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Long Beach Press Telegram

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

May 10, 1955

Page

3

U S Plans Strict Test of Vaccine

The article details federal plans for tight scrutiny of polio vaccine distribution and testing. It covers comments by Jonas Salk on shot timing, the need for more vaccine, and congressional scrutiny led by Senator Magnuson over stalled supplies and regulatory gaps. It notes Parke-Davis, Hoffmann, and other manufacturers facing visits by federal experts and potential federal controls.

Parke-Davis Dave Garroway Scheele Spence Welfare Hosby Public Health Service Sheela Jonas E. Salk Pittsburgh Salk Michigan Magnuson Nash Senate Commerce Committee

County Awaits Word on Vaccine Resumption

Los Angeles County and city health authorities await federal word on resuming the Salk polio vaccination program for school children after a week’s postponement. Officials say a recheck of the vaccine could allow finishing inoculations before school reopens. One new polio case appeared in a vaccinated child, with three in unvaccinated children.

Los Angeles Washington State Department of Health George M. Uhl County General Hospital

Chase Bank Admitted Into Tokyo Clearing House

The Tokyo Bank Association approved Chase Manhattan Bank of New York's admission to the Tokyo clearing house. The association now counts fifty two member banks.

Chase Bank Tokyo WM Tokyo Bank Assn Chase Manhattan Bank of New York Tokyo Clearing House

Coliseum collapse traps worker at New York project

Rescue teams labored through the night to find Joseph Lombardi, 55, missing after a section of the Coliseum floor caved in. The 180 by 180 foot area gave way, injuring 51 others and sending debris onto Columbus Street as a $1.5 billion Triborough project continues nearby.

Manhattan New York New Coliseum Christopher Columbus Columbus Circle Columbus 58Th 60Th Sts Coliseum Robert F. Wagner Frank Yeaple Robert Chila Lombardi

Police chase after motorist who fired on officers on Indiana Ave

Officers William Lynch and Gerald Campbell faced a menacing car that swerved across double lines, halted, and fired twice as they approached. The vehicle grazed Lynch and fled toward Bernard Martinez's home, leaving six bullet holes in the back of the officers' car while investigators sought the driver and passenger.

Los Angeles William Lynch Gerald Campbell Indiana Ave Lynch Campbell Bernard Martinez Martinez

Allies Invite Russia to Parley on Europe Summit

The White House signals a Big Four summit may precede a top level meeting among the United States Britain France and the Soviet Union. Secretary Dulles would arrange a possible session to set an agenda for Germany reunification limits on satellites and thermonuclear weapons. The plan aims to ease tensions while cautioning the public against expecting swift solutions.

United White House Eisenhower Chiefs of State United States Britain Russia France Dulles Paris Soviet Union Europe U. S State Dulles Harold MacMillan Antoine Pinay Molotov Bulgania Eden Faure Washington Knowland Hagerty Knowand Capitol George D-Ga Senate Foreign Relations Committee Congress Adj Germany

AF Unveils Eight-Engine Global B52A Firepower Demo

World War II veterans and local officials witnessed an Air Force firepower demonstration featuring an eight engine B52A bomber. Bombs napalm rank as the most impressive displays with accurate bombing from jackrabbit level and 15,000 feet. Mayors George Ver Million and Angelo M. Jacobori plus Lt. George Tail and Ralph Bent praised the striking firepower and precision.

J Hydrogren Thailand George Ver+ million Long Beach Angelo M. Jacobori Lakewood Lacoboni Vermillion George Tail

Do You Agree State of a Puzzling Passages

Fragmentary text shows distorted phrases and names. The readable portion references a Hartel location and a Ranian poet with unclear context. The article appears damaged with no identifiable event or outcome to summarize.

Grand Jury Hits Facilities for Juveniles

Los Angeles officials face scathing county grand jury findings on juvenile facilities. Report condemns overcrowding and inactivity, calls for segregated juvenile housing, better painting, and immediate parental contact after custody. As of March 15, 137 boys detained, 54 awaiting placement.

Los Angeles CNL County Grand Jury County Board of Supervisors Bboys Rancho Los Amiigos

Adenauer Rejects Soviet Neutralization Plan for Germany

Chancellor Konrad Adenauer dismissed any Soviet backed plan for neutralizing West Germany as unworkable and harmful to peace. He reaffirmed Germany’s desire for union in freedom, not slavery, and announced West Germany would join NATO with a half million men in defense. He said he would resign as foreign minister to focus on internal policy and new armed forces, with Heinrich von Brentano widely expected as successor.

Paris Konrad Adenauer Helt West Germany East Zone North Atlantic Treaty Organization Bonn Republic Adenauer Germany United States Britain France Russia Yalta Heinrich von Brentano Parl

General Weigel arrives in Seattle with 3317 troops

General William Weigel's arrival in Seattle today brings 3,317 soldiers back from the Far East. The troop movement marks a large homeward transit as the unit returns to duty and civilian life.

Seattle William Weigel Far East

Nylons and a 1945 quarter offer at Baker's store

A reader is urged to visit BAKER'S at 7th and American where shoppers can grab a pair of nylons for 1.35 and receive a $50 saving on Philes with the purchase of a 1945 quarter. The ad emphasizes evening hours and the store’s phone contact 7-7445.

Baker's

Texans Rescued From Car Tops After Odessa Flood

In Odessa Texas a flash storm flooded a 21 block area leaving 71 people stranded on car tops. Water reached two to three feet in the low residential district but caused little damage and no injuries. Police estimate damage at about 1000 dollars mainly to drainage work while some seeping into homes occurred.

Odessa Tex Texas City West Texas Jim Scott The Odessa American Claude Henry Hood

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