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Independent Long Beach

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Dec 15, 1952

Page

11

French Keep Grim Peace In Morocco

In Casablanca and across French Morocco authorities press a firm grip as nationalist and Communist groups are arrested including Abdul Kebir El Fassy, a college professor who runs the Istiqlal Film Studio. Algiers bans a nationalist rally to protest a Tunisian leader’s assassination. French patrols pursue suspected outlaws in southern Tunisia, wounding one and capturing six with Italian arms. Everyday life resumes slowly amid a tense, watchful population.

Casablanca French Morocco Independence Abdel Kebir el Fassy Istiqlal Film Studio North Africa Algiers Algeria Farhat Hached Tunisia Libya Tripolitania Morocco Robel Aes Tunis Foreign

Israeli Bomb Plot Figure Sentenced in Tel Aviv

Tel Aviv court sentenced Dev Shilansky a 29 year old former underground fighter to 21 months in prison for carrying a ticking time bomb into the Israeli Foreign Office. He said the act was meant as a warning over the German reparations deal.

Tel Aviv Israel i + Court Dev Shilans Shilansky Jle Moshe Sharett Abba Eban United States Germany

Ex-Boy Enters Beauty Contest

A person described as an ex boy said she would be delighted to compete for Miss Press Photographer in this year’s contest against women who have always been female. She accepted an invitation from a telegram from Copenhagen where her sex was changed in operations. The contest is January 18.

Jorgensen Copenhagen

Bandit Flees After Grocery Hold Up

A man entered Albert Vestein's North Side grocery and asked for cigars. As Vestein handed them over, the robber pressed a gun and shouted a holdup. Vestein challenged the thief to shoot, and the bandit fled after pocketing the revolver.

Pittsburgh Albert Vestein Vestein

Cargo Recovered From Fernstream Sinks After Collision

Bay area sailors and fishermen recovered 30000 dollars in cargo from the sunken Norwegian motorship Fernstream off San Francisco. The vessel carrying an estimated 3.13 million dollars sank after Thursday’s collision with the freighter Hawaiian Rancher. Salvage must be turned over to U S customs as Coast Guard hearings into the collision resume today.

San Francisco Bay Area U. S._ customs Coast Guard

Chiang Urges United Nations Action in Taipei Address

Chiang Kai-shek urged stronger U.N. measures Sunday to oust the Soviet bloc and its satellites from the world body and bolster global peace. Dr. Hu Shih, noted Chinese philosopher, urged continued United Nations support in the plenary session of the Chinese Association.

Taipeh Soviet Union Chiang Kai-shek United Nations Chiang Hu Shih Chi

Blaze Roots 525 Guests in Three Hotels

A million dollar fire swept a downtown Kansas City section in subfreezing weather. Fifty two guests from three adjacent hotels were awakened and evacuated in night clothes as flames spread from a paint shop. One man, Dr Roy Brubeck of Grand Rapids Michigan, was helped to safety after smoke inhalation. The blaze damaged multiple businesses and left streets slick with ice after seventeen fire companies fought it.

Kansas City Phillips State New Yorker Jto Roy Brubeck Grand Rapfigs Mich Oliver Goodman

Poll Tax Repeal Aims by Rep Yorty

Rep Yorty of California said he would urge the next Congress to abolish the poll tax in the six states while retaining it in others. He argued most states have eliminated the fee for voting and called for federal action to align with national standards.

Aml D.calif Yorty Jani

Long Beach Christmas Cash Plan Offered by Aetna Finance

Long Beach residents and nearby towns may obtain 100 cash immediately under Aetna Finance Companys Christmas Money Plan at 142 American Ave. Quick service allows loans by salary, car, or furniture without delay, with larger loans up to 1000 for bills or bigger expenses. Phone arrangements and in-person pickup available. call 70-6445.

Aetna Finance Company American Ave Iarger Aetna J. Boeckler Ady

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