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Newspaper
Press Telegram
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Apr 24, 1957
Page
4
Health Officer Dr Russell confirmed Pennington’s death as the third rabies fatality in Orange County since 1920 and potentially the first local resident to succumb. Pennington, who loved animals, was bitten last July by a family pet that disappeared after the incident.
A chaotic scene unfolds as Vivanco, Miss Sumac and several Peruvian workers clash at a Vivanco residence. Miss Sumac, 35, strikes Miss Zevallos after heated words as private eyes and dancers get involved amid accusations of a gun. Witnesses describe a turbulent confrontation escalating to a melee.
In Amman riots and a general strike failed to oust Premier Hussein Khalidi who refused to resign amid charges of plotting with Western powers. Troops held key positions as police and security forces dispersed demonstrators after hours of clashes.
The ordinance committee will study whether merchandise may be sold at trade shows in Municipal Auditorium in competition with local businesses. The council referred the quarter to its committee after a letter from Councilman D Pat Ahern noting sales occur at auditorium shows without city business licenses.
The Long Beach Jumper Concert Band will perform at the Hollywood Bowl Youth Band Festival on June 1. Director James E. Son says 12 Southern California youth bands join in two massed groups of about 500 musicians each.
Two women testified about affidavits accusing Teamster Union officials and Schrunk allies of vice and gambling in Portland. They claimed threats and coercion during a trip from Texas to Portland while being deported from Mexico, with Minnelly denying urging false statements and asserting it was their story.
The Weather Bureau states proposed aviation safety measures may be dropped if House cuts hold. Allocations nationwide and in the Pacific are affected. The House budget trims 1.8 million from the bureau’s request, eliminating 1,022,006 for jet aircraft weather services and expanded in-flight safety efforts.
A three man gang confessed to a series of Long Beach robberies aimed at funding a Las Vegas trip for Butler and his girlfriend Je Isbell. They admitted eight robberies netting about 950 dollars, with other crimes including a tavern stickup and assault. Younger Leeper and Butler identified as gunmen in attacks on several bars in Compton Lynwood Downey and Long Beach.
The Interior Department announced Tuesday that the Reclamation Bureau contract for a generator for the Colorado-Bie Thompson project in Colorado will be awarded to American Elin Corp., New York.
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