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Long Beach Press Telegram

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Sep 20, 1955

Page

21

Michigan Democrat Rep Dingell Dies at 61 in Washington

John D Dingell a 61 year old Michigan Democrat died unexpectedly at Walter Reed Army Medical Center The longtime Detroit representative had served since 1922 and died after a sudden heart attack The death reduces Democrats in the House to 221 with Republicans at 203 Funeral plans were set for Detroit with services likely there He is survived by Grace his wife two sons John Jr and James and a daughter Jule

Washington John D. Dingell Michigan Walter Reed Army Medical Center Dingell Detroit Congress Walter Reed James House Ways and Means Senate House Committee On Internal Revenue Taxation Repubidens Grace John Jr Jule

Man Posing as Priest Held on Check Charges

Harold Sampson a 37 year old Colorado Springs man who claimed to be a Roman Catholic priest to trap a swindler was arrested in Beverly Hills California and brought to Denver on check fraud charges. The district attorney called it a unique case after 22 years in office. Sampson deposited 50 dollars in a Denver bank under a false clerical identity and cashed several checks overdrawing the account. Sampson had prior prison terms in Colorado and Illinois.

Denver Colorado Sampson Manister Humphreys Beverly Hills Calif Chesge Illinois

Memphis man dies in California car crash on 101

A Memphis Tennessee man about 50 identified as H. A. Houston was killed Monday night when his car left Highway 101 near Miranda and struck a redwood tree. His wife was rushed to Gamberville hospital in critical condition.

Miranda Calif UPI H. A Houston Memphis Tenn Highway 101 Gamberville Hospital

Bootlegging Raids Hit Athens Taxi Service

State revenue agents raided Athens and confiscated 13 of the city’s 43 taxicabs during raids over the past weekend, part of a crackdown on bootlegging in the 31 000 population city.

Athens

Arthur Murray Dance Lessons Promote Fun and Beginner Magic

A nostalgic ad touts Arthur Murray studios with Hank Bauer praising dance lessons. It promises quick results with the Magic Step in one lesson, invites beginners to try a trial half hour for $1, and highlights social studio events and immediate enjoyment.

Arthur Murray Hank Bauer

Finnish Leaders Return From Moscow With Porkkala Pact

President Juho Paasikivi and Premier Urho Kekkonen return from Moscow where a 20 year extension of the friendship treaty is signed. Russia agrees to withdraw forces from Porkkala base within three months after ratification, ending a 50 year lease on the gulf site near Helsinki.

Finland Moscow Helsinks Juho Paasikivi Urho Kekkonen Porkkala Gulf of Finland Helisinki Reds Jarea Canon City Colo Colorado Parkdale Iais Stoskog E. J United States Helsinki Filer Paasikivi Russia Karelia Salla Petsamo Arctic Sea

Beach, Calif. Hosts Tuas Race Meet Officials Report

Beach California hosts a Tuas race event on September 20, 1935. Local clubs and spectators gather at the coastal track as competitors from nearby towns vie for top honors.

Ng Beach Calif Tuas

Plunder's Tablets Offer Fast Relief for Digestive Pain

An advertisement touts Plunder's Tablets as a medically proven remedy for chronic acid indigestion and burning stomach pains. It claims instant neutralization of excess acid and a protective effect against future attacks, promising quick relief after meals and the option of a money back guarantee.

Pfunder

Forward Look Cars For 1956 From Chrysler Corporation

Chrysler Corporation introduces 1956 cars across Plymouth Dodge DeSoto Chrysler and Imperial featuring THE FLIGHT-SWEEP pushbutton power and LifeGuard door latches. Highlighted are safety innovations, independent braking, safety cushioned panels, and all-road comfort aimed at delivering performance, economy, and advanced driving control. The Gaston era message promises these will be ready at dealers very soon.

Chrysler Corporation Plymouth Dodge DeSoto Chrysler Imperial

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