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Newspaper

Press Telegram

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

May 08, 1957

Page

3

Artist Donates $120 to Cut Federal Debt

Pacific Palisades dispatch reports artist Sheila M. Martin contributed 120 dollars to reduce national debt. She said she wanted to help trim government spending and did not expect such attention. The event occurred during a push linked to Treasury Secretary Humphrey in Washington.

Pacific Palisades Sheila M. Martin Treasury Nee Anes Ea Yee George NM Humphrey Indlington Miss Martin Harry F. Byrd D-Va Senate Finance Committee Byrd California William F. Knowland Thomas H. Kuchel

Envoy to Mideast Report Aims at USSR Threat

Ambassador James P. Richards concludes a two month tour of 15 Middle Eastern nations with a report to President Eisenhower on unified resistance to Soviet communism. He noted broad acceptance of American aid under the doctrine, praised the mission as largely successful, and cited limited access to leaders in Egypt Syria and Jordan as a minor shortcoming.

Washington James P. Richards Eisenhower Richards Rabat Morocco United States U.S Congress Egypt Syria Jordan Hussein

U S Missiles Stationed on Formosa Stirs Beijing Clash

Red China warned the U S decision to base a Matador missile unit on Formosa aims to solidify its claim to the island and turn it into an aggression base. Washington says the move is defensive to deter or repel any attack, while Peiping accuses the U S of prolonging tension and interfering in China’s internal affairs.

Hong Kong Red China U. S Formosa United States Chiang Kai-shek U.S Adm Stuart H. Ingersoll Peiping Geneva China Taiwan Chiang Kaishek Clique Lweeke Chieng Kai-shek Asia

Costello Jailed for Refusal to Talk Notes Link to Winnings

New York gambler Frank Costello, famed racketeer, was jailed for 30 days in the workhouse after refusing to testify to a Grand Jury. A note found on Costello after a shooting hinted at casino winnings and markers, with investigators seeking possible links to the attempted murder in a lobby near Central Park.

New York Frank Costello Costello Central Park Jacob Schurman Tombs Manhattan Jawait Workhouse

Tight money strangling VA loan program says VA official

A Northern California VA loan guaranty officer reports the Veterans Administration program for war veterans faces severe funding pressure. He says loan approvals fell about 80 percent in the year ending last April, noting tighter credit conditions and higher costs.

San Francisco Veterans Administration Duane Sarles California California Assn Joans

U S Envoy Ordered Out of Moscow by Russia

The State Department says Russia expelled U S diplomat Martin S Bowere from Moscow without explanation. Bowere, 40, a second secretary at the U S Embassy, was told to leave immediately for activities incompatible with his status. Relatives in Holyoke Mass say he was to depart December 1 after three years in the Soviet capital.

Washington State Department Russia U.S Martin S. Bowere Moscow Lincoln Waite Bane Gennadi Mashkantsev Es. White Bowe Holyoke Mass

Border Fight to Honduras Escalates as Accusations Fly

The Organization of American States moved to prevent further border trouble as Honduras accuses Nicaragua of breaking the three day truce with attacks at Cifuentes City and Las Manos. Nicaragua denies the charges while President Somoza pledges ceasefire commitments. Officials rushed to the border after protests over mortar fire and troops near Mocoron.

Tegucigalpa Honduras Organization of American States Nicaragua Luis Somoza OAS Jorge Fidel Duron Cifuentes Las Manos Mocoron

Church Bars Commie Youths From Confirmation

Bishop Otto Dibelius head of the German Evangelical Church announced in East Berlin that youths who participate in atheist Communist youth consecration rites will not be confirmed. He stated individuals may choose between Christian confirmations and the Communist rites, but the church will reject those who follow the Red youth ceremony.

Berlin Otto Dibelius Cere Roonies Brandenburg East Berlin Marienkirghe

Envoy Quits Fetc for Russian at Sukarno Reception

Ambassador John Allison and his wife left a Jakarta reception for visiting Soviet President Klementi Voroshilov after not being seated. They arrived late due to a schedule change and wandered in the aisle before being shown to the front row. Voroshilov spoke on wasted years of war and urged peace, while Sukarno praised universal freedom and justice.

Jakarta Indonesia WPC John Allison Sukarno Klementi Voroshilov W U S Allisons Foreign Office Whitnesses Allison Rachmall Ard Megawata Dipomats Ja jRarta Altimrauss Voroshilov Soviet Union

Centenarian yearns to return to work in Endicott

Endicott N Y RA man celebrates his 100th birthday and rejects retirement. He left the Endicott Johnson shoe firm in his seventies and now wishes to return to work if possible. His son, 74, also has no desire to retire from his job at Endicott Johnson.

Endicott N.Y Yolm.t. Smith Endicott Johnson Corp Charles Endicott Johnson

Torrio Will Filed Boss of Capone

Johnny Torrio, first of the bigtime bootleggers and mentor to Al Capone, died of a heart attack in a Brooklyn barber chair on April 16. His will leaves widowAnna about 200000. Once New York and Chicago rackets kingpin, Torrio helped launch Chicago’s early liquor syndicate before Capone’s rise. He later moved to real estate in Brooklyn.

New York Gfi Scarface al Capone Johnny Torrio Brooklyn Anna Torri Chicago Colosimo Torrio Capone Torvie Ils Tortie

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