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Newspaper
Press Telegram
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Jan 08, 1959
Page
6
The Quemoy Islands endured heavy Communist bombardment on Wednesday killing three civilians and leaving over 1,000 homeless as 33 401 shells were fired from the mainland. The Nationalists claim counterfire silenced 14 guns and destroyed 27 emplacements while the Reds warned of retaliation for a mainland nursery bombing.
Guatemala rejects Mexico's bid to release a correspondent for Time Life in Casablanca. The article notes a "Mother Heroine" award and mentions a Mexican fishermen group and a Guatemalan eligibility criterion tied to motherhood.
Rep B F Sisk seeks federal authorization for Hidden Dam on the Fresno River and Buchanan Reservoir on the Merced River in California. Previous defeats by President Eisenhower and budget bureau objections pivot on whether irrigation projects fall under Reclamation or Army Engineers.
In Carthage Missouri Uf Mrs Neema Gorman opened her door to 5 year old Everett Stark who claimed a missing brother. Lt Carroll Maxwell assisted and brought Everett home to tell his parents the supposed disappearance. Ellis Stark refused to authorize a search as Everett revealed no real brother.
The FBI adds western holdup suspect David Lynn Phurston to its ten person most wanted list. Phurston, age 20, described as medium height with a slender build and greenish eyes, has prior imprisonments in Wyoming State Prison and California for a series of holdups and robberies. The agency notes his gambling, prior Air Force dishonorable discharge, and dangerous record as he evades police since earlier escapes.
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