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Pasadena Star News

Location

Pasadena, California, United States of America

Date

May 23, 1956

Page

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Cypriot Plot Spurred Triple Bodyguard for Duke of Edinburgh

Security officials report tripled bodyguard protection for the Duke of Edinburgh amid rumors Cypriot terrorists entered Britain. Scotland Yard check points at ports and heightened precautions target royal family and government officials after alleged plots tied to Cypriot violence.

London Duke of Edinburgh Queen Elizabeth Britain Home Office Scotland Yard Eden United Kingdom Prince Philip of Greece British

Six States Join Hunt for Missing Scott

Six western states have been asked to watch for L. Ewing Scott. Descriptions of Scott and his 1953 green sedan were dispatched along highways north from Bishop. Scott fled after missing wife Evelyn Throsby Scott in a court case. Officials say witnesses identified him and the search focuses near Reno and Lake Tahoe.

L. Ewing Scott Bishop High Sierra Here Evelyn Throsby Scott John Preku Gordon Bowers Los Angeles

Probe of L A Police State Claimed by Ziffren

California attorney general should study alleged police state practices in Los Angeles Police Department. Paul Ziffren urged leave of absence for Chief William H Parker and Capt. James E Hamilton during the probe. Parker dismissed the charges as biased and unfounded.

Los Angeles CNS California William H. Parker Paul Ziffren

Kansas students jailed after Baker Alpha Chi raid

Five University of Kansas students were jailed and a sixth freed on bond after a party raid yesterday at Baker University’s Alpha Chi Omega sorority house in Baldwin.

Lawrence Kan University of Kansas Baker University Alpha Chi Omega Baldwin

Haircut Prices Expected to Rise in Los Angeles

In Los Angeles the price of haircuts is likely to increase from 1.50 to 1.75 dollars. A spokesman for the Los Angeles chapter of the Associated Master Barbers said members approved a 25 cent hike last night. A further meeting is set for June 4 to finalize timing.

Los Angeles The Associated Master Barbers

Manufacturer Gives Himself Salary to God in Profit Gift

Stanley Tam of Lima Ohio told a religious convention he will turn over all business profits to God. He takes a salary for himself and has donated 51 percent of profits to church projects since 1941. He said a 1940s South American trip inspired full profits donation to evangelistic missions amid a $200000 last year gross.

Omaha Stanley Tam Lima Ohio Tam Christian and Missionary Alliance Council God

STOP FEUDING IKE WARNS STOP FEUDING IKE WARNS

President Truman denied a quoted remark calling Anzio Salerno landings unnecessary and said he is embarrassed The episode followed statements from Gen Clark Eisenhower and Truman's secretary with denials and support from AP and UP reporters.

Naples Italy Harry S. ‘Truman Anzio-Salerno Mark W. Clark 5Th Army Truman Fred Zusy United Press Eisenhower

Eisenhower Warns Against Military Alarm Over Internal Debates

President Eisenhower defended internal armed services discussions while urging discipline and not alarming the nation. He emphasized loyalty to the president, global unity in strength, and cautioned tax cuts until debt is reduced. He also weighed Russia’s troop reductions and Egypt’s recognition of Red China.

Washington Eisenhower America Egypt Red China Ike

Irate UCLA alumnus alleges USC paid athletes illicitly

A UCLA alumnus charged USC with illegal payoffs totaling 71 235 over two years to 60 athletes at up to 900 a year. He said the names and amounts were sent to PCC Commissioner Victor Schmidt and PCC president Dr Emmett B Moore for action. He urged a full conference investigation of booster clubs and athletic subsistence policies.

Los Angeles UCLA Bruins University of Southern California J. Miller Leavy Pacific Coast Conference Victor O. Schmidt Emmett B. Moore PCC

Gunman Robs Pasadena Finance Office With Sawed Off Shotgun

A short, dangerous bandit robbed Graham Co. Loans in East Pasadena, taking 500 dollars from an open safe and slugging auditor Anthony Baca three times. He fled after ripping telephones from the wall. Deputy search continues. description notes a 140 pound man in white cap and green fatigue jacket.

East Pasadena Baca Temple City

Eggheads Defended at PTA Congress in San Francisco

Dr. Frank C. Baxter, USC professor and 1956 Peabody winner, defended eggheads at a press conference before addressing the National Congress of Parents and Teachers. He argued eggheads are the people who set the pace behind science and knowledge.

San Francisco America Frank C. Baxter Baxter University of Southern California National Congress of Parents and Teachers

Ex-convict seeks friends after release in Santa Ana

James P. Duty 77, a Harvard educated lawyer released from Illinois State Prison for car theft, arrived penniless in Santa Ana to find his only friends. He learned they had died or moved away and plans to seek work and legal practice. He traveled from Illinois and Arizona on a small discharge fund.

Santa Ana Illinois James P. Duty Duty Arizona Chicago Eisenhower Salvation Army Howard Pyle Pyle

Child Slaying Trial Ordered in Los Angeles Case

Municipal Judge David Williams ordered Jean Elizabeth Shaw, 35, to stand trial for murdering her daughter. Arraignment set for June 6 in Section 41 of Superior Court after a preliminary hearing in Los Angeles.

Los Angeles CNS David W. Williams Jean Elizabeth Shaw Superior Court

PTA storm erupts over mediocre students claim

Dr Frank Baxter, educator and TV lecturer, sparked protests at the National Congress of Parents and Teachers by saying mediocre students hold back superior pupils in public schools. He urged focus on leadership potential and warned of lost world leadership in Washington policy.

San Francisco Frank Baxter National Congress of Parents and Teachers Washington Winston Churchill

Bank Shortage Charge Shocks Sumter Bank Officer

A Sumter bank officer reports a trusted cashier confessed involvement in a 300000 shortage at the National Bank of South Carolina. Clarence Bray Jon Cooper Jr., 52, is free on bond awaiting a hearing on intent to defraud as the House Foreign Affairs Committee sends its 37 billion foreign aid bill to the floor.

Sumter S. C Washington Mittee S. L. Roddey National Bank of South House Carolina Clarence Brayislash Jon Cooper Jr

Israeli soldier killed by Jordanian forces near Hadassah area

An Israeli soldier died after being shot by Jordanian forces when crossing the demilitarized zone near the Hadassah Hospital area northeast of Jerusalem, an official statement said.

Amman Jordan Hadassah Hospital Jerusalem

Baseball Today American League and National League notes

Baseball today covers AL and NL matchups with details on pitchers and lineups. It lists games including Baltimore, Cleveland, Washington, and Chicago at Philadelphia with scheduled starts and outcomes, noting postponements in Milwaukee at Brooklyn and Cincinnati at Newark due to rain.

Baltimore Coleman Grim Howard Moore Smith Hoeft Masterson Brady Wilson Bortom Cleveland Sullivan Iety Horn Whitescore Messi Hogan Washington Stone Chakales Berberet Ditmar Ginsberg Milwaukee Brooklyn Cincinnati Newark Chicago Philadelphia Hacker We. Haddix St. Louis Pittsburgh Sebnvdt Friend

Prisoner Released on Terminal Island Sent Home Gift

Jose Hernandez Salas, 30, was freed from the Federal Correctional Institution on Terminal Island after a two year illegal entry sentence. Guards gave $100. prisoners donated $500 to his wife and two children. He has leukemia with an estimated two months to live, per Warden Preston J. Smith.

Los Angeles Jose Hernandez Salas Federal Parole Board Salas Federal Correctional Institution Terminal Island Preston J. Smith

Weather: Clear Today Then Low Clouds Overnight

Weather note indicates low clouds late tonight and early Thursday with overall clear conditions today and tomorrow. May 2 shows a maximum 73 and minimum 54 with 7 percent? May 7? Full report on Page A-10.

Seven Workers Drown as Lake Barge Sinks

Nine men drowned in Lake Michigan squalls off Milwaukee last night and today. seven perished when a barge sank during a construction job. One worker remained missing. three bodies identified at first light. Four more recovered by 11 a.m. EDT. ten survivors hospitalized. Victims identified as John F. Stranich 32 Arne O Wald 57 Joseph Obradovich 50 all of Chicago.

Milwaukeee, Wis Lake Michigan Coast Coast Guard Milwaukee County John FE. Stranich Arne O. Wald Joseph Obredovich Chicago

Under Table Payments Tied to Army Contracting Case

Miss Jane McKay of Montclair New Jersey testified before Senate investigators that she paid 24475 dollars to a capmaker to fund under the table payments to an Army contracting officer. The funds allegedly went to Sol Schlesinger of the Ideal Uniform Cap Co Freeport New York and wires point to Col Shirley Louis H. Shirley as the military recipient.

Washington Jane McKay Montclair N.J New York Senate Sol Schlesinger Ideal Uniform Cap Co Freeport N.Y Schlesinger Shirley Louis H. Shirley

Federal Guard Over Union Funds Favored

Los Angeles hearings on the American Federation of Musicians trust funds reveal president Petrillo diverted payments to a union trust. Rep Landrum proposes federal supervision of union funds as subcommittee wraps up testimony from John te Groen and other witnesses.

Los Angeles Phil Landrum James C. Pestrillo American Federation of Musicians Hollywood John Te Green

Navy warns off San Clemente Island during bombardment drills

The Navy issued a warning to yachtsmen and fishermen to avoid San Clemente Island from Monday through Wednesday as shore bombardment exercises are conducted.

San Diego Navy San Clemente Island

Anita Ekberg Pays Hotel Bill For Honeymoon Start

In Florence Anita Ekberg helped husband Anthony Steel pay a 1360 dollar hotel bill after emerging from their wedding night suite. The four days in Florence sparked Steel's grumble and Anita’s quip about dollars that go anywhere. Their London wedding the day before was described as hectic and the greatest.

Florence Italy Anita Ekberg Anthony Steel Steel Anita London

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