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Long Beach Press Telegram

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Aug 14, 1954

Page

3

French Cabinet Members Resign Over EDC Rift

Three ministers quit in protest as France pushes ahead with EDC ratification plans. Mendes-France presses a six-nation briefing before the August 12 Brussels foreign ministers meeting. The resignations come from Defense Minister Georges Koenig Public Works Minister Jacques Chaban-Delmas and Reconstruction Minister Maurice Lemaire.

West Germany Mendes-France Brussels Nalgit Nations Assembly Social Republican Party Social Republicans Charles de Gaulle Mendes- France Buyone Defense George Koenig Public Works Jacques Chahan- Delmas Maurice Lemaire de Gaulists Meliles-Prance Social Republican Blo Tehridee de Gaulle Christian Fourchet Altars Diomede Calrouy Air Menri Ulver

Parley Set Sept 6 on Asian Pact

A multi nation meeting to discuss an Asian pact was stated to be held in Manila on Sept 6 with U S and allied ministers to examine measures toward a common objective. British and other foreign ministers signaled cautious support while emphasizing defense and economic issues.

Parley Asia Inral Philippines Baguia U.S London Indil Mangoburna

Gambler Arrested in Maryland Air Base Bank Heist

A 24 year old New York man named McGann was arrested after a vault raid at the Air Force Base near Capitol Maryland eight miles southeast of Washington. He faces $25000 bail and police fear two accomplices fled. four banks and guards were reportedly targeted with no money recovered. Brown and Sgt Perrygs identified him among five suspects at the scene.

Camp Springs Mad New York Andrews An Bares Berk Teva Giarenti Puke AieGarthy Ork Chix D Therin Elimen Thaltimere Iti Meta Ocenahon Weber McGinn Air Force Base Washington Maryland McGann Upper Marlboro Charles L. Perrygs Brown First National Bank of Southepn Maryland Oat Oupre Maribor McGany Encrete Bank Buildng Herbert Pinckney MocGann

Excursion Bus Crash in France Raises Death Toll

A bus plunged from a mountain road in south central France into the Arve River. Reports say 21 to 31 dead, including a boy and three women, with seven more seriously injured.

Aubenas Prance Eioune Fridge France Arveche Wiljge

Polio Drive Gets City Backing In Los Angeles

In Los Angeles the National Foundation for Infantile Paralysis opens a $500000 emergency appeal after the City Social Service Commission grants clearance. Chairman Stuart Chevalien says the situation is one of the most serious emergencies seen, with funds to be used for care and relief. The commission demanded a clear statement on the financial emergency and previously noted limits on fundraising use.

Los Angeles U.n Natiianal Foundation City Social Service Commission Yeland Stuart Chevalien Coun Ity National Foundation Social Service Commission

Typhoon Nearing South of Okinawa Island Base

The lashing typhoon bearing down on the U S island base is expected to pass 50 miles south tonight, the Army said. Winds reported near 40 miles per hour with gusts higher. nearby areas prepared for possible impact and safety measures were announced.

U. S Mies Opie Callovim Rialetia

Wool subsidy battle stalls as House Senate reach tentative agreement

Washington reports a conferees' accord on wool subsidies while other major issues linger in the farm bill. The wool plan lets growers sell in the market with government checks offsetting price gaps, spanning four years starting 1955. Debates continue over wheat supports and forest grazing rules.

Washington House- Senate Bik Clifford R. Hope R-Kan House George D. Aikens R-Vi Senate Nag Eisenhower Howse Milton R. Young R-Nd Ezra T. Benson Aikeny Aiken

Cardinal McIntyre Named Pontifical Legate for Marian Year

Pope Pius XII nominates James Cardinal McIntyre archbishop of Los Angeles as pontifical legate to a Marian Year congress in Nigeria, Africa from December 5 to 8. The appointment assigns McIntyre to represent the Holy See at the regional religious event.

Lcastelganiuleu Italy James Cardinal McIntyre Los Angeles Vigeria Afrioa

Air Force accepts delivery of last prop driven bomber

The Air Force accepted delivery of the B-36 intercontinental bomber at Consolidated’s plant in Fort Worth. Gen Joseph Melarney and Maj Gen Francis Griswold attended the ceremony as the last B-36 prepared for departure to Fairchild Air Force Base. Aircraft commander Maj Laurence Nickerson led the crew of 14.

Air Force Fort Worth Tes Child Air Force Base Wash Convair Strategic Air Commnd Delly Will ii Promiers Joseph ‘T. Melarney Conwale Francis H. Griswold Sac

Solon Forecasts Congress Finish By Saturday

Sen. Knowland predicts the Senate will complete its regular business by this coming Saturday with key bills still tied up in conference. The foreign aid measure faces a potential 200 million dollar cut and other items such as internal subversion bills and the unemployment compensation expansion remain in flux. The atomic energy revision and Eisenhower farm program also drive the final week’s agenda as a probe into McCarthy charges looms.

Washington I Knowland California Senate Knowind Congress Ahill Sen Maybank D-So Appropriations Committee White House Senate House Know Senate Investigations Subcommittee House Eisenhower Noonland Mc. Carthy R-Wis

Giant U S Planes Ready Mercy Flight To Flood Areas

Three U S Globemaster cargo planes will depart this afternoon on a mercy flight to flood struck East Pakistan. They will stop at Seoul to pick up the 8th Army's 37th preventive medicine group and supplies for vaccination efforts in the Ganges and Brahmaputra floodplain. The planes carry 72 tons of anti malaria equipment medical supplies small vehicles and the medical personnel. The first three planes will be followed by five more.

Toryo Cfi U. S Globemaster East Pakistan U.S. Far East Command Seoul 8Th Army 37Th Ganges Bramaputra

Home not seen again as items vanish from Garcia home

Douglas Arizona report says Mr and Mrs Joe Garcia returned after six months to find cupboards drawers tables and chairs a medicine cabinet windows plumbing pipes faucets toilet drain taps light bulbs and clothesline posts removed from the yard neighbors recall no suspicious activity and offer no clues to the disappearance.

Douglas Ariz Afl-Home Joe Garcia Garcias

Los Angeles Prepares for Hydrogen Bomb Attack

Los Angeles civil defense chief Col. Richard Lynch urges households to stock weekly rations and essential gear, plan family reunions, and follow official instructions. The city expands emergency centers, radio networks, and shelter capacity with mobile command posts, district self sufficiency, and broad public participation.

Los Angeles Col Richard F. Lynch California Lynch Welk Lulu Bakersfield Mabile Red Cross

Russian Spy Rastvorov Speaks as U S Receives Details

Rastvorov said he is part of the Soviet intelligence in Japan and told U S authorities all he knows about espionage. Japanese officials hinted arrests may follow and Tokyo documents promised further details as measures advance. He claimed American help and denied leaking other information.

Noo Rastvaroy United States America FBI Rastvorov U. S Rastverov Washington Japan Russia U.S Rastvarov State Department Tokyo Shen Sistveray

Maria Farrow polio scare and Cedars hospital plan

Maria Farrow daughter of Maureen O'Sullivan and John Farrow leaves General Hospital after polio bout. mother Maria will enter Cedars of Lebanon for treatment of a strep throat so Maria will not be infected. Maria had only a slight case of polio among seven Farrow children.

Angeles Or Maria Ferrow Maureen O'Sullivan John Farrow General Hospital Polig Miss O'Sullivan Cedars of Lebanon Hospital Maria Farrows

Governor Refuses Tax Hike as Reserves Stand Guard

California Governor Knight declared he will not seek any tax increase while surplus funds remain in state vaults. He urged restraint, warned against keeping large reserves, and said two thirds of expenditures are fixed by law, requiring citizen help to achieve fiscal goals. He spoke at a civic luncheon and later visited the Stanislaus County fair.

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Senate Debt Increase Bill Backed by GOP

Senate approves a temporary six billion dollar debt ceiling increase to 2381 billion, aiming to bypass a House conference and push through with minimal changes. If adopted, the move edges Congress toward adjournment and marks the first postwar debt boost.

Washington Upi House Senate Senate House Congress Sen. Byrd Eisenhower

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