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Long Beach Press Telegram

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Nov 19, 1956

Page

2

Drivers flee after patrol car stops two stolen cars

Stockton report says two stolen cars were abandoned when drivers fled from a highway patrol vehicle with red lights. Owners Robert F. Wisecarver and Kenneth Hallmark recovered their autos today after the drivers fled on foot following a minor traffic accident. Patrolman Art Dossey observed a car stop abruptly and a driver run into a field, prompting a second car to brake and its driver to run as well.

Stockton Robert F. Wisecarver Kenneth Hallmark Art Dossey

Silly Letters Mark Thanksgiving Pranks Across States

A Tucson area auto dealer questions a repossession joke to neighbors, while a Reno hypnotist hints at humane turkey dispatching for President Eisenhower. In Providence a market is burgled before Thanksgiving with turkeys and a meat cutter’s knife stolen.

Reno Eisenhower Arthur Ellen Ellen Gettysburg Providence Fishman's Market

Navy Duds Rule Traps Wisconsin Soldier Costumes

Navy duds spark laughter and a legal mix up in a 1909 Wisconsin statute. The law bans wearing Navy uniforms except for active Army Marines or National Guard members, with fines up to $100 and 20 days in jail for violators. The drafting error omitted the word Navy in the penal clause, creating the odd loophole and a humorous legal quirk.

Madison Wis

Peace in U S Hands Says Syria Minister Bitar

Damascus Syria foreign minister Salah Bitar of the Baath Party says the Near East peace and perhaps world peace are now in the United States hands He calls for withdrawal of British French and Israeli troops from Egyptian soil resolution of the Suez Canal and neutrality between West and East in the Arab world He warns Britain and France against undermining U S backed United Nations peace efforts and accuses Baghdad Pact nations of plotting against Egypt Jordan and Syria to gain regional dominance

Damascus Syria United States Salah Bitar Baath Arab Socialist Resurrection Wee Palestine Bitar Near Eost U. S Near East East Orl United Nations Nasser Egypt

Nehru blasts Soviet action in Hungary in Parliament

Nehru told Parliament that Soviet forces in Hungary have imposed rule, stressing Hungary seeks freedom and predicting a triumph for its people. He urged withdrawal of troops from Egypt and Hungary and called for UN observers to clarify events.

New Delhi Hungary Nehru Russia Soviet Union

Otter Y Secrets Spark Public Attention

A fragment notes the lure of hidden truths drawing public focus away from internal dramas and suggests distraction benefits dramatists seek amid public intrigue.

Wits Bock Nt

Band Concert by Municipal Band at Exhibil Hall

Municipal Band presents a concert on Tuesday afternoon and evening at Exhibil Hall. Conductor Charles Y Payne leads pieces including the Field Artilleries Overture and select marches. The program features excerpts from Enthusia and Viennese dances with fidelity to period style.

Livawerg Wigie Sclogl Charles Y. Payne Exiubil Hall Wunieita Avpirulerust Field Artillers Je” Medermels Sefovewiin Enutasia Vienna Fidelity Godawalty Inio Thoma Kod

Fire Kills Five in New York Family Home Tragedy

In Lockport New York a farm family perished in a fierce house blaze. Linus Ball 42 and wife Hilda 56 died with three children Dennis Frank 4 and Arthur 9 months. Daughters Elaine 15 and Karen 6 escaped by jumping from windows. Elaine cut arm while Karen was unharmed and cared for by friends. Neighbor Ben Liceta reported Elaine awakening him with news the house was burning and parents and two sons were trapped.

Lockport N.Y Pia Farm Coupe Rame Linus Ball Hilda Dennis Frank Arthur Elaine Karen Ben Liceta Mommy Daddy

Press-Veleoram Pubuanes announce Brit Sista itrest and Pius Avanus

Fragmentary copy notes a 38 2 with FROG item priced at 24.00 net and refers to an audit bureau of circulation. Names appear garbled and unclear.

Pubuanes Annzee Brit Sista Itrest Pius Avanus Lear Audit- Bureau of Circulation Sears Rnas

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