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Long Beach Press Telegram

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Aug 20, 1954

Page

3

End Rushed for Session of Congress

Congress battles over social security reform as Senate and House edge toward compromise on coverage and benefits. Key figures include Rep. Reed and Sen. Byrd opposing or delaying sign off, with President’s larger expansion of benefits seen as pivotal. Debates on professional coverage and tax base rise test Senate House unity and timing for adjournment.

Senate Daniel A. Reed R-N Groun Sen George D-Ga Byrd D-Va Snd Godiz Traveway Vanfyrees Denlers Sermile Tawlend Galifornia A. Ms Lynda

France and Belgium discuss European army plan at high level

French premier shows discouragement about approving changes to France's role in a European army project. Ministers from Germany Belgium the Netherlands and Luxembourg meet to seek consensus. Belgian plan by Spaak is reviewed as France signals hesitation about ratifying the current format.

Belgium Pierre France Wasi Tiny Netherlands Lisembouy West Germany Ehanvelle Alger Elénch Meneses Perhans Prance Paul Henri Spank Spaalk Menrdes

U S military aid totals rise as Far East defense expands

President Eisenhower outlined a dramatic rise in overseas military shipments totaling about 9.4 billion dollars since the aid program began, with 700 million sent to the Far East. He cited new pacts with Japan and Pakistan and warned Indochina’s communist gains are a setback, urging strengthening the regional economic base to support armed forces. He noted ongoing reequipment of the Chinese Nationalist air force on Formosa and detailed weapon totals sent abroad in the latest period.

Kowal Padi Farmerti Eisenhower Ariel Eel Cengerks Congress Martin Fr Mass Ginsneuth Mensch Din Diyts Mat Hastings Hikmiersila Portal Svithoit Prashab Ec Olive Rrorpan Iiteorme Jose Californian House Senate Rowland White House Communist Party Ool Cavel Japan Pakistan Indochina Free World Far East Thailand U.S Fissenhower Formosa Joviery

Dr Otto John to Aid Reds in Austria Visit

Vienna reports Dr Otto John, West German city owner, set to visit with Soviet authorities. The Bild-Zeitung notes preparations amid suspicions of spying for the West as the trip aims to discuss security matters and potential contacts.

Otto John Will Aid Reds Austria Vienna West Germany Lurneanseen Oto John Spon Bild-Telegtal Ssid Weday

Court Denies Appeal in San Bernardino Case

The State Supreme Court denied the automatic appeal of Leonard J. Brlebuin of San Bernardino sentenced to die in San Quentin for the 1953 murder near Barstow. No execution date has been set.

Saw Francisco Leonard J.brlebuin San Bernardino San Tanced San Guertin Iilm Dack Atad Barstow Oharscas State Supreme Court

Long Beach Lottery Heist Ties to Multiple Drive-In Theaters

Authorities linked a bank drawing scam to a chain of drive-in theatres from Compton to Long Beach, with victims in 1953 and 1954. The case centers on Truitt, dismissed by some as a mere suspect, and inkludered shell game style misdirections at gas stations and a theater snack bar. Police traced losses to the Gage Drive-In and several others, noting ties to a Texas arrest and wider criminal activity since 1950.

Wohnstens Helen Jones Troitt Gage Truitt Mrs. Jones Jones Johnstone Compton Drive-In Circler Drive-In Texas Los Angeles Vestrie Geome Long Beach

State liquor license applications frozen amid Prop 31 vote plan

The State Board of Equalization halted accepting new liquor license applications for 112 months, preserving the status quo until voters decide Prop 31 in November. Los Angeles Board member William G. Bonelli said the move shifts liquor policy powers to a governor accountable agency, with the ban affecting about 75 permits in Los Angeles, San Diego, Orange, Ventura and Riverside counties due to growth.

Sackam State Board of Equntization Tavatorium Los Angeles William G. Bonelli Thej Wement Bonelli San Diego Orange Venture Riverside Coustics

Air Chief Sees Cause for War

Air Force leaders warn of sustained threats to the free world as the cold war enters a new phase. Deputy Undersecretary of State Robert Murphy cites cautious Soviet behavior, while Rep. Cole warns Soviet air-atomic power rising and stresses bold defense advances may yield solutions.

Splevemes iQuarles Robert Murphy Murphy Air Force Association Formosa America Rep Cole Tr-Ny Joint Atomicenergy Committee Cole Mayield

Movie Extra Still Waiting Mexico Trial

CIUDAD VICTORIA Mexico Wiz Movie extra Scott Beckett and his wife remain jailed awaiting a judge verdict on charges of passing bad checks. Beckett faces additional firearm discharge allegations from a prior shooting. They have been in custody over two months with no clear verdict date. Beckett admitted writing worthless checks but denied threatening officers. police say he planned to make the 43 good later.

Ciudad Victoria Mexico Scott Beckett Tofay Beckett Uuwo Riverdy Beckatt Monica

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