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Long Beach Press Telegram

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Nov 18, 1955

Page

7

Attempted attack on trick or treat girls ends in death by action

In Philadelphia a man, Nelson Stevens, 39, reportedly threw boiling water and rubbing alcohol at two young girls on Halloween. He was admitted to hospital in critical condition after his stomach was pumped, later charged and released on bail. Police described the incident as a trick or treat attack, with neighbors and a hospital report noting the victims and suspect statements.

Philadelphia UPA Nelson Stevens Women's College Hospital Stevens Mary

13 Dead in Wake of Storms in Northern and Eastern States

Storms sweeping the nation left at least 14 dead and nine missing, with heavy snow in the Rockies and Sierra, Arctic cold in the north, and a Pacific Coast storm bringing rain to the West Coast. Snow depths reached 20 inches in the western mountains and up to 22 inches near Lake Superior. Traffic snarled in many cities as roads iced and stalled.

Lin Northern Eastern States Boulder Colo Rockies Plains Weather Bureau Colorado Gulf States Montana Wyoming Alaska Pacific Coast California Idaho Pacific North Treen Seattle Great Basin Great Lakes New England Lake Superior International Falls Minn Canadian Adirondacks Saranac-Lake Placid

Burglars Loot Home of Three Aircraft Workers

Burglars entered through an open window and ransacked the home of three men at 16 Bay Shore Ave on Thursday. More than $600 worth of clothing jewelry and camera equipment was taken from the home of Bill Lambert Calvin Green and Harry Halligan all aircraft workers.

Bayshore Ave Bill Lambert Calvin Green Harry Halligan

Wolfschmidt Vodka praised for smoothness and medals

The text extols Wolfschmidt vodka as the continental favorite since 1947, praised for smoothness and bouquet. It highlights 87 Gold Medals in international competition and notes the vodka’s ability to enhance tomato or orange juice and pair well with soda.

Wolfschmidt Wolfschmidt Ltd New Haven Connecticut U.S.A

Eisenhowers Back Dystrophy Drive

President and Mrs. Eisenhower endorse a national fund drive for muscular dystrophy set for Thanksgiving week. In a Gettysburg letter Mrs. Eisenhower praised supporters aiding victims, notably children, and urged progress toward causes and a cure. Mrs Gehrig, widow of Lou Gehrig, leads the campaign efforts.

New York UPI Eisenhower Gettysburg Lou Gehrig Assas America New York Yankees Gehrig Low Gehrig

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