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Newspaper

Long Beach Press Telegram

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

May 16, 1956

Page

5

Doctor-Lawyer Pvt Pleads for Release From Military Draft

Doctor and lawyer Pvt Beldon R Reaper of Silver Springs Maryland seeks habeas corpus relief in Federal Court in San Antonio to avoid induction into the Army He says his only quarrel is with the Selective Service System and would serve if needed The case involves Maj Gen William E Sharmborn and draft board jurisdiction and dates through 1956 including coverage of his prior medical training and multiple reclassifications

San Antonio Tex Beldon R. Reaper Silver Springs Army Reap Brooke Army Medical Center Bear William E. Sharmborn Brooke Draft‘board Mary Draft Board Georgetown University Law School Coast Guard Georgetown University Medical School Navy Washington Washinington Silver Spring Silver Spring Draft Board Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals Ft. Meade Earl Warren U. S. Supreme Court J Alexandria

Lockheed Official Burned to Death in Canyon Cabin Fire

A man burned to death in a Bouquet Canyon cabin fire 15 miles north of Saugus while tentatively identified as Andrew J. Kunza of Sunland. Investigators tied Kunza to Lockheed Aircraft Corp. His wife reportedly visited Arizona. Neighbors say Kunza owned the cabin and car out front bore his name. The occupant was seen sleeping on a couch before the blaze.

Saugus Upi Bouquet Canyon Here Andrew J. Kunza Sunland Kunza Lockheed Aircraft Corp Arizona

British Communist Party Acknowledges Mistakes Under Moscow Line

The British Communist Party admitted errors including attacks on Yugoslav leaders as it aligned with the Moscow line. The party blamed uncritical Stalinism for missteps as leadership changes occurred with Harry Pollitt resigning and John Gollan taking over.

London Britain Commercist Woscow Stalin Russia Harry Pollitt Communist Party John Gollan

Death of Throval L Johnson and dog in ice chest

Texarkana Arkansas reports the deaths of six year old Throval L Johnson and his dog found inside an upright ice chest. Police say four young Black men admitted beating M R Hamm, a 76 year old man missing five days, in a related robbery. Hamm’s body was located five miles east of Texarkana near a gravel road. Two suspects were detained for questioning linked to another robbery.

Hutchinson Ikan Texarkana Ark M. R. Hamm W. E. Davis Hamm

Hoover Dam Water Loss Surprises Officials

Investigators report a major water shortage behind the Hoover Dam in Nevada with about 6 feet drop in the artificial lake last year. The Geological Survey says evaporation accounts for most of the loss, revealing a new measurement method.

Washington Hoover Dam Nevada Geological Survey

Japanese labor delegation meets Chou En-lai in Peiping

A Japanese labor delegation led by Takashi Matsuo met Premier Chou En-lai in Peiping and discussed releasing Japanese war criminals held in China later this month. About 1,000 detainees were reported retained during the visit on May Day.

I Chou Hong Kong China Chou En-lai Takashi Matsuo

Substantial Wage Demands Sought by Steelworkers Group

United Steelworkers plans a substantial wage increase and 21 contract changes in upcoming negotiations with 172 basic steel firms. Highlights include premium pay for weekend work, improved unemployment benefits, and a union shop. Talks hoped to start by June 1. contracts expire June 30, with strike rights if no deal.

Pittsburgh United Steelworkers David J. McDonald USW Basic Steel McDonald Publicy Teremunedtte

Embezzling Suspect Pleads Innocence in Public Trial

Minnie Mangum, a 52 year old Norfolk bookkeeper, pleaded innocent to a 22 count indictment accusing embezzlement of more than 1 million dollars from Commonwealth Building and Loan. She is also tied to a Costa Rican plot to assassinate high officials, with charges outlining charitable embezzlement and real estate transfers over 28 years of service.

Minnie Mangum Norfolk Morfolk Va. Ige Minnie C. Mangum Minnie Commonwealth Pany Jong Tharge Norfolk Corporation Court Baker Miss Minnie Los Ang Togeles Costa Rica Jose Figueres

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Lockheed Red Party Throval L. Johnson Gerald L Johnson Sean UL Aaron Schultz Long Beach Anaheim W. Center Jose Abraham P. Baker Giant Tire Sale THE General Tire America Cath Harbor Distributors of General Tires
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