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Newspaper

Long Beach Press Telegram

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Sep 11, 1956

Page

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Grace Kelly and Rainier Face Baby Name Dispute

Grace Kelly and Prince Rainier arrived in the United States and revealed they are undecided on a baby name. They mentioned having three candidate names and noted a recent disagreement over the name choice while reaffirming her retirement from acting. The couple indicated no preference for a boy or girl, with either possible to inherit the Monaco throne.

New York Grace Kelly Monaca Prince Rainier United States Moniaco Grace Monaco Grace of

Eisenhower Opposes Force in Suez Crisis at News Conference

President Eisenhower rejected any military action in the Suez crisis under current conditions stating war would require congressional authorization or self defense. He urged continued consultation and said Britain and France may need to act beyond talking, while noting the process is not exhausted. He also condemned school segregation and discussed draft and campaign plans. White House statements also touched on Nasser’s proposals and ongoing study of substantive peace terms.

Washington Eisenhower Hel United States Congress Great Britain France Dulles Nasser Adilat Stevenson American Legion Maine Edmund Muskie

Primary Elections Headline Across Eight States Today

The newspaper notes that eight states hold primaries on this date with results and details teased on Page A-3. It mentions a separate feature where Los Angeles Police Chief Parker remarks that the U.S. is losing the war on crime, with broader context across multiple pages.

Los Angeles William H. Parker International Association of Police Chiefs United States Hal Boyle Derth Wilson

Governor chalks up smashing victory in Maine

A long Beach California edition from September 11, 1956 reports a decisive victory in Maine for the Democratic governor. The banner notes a smashing win and places the event within the home edition context of a 34-page issue.

Maine Long Beach Calif

Maine Votes Reelect Muskie and Shift House Seats

Maine voters re elected Gov Edmund S Muskie to a second term while Democrats gain possible open seats in Congress The governor led with 59 percent and a 55 000 vote margin over Willis A Trafton Jr The Second District elected Frank M Coffin as congressman The First District contested with Robert Hale ahead by 28 votes Democrats noted as momentum for national trend and the Republican test of Eisenhower's popularity.

Portland Maine Lawa U. S House Edmund S. Muskie Willis A. Trafton Jr William Tudor Gardiner Edward C. Moran Congress Frank M. Coffin Lewiston Robert Hale James GC. Oliver Hale Executive Council Adlai Stevenson James A. Finnegan Eisenhower Clifford G. Mclntire Muskie Lewis O. Barron Edmund Jane

London and Paris Warn Egypt Over Suez Crisis

Britain and France warned Egypt they are ready to use force if needed to protect Suez Canal rights. A communique from Prime Minister Eden and Premier Mollet says they will resist any arbitrary interference under international agreements and pursue UN action as the next step toward a solution.

London Britain France Egypt Suez Canal Suez United Nations Eden Guy Mollet

Pilots Authorized to Quit Suez Jobs

The Suez Canal Co authorized about 20 pilots and other employees to quit their Egyptian posts after September 15 if most workers refuse to serve under the nationalized canal authority. A walkout could cripple canal operations, with Britain and the United States signaling limited appetite for new international negotiations.

Famls Wei Suez Canal Co Egypt Egyptian Canal Authority NAN

Race Tension Eases at Clinton Sturgis

Racial tension eased in Sturgis Kentucky and Clinton Tennessee as newly integrated classes drew more white students. In Sturgis seven Negroes entered Sturgis High School and white enrollment rose to about 250, with 65 spectators and two National Guardsmen present. In nearby Clay Kentucky two Negro children enrolled in an all Negro school ending disturbances. Clinton Tennessee saw white high school attendance rise to 590 with 12 of 12 Negroes in class. 36 white pupils transferred elsewhere, leaving 770 total.

Sturgis Clinton Tenn Sturgis High School Clay D. d. Brittain Jr Clinton Mercer West Virginia Matoaka High School Matoaka

U. S. Protests Plane Assault on Red China

Washington sent a formal note to Red China through the British embassy in Peiping protesting the Aug 23 shooting down of an American Navy plane off the China coast. The note demands payment of damages including compensation for the crew and aircraft, calling the attack without warning and unjustified.

Washington United States Red China China Peiping

Boyfriend charged after fatal drive in west side robbery plot

Chicago police say the 36 year old man deliberately rammed his car into Lucille Fitzpatrick and her male companion as they left a tavern during a planned robbery. Nathan Brown, 30, was captured after a short chase by Officer John Casey. Brown claimed he waited four hours for revenge. Fitzpatrick had recently been arrested in Ohio with three men.

Chicago West’ Side Bank Delib l Erately Ats John Casey Nathan Brown Casey Brown Lucille Fitzpatrick Ohio

Weather swings in Long Beach as heat fades fast

A cooler trend hits Southern California with Long Beach seeing 78 at 10 am and 70 by noon. Forecasters predicted a 92 degree coastal high and patchy fog tonight with hot weather continuing inland through Thursday. Smog was light to moderate and morning burning was banned as fire danger remained extreme in mountains and foothills.

Long Beach U. S Weather Bureau Southland Los Angeles Air Pollution Control District van Nuys Pasadena Altadena North Hollywood California

Weather forecast: Mostly clear and hot through Wednesday

The forecast calls for mostly clear skies and continued heat through Wednesday with some patchy fog early Wednesday morning. Localized fog may affect morning travel while temperatures remain high across the region.

U S Charges Price Fixing to Tuna Men

The Federal Trade Commission alleges the West Coast tuna industry conspired to fix prices and curb competition. The complaint names the California Fish Canners Association and thirteen members plus related firms and individuals across Terminal Island San Francisco and Los Angeles, including Star Kist Foods Quaker Oats and Sun Harbor Packing.

Washington Federal Trade Commission FTC California Fish Canners Association, Inc Columbia River Packers Association Fishermen's UN Gong THE Canners Association Terminal Island F. E. Booth Co. Inc San Francisco California Marine Curing & Packing Co St. Fries Ave Wilmington Calif South Coast Fisheries, Inc Ways St South Pacific Canning Co.,Inc West Shore Co Care Idon KE Tuna St Sun Harbor Packing Co

Major fires blaze across Southern California region

More than a thousand firefighters battled two major blazes in Southern California amid rugged terrain and heat. A third area above La Crescenta was described in very good condition as crews mopped up, while the Cleveland National Forest blaze near Lake Henshaw remained 0 percent contained with about 2,000 men aiming to halt its northern and eastern spread.

United Press California la Crescenta Cleveland National Forest Lake Henshaw U. S. Forest Service Camp Pendleton Reservation Mt. Etna Devil's Canyon de- Catania Sicily Etna

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Rainier U.S Gop Paris U.N Foreign Office Iman House of Commons State Department WU. N UPS Springton W. Va Ar“sta Sturgis, Ky James G. Oliver L.B
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