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Newspaper
Long Beach Press Telegram
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
May 07, 1956
Page
7
Scott Air Force Base reports a training cut for recruits entering technical schools, shortening basic training by two weeks and providing 2,500 combat men for one year at no extra cost. Maj. Gen. Carl A. Brandt said the change starts June 1 and will affect more than 60,000 trainees annually. Earlier, the service shortened tech-track basic training from six to eight weeks.
Local captain F C M Long Beach Port Pilot reports arthritis relief after using the NOXLET'S TWO IN ONE MASSAGE PILLOW. He credits the device with improved muscles, joints, and mobility after regular use, endorsing it for others suffering similar symptoms.
Adm. Briscoe is named to lead Allied forces in South Europe succeeding Admiral Fechteler, with Fechteler retiring as full admiral. Briscoe previously deputy chief of operations, now to oversee fleet readiness as the top U.S. naval officer in Europe under Eisenhower's plan. The White House also announced other promotions including Callaghan to Western Sea Frontier and Espe to amphibious forces commander with promo to vice admiral.
Israeli police and troops ringed Taibeh near the Jordan border northeast of Tel Aviv and imposed a curfew while searching for villagers believed to have aided Arab commandos who reportedly crossed from Jordan and blew up an uninhabited house near Kfar Yavetz.
A Chicago report describes a routine flight reaching above ten miles. The incident involved a fatal fall as a man was struck below by debris from a building stone face. Washington reports note Air Force plans for jet transports and combat planes reaching higher altitudes, with Dr. Hugh L. Dryden announcing a new high altitude program and the Lockheed C2 jet aircraft.
AF Radio Warsaw reported an exploding bomb in a Wroclaw suburb killed six children aged 4 to 7 who were playing with the device. The incident underscores ongoing wartime danger in occupied Poland.
A Chicago style ad describes a Long Beach doctor offering a treatment regime that normalizes bodily systems, relieves pain, relaxes joints and muscles, improves circulation and gland function, aids elimination, calms nerves, enhances digestion, boosts energy and sleep, and renews work desire. First exam and treatment priced at $4.00. Dr. Duncan, D.C., advertises offices at 2315 E. Tth.
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