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Newspaper

Independent Long Beach

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Dec 18, 1952

Page

12

Memory Expert Tells How To Recall Names At Forum

Arthur Bornstein outlined memory rules at the Chamber of Commerce Breakfast Forum in Wilton Hotel. He urged focusing on the person’s face and unique features, repeating the name, and forming associations to improve recall. Assemblyman Willis Bradlit introduced the event, lauding Bornstein’s techniques.

John L. Lewis Chamber of Commerce Wilton Hotel Arthur Bornstein Bornstein Demosthenes B. C Napoleon Jim Farley Willis W. Bradlit

13 L B Area Yanks Return With 13 Men Aboard

The Navy announced Gen. Hugh J. Gaffey transport arrived in Seattle from the Far East with 13 Long Beach area servicemen. Names and addresses given include Lt. Comér Milo L. Ainsworth and Cpl. Raymond Costa of Long Beach, Pfc. Milan K. Pakiz, Santa Ana area men, and others from Gardena, Whittier, Torrance, San Pedro, Norwalk, Lynwood, and Whittier.

Long Beach Navy Hugh J. Gaffey Seattle Far East Comér Milo L. Ainsworth Cpl Raymond Costa Loma Ave Pfc Milan K. Pakiz Locust Ave Frank J. Mistretta Gardena ENS Walter M. Ridge Minnie St. Santa Ana Billy R. Brown Whittier Roy J. Bishop Fairywood

Body of Boy Swept to Death by Ground Swell

The body of 14 year old Duane McClellan of Harbor City washed ashore at San Pedro on Wednesday. He was swept from a Pt Fermin rock by a large ground swell while fishing and drowned. The body was taken to Cleveland Funeral Home in San Pedro. funeral arrangements are pending. He is survived by his parents and four sisters.

Duane McClellan Harbor City San Pedro Pt. Fermin Cleveland San Petro

Collision injures driver in South Gate intersection

Audrey M. Miles 18 of 2796-D Willow Place South Gate sustained cuts and bruises after her car collided with a semi truck at Ninth Street and Santa Fe Avenue on Wednesday. The truck driver was Charles E. Brewington 25 of 4151 Conquista Street, according to police.

Audrey M. Miles Willow Pl South Gate Ninth St Santa Fe Ave Charles E. Brewington Conquista St

Brave cashier foils bank holdup with bold yell

In Los Angeles on Wednesday cashier Betty Gordy 31 foiled a bank robbery by the would be robber who demanded money with a note claiming a gun. She ducked behind the counter and yelled when his three minute deadline ended, causing the man to flee in a nearby car.

Los Angeles Betty Gordy

Boy shoots sister over singing in Mt. Vernon

Morrow County Sheriff George Mosier said a 9 year old farm boy admitted fatally shooting his sister who sang loudly in the home. The girl Jean Keller died four hours after being shot in the head with a .22 caliber rifle as she returned from school. The boy confessed while authorities said the parents Mr and Mrs Chaster Keller were away at the time.

Mt. Vernon

Santa Claus Maintains Top Status In Local Kids Faith

A Lakewood MacArthur School survey shows Santa remains No 1 with youngsters. Seven year olds question the whiskers and belt but most children still believe, while teachers note gradual disbelief and parents reinforce Christmas meaning.

Santa Claus Lakewood MacArthur School Johnny Santa

Mail Deliveries As Usual Dec 26 Holiday Prompted

The Post Office Department announced that regular mail deliveries would occur on December 26 despite Christmas being a federal holiday. Groueh workers may opt to work on the day, ensuring parcel post deliveries continue. A tragic report mentions a Christmas incident near 5602 Tilbury St involving Gary Ireland, with confusion about Santa and usual service.

Washington Yei Post Office Groueh Gary Ireland Tilbury St

Five Million for Roads in California County Grants

Sacramento reports the California Highway Commission allocates 85,082,669 in federal aid for 1954 across 57 counties. Major shares include Los Angeles County 216,419 and Orange County 1s.

Sacramento Califfornia Highway Commission California Los Angeles County Orange

Woman to Speak on The Reality for Christmas

Mrs Annie Mae Ferrill a Jotal member will address the Baha i World Faith audience at the Baha i Center Town Hall 835 Locust Ave at p m today. The talk titled The Reality for Christmas will cover festive meaning and spiritual outlook. Public invited.

Annie Mae Ferrill Town Hall Locust Ave

Churchill Plans U S Visit Next March Says Sources

London sources report Prime Minister Churchill may travel to the United States in February or March to discuss global issues with President Eisenhower. He would likely be accompanied by Foreign Secretary Eden and Chancellor Butler with aims to strengthen Western alliance and economic recovery.

London Winston Churchill United States Eisenhower Churchill Britain British Commonwealth Europe Eisenhower von Jan Anthony Eden Richard A. Butler British Commonwealth Conference Western Alliance

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