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Newspaper
Pasadena Star News
Location
Pasadena, California, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1956
Page
2
A heavy jolt near midnight rattled the Los Angeles area when a jet reportedly pierced the sound barrier. Residents flooded police stations with inquiries about the loud explosion and its cause.
London report cites former president Harry Truman urging Britain and the United States not to be swayed by election year fantasies. He warned that alliances are weaker if due to cross purposes and stressed the need for unity against emergent danger, alluding to Soviet policy without naming Russia.
A Navy ship will take aboard 12 fishermen rescued after their San Pedro tuna clipper sank off Baja California. Coast Guard reports radio messages indicate no injuries.
Icelandic No 2 party broadened its attack to include the Communists and U S forces at Keflavik as national elections approach. Foreign Minister Gudmundsson urged removal of U S troops and favored mothballing the base while pledging NATO obligations.
An evangelical appeal emphasizes the cleansing power of Jesus blood for salvation. The message cites Bible verses Colossians 1 14 Hebrews 13 12 and 1 John 1 7 and invites prayers via a coupon addressed to Rev Eldridge and Ruth Plunkett in Los Angeles California.
iP Communist China announced it had sentenced 17 Japanese to long prison terms as war criminals, shocking Japan and hindering Red China’s overtures. The sentences were announced by Peiping radio and covered trials from June 9 to 20 in Shenyang and Taiyuan.
Washington report says representatives from 12 nations convene to finalize plans for an 87 nation conference on creating an international atoms for peace agency. The meeting set for September in New York. Western diplomats expect Russia to push for Red China invitation.
The California State Radio and Television Broadcasters Association board opened its mid year meeting in Fresno. The agenda includes Freedom of Information as a key topic for discussion.
Tiny public notice shows subscription rates for ROY FO Re and Pasadena Post edition. Publishing details include 1956 Friday June 22, volume numbers, mail or carrier rates, and post office classification.
Egyptians head to the polls for the first time in six years to elect a president and approve a new constitution. Gamal Abdel Nasser is the sole candidate, nominated by the Revolution Command Council, as the nation shifts from military rule to constitutional life.
British authorities fined the Greek Cypriot town of Limassol 35000 pounds ($84000) for unrest this year. The town has seen six assassinations, ten wounded in attempted killings, and seventy bomb incidents as EOKA extremists pressure for union with Greece.
On the first day of summer in Boston the postal district auction of unclaimed merchandise sees an unidentified bidder purchase an Alaskan fur coat for 120 dollars.
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