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Newspaper
Long Beach Press Telegram
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
May 24, 1955
Page
6
A 17 year old named William Olivar leapt from a Harlem River bridge after friends teased his parachute service readiness. He stripped, jumped 180 feet to the river, and was submerged for an hour before recovery of the body.
President Eisenhower today commended the General Federation of Women’s Clubs for its overseas relief efforts and international goodwill. He noted the federation’s 11 million members and its programs to protect health and welfare domestically at the opening of its 64th annual convention.
Thai Premier Pibuisong Gram arrived in The Hague from Brussels for a two day official visit. He will be the guest of honor at a government dinner as part of a herald tour.
Detroit General Motors and United Auto Workers began full-day contract talks for the first time since April, with discussions extending past 6 p.m. on Monday. CIO leaders Walter Reuther observed sessions at Ford and GM, while progress on the union’s guaranteed annual wage proposal remains unconfirmed.
The U S Air Force names two airmen who drowned off northern Guam on Saturday. Airman 2c Eddie B O Carr 20 of Rush Springs Oklahoma and Airman 3c James L La orale 22 of Grand Rapids Michigan were washed off a rock by waves while swimming. The body of Marine Sgt Melvin J Austin 34 was recovered late Monday.
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