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Newspaper

Long Beach Press Telegram

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Sep 10, 1956

Page

6

Six Die When Truck Crashes With Auto

Police said a fuel laden truck swerved to avoid an oncoming car and toppled, killing six occupants from Griggsville Illinois. Junior Bennett drove the car and Julius Green of Toledo Ohio was unhurt. Rescue crews spent about ninety minutes removing bodies from the wreckage. The dead include Clyde Henry Bennett 45 Pauline 47 Junior 87 Ruth 34 Fred 14 and Wilbur Dean Smith 17.

Mapleton Auto Sunday Julius Green Toledo Ohio Griggsville Ill Clyde Henry Bennett Pauline Junior Ruth Junior Bennett Fred Wilbur Dean Smith Chaddock Boys Quinty

Fugitive Held in Geneva for Guatemala Extradition

Geneva police said Jorge Galvez-Molina, chief suspect in a $400,000 embezzlement case at the Bank of Guatemala, was arrested in Geneva on July 27 at the request of Guatemala. He faces extradition to Guatemala for trial.

Tara Beech Guatemala Geneva Switzerland Jorge Galvez-Molina Strea

Collision Kills Five Autoists in Benton Harbor Area

Five people died and three were injured in a late Sunday collision on a county road about 14 miles northeast of Benton Harbor Michigan. One victim was a woman two months pregnant. Doctors failed to save her unborn child. Three others, including the driver of one of the cars, were hospitalized.

Benton Harbor Mich Benton, Harbor

Royal visits and emergency law spark regional tensions

In Naples, King Paul and Queen Frederika of Greece arrived aboard the Greek destroyer Hella for a brief private visit to Italy. In Baghdad, Iraq, authorities announced a precautionary emergency ordinance stepping up measures amid regional contingencies, with a spokesman saying the emergency is temporary.

Italy Naples Paul Frederika Greece T Hella Iraq Baghdad

Dental Credit Arranged by Dr Melbourne

Dr J E Melbourne offers complete dental service on the second floor at 1094 E Ocean Blvd. Walk in for plates, bridgework, fillings, extractions, X rays or plate repairs. Easy credit terms up to 15 months. No appointment needed for first visit. Phone HE 6 2327 for friendly help. Dr J E Melbourne personally supervises all services at his downtown office.

J. E. Melbourne E. Ocean Blvd Dr. Melbourne Dr. 3. E Melbourne Offier

Hertz Expands Quick Rentals With New Cars

Hertz unveils new cars for rapid rentals, offering delivery to homes from 900 offices across 630 cities in the United States and Canada. The Lakewood area and Long Beach Municipal Airport are listed as local access points, with over 2 million Americans expected to use Hertz service this year.

Hertz Ferg J United Jawan States Canada Sozen Pthareraumteing Geeepee Aie Long Beach Dan E Lakewood Kern Hertz System American Ave

False fire alarms traced to kindergartner in Jamestown

In Jamestown New York fire crews responded to three alarms in one week at a busy intersection. A six year old kindergarten pupil admitted staging the calls saying she wanted to see what would happen. Her mother agreed to seek corrective treatment where it would do the most good.

Jamestown N.Y. W

Film Rental Service Here at Long Beach Library

Film rental service offers a wide range of films for church groups clubs and organizations at $7 per 24 hour period plus transportation. The Merkle Film Library on Pacific Avenue provides preview rooms and guidance on use of equipment and complete showing services with sales and repair of new and used gear. Call HE 7-8487 or visit the library for more details.

Long Beach Merkle Film Library Ford Chevrot Merkle Film Library

Iowa University develops magnetometer to measure Earth's field

A magnetometer is being developed by the University of Iowa physics department to measure the field strength or intensity of Earth's magnetic field. The device will be launched by the university to gather data for geophysical research.

Iowa City University of Iowa Physics Department

University to use skyhook balloon in geophysical rocket tests

In an experiment linked to the international Geophysical Year, a magnetometer trial was begun with a large skyhook balloon on March 13. The device will be refined to be lighter smaller and more rugged for rocket use. The completed mechanism will be placed in a rocket three inches in diameter and three feet long.

Chicago Motor Club urges patience after heat fueled road rage

The Chicago Motor Club warns that a person arguing should wait a few minutes before driving. The club says individuals taking out wrath on their car endanger themselves and others, especially in hot weather.

Chicago Chicago Motor Club Endan

D W Bivens Co Plumbing Experts for Home Upgrades

D W Bivens Co offers plumbing and heating services for bathrooms kitchens and laundry areas. They advertise upgrades including modernized baths double sinks garbage disposals laundry in the garage and water tank replacement with 24 hour emergency service and insured bonded protection. FHA terms may be arranged.

Don W. Bivens Orange Ave Don

Dignity Upset by Flying Egg at Local School

At Joe T. Robinson, a 12th grade teacher was struck by a flying egg during commencement exercises. Mr. and Mrs. L. V. Nelson were arrested for disturbing the peace and claimed they were angry with school officials, though they did not explain why.

Joe T. Robinson‘ School L. V. Nlenson

Who Me Grand Rapids Official Questions Man in Bigamy Charge

Turnkey Henry Vandenbelt in Grand Rapids asked a 55 year old man routine questions before booking him on a bigamy charge. The man answered married none. The report notes the questioning preceded jail booking.

Grand Rapids Mich Henry Vandenbelt Vandenbelt Thean

Beauty Stands Out as Harris Fence Promises Block Wall Privacy

Harris Fence and Patio Co. offers concrete block wall fences praised for beauty and complete stability, claiming weatherproof and vermin-proof features. They provide free estimates and financing from 3150 Orange Ave, with a bonded representative visiting. The firm boasts over 30 years serving California. In Pasadena Emanuel Poulson reports a 2000 pound antique bronze Japanese lantern stolen after thieves backed a truck to his yard fence and used a block and tackle to lift it aboard.

Harris Fence and Patio Co Harris Fence and Patia Co Orange Ave Harris California Pasadena Calif Emanuel Poulson Poulson

He Didn't Flee Police Left Him in Drunk Arrest Case

Wilbur W. Reynolds was arrested on a drunk charge and placed in the police paddy wagon in Charleston West Virginia. He said he exited when the wagon door swung open, thinking they were at headquarters, and the officers drove off. Judge James A. McWhorter dismissed the escape charges and instructed officers to secure the wagon door.

Charleston W. Va Wilbur W. Reynolds James A. McWhorter Reynolds

Weasel Savage Attacks man in Cheyenne

The weasel, about 10 inches long, is described as savage for its size, hunting by scent and even attacking a man's throat.

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