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Long Beach Press Telegram

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Sep 12, 1955

Page

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Heavy smog and heat hit So Cal. Long Beach spared

Weather forecast showed high temperatures and heavy smog across Southern California. Long Beach avoided the worst air conditions though eye irritation rose in nearby Los Angeles County. Plant damage was widespread and fog disrupted Long Beach Airport and traffic. Lifeguards reported large crowds and several rescues at Colorado Lagoon and the oceanfront. Firefighters battled Santa Barbara County blaze, with crews trying to establish a new line as fires burned thousands of acres in multiple forests and communities.

California Long Beach Weather Bureau County Air Pollution Control District Los Angeles County Long Beach Municipal Airport Ito Santa Barbarta County U. S. Forest Service Klamath National Forest Siquoia National Forest Santa Barbara Gaviota Pass Refugio Pass John Ross

Quake Strikes Cairo and Moscow Amid Talks Stalemate

A devastating quake crippled Cairo and parts of the Nile delta leaving at least 16 dead and many injured. Foreign ministers from West Germany and the Soviet Union met in Moscow amid ongoing stalemate over German prisoners, reunification, and envoy exchanges. Officials report collapsed houses, damaged schools, and ongoing relief efforts as talks pace toward possible new meetings.

Cairo Moscow Kenra Nile Delta West Germany Oe Todey Interior Ministry Einrid Helwan Observatory Molotov van Eckardt Soviet Union

Dock Strike Across Atlantic Ports Shuts New York Deep

A general strike of longshoremen along Atlantic Coast ports was ordered to press federal intervention. The ILA leader said the action aims to become a national issue, halting work from Canada to Puerto Rico and sealing the union's objective.

New York International Longshoremen's Assn Ind Canada Puerto Rico ILA Sore New Jersey Robert B. Mynar Averell Harriman William V. Bradley New York-New Jersey Steorm

Silverado Canyon House Blast Sparks 50 Acre Fire

A Sunday blast at a Silverado Canyon home injured Larry Wilson and neighbor Robert Hobson, ignited a brush fire that burned over 50 acres. Fire crews from state forestry and the U S Forest Service fought the flames, fearing renewed spread as wind and heat persisted. Wilson, treated for burns, remained hospitalized. Hobson was later discharged as firefighters contained the blaze with backfiring on the steep ridge.

Silverado Canyon State Division of Forestry U. S. Forest Service Larry Wilson Anderson Way Robert Hobson Wilson Santa Ana Community Hospital Hobson

Eisenhower Calls for Longer School Time and Five-Year Programs

President Eisenhower spoke at the Air Force Academy site in Colorado about education reforms. He urged lengthening high school and college courses to as much as five years, and suggested older workers be allowed or required to retire later, joking he may join a new generation of retirees. He noted the academy’s curriculum reflects his view on expanding study time.

Denver Eisenhower America New Air Force Academy Lowry Air Force Base Hubert R. Harmon Army West Point Columbia University Harmon

Jubilant Kin Awaiting Release of 10 by Reds

Relatives gather in Hong Kong to welcome ten American civilians promised release by China. Peiping radio hinted they may have been freed and will travel to Hong Kong together, meeting at an assembly point likely Canton before the train crossing. Families in Taiwan and the United States await details as the group’s location remains uncertain.

Hong Kong Red China Peiping Foochow Canton

Soap suds plague park fountain in Bixby Knolls

Maintenance man Leslie Omel reports repeated nightly soaping of the artesian fountain at Atlantic Avenue and San Antonio Drive. He says it has occurred for two years and requires half a day to clear suds, with no resident culprits yet identified.

Leslie Omel Bixby Knolls Lambe Atlantic Ave San Antonio Dr Omel Ivory Tower Atlantic Alvl Park Fountain

Rita Hayworth Heads to Europe with Aly Khan Child

Rita Hayworth slips out of town with Yasmin for a visit with Prince Aly Khan in Paris and New York. Sources say she told attorney Bartley Crum she is not filing for divorce yet but wants time to think. The Reno case to compel a Paris visit may be withdrawn when her attorney appears in court.

Hollywood Hayworth Wag New York Europe Yasmin Prince Aly Khan Rasmin Rebecca Rita Orson Wreiles Dick Haymes Telp Reno Aly Khan Paris Bartley Crum

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Jet Crash Kills Alamitos Flier

Lt. Robert Lawrence, 31, of Whittier, assistant flight training officer at Los Alamitos Naval Air Station, died when his two seater jet crashed 24 miles east of Stockton during a routine cross country training flight. Investigators searched the scene to determine the cause. he leaves a wife Irmae and three children.

Tion Stockton Robert Lawrence Joie Tigrina St. Whittier Los Alamitos Naval Air 2 Irma- Jee

Pride Jolted Too Bolt Knocks Knots From Ceiling

Lightning struck a Jacksonville Florida home Sunday removing every knot from the cypress wood ceiling in the living room while causing little other damage Mrs Smith described her pride in the knotty ceiling before the strike uprooted the knots and left the room unusually smooth.

Jacksonville Fla. U Smith

Bus and Truck Collision Kills Two in Commerce Texas

A Continental Trailways bus and a pickup collided near Commerce Texas Sunday night and burst into flames killing Rudolph Jeffery and his cousin Joe Jeffery, while the bus passengers escaped through windows. Sailors on board aided in freeing victims and rescuing a trapped truck passenger. Cornelius Jeffery, Rudolph’s brother, suffered two broken arms.

Commerce Tex Continental Trailways Lames T. W Helms Mesquite Rudolph Jeffery Joe Jeffery Rudolph Cornelius

Ike's Favorite Trout Spot Faces Cold Spell in Fraser

Fraser Colorado reached 14 degrees above zero early today the nations lowest temperature reported by the Weather Bureau at the Presidents favorite trout fishing spot. Ike spent several days there last month and may return before ending his Colorado visit.

Ike Denver Fraser Eisenhower Colorado Rockies U. S. Weather Bureau Colorado

Weather outlook: hazy sun after fog and heat

A hazy sun breaks through after night and early morning fog. Continued hot conditions expected with high temperatures and dry air. Local forecasts call for lingering heat and limited relief through the day.

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