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Long Beach Press Telegram

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Sep 10, 1955

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Truman says he wishes he fired MacArthur earlier

Former President Truman, age 71, told Chicago listeners he regrets not firing Gen Douglas MacArthur two years sooner over Korea. He said it is his only repentance, made during a Q and A after a Chicago Exemptives Club address. He also repeated support for Stevenson and noted MacArthur would not comment.

Chicago Truman Douglas MacArthur MacArthur Korea California Exertives Club of TPL. Peet

Main Breaks Cut Water in Bowling Green Ohio

Bowling Green residents faced a water emergency after a 20 inch main from the Maumee River broke in a corn field, halting supply to the city and nearby Tontozany. Mayor Clarence W. Dick declared a state of emergency while crews diverted artesian and quarry water and planned an interim supply on campus.

Bowling Green Ohio College Town Clarence W. Dick Maumee Tontozany Bowling Green State University Toledo Water Department

POW Pact or No Tie as Germans Press Prisoner War Question

West Germany told Soviet leaders it would not seek diplomatic relations until German POWs are resolved. Foreign Minister Brentano restated Berlin’s stance after a three hour Spiridonovka Palace meeting. Bulganin warned against negotiating from strength and reiterated that German reunification is for Germans to decide. The Soviets insist on ambassador exchange first and say many German war criminals remain in Soviet custody.

Moscow West Germany Russia Heinrich von ‘Brentanto Spiridonovka Palace Xon Leonid Kyichev Bulganin Germany Bersain Adenauer West Soviet Union Bul- Iganin

Ten Americans to be freed by Red China within days

Geneva AP reports Red China announced that ten more Americans in custody will be released to return home within a few days. Ambassadors Johnson and Wang Fing-Wan reached an agreement after 14 meetings on repatriation of Chinese in the United States and easing departures for all who wish to return. The U.S. State Department expects prompt releases of the four American civilians known to be in Red China, with names including Lawrence R. Buel and several others among the ten identified for immediate release.

Geneva Red China China U. S U. Alexis Johnson Wang Fing-Wan United States State Department Washington Jony Press Office Hercy Wang People's Republic of Carina People's Republic of China United Kingdom Britain People’s Republic of China

Fear for 13 as bomber crew missing near Miyako Island

The Tokyo US air force reported no survivors among 13 crewmen from the Beg Superfort missing since Thursday night. An unopened parachute was found about 80 miles north of Miyako Island with unopened rafts oxygen bottles and a flight box nearby.

Tokyo SS. Air Force Air Force Miyako Okinawa

Weather outlook: low clouds and fog tonight then sunny afternoon

A weather summary notes low clouds and fog through tonight and Sunday morning, with clearing to mostly sunny conditions by mid to late Sunday. Temperatures and winds not specified.

Dial Prayer Service Opens at East Cleveland Church

East Cleveland Congregational Church launched a 24 hour dial-a-prayer service using five weather like machines. Callers can hear a one minute recorded prayer starting with a heart felt line. The service aims to meet moments of personal prayer and has drawn high demand. Fire department lines were crowded as callers dialed the church number by mistake. Reverend Earle C. Hochwald oversees updates and plans a new number to ease congestion.

Cleveland Liberty East Cleveland Earle C. Hordwald East Cleveland Fire Department Congregational Church Fire Department Hochwald

Call Troops Fear New Prison Riot Report

Lincoln Nebraska Reinforced by Tommy gun armed guards patrolled the Nebraska State Reformatory today with violence feared. One man shot, two shops burned Friday as inmates threatened more if Luis Morales died. Guards moved rioters to cells, 24 inmates held in segregation. Wimberley and Elmer Scheele pressed questions at potential ringleaders as unrest followed Board of Control firing of Supt George Morris.

Nebraska Men's ‘Reformatory Lincoln Neh Armen Nebraska State Reformatory Reformatory M. L. Wimberley Luis Morales San Antalio Texas Wimberley Lancaster County Elmer Scheele Wick State Board of Control George Morris Institution

France to grant Moroccans self rule under new pact

Paris announces a plan to raise Morocco to modern state status under a treaty that would supersede the 1912 protectorate pact and create interdependence with France. Envoys Catroux and Yrissou met ex-Sultan Sidi Mohammed Ben Youssef in Madagascar before reporting progress to Paris.

Paris Moroccos Georges: Detroux France Morocco Catroux Morrocca Catronay Foreign Ministry Henri Yrissou Tivetiay Sidi Mohammed Ben Youssef Madagascar Antsirabe Edgar Faure

Plane crash hits unoccupied Northridge house in California

A private plane overshot Van Nuys Airport and crashed into a Northridge housing area, killing pilot Luther Perry Kutter Jr and passenger John Fukosh. The aircraft struck an empty home, knocked out power lines, and caused wide damage while the house owner was away.

Northridge Calif Folive Luther Perry Kutter Jr John Fukosh Wooalsnut Hills OKEA Los Angeles Felice San Fernandes Valley van Nuys Dale C. Markey Robert Clark Jarca

Blaze Near Santa Barbara Is Curbed By Marines

A brush fire near Santa Barbara eased as fire crews including 500 Marines from Camp Pendleton attacked 70 miles of burning terrain. Fog and rising humidity helped backfire lines in the seven mile sector while critical spots near Tequents Canyon and the Cold Sprites Tavern area drew attention. The incident threatened 20 cattle ranches in the Santa Ynez Valley but officials reported no immediate danger of a breakthrough.

Associated Frees Santa Barbara Santa Ynez Bruce Barron U.S Forest Service Lyout Club Tequents' Canyon Sprites San Marcos Pass Wojoqui County Park Alisal Guest Ranch Central Camp Pendleton

Where to Find in the Daily Paper

A brief index listing sections and page numbers for churches, classifieds, comics, puzzles, financials, obituaries, radio and TV, shipping table, sports and theaters. Indicates specific pages across A and B sections for quick navigation.

Ike praises Republican Party but hints on run uncertain

President Eisenhower told GOP leaders at a closed breakfast that he likes the Republican Party better than ever, but offered no public indication on another presidential run. Michigan chair John Feikens quoted him as deeply flattered by a telegram urging a 1956 bid.

Demarx Eisenhower GOP Publican Party John Feikens Michigan Feikens Republican Party

SORRY, GIRLS! West Virginia high schools ban jeans

Several high schools in Logan county southwestern West Virginia ban jeans for girls in classes. A spokesman says after graduation girls will wear dresses. Aracoma Sharples Man Logan Tania High share the policy. Buffalo High allows jeans when very cold. Chapmanville High dissents, permitting jeans due to long walks to school.

Logan W. Va West Virginia Logan High School Aracama Sharples Man High Logan Tanior High Buffalo High Chapmanville High Logan County

Eisenhowers to Attend AF Academy Worship at Denver

The nation s first family will attend services in the cadet chapel at the Air Force Academy s temporary quarters in Denver on Sunday and inspect classrooms The academy is quartered at Lowry Air Force Base where President Eisenhower has a vacation office Permanent buildings will be near Colorado Springs about 75 miles south of here

AF Academy Denver U Air Force Academy Lowry Air Force Base Eisenhower Colorado Springs Abot

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