Costa Rica Rebels Move to Avert More Bloodshed
Costa Rica rebels led by Jose Figueres ratified a peace deal with President Teodoro Picado Michalski to end the civil war after heavy fighting near San Jose. The agreement names Santos Herrera as interim president, disarmament plans, and a future constituent assembly. Rebels contended they neared the capital as fighting continued in Pin and Santa Ana.
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Costa Rica
Cartago
Jose Figueres
San Jose
Teodoro Picado Michalski
Figueres
Sible
Mexico
Rene Picado Michalski
Santos Leon Herrera
Miguel Brenes
Brenes
Pin
Santa Ana
Sanose
Legislature Review Given to Long Beach Chamber Leaders
Assemblyman William S. Grant presented a review of the recent legislative session to Long Beach Chamber of Commerce directors. He warned many experienced legislators may skip annual sessions due to expense, noting the switch from biennial to odd year regular sessions increases strain on individuals.
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Long Beach Chamber of Commerce
William S. Grant
Assembly
Grant
Girdle Wearing and Roomettes for Rail Passengers
In Pullman Florida April 20 a railroad order worth 500 million dollars promises new passenger cars with more hip and arm room and rooms or roomettes in sleeping cars. J M Fitzgerald of New York City, vice chairman of the Eastern Railroads Presidents Conference, described the changes at the spring meeting and campaign trail. Mrs Lee, a New York interior decorator, and Mac Fadden filed for a marriage license yesterday.
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J. M. Fitzgerald
New York City
Eastern Railroads Presidents Conference
Associated Traffic Clubs of America
Florida
U. S
Lee
MacFadden
Powdered eggs said nearly as good as fresh after year
Ralph M. Conrad and John W. Greene of the University of Colorado told the American Chemical Society that powdered eggs are now nearly indistinguishable from fresh eggs even after a year. They cited slight acidification before drying as the improvement and noted dried orange juice also shows improved flavor and vitamin C retention.
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Chicago
Ralph M. Conrad
John W. Greene
University of Colorado
Bureau of Industrial Research
American Chemical Society
Johnston the Rock Warden to Retire After 15 Years
James A. Johnston longtime Alcatraz warden will retire April 30 after 15 years of federal service and turning 70. Edwin B. Swope will replace him, moving from Englewood Colorado where he was warden.
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Washington
James A. Johnston
Alcatraz Penitentiary
the Rock
Clark
Edwin B. Swope
Federal Correctional Institution
Englewood
Colo
Johnston
Island Prison
San Francisco Bay
Jewish convoy reaches Jerusalem through fire amid Passover supplies
Arab raiders attacked a Tel Aviv to Jerusalem convoy with Ben Gurion aboard as Jews race Passover provisions to Jerusalem. Most trucks reached the wailing wall area despite a rear-guard loss of six armored cars. Martial law was declared in Tiberias to protect Holy places. An armed robbery yielded about 80 000 dollars in gold en route to Tel Aviv.
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Jerusalem
Palestine
Tel Aviv
David Ben Gurion
Jewish Agency
Ben Gurion
Palestine Government
Haganah
Tiberias
Galilee
Maj
J. Reeper
Yank, Wife Foil Bandits in Germany Night Duel
An American Military Government official and his wife escaped unharmed after a night gun duel with armed robbers in a Wiesbaden suburb. Several bullets missed them by inches and windows were shot out of their isolated house, according to Stars and Stripes.
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Frankfurt
Germany
Army
Stars and Stripes
Frederick Praeger
Wiesbaden
Hotel Group Chief to Address Meeting
The president of the California State Hotel Association, R. L. Langer of Los Angeles, will be principal speaker at a Lafayette Hotel luncheon. State secretary William Robinson of Los Angeles will also speak, with Long Beach hotel operators invited.
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California State Hotel Association
R. L. Langer
Los Angeles
Lafayette Hotel
William Robinson
Long Beach
Prowler Shot at Springfield Resident Fires Warning
An excited Springfield resident reports firing a shotgun at a prowler. Capt. Harry Schuman sends a radio cruiser to the scene eight blocks from headquarters. A Negro youth bursts in declaring himself the suspect and saying he could not wait for the police. He is taken to a hospital for buckshot removal then to juvenile authorities.
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Springfield
Ohio
Harry Schuman
Yassuh
Family quarrel ends in clothes torn in Oklahoma City
In Oklahoma City April 20 police broke up a family fight as a husband and wife tore at each other’s clothes in a noisy domestic fracas. Officers Pooler and Scott described a free for all with both sides accusing the other of ripping outfits.
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Oklahoma City
M. L. Pooler
C. D. Scott
Hubby
MacFadden to Wed in Miami Beach Aged Publisher Plans Marriage
Bernarr MacFadden, 79, a Florida gubernatorial candidate and hotel owner, will marry Mrs. Jonnie Lee, 42, in Miami Beach. MacFadden, who turns 80 in August, was divorced from Mary Williamson in 1946. The couple wed in 1912 and have seven children. MacFadden is a licensed pilot and tennis player.
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Miami Beach
Fla
Bernarr MacFadden
Florida
Jonnie Lee
MacFadden
Mary Williamson
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Signal Hill
Box
P.-T
Dulux
Crum & Lynn
KFOX
A. & A. Market
Long Beach Blvd
Susan
Ike le Errr
ANY Susans
Ste
Fred E. Harrison
el Toro Marine Base
Betty Dorris
Phoenix
Justice of the
Harry Westfall
Associated Press
Jeenee, Fla
J. A. Johnston
Rock
Yank
Aluminum
Canvas CO
Orange Ave
Schuman
Jack Harwood
Carmona Ave
la Avila
Barker Bros
Broadway
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