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Newspaper
Press Telegram
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
May 28, 1957
Page
3
New York reports troubled souls seeking Billy Graham amid disillusionment. Dancers actors and career men wait outside his Madison Square Garden crusade to share pain while Graham urges confidentiality and offers guidance, including prayers and job help.
Nepal announces that expeditions to hunt the abominable snowman in the Himalayas must pay a toll and pledge not to shoot the creature if found. The government also says no news of the legendary yeti can be given to foreign questions without government permission.
Los Angeles AP report details Francesca de Scaffa using a hidden wristwatch recorder for Confidential Magazine to gather dirt on stars. Grand Jury transcript lists lush names like Ava Gardner Kirk Douglas Marilyn Monroe and Desi Arnaz among others. Indictment covers Robert Harrison and associates for criminal libel amid testimonies from Howard Rushmore and Ronnie Quillan.
Los Angeles outlet details Mickey Cohen and his wife of 17 years amid libel threats and ABC apology over a televised tirade. Cohen, tied to a shapely stripper, threatens a libel suit for 2 million dollars and disputes a traffic citation as he fights across courts.
Russell S. Burton story editor at a Hollywood studio received five years probation after an alleged assault on his former wife Pamela Joam Burton in West Los Angeles on January 13. He was ordered to pay a 400 dollar fine, compensate the victim for injuries, and undergo psychiatric treatment.
The 9 year old Francesca, daughter of actress Zsa Zsa Gabor, has joined the American Federation of Television and Radio Artists. She signed papers to become a union member and will appear in a TV play with her mother, likely delivering a single line in a birthday party scene. Five others are jailed in Marshall County on concealed weapon charges.
Senate begins voting on the omnibus housing measure with both parties signaling a compromise. Bricker and Byrd back a cut to 2.85 billion, aiming for 1.025 billion from President Eisenhower’s 1958 budget. The plan faces likely stalls as a bipartisan compromise drive seeks a middle path before House action. Sparkman defends the bill as needed to revive homebuilding. Capheart sees a compromise emerging.
Philadelphia announces more than 750 Pennsylvania Railroad maintenance workers will be laid off in June due to a 10 percent drop in freight business and delays in requested rate increases. The PRR cited reduced traffic and financial strain as causes.
Washington report on Atomic Energy Commission testimony notes plans to test weapons underground to reduce radioactive fallout. Gordon M. Dunning cites studies of fallout, mentions higher altitude tests spreading less radiation, and describes strontium 90, krypton decay, and global atmospheric transport risks.
A search party found Cantrell Owens, 50, trapped underground in an abandoned Ky mine after his lamp failed. He prayed as darkness closed in, and footprints plus tobacco grains led rescuers to him, pulling him from the shaft on Monday.
Sen John F Kennedy speaking on KDKA radio argues that Catholics can win the presidency as voters focus on talent over religion. He cites Al Smith's loss as due to multiple factors including Prohibition politics and a long Republican run, not mere Catholicism.
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