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Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Location
Pasadena, California, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1956
Page
2
An advertising note touts Ice Mint medicated cream for greaseless, long lasting cooling relief. It promises a frosty touch that soothes burning calloused feet and keeps them light and refreshed. Available at all druggists.
President Eisenhower, recovering in Walter Reed Hospital, appeals for restoration of the 1.1 billion dollar foreign aid cut. Sherman Adams reports to Senate leaders. Dulles and Radford warn of injury if funds are not restored. Senate leaders consider reducing administration requests below 4.3 billion.
Los Angeles county reported two fatal traffic deaths, pushing the year total to 356. A one month old girl, Barbara Zacharia, died after a car backed over her in her family driveway. the father Esa 48 reported the wheel passed over the child before she died at Rose Hospital. An 86 year old man, Henry P. McMahon, died from injuries after a three car collision involving his son Eston 41. A separate highway death near Newhall left an unidentified middle aged man struck by a vehicle while walking, identified only by a bank book reading Serraud Menesio Hanford California.
Los Angeles report on John R. Crooker a 32 year old house boy convicted in a Mrs Norma E McCauley Bel Air murder case. Crooker's attorney Robert W Armstrong argued the defendant was denied due process by the district attorney and police claiming they denied him legal counsel during questioning after arrest.
The Board of Education was presented a mixed rubbish disposal plan combining private contractor services with district-owned equipment. The proposal came from business manager Schuyler C. Joyner and transportation director Randall Davis and was delivered to the board by Superintendent Claude L. Reeves.
Funeral services planned today for B Reeves Breezy Eason a director associated with chariot scenes in Ben Hur and Pacadens according to Hollywood notices. The obituary references his role in late silent cinema and marks his passing in March with local confirmations.
Congress weighs a presidential disability bill as the recent heart attack raises the chance of passage. Emanuel Celler voices plans to decide this week if the measure reaches the House floor, noting the Constitution leaves the method of determining incapacity open. Other actions include air academy spending criticism and a health omnibus moving to the House, while a $548.93 million State Justice and judiciary funding bill heads to the White House.
A $1 million display of modern plumbing fixtures opened at the National Plumbing and Heating Assn in Milwaukee. The exhibit showcases advanced fixtures and design innovations for home and commercial use.
Public notice announces subscription rates for East Colorados Pasadena edition with mail and carrier options. Rates listed include monthly and yearly terms, with Sunday and daily copies details and combined post options. The notice assigns pricing tiers for various delivery frequencies and services.
In Columbia Democrats vote in a biennial primary highlighted by a congressional race. Tom Gettys, a 43 year old lawyer, seeks the First District seat vacated by retiring James P. Richards. Robert W. Hemphill also seeks the seat as potential beneficiary of Richards tenure. In Trenton Gov Meyner hints at possible favorite son run at the Democratic National Convention.
In Los Angeles on Labor Day September 3 the American Legion begins a 10 hour parade opening its 1956 national convention. Nearly 100000 participants expected to join the event.
In London a Greek Cypriot, 23 year old Steilos Mavromatis, was sentenced to death for firing on two men though no one was injured. The ruling followed protests as Britain, under Eden's Cyprus policy, deported a Greek Orthodox church official and faced regional tensions.
Burglars last night stole several foreign rifles and a ceremonial sword from Lloyd H. Watts at 12826 Pierce. Entry was gained by ripping a screen and breaking a window, according to officer H. C. Clarke.
Three USC fraternity pledges were arrested after police found 100 bricks in their possession at Palm Lumber Co. West Los Angeles officers booked Jack Diamond 19 Padward Peters 18 and Leonard Gauthier 19 all pledges to Phi Gamma Delta on suspicion of petty theft.
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