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Long Beach Press Telegram

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Oct 22, 1956

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Eisenhower Bulganin letter sparks Cold War clash

Russia's Premier Bulganin is expected to reply swiftly to President Eisenhower's blunt charge of meddling in the U S political campaign. Officials foresee a sharp tone that could affect disarmament talks and presidential prospects before the November 6 election. A reply may come before Election Day, signaling whether Moscow will deny interfering.

Washington Russia Bulganin Eisenhower U. S Bulganins Kremlin

Tide lands settlement reaches 122 million payment plan

City and state officials tentatively agree on a 122,329,133.89 first installment to settle tide lands disputes. The $120 million principal accrues interest from February 1, 1956, with 2,280,781.28 in cash and the remainder in securities. City Council and state finance director approval secured. final figure to be reviewed before city council approves.

Tidelands Jas John Peirce Sm, Roberts

British Bomb Blast Seen 650 Miles Away

In Adelaide Australia reports said Britain detonated its fourth and final atomic device in Marallinga South Australian desert. The flash was seen 50 miles away at Port Augusta and Sir William Penney informed Australian supply minister Howard Beale the test went off as planned.

Adelaide Australia Britain Marallinga South Australian Port Augusta William Penney Howard Beale

White House to Issue Report on H-Bomb Tests

The White House announced a Tuesday release of a report on hydrogen bomb testing promised by President Eisenhower. The plan follows a half hour discussion with Atomic Energy Chairman Lewis L. Strauss and comes after Adlai Stevenson urged an international halt treaty. The report, prepared by Eisenhower, Strauss, Defense Secretary Wilson, Secretary Dulles, and administration leaders, lacks a fixed release time.

Washington White House Eisenhower Lewis L. Strauss Atomic Energy Commission Adlai Stevenson United States James Hagerty Strauss Defense Wilson Dulles

Stevenson Campaign Claims Lead in 2 States

Adlai E Stevenson campaign strategists said they led in 21 states with 235 electoral votes while trailing in 15 states and outlined plans for rallies in New York Los Angeles Boston and Chicago. They expect to press attacks on Eisenhower in big states including California Illinois Michigan Minnesota and New York as the race tightens ahead of the November 6 election.

Chicago Adlai E. Stevenson Hisenhower Stevenson New York City Madison Square Garden Ost Eisenhower San Francisco Los Angeles Boston Detroit Cleveland Pittsburgh Philadelphia Arizona California Illinois Iowa Michigan Minnesota Montana Nevada New York North Dakota Ohio Oregon Finois

Weather forecast hints at patchy fog and calm temps

Variable high cloudiness continues through Tuesday with early morning fog patches. Little temperature change expected as the region heads into the workweek.

Grizzly Kills Hunter in Montana Wilderness Stand

In western Montana a huge grizzly mauls hunter Viv Squires and kills Kenneth Scott after a four hour chase. Scott dies Sunday from injuries. Squires, wounded in the foot, fires 30-20 rounds and later, with allies, shoots the bear in the neck, ending its attack near a riverbank.

Augusta Mont vPi Montana Kenneth Scott Feit Benton Viv Squires Squires Here Scott

Two Crashes Freeze Traffic on Freeway Jam

Two auto crashes a half mile apart blocked the Terminal Island and Long Beach freeways during rush hour, sparking a long southbound traffic jam near Commodore Helm Bridge. No injuries were reported, but hundreds of cars were stranded, with a similar Santa Bernardino Freeway tie up noted the previous day.

Terminal Island Commodore Helm Bridge Anaheim St Long Beach Wilmington Gee San Bernardino Kellogg Hill Five Points Pomona

Two Youths Die in Ditch Cave-In Tragedy

Two seven year old brothers, Peter Medina and Carlos Medina, were killed when earth slid into a tree-filled ditch in Dairy Valley. Their younger brother Richard, 19, escaped. Peter’s brother, Carlos’s sibling, and another injured child were taken to Carabil Hospital. Deputy R C Boardman was commended for heroism as fire units freed the victims after a two hour rescue.

Dairy Valley James DeSantiato Perilla St Paramount Carlos Medina Peter Medina Carlos Richard Medina Tse Peter R. C. Boardman Norwalk Santiago and Medina Carabil Hospital Bop Shumway

Woman 82 Survives 8 Days Trapped in Bathroom

Aged Mrs. Henrietta Emhardt, 82, became an accidental prisoner in her New York apartment bathroom after a jammed door and broken doorknob left her with no food for eight days. She shouted and pounded for help, hearing neighbors yet receiving no aid until a caller in Darien, Connecticut, alerted authorities.

Bath George W. Cornell New York Henrietta A. Emhhardt

Fleeing thief ends in Antwerp prison courtyard

An escaping thief, after robbing a household described as a schoolmistress’s home in Antwerp, Belgium, fled over a nine foot wall but paused to rest in the prison courtyard. He remained there afterward, according to a local report.

Antwerp Belgium

Man Dies After Drinking 26-Ounce Brandy Challenge

Toronto police reported that Joseph Sysel, 32, died after attempting to drink a 26-ounce bottle of brandy without stopping. An inch and a half remained in the bottle when he collapsed.

Torontown — Folbe Joseph Sysel Sysel

Three-man Junta Seizes Hon duras Government In Coup

A three-man military junta has seized control of the Hon duras government in the first breedless coup in that Central American banana state. Michigan’s 20 electoral votes appear undecided between Eisenhower and Stevenson with a likely narrow margin in favor of the President. See Page A-3 for coup report and Page B-5 for state prospects.

Honduras Michigan Eisenhower Stevenson

Man Slain In Halting Bar Fight At Firestone Park

Special Officer Percy Turner, a 54 year old Paramount resident and former Calgary Stampede world champion rider, was shot dead while breaking up a bar fight at 5850 Compton Ave. Turner's killer, William Lavelle, 30, of Los Angeles, claimed he fired in self defense during an illegal arrest. Turner died at Maywood Hospital. Lavelle was booked on suspicion of murder.

Firestone Park Percy BE. Turner Paramount Compton Ave Turner Obispo Si Huntington Park Maywood Hospital Long Beath-Paramount Calgary Canada Firestone Wiliam Layells Los Angeles Claude Everley Everley Lavelle

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