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Long Beach Press Telegram

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Nov 14, 1955

Page

7

Escape hunt Tongay from Florida prison mystery on the loose

Russell Tongay, a former swimming instructor and man who served a ten year manslaughter sentence in his daughter Kathy's death, escaped en route to a hospital treatment in New Orleans After a minor car crash and brief hospital check Tongay fled the restaurant scene and vanished. Police launched a statewide alert as authorities recount the Aqua tors tale and prior Miami Beach incident.

New Orleans Russell Tongay Florida Tongay Raiford Fla Jimmie Simmons Marine Hospital Jad Charity Hospital Dostors Simmons Miami Kathy Pensacola

Shooting accident kills Los Angeles youth at Apple Valley

A 16 year old Los Angeles boy, Dean A. Thatcher, died in a shooting accident while four youths camped on Del Oro Road Apple Valley Wa on a Saturday. Daniel B. Brackett 16 fired at a tin can resting the gun on the car rear door as Thatcher rose and the bullet struck him in the left temple. Other campers were Richard P. Benton 16 and Daniel Woodward 15.

Apple Valley Los Angeles Dean A.thatcher E. J. Coger del Oro Daniel B. Brackett Thatcher Brackett Richard P. Benton Daniel Woodward

Prince Charles Celebrates His Seventh Birthday at Windsor

London reports Prince Charles, heir to the throne, marks his seventh birthday at Windsor Castle with Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip. He unwinds with gifts after breakfast, attends a birthday tea at Buckingham Palace, and hosts 25 palace friends. The family keeps details private, while crowds line streets and flags fly across public buildings.

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Comedian Ganny Thomas Named Toastmaster for Reseda Dinner

Comedian Ganny Thomas was named toastmaster for the California Home for the Aged in Reseda fourth annual Silver Piste Dinner. The event will be held at the Beverly Hilton Hotel on December 11 with HOLLYWOOD city sponsorship and community guests expected.

Hollywood Ganny Thomas California Reseda Beverly Hilton Dec. IL

Jail Father for Trying to Cause Fatal Harm to Sons

VAN NUYS A drafting engineer Peter Ramsey Stitick, 39, is jailed on suspicion of attempting to harm his two sons with sleeping pills. The boys Thomas 12 and Yoseph 10 were found unconscious. doctors pumped stomachs and expected recovery. Stitick admitted giving the pills saying he had no reason. The wife has been in a mental institution for six years.

Joe Stitick Tommy van Nuys van Nuys Gi Peter Ramsey Stitick Clara Morgan Stitick Thomas Yoseph Andy

AFL Gains Membership and CIO Loss in 1953-55

The Labor Department reports AFL membership rose by 790000 from 1953 through 1955, reaching about 10900000 at the start of the year, while CIO membership fell by 50000 to around 5200000. Independent unions total about 1800000, bringing the overall union membership to nearly 18 million, a rise of almost one million since spring 1952.

Washington Labor Department American Federation ‘of Labor Congress of Industrial Organizations Department AFL Svith CIO

Yugoslav VP Kardell Arrives in London for Five Day Visit

Yugoslavia's Vice President Edvard Kardell, described as Marshal Tito's close adviser, arrived in London for a five day visit.

Gei Kardell London UPI Edvard Kardeli Chunky Yugoslavia Marshal Tito

National output hits new high in third quarter

The nation's total output of goods and services rose in the third quarter to about 13 trillion dollars at an annual rate. The Commerce Department reports a 624 billion dollar gain from the previous quarter and roughly 9 percent above the year-earlier level. The report notes a sharp drop in business purchases for inventories, with inventory accumulation easing from an annual 4 percent rate to about 2 percent.

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