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Newspaper
Long Beach Press Telegram
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
May 21, 1956
Page
1
In Nicosia, British forces respond as Greek Cypriots clash with demonstrators. One British soldier is dead and several others, including police and civilians, are wounded after bomb attacks amid ongoing confrontations sparked by pro union chants and EOKA support.
The Coast Guard opens an inquiry into a crash between the 180 foot tanker M J Derby and a 33 foot cabin cruiser Escape II off 51st Street. One woman, Ruth Nettles, 27, died. five others, Alfred Landi 29 Ruth Yurgrau 42 Ruth Johnson 35 Wilton Peshkin 51, survived. Landi, the skipper, was hospitalized with back injuries. The tanker captain Kristian L Hogestol said he did not know of the collision until he heard cries from shore.
Sandra Giles, a 22 year old aspir ing actress, protested a nude painting unveiled at a Las Vegas hotel charging she posed in a bathing suit. Artist Philip Paval defended the work noting the hotel paid $2500 for "a lady of Chance" portrait while press agents clashed and threats of lawsuits circulated.
Washington AP reports Democrats in Congress intend to publicize the Army Air Force feud over defense spending and strategy. Pentagon sources warned air power bias could cause national disaster. Secretary Wilson said he will investigate. the episode sparked mixed political reaction and calls for curbing rivalry.
Seven year old Kimberlee Norling died from electric shock in a Crestline penny arcade. She sustained burns on her ankle and underarm, two knocked out teeth, found dying near a foot vibrating and a photo machine. Police tests showed each machine emitted 204 volts. The child, daughter of Mr and Mrs Roger F Norling of Monterey Park, was pronounced dead after being taken to Lake Arrowhead hospital.
Two stocky robbers armed with guns robbed Peshtigo National Bank about 1,000 dollars then fled into a swamp near Peshtigo. A wounded teller Mrs J vonne M Sielaff was shot in the jaw and treated in Marinette. FBI agents pursue leads as 1,000 officers converge on the getaway car and suspects.
Eight Akron residents died when a New York Central passenger train struck their automobile near Elyria at Murray Ridge Road crossing. Victims were Millard O Martin Eugenia Martin and children David Donald Sharlene Timothy aged 15 14 9 and 3 plus Warren Edwards Mary Edwards aged 46 45.
The Census Bureau estimated the U.S. population on April 1 at 167,440,000 including armed forces overseas, up from 151,132,000 in 1950, a gain of 16,308,000 or 10.8 percent. It noted about 3,700,000 of the growth stemmed from net civilian immigration over six years and cited births near 2.33 million in 1950-53, with last year totaling about 4,091,000 births.
MIAMI UPI diver Kenneth L. Adlai nearly drowned Sunday when a porpoise fouled his helmet and he was pulled to the bottom of a 16 foot tank. He was revived and reported in good condition at a hospital. Estes Kefauver and Adlai Stevenson, Florida May 29 primary candidates, were to discuss political issues on national radio and TV. Their one hour program was set for 3 pm local time and they planned to campaign in Florida through May 28.
Karchure stated the car showed no evident attempt to halt as the diesel locomotive’s bell whistle and oscillating headlight remained functioning.
A brief weather note indicates fog and clear conditions ahead with a sunny morning following foggy night. Mentions uncertain terms and appears partially garbled but points to improving visibility and mild temperatures.
Soldiers seized the flag but girls forced troops to retreat amid a large protest in Nicosia. Youths marched shouting join the demonstration as police and vehicles faced stones and bombs. A police Jeep exploded injuring a British officer and Cypriot driver while soldiers chased rioters through Ledra street. more blasts followed with tear gas and baton charges.
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A rescue effort reached Elijah, the stubborn pack horse, in Colorado's Collegiate Mountains last weekend but 10 to 20 foot snow drifts blocked progress. The Turners, and local supporters, had previously located him last month and noted he is fat, sassy, and in good condition despite harsh conditions. An airlift previously dropped hay bales to the shaggy animal who dislikes automobiles and women in skirts.
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