed.

Hackensack N. J Long Island Sto Dorothy Lenz Westwood Bergen County Guy W. Calissi Joseph Bernard Lynch Robert May Jackson Heights Calissi Miss Long Lynch May Leland Lloyd Thurlow Marie Harriett Thurlow Thurlow New York State

Jail Teen Pai lin incident on Girl, 16

Two Anaheim youths and an 18 year old were jailed on suspicion of forcible incident involving a 16 year old girl. The teen victim, a student at Anaheim Union High, was offered a ride home after work at the Lincoln Drive-In Theater and taken to a field near Holder Street in Buena Park despite her pleas.

Cypress Anaheim Sheriff's Lincoln Drive-In Ana‘heirs Union High School James Griggs Lincoln Ave Ana‘heim Griggs Holder St Buena Park Douglas Watson

Trial reveals Walker's testimony about Donna incidents

The thirteenth day of the trial heard Walker describe five dates with Donna and three intimate moments. He recounted meetings at the Orange County drivesin, a theater, and a beach date, with details of a 1955 kidnapping accusation and a later arrest night.

Safety Patrol March On in Capital

In bright marching weather 33 000 school safety patrol boys and girls from 19 states and the District of Columbia started their annual parade down Constitution Ave at 3 am. The 20 year history event ends six hours later with prizes for bands and units. The Clark Griffith Memorial Trophy will be awarded at Griffith Stadium.

Washington District of Columbia Constitution Ave American Automobile Assny Clark Griffith Memorial Griffith Stadium

Bullets Halt Rioting in South Korea Police Restore Order

Rioting erupted as an ambulance bore Shinicky's body from the railway station toward the presidential mansion area. The mob pressed police lines attempting to seize the body to Rhee, prompting police to restore control.

S. Korea Shinicky Rhee

Cancer Clinic Head Drops Ballot Plans

Dallas based cancer clinic owner Pi-Harry M. Hoxsey said he will not pursue the governor’s race after previously vowing to seek the office to push for a probe into the Federal Fund and Drug Administration. He cited a promise of a probe from Senator Langer and the FDA’s stigma on his treatment as reasons.

Democratic Party Republican Party Stevenson Nixon Senate Congress Cancer Dallas Harry M. Hox Sey Federal Fund and Drug Administration Sen. Langer R-Nd Hoxsey

Witness Walks Through Alleged Incident After Theater Exit

Walker testified that after Donna drove from the theater he climbed into the front seat and suggested parking on a lonely road near Huntington Beach where she submitted willingly. He then drove back to the theater, left in his own car, and claimed he was unaware of being followed by another vehicle at that time.

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Soviet bloc offers Yugoslavia 300 million loan

Belgrade reports the Soviet Communist bloc has offered Yugoslavia a long term loan of 300 million dollars. The government press office released the information, noting the loan term and purpose within the bloc’s financial aid gestures.

Belgrade Yugslavia Yugoslavia

Incomplete Press Telegram Notes Audit Bureau Item

Fragmentary OCR text mentions Long Beach and Pine Avenue with scattered mentions of delivery and circulation data. The readable parts indicate an ad hoc press telegram note, unclear date, and missing specifics about event or outcome. No identifiable people or organizations beyond generic references.

Sundey A& Sth Pine Avenue Long, Tember

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