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Long Beach Press Telegram

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Aug 21, 1954

Page

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Congress clears social security and raises pay before holiday recess

Washington AP reports the 83rd Congress wraps up with a social security bill extending coverage to 10 million more people and boosting benefits and taxes, alongside a federal worker pay raise. Senate adjourns after a flurry of action and brief remarks, with lawmakers heading home for re election. a separate murder-suicide at a graveside in Kansas shocks Bonner Springs.

Washington 83Rd Congress Eisenhower Thenxs Senate Knowland California House Bonner Springs Kaw Raurder Henry W. Wapenknecht Aaland Stein Staate Kauwlant Fisenhowers

Berkeley Ace Woman Tennis Star Goes Missing in Burlington

Miss Deen Boss-Dilley, 24, international tennis figure, disappeared and was found amnesic in Vermont. Her twin sister Mrs Ahdeolm Mare ehall and husband traced her to Bishop Decreeshmind Hospital where doctors said she cannot recall Boston or being a tennis player. She vanished from the Tester home of Mr and Mrs Andry Marshall while staying for a winter playing visit.

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Catalina Co Drops Miss A Fete Backing

Catalina Swimsuit Co ended its cosponsorship of the Auss Lniverse Pageant Friday. The move follows concerns over publicity costs versus pageant benefits. A committee will report to the Long Bencrh Pageant board at its annual meeting Thursday at the Towne Club.

Catalina Co Catalina Swimsuit Co Ths Long Bo Catalina Smmsuil, Inc Long Bencrh Argan Jis!Ap

Wagenknecht Wife Murder Rocks Local Community

Police investigate the murder of 47 year old Wagenknecht wife found nude in a bedroom with a 2 by 4 nearby. Her husband, an electrician, reported being asleep when authorities say the attack occurred. A scuffle at the graveside and a brother struck during the incident are noted. No charges filed as investigators pursue evidence.

Mes Jacqueline Amith Olympia Avash Goven Darley Smuth Smith Wyperttad Wagenkneehh Pinibiy Timothy Wagen Wagenkneeht Wagenknecht

Two Youth Die in Head-On Crash With Bus North of Santa Rosa

Robert B. Little and Raymond C. Seefeldt, both 15, were killed when their car entered U S Highway 10 near Fulton and collided with a Greyhound bus. Seven bus riders were injured, including Gente R. Macomber, 44, of Sacramento, treated for lacerations and head pains. The victims traveled from their home to a deer hunting trip, and the car was crushed against a prune tree after the bus swerved to avoid impact.

Santa Rosa Robert B. Little Raymond C. Seefeldt Schastapol Greyhound Severas Nessomers Tiver ‘Gente R. Macomber Sacta Tinsa Sonome County Hospital Macomber Little U. S

Raccoon mauling injures infant in Traverse City home

In Traverse City Michigan a raccoon attacked an infant while she slept in a one room home with her parents and five other children. The animal chewed off toes and part of the foot. The father Chester Peters shot the raccoon after the attack. It was sent to the State Health department laboratory for tests.

Traverse City Mich Chester Peters State

Wrecking Crew Tearing Down Wrong House In Thorold

A wrecking crew in Thorold Ontario tore down half a roof and smashed windows before realizing they had demolished the wrong house a century old. They had begun on the upstairs rooms when the error was discovered, the error traceable to a misidentification of the target.

Thorold Trenthay

Curbs His Verbs: Officer Jailed After Verbal Clash

An ice station operator named Luis Asserliotwood Ave was jailed on suspicion of interfering with Officer F C DuFont after a traffic stop escalated at Ussegno station at Channel and Gaffey Streets. The motorist refused the ticket, moved the dispute to the street, and Ussegno continued verbal harassment prompting a patrol car call.

Luis Asserliotwood F.C. DuFont DuPont Ussegno Channel and Gaffey Sts San Pedro

150 Youths Stage Melee at San Pedro

A violent fracas in San Pedro drew 20 policemen to break up a melee involving 150 youths outside dances at the YWCA and Columbus Hall near 5th and Mesa. Six juveniles were reportedly injured and three others treated at San Pedro Receiving Hospital for cuts and bruises. Victims include Vidovich and James Regen.

San Pedro Sth Mesa Sts YWCA Bruiges Vidovich Jon Pandora James Regen

Weather outlook with low clouds tonight and Sunday

Night and morning will see low clouds and marginal haze. Sunday brings a slight warming trend with more sun possible and temperatures edging upward.

U.S. Envoy Bruce Seeks Breakthrough On EDC Talks

Special Ambassador David Bruce arrived in Brussels amid an eight hour session as France and five West European nations clash over changes to the European Defense Community treaty. Bruce met with Adenauer Mendes France Spaak Beck and then with France’s Mendes France in secrecy. Officials hope the talks can bridge remaining gaps and pave a six-nation declaration to revisit treaty points after it takes effect.

Brussels Belgium United States France David K.bruce Paris Elwa Smarathon Trence Monrad Adensner Paul-Heori Spaak Bruce Luxembourg Joseph ‘Beck Pierre Mendes-France Adenauer Mendes-Prance EDC West Germany Belgian Netherlands Italy Sprak Mendes-France

Eisenhower Arrives in Denver for Colorado Visit

President Eisenhower and Mrs. Eisenhower arrived in Denver for a summer vacation and speaking campaign. They flew from Washington on the Columbine, landing at Lowry Air Force Base, with plans to boost Republican momentum ahead of the next Congress.

Denver Eisenhower Ling Lowry Air Force Base Washington Colorado Washington National Eisen Hisenhower Columbine White House United Press

U S Board Urges End to Airline Strike Talks

Washington AP American Airlines agrees to meet Sunday with the National Mediation Board to discuss a board proposal to halt the three week strike by AFA pilots. The board urged pilots to return to work on disputed transcontinental routes while a settlement is sought.

U.S Washington American Airlines Today National Mediation Board AFE Ime Giation Board Washisington 1A Afl Aly Ime Toren

Winds Rupture Roof At Raleigh Durham Airport

Severe weather warning prompted by isolated thunderstorms across eastern North Carolina. Winds near 68 miles per hour ripped a portion of the Raleigh Durham Airport administration building on Friday, causing damage and prompting precautionary measures.

N. C Raleigh N.C Raleigh-Durham North Carolina

Where to Find It in The Daily Chronicle

A brief index lists locations within the newspaper by section and page. It guide readers to Boyle page B-2 and sections from Churches to Comics, Financial to Obituaries, Radio and TV, Shipping, Sports, Theaters, and tides and temperatures on specific pages.

Boyle

Texan pilot flies 3100 miles to Paris dream spike

Thomas M. Danaher, a 31 year old uranium miner from Wichita Falls, Texas, piloted a Beechcraft Bonanza from Texas to Newfoundland then across the Atlantic, landing near Shannon Ireland after a 13.5 hour, 3100 mile journey that began as a one hour Canada hop. He planned another attempt to Paris or London, saying the flight fulfilled a lifelong dream and noting weather nearly caused concern two thirds into the crossing.

Shannon Ireland Martine Jet Newfoundland Paris Eftec Wat Canada Thomas MH Danaher Wichita Falls Texas Atlantic Argentia Douglas Moab Utah

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