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Long Beach Press Telegram

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Oct 12, 1956

Page

7

J Percy Priest Dies at 56 After 16 Years in Congress

J Percy Priest longtime Tennessee congressman dies at 56 after ulcer surgery. He chaired the Interstate and Foreign Commerce Committee and served as Democratic whip. Eisenhower mourns loss as nation’s lawmakers extend sympathy to his family. Classified ads seek readers for notices.

J. Percy Priest Waswville Teo UPI Congress Tennessee Priest House Committee On Interstate and Foreign Commerce House Eisenhower Congress of the United J. Parcy Priest House For Representatives Washington

Ordered Back To U S Marine Wives Defy Edict In Japan

Dozens of wives of U S Marines in Atsugi Japan said they will refuse to obey a directive ordering them to return to the United States within 30 days. The wives, part of about 500 dependents of Marine Air Wing personnel, had paid their travel expenses to stay near their husbands. Wing Commander Brig. Gen. David F. O Neill announced the policy last week, triggering the defiance.

Atsugi Japan David F. O'Neill U. S U.S

Wives of enlisted men refuse to leave base homes

Mrs. Audrey Thayer of Albert Lea Minn and Mrs. Bonnie Eaton Oma describe their resolve to stay in their homes near a base despite orders to evacuate. They say they will not leave until forced and accuse the measure of being a dirty deal. Other wives echo similar resistance citing loyalty to husbands and home.

Audrey Thayer Albert Lea, Minn He Air Base Eaton Beverly Jones St. Joseph

Odds and Ends Girls Clothes and More on Fourth Floor

Listing of discounted apparel and textiles with broken sizes and limited quantities on the fourth floor including girls play clothes, nylon ankle socks, dresses, woven nylon pajamas, nylon petticoats, and first quality irregulars. Also notes a photo camera that uses 127 film on the stationery first floor.

Ingerie 2Nd Fleor ORSON Hi Teen Shop

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