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Newspaper
Long Beach Press Telegram
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Sep 24, 1956
Page
6
A brief classified note touts rapid results with the phrase they ring the bell for action. Readers are invited to dial HE 2 5959 to place ads or inquire about services offered by the Beach Collf Men section on September 24, 195.
A vast fire near Arrowhead Lake dominates Southern California, with costs nearing 200000 and potential reaching half a million as about 1000 residents flee. Sheriff orders limited evacuations south of Rim of the World highway while emergency crews from five lines, forest services, and air support from Norton and George bases battle the blaze. Twenty-two Indian units join the effort from New Mexico to help fight the flames.
Alongside a manhunt for possible accomplices, the Somoza regime tightens grip as medical bulletins report the president's paralysis risk and uncertain recovery. Luis Somoza directs the search while Congress ponders Prop 4 amid oil industry debate.
A powerful hurricane battered Grand Isle and coastal Louisiana, flooding streets and forcing evacuations. The Virginia D tug sank near Mobile Bay with four rescued. 486 evacuees sought shelter in New Orleans areas as coast guard and National Guard organized relief. Schools closed. damage estimates reach tens of thousands.
October Beueux Homes & Gardens offers a family feature on coughs. It explains causes, when to seek help, and simple home treatments. The piece lists common medicines and guidance for coping through the cough season.
In Durango Colorado firefighters with help from 100 Indians from Gallup New Mexico battled an uncontrolled forest fire in San Juan National Forest. The blaze, started by lightning last Thursday, has burned about 320 acres in remote mountain terrain 28 miles east of Durango. A total of 260 Forest Service men Indians and volunteers worked on the lines as a Denver chartered helicopter supplied food and gear to camps six miles from the nearest road. Extreme drought hampered efforts Sunday with no homes nearby.
Classified readers are urged to call HE 2 5969 for rental inquiries. The brief notice promotes available rooms and invites prospective tenants to contact the listed phone number.
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