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Long Beach Press Telegram

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Dec 04, 1954

Page

3

Larson Denies Smog Enforcement Criticism as Inaccurate

Los Angeles reports Gordon P. Larson of the Air Pollution Control District rejects Bernard Caldwell's 42 page critique as inaccurate and says the smog enforcement program is being applied properly under existing law. Caldwell faulted weak enforcement and public confidence, while Larson defends policy and says many Caldwell recommendations cannot be implemented under current legal arrangements.

LOS Angeles 9 Gordon P. Larson Erini Mae Bernard R. Caldwell Caldwell Larson County Board of Supervisors Jues Angelen Louis Fuller Lawson Board of Supervisors Caldwell Awent

Davies’s $10,000 back pay held up over security pledge

Former diplomat John Paton Davies Jr, dismissed November 5, faces a withheld final pay of about $10,000 as Secretary of State Dulles bars full settlement unless Davies signs a document he fears restricts his right to discuss his security case. Davies, a 23‑year foreign service veteran, calls the outcome melancholy and says he will not contest the decision.

Washington Ing Bn Davies Seo

No Recount for Oregon Senate Race

Washington reports a Republican led group rejected a bid for a recount of Oregon’s Senate race. Democrat Richard Neuberger held a slim margin over Guy Cordon, leaving 48 Democrats, one independent, and 47 Republicans for the 84th Congress. Morse will vote with Democrats on organizing the Senate. recounts continue in Ohio and New Jersey.

Washington Senate Oregon Richard L. Neuberger Guy Cordon Cordon Joss J. Gard GOP Gard Wayne Mose Morse Ohio New Jersey

Trucker Narrowly Survives Oregon Bridge Collapse

A 160-foot span of the Oregon Idaho Interstate Bridge collapsed into the Snake River at Nyssa Oregon. Bill McCarver a lumber truck driver from Ontario Oregon escaped when the trailer caught on the debris and prevented a plunge into the water. The town of 2600 residents faced a 25 mile detour to Idaho as rescue crews responded.

Nyssa Ore Oregon- Idaho Snake River Bill McCarver Ontario Oregon Meaver Snake Idaho

Eisenhower Praises Watkins After McCarthy Report

President Eisenhower congratulated Sen. Watkins for the splendid job as chairman of the special committee that recommended censure of Sen. McCarthy. Watkins noted by James Hagerty that the president followed a hands-off policy on the controversy while the Senate condemned McCarthy 67-22.

Washington Eisenhower Oday Sen Watkins Utah McCarthy Wis James C. Wagerty White House Magerty Sali Wrddna Ennough Senate of the United States Hagerty Wisconsin Sen. Stennis D-Miss Senate Dalas McClellan D+ Ark Democratic Party Janary

New Trial Set for Collinses in Bribe Conspiracy Case

The Collinses, seven yeomen and five men, faced a jury after waiving one previously. Dismissal followed and attorney Carr threatened a writ of prohibition to the Fourth District Court and appeals to Attorney General Brown. Charges involve a $20,000 payment alleged by Ella Dupleix for a bar license, with new trial set for Friday on multiple counts.

Collins Dep. Dist Atty Robert P. Kneeland Charles M. Carr Fourth District Court of Appeals Atorney Edmund G Pat) Brown Ella Dupleix

Narcotic Ring Roundup Led by Ex POW Spaford

Columbus police, with federal narcotics agents, cracked a large Ohio narcotics ring Friday night using Donald Spafford a 27 year old sheriff's deputy and former prisoner of war as the lure. Ten men were arrested as agents estimated the gang's daily business at $2000 while Spafford mingled with pushers and dealers amid a weeks long undercover operation.

Columbus Ohio al Cools Donald Spafford Spafford Perfection Land

Palmdale Man Dies in CHP High Speed Chase

Earl Leslie Frazier, 35, of Palmdale was killed when his car overturned while fleeing a California Highway Patrol pursuit for speeding on highways 5 and 6 between Newhall and Palmdale. Passenger Elmo Archer, 43, of Lynwood was seriously injured and taken to Lancaster Community Hospital.

Lancaster ‘.P Earl Leslie Frazier Palmdale California Hint CHP James Blankenship Robert L. Pfeiffer Frazier Hwy Beteen Newhil Elmo Archer Oakwood Ave Lynwood Lancaster Community Hospital

Red China vows to liberate Formosa despite US treaty

Peiping Radio quoted the People's Daily saying the United States Chiang Kai-shek treaty with Nationalist China is illegal and a war provocation. It warned the Chinese people will not tolerate the pledge of US aid and will not yield their territory. Britain was urged not to encourage American aggression.

Tokyg UP Red China Formosa United States iChina Peiping Radio People’s Daily Chinese Communist Party Red U. S Washington

Egyptian Brotherhood Leader Among 7 Sentenced to Death

In Cairo a three man military court sentenced Hassan El Hloadby and six other Muslim Brotherhood members to death for plotting to assassinate Premier Nasser and topple the government. They were arrested in Alexandria after Nasser escaped an assassination attempt. The court tied the revolt to last month's ouster of President Mohamed Naguib, a move the government says he secretly approved but will not be tried to avoid a national crisis.

Cairo Egypt UPI Hassan el Hlodelby Gamal Abdel Nasser Brotherhood Nasser Alexandria Mohammed Naguib Cnies

Fire Blast Destroys Ammo Truck Wrecks Buildings

An Oklahoma daybreak explosion wrecked a semi truck loaded with ammunition powder near Owatonna Mim. Scattered unspent pellets over a wide area. No injuries reported. The vehicle disintegrated and a gasoline station portion was wrecked. Nearby structures sustained damage as spectators and firefighters stood back. White flames lit the town, visible from Faribault, 15 miles away.

Owatonna Mim Farisbault Here

Dr Stephen Sheppard Admits Contradictory Testimony In Murder Trial

In Cleveland the brother of Marilyn Sheppard’s slain sister-in-law testified he gave contradictory statements about Marilyn’s body position on July 4. Dr Stephen A Sheppard admitted under cross examination that his prior statements were not true, while prosecutors pressed about what he observed in the victim’s bedroom and in police photos. The defense objected as the judge warned the witness to tell the truth.

Cleveland Wr Samuel H. Sheppard Stephen A. Sheppard Sam Wiicay Thomas I. Parvin Sde Marilyn Sheppard Palma Steve Marilyn Parino Common Press Edward Blythlu Y Parrino Parrino Rght

Mayer Aid's Estate Valued In Excess Of 10000

Los Angeles reports the estate of Louis B Mayer, former MGM executive, may be worth more than 10000 with probate expenses consuming most. Executrix Julia Wark says furnishings and items like a grand piano and phonograph records are included but not yet appraised. Brandnephew Jack Nortis is named in the will as well as Mrs Koverman.

Los Angeles

Extra Head Grafted to Dog Report Claims Success

A Moscow radio broadcast reports Soviet surgeon Dr Valentin Demikhov grafted a puppy head onto a dog. The operation, described as successful, showed life signs in the puppy head and responsiveness to stimuli. The experiments aim at organ replacement possibilities for humans.

Lumumn Moscow Radio Valentin Demikhov

Vice President Nixon’s Father Breaks Hip in Fall

Fullerton reports 76 year old Nixon father in Cottage Hospital after a Dec 2 fall in Whittier. Edward Nixon says he entered hospital Friday and the VP plans to visit next week. Elder Nixon is in good condition despite the hip injury.

Fullerton Frapers Nixon Richard M. Nixon Cottage Hospital Nixon Whittier Edward

French Chief Wins Test on Defense Leak

In Paris, Premier Pierre Mendes-France won a 287 to 240 vote of confidence in the national assembly after a heated debate over leaks of defense secrets. Three top civil servants in the Defense Department face charges of endangering France's security as an investigation continues, with Deputy Jean Legendre accusing the premier of trying to hide the scandal.

Paris Pierre Menees France National Assembly National Defense Caunherman Joan Dides Defense Department Neg- Ngenen Jean Legendre Mendes- France Franceis Millerand Legendre

Sentenced Shoplifter Confesses Taking Theft Orders

Oakland woman Ruthella White, 29, confessed to taking advance orders for shoplifted items. She was sentenced to 1 to 15 years in Corona state prison after officers found a clothes note detailing sizes and articles. She admitted stealing for years to support a habit.

Oakland Corona Ruthella White

Vancouver Bank Robberies Shake City in String of Holdups

Vancouver faced a wave of bank holdups with eight robberies in six weeks totaling between 70000 and 80000. Friday featured two hits, including the Royal Bank of Canada in West Vancouver and a New Westminster drop, as police mounted armed patrols and trained to counter bank robbery tactics.

Vancouver Boc Beni Toronto New Westminster Royal Bank of Canada West Vancouver Bamdistase Atrick Elfens

Four Men Convicted in Erie Gambling Operations

Four Erie men, including Carl Alleski and Ray Czuewich, were found guilty on bribery and conspiracy charges tied to a claimed 20 million dollar yearly gambling syndicate. Sentences deferred amid potential new-trial motions as 36 defendants faced related indictments. Mayor Thomas Flatley's case also stalled indefinitely.

Erie Acy Carl Alessi Ray Czuiewicz Alleski Caulewier Alhera Thuradiy Omngit Loo Knee Munsii Edward Michalwich Bribar Thomas W. Flatley Fat

Sixteen Fishermen Die As Boat Crashes Off Hachinos

A 3 ton fishing boat from AMORI, Japan, capsized off Hachinos with sixteen sailors drowned. A maritime safety board patrol ship rescued eight crew members, with reports reaching AMORI today.

Amori Japan UPI Hachinos Norther Maritime Safety Board

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