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Long Beach Press Telegram

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Aug 23, 1954

Page

4

West German deputy Schmidt Wittmack seeks asylum in East Germany

Karl Franz Schmidt Wittmack a 40 year old CDU deputy and former Ham burg parliamentary figure possessed sensitive data from European Army and all German affairs committees. He traveled with his wife and daughter to the Soviet Zone last Thursday disappeared and announced asylm by East German interior ministry. East Berlin claims he will pursue anti American and anti NATO activity and campaign against Adenauer policies. The Bonn CDU leaders face shock as Schmidt Wittmack held key posts on defense and anti Communist subversion committees.

Jin Soviet Zone Karl Franz Schmidt-Wittmack Christian Democrat Party Hamburg West Berlin East I German Interior Ministry Eeanoeterr East East Berlin Ode Schmidt - Wittmanl Adenauer Otto John Christian Democratic Party Schmidt-Wittmack Christian Democracy Bonn Bundestag National Defense Commission NATO

New Invention Helps Stimulate Circulation Ad

Adamsville California readers are invited to learn about a sensational new scientific invention claimed to stimulate circulation, relieve fatigue and nervous tension, ease muscle soreness, and aid joints and muscles after overexertion. The device is described as exclusive and patented with a three way action, promising quick comfort. Responses requested via postcard or phone.

Adamsville Mirgars Mirgars, Dept. 1 Jergen Pine Ave Long Teach Calif

Brazil in Crisis as Air Force Demands Vargas Resignation

Rio de Janeiro reports a long standing political crisis intensifying as air force generals led by Lt Gen Eduardo Gomes press for President Getulio Vargas to resign. The army pledged support, guards at the presidential palace were doubled then reduced, and tanks were reportedly ordered but did not reach the palace amid rumors of a possible power shift.

Rio DE Janeiro Brazil Air Force Getulio Vargas Eduardo Gomes National Democratic Union Vargas Wnolth

Tibet Farmer Revolt Suppressed near Lhasa

Report says about 40,000 Tibetan farmers revolted against heavy taxes near Lhasa, petitioning Red authorities. Most rebels were killed as Red troops crushed the uprising after 25 days of fighting in rice-growing areas of southeastern Tibet. Delegates reportedly sent to negotiate after the revolt began months ago.

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