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Newspaper

Press Telegram

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Mar 26, 1957

Page

4

Beck Refuses to Release Union Records in Senate Probe

Beck defied a subpoena and invoked the Fifth Amendment during a Senate inquiry into Teamsters finances. He argued union members could pursue internal remedies, while lawmakers pressed whether his stance shielded misused funds or violated constitutional boundaries. Beck cited advice from counsel Duff and warned of potential tax-law issues as he defended his constitutional rights.

Peclellan Beck McClellan Congress James Dull Duff

Park Plan Studied by Hollister in Santa Barbara

Senator John J. Hollister Jr. proposed a bill to require the State Department of Beaches and Parks to study the feasibility of converting the Santa Barbara Presidio into a state park, marking a potential expansion of public recreation space in California.

Sacramento UPI John J. Hollister Jr Goleta State Department of Beaches and Parks Santa Barbara Presidio

New Hospital Plan Accelerated by City Action

Municipal bond allotment supplemented by contributions speeds approval for a new hospital. A separate agreement for purchase of 12 acres near the center of the site was reached with Ansca Construction Co for 217000. The parcel, used as a storage yard by the firm, includes several small buildings and will host parking and facilities.

Ute City Ansca Construction Co

Israel weighs UNEF withdrawal amid Suez talks

Israel faces pressure to demand the withdrawal of the United Nations Emergency Force from the Middle East. Cairo views UNEF stance as hampering agreement with Egypt. Hammarskjold rushes to report to Suez users as Nasser plans canal reopening next month. Egypt seeks Britain and France payment for salvage costs and funds from the UN for dredging gear.

Walter Prats Israel United Nations Middle East Jerusalem UNEF Cairo Dag Hammarskjold Egypt Gamal Abdel Nasser New York Nasser Sotrces Tis Hammarskald John J. McCloy Chase Manhattan Bank of New York Britain France U.N Sarmarsisjold Nasseri Faconalet Puppar UNEP

Funds for San Pedro Terminal Tube Approved by Assembly

Sacramento Assembly Transportation and Commerce committee approved legislation to use state highway funds to help pay for a San Pedro Terminal Island tube in Los Angeles County. Assemblyman Vincent Kamnas said the bill allows gas tax and funds allocated to Los Angeles city and county to cover the gap between project cost and bond proceeds.

Sacramento Assembly ‘Transportation and Commerce San Pedro-Terminal Island Los Angeles County Vincent Kamnas San Pedro Assembly Los Angeles

How to Have and Keep a Lovely Garden Tips

April Bestar Homer & Gardens offers ten border ideas using stone wood gravel brick and shrubs to dress a garden. A companion piece suggests cutting garden time and labor in half without sacrificing beauty. Get your copy today wherever magazines are sold.

Bestar Homer &Gardens Aetter Homer & Gardens

Prisoner sentenced to San Quentin for wife shooting

Jerry D. Wilson, 35, who pleaded guilty to breaking into his divorced wife's home and shooting, received a 1 to 10 year term from Judge Homer W. Patterson. Mrs. Eleanor Wilson, 44, a Contra Costa County placement officer, is recovering. Wilson said he shot her after she refused reconciliation.

Martinez Wi Jerry D.wilson San Quentin Homer W. Patterson Eleanor Wilson Contra Costa County Wilson

Great Plains Digging Out 33 Dead in Big Spring Snowstorm

Western Kansas rescue operations moved hundreds of stranded passengers from stalled trains and buses as military helicopters and National Guard crews aided in relief. Flights and heat were unavailable on some trains, with insulin and carbon monoxide poisoning treated in Oakley. Interstate Commerce Commission authorized emergency rerouting of freight across five states to ease the blockade.

Great Plains Kansas Paken Meade Kan Wert Golden States Limited St Louis Winona Oakley Union Pacific National Guard Golden State George A. Vrilakas Cali Chicago Missouri Pacific Colorado l Eagle Pratt Kansas City Washington Interstate Commerce Commission New Mexico Texas Oklahoma Colorado Nebraska

Greenwich man fined after motorcycle mishap at shop

Thomas Leavy, 22, of Greenwich, told the court he had never ridden a motorcycle before and rode into a shop window. He admitted failing to stop and was fined 850. The incident occurred after his cycle went out of control during a lesson.

Greenwich England Thomas Leavy

Brewster Reported Mending Fences In Los Angeles

Frank W. Brewster head of the 11 state Western Conference of Teamsters was in the Los Angeles area to mend union political fences after his Senate Rackets Committee testimony. He arrived Monday and conferred with more than 30 union officials at the local Teamsters headquarters and said he was studying his transcript to clear up any lingering points.

Brewster Los Angeles U Frank W. Brewster Western Conference Teamsters Los Angeles Senate Washington

Houston Channel Blocked by Barge Incident

A barge loaded with heavy pipe blocked the Houston Ship Channel on Monday, hindering passage of vessels. Towed by the tug Betty of Houston, the barge took on water after pumping issues. The sunken barge was struck by the British tanker Wave Duke, damaging a tanker compartment and prompting Coast Guard inquiry.

Galveston Tex Houston Ship Channel Betty Houston Une Duke Coast Guard

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