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Long Beach Press Telegram

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Sep 13, 1955

Page

3

Witness testifies on mob beating of US newsman in riot case

Goh An Peng, 19, testified in Singapore high court that two men Ong Ah Too and Suppiah attacked Ameri can newsman Gene Symonds during the June 12 riots. He described Suppiah striking with a four foot pole, Ah Too hitting with a soft drink case, and both men rifling Symonds after he fell.

Singapore VPA Gene Symonds High Court United Press Southeast Asia Goh An Peng Symonds Ong Ah Too S. 5 Suppiah Goh Ong

Justice Says Russ People Are Friendly

Supreme Court Justice William Douglas said he found the Russian people sincerely friendly to ward Americans during a six week sightseeing and social tour. He spoke of talking with common people in remote Soviet areas and noted they were hospitable curious and eager to learn about America. An exception occurred when a Tadzhikistan policeman threatened to arrest him for photographs.

New York Supreme Court William ©. Douglas Finland Soviet Union America Republic of Tadzhikistan Douglas

Los Angeles Man Takes Capital Post

Harold C. McClellan of Los Angeles was sworn in as assistant secretary of commerce for international affairs. Secretary Weeks administered the oath. McClellan, 58, leads Old Colony Paint and Chemical Co. and previously presided over the National Association of Manufacturers in 1954.

Washington UP Harold C. McClellan Los Angeles Weeks McClellan Old Colony Paint and Chemical Co National Association of Manufacturers

New Drug Reported to Lower Blood Pressure Quickly

Oklahoma doctors Coyne Campbell and Max Huffman report a new oral steroid compound capable of rapid blood pressure reduction. The findings appear in the September issue of the Oklahoma State Medical Assn Journal. The colorless tasteless material can be derived from Mexican wild yam or cholesterol.

Oklahoma City Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation Coyne Campbell Max Huffman Oklahoma State Medical Assn. Journal

British envoy escorted to meeting with Indian President

In New Delhi a formal escort for Malcolm MacDonald, newly appointed British high commissioner to India, accompanied by mounted lancers in scarlet uniforms, led to a meeting with President Rajendra Prasad today.

India New Delhi Lancers Malcolm Mc Doni Rejendra Prasad' Qoday

Happy Leaver Purtell Returns From Soviet Union Visit

Senator William A. Purtell arrived from Warsaw and Moscow after 11 days in the Soviet Union. He told reporters he was very happy to have seen it and to be out again, describing the trip as a good place to be.

Berlin William A. Purtell R-Cann Tysin Warsaw Moscow Soviet Union

Water Main Burst Damages New Senate Building

A water main break near Constitution Avenue and Shott's Alley damaged the seven story Senate office building project. The burst ripped 150 feet of sheet steel piling, dumping earth and water into the excavation. No injuries reported and fault for damages is undetermined among the federal government, city, or contractors.

Washington Senate Philip Roof Capitol Architect Constitution Ave Shott's Alley

Wife Charges Husband Tried to Drive Over Cliff

Irma Cobbs accuses Clyde Cobbs of threatening to drive off a Highlands Park cliff with them in the car. Cobbs, 19, of 1147 W 170th St, is booked on assault with intent to commit murder and kidnapping. He allegedly abducted Irma after a talk about his brother, then fled, collided with a hospital intern’s car, and was arrested after a police chase.

Lawndale Ufi Lawndale Clyde Cobbs 170Th St Irma Highlands Park Cobbs Corliss St Eagte Rodx David Dobbs Kaye Kelley General Hospital

Top Rocket Scientist to Quit U S

Dr Hsue shen Tsien head of Caltech jet propulsion center will leave for Red China Friday under a deportation order alleging membership in the Communist Party before 1936. He was granted a permanent residence permit in 1947 and has denied party ties.

Los Angeles Hsue-shen Tsien Jet Propulsion Center California Robert Robinson Immigration Service United States Tsien Caltech Re. Tsien Communist Party Ile China Dr. Tsien Shanghai Red Squad Cleveland Hong Kong Daniel Florence Guggenheim

Cooling Trend in Weather Under Way

A cooling trend has started for Southern California, the U S Weather Bureau said. In a five day forecast temperatures would ease to about 0 degrees by week end. Today’s high was 88 degrees, down from 91 Monday. Fog was forecast with hazy sun, but did not appear in Long Beach. Heavy smog was forecast for the Los Angeles basin and County Air Pollution Control District urged residents to curtail burning and driving. The smog neared alert level Monday in Vernon and caused eye irritation across the Southland.

Calfornia U.S. Weather Bureau Long Beach Los Angeles Basin County Air Pollution Control District Vernon Southland

Knowland Warns Communist Tiger Still Dangerous

Senate Republican leader William F Knowland warned a San Diego crowd that the Communist tiger remains dangerous despite recent Soviet statements. He accused the USSR of breaking 25 international agreements and cited a cooling of amity after a recent exchange of delegations.

Knowland Eureka Senate William I Ture California el Centro Humboldt County Newport Beach United States Soviet Union

Southland high scores across cities noted in list

The report lists scores for Blythe Needles 109 Thermal 108 Burbank 101 Riverside 100 Pasadena 95 Santa Ana Los Angeles 91 San Diego 82 Santa Monica 72 and Santa Barbara TL.

Southland Blythe and Needles Thermal Burbank Riverside Pasadena Santa Ana Los Angeles San Diego Santa Monica Santa Barbara

Tunisian nationalist Salah Ben Youssef returns from exile

In Tunis Salah Ben Youssef secretary general of the Nationalist Neo Destour party arrives from Cairo via Rome after 30 years in exile. He vows to fight for full independence and denounces the French Tunisian accords granting modified home rule. Premier Tahar Ben Ammar and Habib Bourguiba greet him as Tunisia’s political scene shifts with a 10 year plan for gradual Tunisian control. France appoints Roger Seydoux as high commissioner to Tunisia and lifts exile restrictions.

Tunis Salah Ben Youssef Neodestour New Freedom Cairo Rome Ben Youssef France Tahar Ben Ammar Hanih Bourguiba Turkey Ben Ammar Tunnis Tunisia Mongi Slim Likly Bourguiba North Africa Mororca Paris Roger Seydoux Seydoux Pierre Boyer de Latour du Moulin Morocco

Missing Quartet Sought Over 6000-Foot Peaks in California

Rescue efforts spanning 120 miles north of San Francisco engaged 25-plus planes from the 41st Search and Rescue Squadron. A plane carrying Bea Utley Case and three others vanished Sunday in rugged terrain near Lake Pillsbury. Relatives including Frank H Case and Francis Hore aid in the extensive search as forest rangers comb ravines between 2000 and 7000 feet.

Lakeport Calif Ukiah Forest Rangers San Francisco Frank H. Case Bea Utly Case Jeff New Case American Telephone and Telegraph Ca Tnafi Miss Case Carol Hore Francis Hore Henry Hess Lumber Co San Rafael Charles Ise Monument Motor Co Concord John Iso University of Kansas Paul Johns AIR Force Civil Air Patrol 41St Hamilton Air Force Base Phillip Warren Warren Lake Pillsbury Mather McClellan Fields Sacramento Travis

Actress Merry Anders Seeks Divorce After Six Months

Los Angeles UPI reports actress Merry Anders, 31, has sued John Stevens, 26, casting director, for divorce six months after their marriage. She alleges cruelty in a Superior Court complaint filed Monday, cites no specific fault by Stevens, notes separation since July 12, and seeks court approval of a property settlement signed Sept 1.

Los Angeles UPI Merry Anders John Stevens Miss Anders Stevens

Dale Carnegie Course Claims Broad Endorsement

Over 450000 men and women recommend this training as the best path to success and happiness. Graduates report better work, richer social life, and financial gains. The program spans 43 years and 750 cities in the United States with many major corporations adopting it for employee advancement.

Mr. Carnegie Dale Carnegie Carnegie United States Goodyear Tire & Rubber Westinghouse Hiram Walker, Inc Sheaffer Pen Sun Oil New York Telephone Co Jersey Central Power Johnson & Johnson

Your Next Move Could Be The Biggest Decision

This note urges readers to attend and act now, implying the choice may alter life’s direction. It emphasizes urgency and personal impact while inviting participation or attendance.

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