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Long Beach Press Telegram

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Aug 09, 1954

Page

3

Last rites for Emilie Dionne attended by family crowd

At Emilie Dionne’s funeral only immediate family and about 20 others entered the service and cemetery. Dionne quintuplets, in black dresses and hats, were escorted by four brothers and two brothers in law. The ceremony included a committal with Ralph Maresse and relatives assisting. Weather dampened crowds and reporters, with tourists kept outside the church and graveyard.

Ernest Oliva Jr Daniel Victor Maurice Giroward Wattries Que Thomas Callaghan Dionne Claude Baiilis Oliver Dianne Tha ¢Oflin Aime Marasse Secon Quints Romeo Lebold Ane Exri Ernest and Oliva Labrandre Matie Emilie Tiawas Diana

Soviets Claim First Piano Work in Arctic Expedition

The Communist Daily Walker boasted that a Soviet expedition in the Arctic has produced a walla on piano and claims to have the first such composition in the polar region. The report highlights Soviet claims of pioneering music created during Arctic exploration led by a noted composer aboard one of the expeditions.

Walker Deetor North Pale Arctic

Seven British Laborites to Visit Reds

Former Prime Minister Clement Attlee and six other Labourites left for Moscow and Peiping to seek improved West-East relations and urge China and the Soviet Union toward peaceful conduct. Attlee said US reactions should not deter Labour feelings toward America, and Bevan spoke of avoiding further isolations while planning meetings with Chow En Lai and Mikhail Gromyko.

London Clement Attlee Anaurin Bevan Moscow Peiping Bevan Oulepoker Attlee Tore United States Labor Party America Atlee Bevin Attley Marty Tle Basal Chow En-Lai George Matenkoy Firnish “Attoorany Agmay

AFL Leaders Parley to Eye Campaign Plan

NEW YORK AFL leaders meet at the quarterly executive council session to discuss campaign plans and a final umpiring framework for jurisdictional disputes within the AFL CIO. They praise primary results in several states and express dissatisfaction with the administration while eyeing Labor League activities ahead of the national convention in Los Angeles.

New York AFL CIO APL Los Angeles Labor League For Political Education Sonhower Washington George Means Texas Alabama North Caroina Oklahoma Tennessee California Umor Afl-Ulpr Poitical Action Committee James L. 3 The LLPE Ir Tesson

Pen Wouldn't Write Triggers Danville Shootings

In Danville Virginia a pen that wouldn't write sparked a bizarre chain of events. Two Fort Bragg soldiers, Pfc. Melvin L. Gerbitz and Pvt. Augustine Smith, exchanged a pistol shot during a dispute over the pen. A chase ensued, ending with a crash at a bridge over the Dan River. Gerbitz drowned while crossing, Smith swam to shore and was captured as he reached a gas station. He faces felonious shooting and DUI charges.

Danville UPI Melvin L. Gerbitz Augustine Smith Ft. Braga N. C Lnte Pollen U.S. al Dan River Gerbitz Smith

Balkan Nations Sign Military Alliance

The article details a new Balkan defense pact among Greece Turkey and Yugoslavia forming a military alliance with collective defense and joint planning. It notes the aim to deter aggression, coordinate military efforts, and extend regional security while addressing Trieste disputes and NATO considerations. Actress Sarah Churchill rescued after a sailboat overturns near Grand Lake Colorado. four others saved.

Moscow Europe Turkey Greece Tito Agen Ialy Yugoslavia Trieste Italy Mediterraneun Souss Alps Lnk Useis Romania Transylvania Titi Ballan WATO Direece OU. N Seine Military Informa Iio Periays NATO United Nations U. N Mervelies Alliane Sarah Churchi England Winston Churchill Colo

Delay in Bias Plea for Sheppard Hearing

In Cleveland a delay postponed the Bay Village murder case pretrial hearing for Dr Samuel H Sheppard accused of killing his wife Marilyn. Defense lawyers filed an affidavit of prejudice against Judge Gershom Barber claiming bias. the court reset the affidavit hearing for Thursday at 11 am. Sheppard was not present, remaining in county jail.

Cleveland Bay Village Sheppard Samuel Hy. Sheppard Marilyn Gershom M Barber Corrigan

Byrd Seeks FHA Policy On Windfall Profit Loans

Senator Byrd questions future FHA loan insurance plans for firms that earned windfall profits on rehabilitated projects. He cites remarks by FHA head and asks for any official guidance or promulgations on this policy and potential blacklisting.

Sen Byrd FHA Washiington Lpi Leo Byrd D-Va Federal Housing Administration Senate Joan Norman P. Mrson

Gang Chief Freed by U S Judge

U S Judge discusses factors in the Touhy mob case with Testimony that Bandare held a gang chief captive in 1932 for 11 days and freed him after a 70000 ransom. Factor faced extradition to England on swindle charges as later al Capone tied to the case. Judge Barnes noted testimony was vague and not clearly proven.

Raulette England Factor Touhy Basil’ Bandare Chares Tandy al (Scarface) Capone Capone Barnes

Japan Reds Show Gain in Ballots

The Japan Communist Party shows rising ballot gains in local elections, averaging about twice as many votes as before. In Aomori prefecture agricultural committee elections, 47 of 68 Communist or pro Communist candidates won. Official bulletin notes no marked rise in party membership, estimated at 90,000 to 100,000 nationwide with a core of around 3,000 paid workers.

Toyo Japan Communist Party Rone Aomeri Japan Wol Bulletin

Foundation Grants Polio Study Funds to 16 Labs

New grants totaling 516000 dollars were awarded to 16 laboratories for a polio vaccine study using blood samples from vaccinated children. Reports will go to the University of Michigan for nationwide evaluation. Basil O'Conner, NFIP president, announced the funding on Sunday, noting the study is underway. a prior 890000 dollar grant had already been given to Michigan for the master study.

New York University of Michigan Basil O'Conner National Foundation For Infantile Paralysis

Manila Man Follows Wife Trail to United States

Dr Enrique R Carlos 33 reports his wife Pacite left Manila with their two daughters Nieves and Maria for a trip that included an operation in Denver Mercy Hospital. He followed to San Francisco after she failed to cable, saying she would be in Denver soon, and claims to have quarreled over her alleged infidelity. Police sought help as he searched hotels and airports.

San Francisco Enrique R. Carlos Pacite Manila Hern Nieves Maria Carlos Hora Denver Mercy Hospital Vicente Oben California

Nixon Defeat Marks GOP State Parley Clash

Nixon suffers first setback as GOP delegates clash over support for Arbuthnot backed candidate. Knight and others deny coercion while Hosmer calls the row a temporary party disruption. Democratic side sees Snyder victory in Southern California caucus and Graves support. Party officers elected on both sides reflect regional leadership.

Nixon Craig Hosmer Long Beach Arbuthnot Carl Hinshaw Califorenia Knight Hosmer Washington Addy Snyder California Thomas Calderott Berkeley GOP Thomas J. Mellon San Francisco Barbara Rodden Stockton

Hoover Commission to cut federal paperwork burden

Washington report says a special unit of the Hoover Commission will study reducing the filing of government paperwork by businesses and individuals. The probe notes industry concerns grow with paper work volume, citing estimates of three million dollars yearly in questionable reports and a company average of one use per 1576 years for certain documents.

Washington Hoovey Commission Hoover Inddustry

Unclear Text Fragment Summary Card

The readable portion mentions locations in California and a dated act on March 3, 1478, with references to delivery conditions and a Brat Office. Details are fragmented and names are partially garbled, preventing a coherent event or outcome.

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