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Long Beach Press Telegram

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

May 18, 1956

Page

3

Logston kills wife lover after domestic strife confrontation

In a troubled Owens County home Logston shot and killed his wife Patricia Logston's alleged lover George Jurgeleit after a Thursday night meeting about divorce. He claimed to have waited up for them to return home and said his wife was still seeing Jurgeleit despite reconciliation attempts.

Allan Logston Litte Allen George Robert Sharp Logstens Jurgeleit Loeston Coffe Patricia S. Logston

Knight Says Ike Can Win Easier

Knight, in Los Angeles, said President Eisenhower can beat any Democrat by a wider margin than in 1952. He refused to say if Nixon would strengthen the ticket, saying he could not answer. He added he would support any nominees chosen at the Republican National Convention and would back Mr Nixon if that is the choice. Knight claimed the California Republican Party is now unified and harmonious.

Los Angeles Knight Eisenhower Nixon Republic California

Leon Osborne Detonates JATO Bottle At Sumter Junkyard

In Sumter South Carolina an employee, Leon H Osborne, reports hearing a peculiar noise while using an acetylene torch on an apparently empty JATO bottle. The bottle flew off causing a blast and four minor fires. one blaze was about a half mile away. Osborne escaped injury amid rumors of a jet crash.

Sumter S.C. UA Leon H. Osborne

Suspect questioned in Newhall murder case

Detectives questioned 33 year old Canoga Park bill collector about the murder of Kathleen Louise Ferguson 26 whose decomposed body was found in a ravine near Newhall. Harvey alias Harry Perkins was held after admitting acquaintance with Ferguson but denying knowledge of the killing. He had prior grand theft and forgery convictions and was released from custody in 1952. The investigation tied to Ferguson’s former husband Jack Ferguson and a missing employee status for Ferguson at a valley firm.

van Nuys CNS Canoga Park Kathleen Louise Ferguson Newhall Arthur Harvey Sr Topanga Canyon al W. Etzel Claude Byerley Harry Andre Floyd W. Rosenberg Harvey Harry H. Perkins Phil Walker Friar St van Nuys Blvd Valley Ned Lovretovich Jack Ferguson Dor St Glendale Ferguson di- Depwnes Reed Phillip Walker

Curbs Voted on Reds' Trading Then Killed Measure

A chaotic, fragmented report traces tensions over U S aid policy and foreign assistance. The Inter national Cooperation Administration and Congress debate limits on military and economic aid to Britain and other nations amid Cold War strains. A new special commission concept is proposed to restudy the program with a 1960 deadline. The House committee moves to raise U N Food and Agriculture Organization funding to three million dollars while Senate hearings continue.

ICA Inter Committee National Cooperation Administrat Eisenhower Britain U. S United Mid-ile East Asia Congress Executive Branch America U. N Food and Agriculture Organization House Senate Foreign Relations Committee Americans For Democratic Action Walter P. Reuther United Automobile Workers of America Robert R. Nathan ADA Secretary of Treasury Humphrey

1956 Tax Cut Held Possible Not Probable

Budget projections show a 1956 surplus of 1.828 billion dollars, with receipts at 867.7 billion and expenditures at 65.9 billion. White House aides say tax relief remains possible but not assured, while Democrats signal openness to lower income tax cuts if the surplus supports it.

James C. Hagerty White House Hagerty Humphrey Bundage Eisenhower House Mel Cormick Massachusetts Sen Kerr D-Okla Congress

Arm In Sling After Handshake Shake Injures President Aramburu

President Pedro E Aramburu wore a sling during a week long visit after an admirer in Cordoba grasped his hand firmly in a handshake. The jolt while seated in the presidential car sprained his wrist.

Buenos Aires Pedro E. Aramburu Aramburu Cordoba Aremburu

France ends talks with Soviet leaders in Moscow

Premier Mollet and Foreign Minister Pineau wrap up conference with Soviet officials after a brief session in the Kremlin. Two committees named to draft a final communique and a cultural trade agreement. Mollet hosts lunch for ambassadors to brief them on 234 days of talks.

Moscow II Guy Mollet Christian Pineau France Kremlin Mollet U. S Moscow

Russia Moves to Promote Tours to the Soviet Union

Valentin Spiridonov, an official with a Russian tourism agency, arrived in New York as the first Soviet travel official to enter the United States since 1938. He aims to establish a Moscow based tourist office and arrange package tours for American groups to Russia.

New York Russia Soviet Union Valentin Spiridonov Planet Thursday U.S Spiridonov

Pledge to Punish Panty Raiders at Berkeley

University officials promised severe punishment for ringleaders of a panty raid that escalated into a campus-wide riot. Police and campus authorities planned a thorough investigation after 2000 students swarmed 22 sorority houses causing about $10,000 in damage.

Clark Kerr Daily Californian

Court urged open trials as eight report task force named

In Sacramento four newspapers urged the California Third District Court to open trials to public scrutiny. Judge Donald Geary ordered show cause why reporters and spectators were barred from the Mrs Black murder trial. Attorney General Edmund G. Brown sided with the press, arguing the public has a right to know how justice is administered. An eight member presidential task force on disarmament was announced to study Russia's implications while noting public access helps fair trials.

Sacramento Third District’ Court George Examiner and Chronicle Thel Helmer San Sacramento Bee Santa Ree Stassen Francisco Chronicle Rosa Press-Democrat Santa Rosa Carlette Black Russia Washington Eisenhower Harold Stassen William Godward Edmund G. Brown Sonoma United States Maddux Geary

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