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Long Beach Press Telegram

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

May 16, 1955

Page

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Eisenhower seeks 28 million for state polio vaccine aid

The administration proposed a 28 million dollar federal fund to help states vaccinate low income children, part of 17 recommendations by Secretary Hobby. It would back an all ages immunization plan after theFoundation for Infantile Paralysis program. The plan includes 2 million more for inspectors and testing staff. Mrs Hobby defended voluntary distribution as fastest, while Congress critiques persisted.

Washington Eisenhower Secretary of Welfare Hobby National Foundation For Congress U.S. Public Health Service Eli Lilly & Co Indianapolis Parke, Davis & Co Detroit Rodgers

Dulles En Route Back to Report to Nation

Secretary of State Dulles flies back to the capital to report Tuesday night on his European mission. He will deliver a televised address from the White House detailing West Germany joining the Atlantic alliance, talks with British and French leaders on Indochina, the Austrian peace treaty, and the anticipated Big Four talks.

Wao Min Giusy Dulles Eisenhower West Germany Atlantic Indochina

Where to Find It Feach Combing and More

A compact listing shows sections by page and topic across the newspaper. It locates features such as Bridge, Classifieds, Comics, Editorial, Financial, Obituaries, Radio and TV, Shipping Table, Sports, Theaters, Tides and Temperatures, and regional pages like Women and Your World.

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Wild Man Slays Sheriff in Texas Shootout

A former mental patient shot Limestone County Sheriff J. Harry Dunlap to death at 40 yards then held off a posse and National Guard halftrack for hours. Police charged 44 year old Tynes after a siege that left officers wounded and the gunman critically hurt. Dunlap’s death prompted recommitment efforts.

Groesbeck Tex Limestone County J. Harry Dunlap Dra N. of Tynes Dunlap Cameron Stanley Cox Rocumnents Terrell Stateental Hospital

Drive for Second A-Freighter Open Drive for Second A-Freighter

House Merchant Marine Committee launched a drive to build a second atomic merchant ship alongside Eisenhower's project. Chairman Bonner said the aim is an experimental vessel to advance mic vessels and carry freight, proposing a different reactor than Eisenhower's. Rep. Tollefson and Rep. Cefferberg backed the plan. Dr. Davis noted prospects of power plants for merchant ships. The reactor design would differ from the Nautilus submarine reactor.

Washington House Merchant Mart Committee Drve Eisenhower Chaitman Bonner D‘nc Bonner Martine Rep Tollefson GOP Cefferberg W. Kenneth Davis Atomic Energy Commission Davis

Big Four to Begin Groundwork at Top Talks in Vienna

The Big Four foreign ministers head home to prep for the summer leaders’ summit. Western officials seek compromise on a site, with Vienna and Stockholm among possibilities. Molotov’s Vienna speech urged German neutrality and peaceful settlement while Adenauer warned against neutral ties. Dulles heads to Washington after Vienna talks. MacMillan to London, Pinay to Copenhagen. Molotov due in Moscow.

Vienna Europe Stockholm Eisenhower Nikholas Bulganin Judy of Rust V. M.molotov Bulgania Austria Konrad Adenauer West Gamany Bel Ivedere Palace Molotov U. S State Dulles Britain Harold MacMillan France Antoine Pinay Dulles Piane Washington Paris MacMillan London Pinay Copenhagen Rene Coty Edgar Faure Moscow Lausanne Switzerland Geneva

London press skewers Graham revival amid mixed London coverage

British papers carried sharp criticism of Billy Graham among readers in London with headlines calling his sermons crude and bigoted. Reports described a 5000 strong Dagenham audience and noted apathy at a Sunday rally while praising his 1954 shift as his press stance softened.

London London Press Today Bitty Graham North Carolina Johnny Ray Daily Express The Daily Mirror Billy Graham Ford Dagenham Graham Ford Motor Company Fordland Tdaily Herald Christ

Water Main Break Closes Southside Steel Plant

A broken water main at GASCAGO GP-A caused a flood that shut down U. S. Steel’s Southside plant overnight. Fire Chief Edward Johnston estimated the spill covered the works grounds and nearby blocks, causing about 250000 dollars in damage.

Gascago GP U. S. Steel Southside Gattalion Edward Johnston South Chicago

Young Couple Found Slain in Utah Ditch

In Allan Utah a young Sunday school teacher named Dorothy Ray Browder, 26, and her fiancé Joe Grinene a foundry worker were found shot three times and dumped in a ditch. A barbecue stand proprietor said he served a couple believed to be the victims earlier that day, who were then with another man who is now sought by police.

Weather outlook Mostly clear With low coastal morning clouds

The forecast calls for mostly clear skies through Tuesday with some early morning low clouds near the coast on Tuesday. Afternoon temperatures rise slightly, bringing a warmer feel later in the day.

Polite Gunmen Rob Bel Air Home In Robbery

In Bel Air Los Angeles two polite gunmen robbed five people at a home of Julius Fligelman 53 wealth furniture maker after serving drinks and binding victims with neckties A niece Toni Barron 27 and fiance Charles Steili helped against the suspects Police arrested James Malcolm Griffith 26 Artesia on armed robbery charges while a second man fled with 300 from purses Victims included maid Vera Kaipel 53 and the Fligelmans were alerted by a trip button during the robbery.

Los Angeles Bel- Air Julius Fligelman Fligelman Toni Barron Charles Steili Beverly Hills Barron Stein Vera Kaipel Fligetmans Bel-Air

Three Inches of Rain Fall in Houston Area

A thunderstorm dumped up to three inches of rain on the Houston area Sunday. Lightning struck Juan Gonzalez, in serious condition. Golf ball sized hail hit Pasadena as winds damaged two plate glass windows and toppled a service station under construction in East Houston.

Juan Gonizales Pasadena Houston Construcion

Texas Man Dies After Self-Inflicted Shootout At Home

A 33 year old Texas man who talked for an hour with dispatcher Lavinia Mae Horak before using a .22 rifle. Relatives walked in as deputies arrived and he surrendered his weapon. The man died. no formal charges filed yet. Horak credited for keeping him talking during the crisis.

Dallas Ryle Zatl Wood Veterans Hospital Lisbon Wood Fey

Heir to $3,400,000 killed in Kansas car crash

John W. Baughman, 20, heir to $3.4 million, was killed when his car crashed into a bridge west of Junction City Kansas. A Kansas State College student from Liberal, he was alone, driving at high speed and apparently asleep at the wheel. He was unmarried and his grandfather's estate valued at over $6.8 million was to be held in trust until age 35. Four Meces and a nephew may share the amount.

Junction Cliy Kan Junction City John W. Boughman Baughman Kansas State College Liberal Ken

Youth survives suicide attempt linked to auto theft case

A 19 year old, Richard Alton Brown, was found unconscious from carbon monoxide fumes in a running white 1946 car. He told officers he could not bear jail and his court appearance was postponed to June 20 after his mother, Joan Brown, learned of his condition. Police found hoses leading into the car and freed him.

Joan Brown Grand Ave Richard Alton Brown Brown Robert Tievers Belmont Shore S Brown al LaRue C. D. Meyer Laguna Pl Ocean Blvd LaRue Maltby

Kuchel Warns Spell Champ on Bicycle

Sen. Kuchel offers spelling bee tip to 13 year old Wilshire Junior High student Carol Crosswhite. She won the Independent Press-Telegram Long Beach bee and will compete nationally. The Crosswhites, aiming to meet Vice President Nixon, were redirected on Capitol Hill tour after a White House summons.

Wesley Peyton Washington Press-Telegram Long Beach Ralph R. Crosswhite Crosswhites Nixon White House Sen Ruchel Craig Hosmer Capitol Hill

Cutter Closing In On Dynamite Laden Motorship

The Coast Guard cutter Wachusects is nearing the dynamite laden motorship Rican Star which suffered an engine breakdown on Sunday. Authorities say the ship is not in immediate danger and Rican Star's agents in Victoria, British Columbia have dispatched a tug to tow her to San Francisco.

San Francisco Coast Guard Victoria B.C

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