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Long Beach Press Telegram

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Aug 05, 1954

Page

5

Housing Prober Attacks Attorney Over Racket Ties

Senate Banking Committee chair Capehart accused George S. Marcus of charging exorbitant fees to tenants of Teancell Gardens in Hackensack. Marcus defended his firm's services, saying they provided value to project owners. The Washington phase of the inquiry ended with plans for cross country field work starting in New York.

Washington LP Sen. Capehart R-Ind Hackensack, N.J Capehart George S. Marcus I Capehart Senate Banking Committee Marcus Teancell Gardens Ralph Stevin Sydney Larner Chapenart Washington New York City Federal Housing Administration Linwood Park Burbank Occalt Committee Herman R. (Fish) Salmon Lockheed Aircraft Corp Edwards Air Force Base C. L. Johnson Lockheed Salmon

Lockheed XFV1 Soars on Vertical Rise Test Pilot Describes Steep Climb

A Lockheed XFV1 test pilot reports the craft rising vertically in steep climbs during early testing. The unusual jet plane, developed after years of secret work, features a four-fin rocket-like fuselage, short straight wings, and an X-shaped tail with a wiggle to steer. Landing gear to be removed for launch from a tail stand using two contra-rotating draper belts.

Lockheed Engineers

Bed Retaining Board Causes Boy's Death in Chicago

A retaining board meant to keep a 4 year old boy from falling from a bed led to his death. Charles Gohn Jr wedged between board and mattress and strangled himself as his mother Elizbeth Gahn, 27, found him. The tragedy occurred Wednesday night in Chicago.

Chicago Charles Gohn Jn Elizabeth Gahn

Hunt 2 Boys for Burglary of 35 Homes Norwalk

Norwalk sheriff juvenile officers seek two 12 year old boys suspected of burgling 35 Norwalk homes in daylight over about ten days. Police report they ride on purple cycles, enter homes via bedroom screens, take cash, with losses over $100. Incidents span all parts of Norwalk.

Norwalk E. P. McAuliffe Theh

Whisky Plant Blaze Roars On Two Dead In Pekin Illinois

A blaze at American Distilling Co in Pekin Illinois killed two people and left 27 injured while destroying vast whisky racks. The fire, sparked by a lightning strike, melted casks and spread alcohol vapors that burned like kerosene lamps, with losses estimated in the millions and barrels lost ranging from 90 000 to 110 000. The heat hindered firefighting efforts as crews battled the flames across two rackhouse sites covering about two city blocks.

Pekin Upi American Distilling Co Joseph Haeslein Haeslein Albert H. Weson Histiery Company Peoria Samuel Rothberg

Phenix City Grand Jury Chief Faces Lottery Charges

In Phenix City investigators say lottery tickets envelopes and other equipment were found with C W Fraite lin the former foreman of the Russell County grand jury. Several counts of operating a lottery are expected to be filed today with bond set at 750 dollars per count.

Phenix City Sla Vpi Russell County Grand Jury C. W. Fraitelin Bond Special Circuit George C. Johnson Franklin

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