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Long Beach Press Telegram

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

May 16, 1956

Page

2

Wife cites cruelty in divorce suit over convertible antics

Mrs Phyllis C Brumfield testified in Superior Court that her husband John KR Brumfield a 21 year old with a genius IQ was prone to juvenile stunts. She described him crawling over their moving car and ignoring family duties including their 20 month old son Jonathan. The judge granted the divorce and custody to Mrs Brumfield.

Los Angeles UPI Phyllis C. Brumfield Ivurce A. A. Scott John KR. Brumfield Jonathan

Tiger Cub Pearl Steves Seeks Miss Air Power Title

Pearl Steves 10 week old tiger cub appears in a tiger suit at Seattle Woodland Park Zoo. She is a candidate for Miss Air Power at the Air Power Day program in Seattle on August 4. The cubs show no interest in air power, posing for AP Wirephoto.

Pearl Steves Seattle Woodland Park Zoo

Harriman Denounces Eisenhower in Spokane Speech

Governors, party leaders, and residents heard Averell Harriman attack President Eisenhower over big business influence and administration officials at a Spokane dinner. He pressed for a platform supporting court-ordered desegregation and criticized current economic policy.

Spokane Wash Averell Harriman Eisenhower Secretary of the Interior McKay

Hall cites Eisenhower era labor gains over Truman policy

Republican National Chairman Leonard W. Hall charged labor’s share of national income rose to 69 percent under Eisenhower from 65 percent under Truman. He argued profits fell and wage growth accompanied rising national income, praising 64 million employed at high wages and urging Butler’s re election as key.

Baltimore Leonard W. Hall Harry S. Truman Zall Maryland Eisenhower Adlai Stevenson Sen. Estes Kefauver Tennessee Havell Hall Truman GOP John Marshall Butler

Oregon debate pits Kefauver Stevenson in campus rally

Adlai Stevenson and Estes Kefauver pitched their primary messages to about 5,000 in the University of Oregon basketball pavilion. They assailed the Eisenhower administration, urged unity on school integration, and praised Sen. Morse as they courted Oregon delegates for June 5.

Eugene Ore Oregon Estes Kefauver Tennessee Adlai Stevenson Eisenhower University of Oregon Thain Anke Rofaronca California Florida Kefauver Stevenson NATO Washington Sen Waymer Morse D-Ore Coos Bay Roseburg Eureka Redding Adlai Jim Bailey Self Estes Northwest

Dixie Churches Pave Way on Race Says Dixie Churches

The piece cites Dr. Theodore Adams of Richmond as saying southern churches led race relations before the Supreme Court desegregation ruling. He spoke at a 50th anniversary rally of the Los Angeles Baptist City Mission Society. A departing Kefauver quip touched on political hopes and moderates in the presidency.

Los Angeles Theodore F. Adams Richmond Baptist,World Alliance Supreme Court Los Angeles Baptist City Mission Society Tuest Janse Kefauver

Benson Says High Supports Never Helped U.S. Farmers

Secretary of Agriculture Ezra Taft Benson told the New Jersey agricultural society that price supports never yield lasting income gains for farmers. He called high supports a cruel hoax and warned temporary price boosts create surpluses, market losses, and eventual harm to farmers.

Benson U.S Trenton Nuj Ezra Taft New Jersey Agriculture Society

Population rise in Monaco reaches new tally

Princess Grace commands 220 more residents than expected, lifting Monaco's population since 1951 to a new total. Secretary Benson defended farm policy in New Jersey, urging disposal of surpluses before flexible supports can stabilize agriculture. Earl Butz echoed that high price supports do not solve the farm problem, criticizing the long reliance on that approach.

Monte Carlo Benson New Jersey Maryland Bankers’ Assn Atlantic City Earl Butz

Massage Pillow promises relief for aches and arthritis

An unfamiliar ad copy describes the two-in-one massage pillow from the Oxley Home Demonstration, touting benefits for arthritis bursitis neuralgia nervous tension and fatigue. It claims a hand unit and rheostat control allow targeted soothing massage with adjustable intensity and a detachable unit for dealing with sore muscles. The promotion lists a Lone Reach store address and a Friday hours note.

Strew Eloc Oxleys Phyaicians Jess Muana Rautpment Co Atlantic Ave Lone Reach Hemiock

Long Beach Press Telegram Audit Bureau Circulation Note

Daily publication details for the Press-Telegram with audit figures per week and month. Delivery carrier information and postal processing notes indicate standard entry as second class matter at Long Beach post office.

Minder Sirtts Rae

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