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Long Beach Press Telegram

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Nov 26, 1955

Page

2

Lewd Show Breaks Up as Trio Seized in Bellflower

Sheriff's vice squad arrested three men for exhibiting lewd pictures before 200 men in a social hall at 16426 Bellflower Road. Tickets described a "serial for Christmas baskets" sponsored by the Disabled American Veterans Units 39 and 98. Names and details of the defendants, their ages, and addresses are listed. a projectionist was stopped mid film as four reels, a projector, and a screen were confiscated. The suspects face arraignment in Los Cerritos Municipal Court Monday at 10 am. the crowd was not detained.

Bellflower Bellflower Riva Sheriff's Shere James Paul Mullen van Bolten Paul Mhushes Shave Elmcrolt Ave Norwalk Raymond Exbow Asurphy Albury St Lakewood Los Cerritos

L B Aviator and two others crash near Blythe

A private plane from Blythe to Phoenix crashes in the desert near Salorle Arizona. The pilot Daniel Smith of Long Beach reports three people aboard and the wreckage spotted by a civilian plane with the word help spelled on the runway.

Salorle Ariz Long Beach Calif Blythe CAA Daniel #. Smith Othey Phoenix

Graham Gets Ex U S Attorney for Defense in High Profile Case

Denver district court hears that ex U S attorney Charles Vigil will defend 23 year old Joly Gilbert Graham charged with murder in the Longmont United Air Lines crash of November 1. Judge Keating declared Graham indigent and defers to his new counsel John Gibbons and Paul Weadick.

Denver Atty Charles Vigil Colorado Joly Gilbert Graham Bambl Edgard J. Keating John Gibbons Paul Weadick Daisey King United Air Lines Dcbb Long Jmont Colo Keating

Negro Leader Shot by White Gunmen in Belzoni

Gus Courts, 83, prominent Belzoni NAACP official and former national association president, was critically wounded when unidentified white men in a car shot him at his ruval store. He was taken to Bayou Hospital by friends, witnesses report. The sheriff said details remain unclear and motive is unknown.

Belzoni Gus Courts Bayou Hospital Jay Hythe Ike Shelton Hunx Suelton Phrovs County Shovitt Shelton Courlster Luton Crihor Light Negro Bayou Naacpvancement of Colored People

Wheelchair bound man jailed after bar shooting incident

Jeff H. McNeal, 37, of Los Angeles, was jailed on suspicion of assault with intent to murder after allegedly firing a shot at his wife in a bar. Frances McNeal, 34, told officers the husband wheeled up, drew a gun, and fired over her head before a patron knocked over his wheelchair. Police intervened as they learned the couple's home had the gas jets turned on.

San Pedro Daldaar Alert WWE Latuay Supe Jeff H. McNeal Los Angeles Frances McNeal MES McNeal Beacon St Cough

Key Witness Awaited in Abbott Trial

In Oakland, a speedy Abbott trial move emerged as assistant prosecutor Hinting a key witness TJ Paul Kirk UC criminologist may testify next week. Kirk reportedly linked Stephanie Beyer’s death to Abbott and the grave near his Trinity County cabin. Evidence and witness plans described amid pretrial developments and department hearings.

Abbott Oakland Burton W. Abbott University of California TJ Paul. Kirk UC Ceimipeiogis J. Franks Coakley Kirk Stephanie Beyen Wes Trinity County Asst Dist Auy Folger Fresno Dee Charles Somers O'Meara Ab Hoott Stephanie

Departmenting proposal to cut milk prices in Fresno area

Officials propose authorizing distributors in the Fresno marketing area to grant a discount on all milk sold in a single wholesale delivery valued over $3. If adopted the plan would lower store milk per quart from 19? to 15 cents and delivered milk from 20%? cents by about a quarter.

Fresno

War Hero Dies in Philadelphia After War Effort

A WW II veteran known for bravery in combat against Germans died Thursday in Philadelphia at age 40. He helped hundreds of troops evacuate and supported critical wartime missions. Funeral plans are pending.

Philadelphia Sus‘ponder

Cashier of Robbed Bank Slain in Clear Lake Minnesota

Authorities linked the frozen body found near Clear Lake to missing bank cashier Kenneth Lindbergh. An autopsy was planned to confirm identity. The case involves a slick kidnapping robbery plot with $24 000 in negotiable checks and $1 750 in cash later found in an abandoned car. The suspect used various aliases in Minneapolis Detroit and Chicago as investigators trace the trail.

Clear Lake Minn Batk Kenneth Lindbergh Lindbergh Thiel River Falls Minnesota Minneapolis Detroit Chicago Banl HIEF S. E. Hobbison Wax Co Racine Wis Charles Kimiwell

U S Farm Plan to Cut Acreage Reported by Tribune

The Minneapolis Tribune cites an Agriculture Department plan for a soil conservation program paying farmers up to 5000 dollars yearly to leave land out of production. The proposal, costing about 1.4 billion over 23 years, would also fund soil cover on reserved land and allow pasturing, aiming to remove more than 16 million acres by 1969 and 23 million acres by program end, pending congressional approval.

Minneapolis Jeff Fallow Agricultural Commission Benson PLAS Congress Sen McClellan D-Ark Little Rock Ark Cross Chicago Crass Irailroad Transfer Service Inc A.C. Parmelee Co

Princess Margaret Visits Scotland as Guest of Kinship

Princess Margaret arrived Friday at Drumkilbo House Meigle Perthshire as a house guest of her cousin the master of Elphinstone. The visit is scheduled to last through Monday with activities planned in the area.

Margaret Scotland London Elphinstone Drumkilbo House Meigle Perthwshire

Visiting Iran Officials Find Our Climate Light of Cal fornia

A group of nine Iranian officials toured California observing climate, agriculture, and municipal operations. They praised California’s beauty and variety of flowers while noting water shortages. they toured the city, met officials, and studied public administration and oil production facilities before returning to Baghdad.

Iran Usc Ict Valiment Ministry of Agriculture Pohey California Mohammad Macijlessi Ministry of Tuition Tran Sts Madilessi

Japan Port Reports High Radioactivity

NEGETA Japan Niigata port reports high radioactive readings after radioactive rain observed in northern Japan. Niigata University doctor Watanabe says radiation appears real and notes counts around 7,920 per minute. Kyodo News cites Tokyo region concerns and links to recent Russian nuclear activity.

Negata Japan Niigata Eviday Kyodo News di Hironobu Watanabe Niigata University Russia Pleston L. A. Atomic Energy Commission Kyodo Watanabe Tokyo

Ambrosi Family Welcomes Son Joseph John

Mr and Mrs Joseph Ambrosi welcomed their first son named Joseph John after seven daughters cheered them. The baby arrived Monday with the couple having considered Carolyn as a possible name before settling on Joseph John ten years earlier.

Joseph Ambrosi Joseph John Mery Teresa Kath- Jean Letty Ron Rosemarie Peggy Patricia Joanne Carolyn Joseph Jonn

Mitchell to Seek Illinois Governorship

Stephen A. Mitchell former Democratic national chairman announced he will seek the party nomination for Illinois governor. The Chicago lawyer, born in Iowa and a resident since 19, spoke at a luncheon of central Illinois Democratic leaders signaling strong evidence of statewide support.

Christrays Shoppers Jom Ghicaga's Sh oop Open Season

City plaza saw a record rush as about one million shoppers flooded downtown for the Christmas opening. Traffic chief Michael Ahern reported 188 officers on 26 hour shifts to manage the congestion and guide pedestrians.

Michael Ahern

Publicist Joseph Francis Lawler Dies at 53

Joseph Francis Lawler 53 longtime national newspaper contact man in the iWaive International studio publicity department and former drama critic for the Chicago Herald Examiner and Chicago Daily News died Friday in his home city.

Hollwood Joseph Francis Lawler iWaive International Studios Chicago Herald-Examiner Chicago Daily News

ICC Chief Resignation Ends Inquiry

Hugh V. Cross resigned as chairman of the Interstate Commerce Commission, ending a Senate probe into conduct. The subcommittee may release closed‑door testimony. Cross cited health and charges against him as reasons. J. Monroe Johnson will succeed Cross as chairman.

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