Bridges Citizenship Suit Remains Alive
Federal Judge Louis E. Goodman refused to dismiss the civil action seeking to strip Tarry Bridges of U S citizenship. Bridges, head of the International Longshoremen and Warehousemen's Union, is a native of Australia. The case, filed May 25, 1949, remains active with the government directing the matter stay on the active list and potential dismissal only if a trial date is not set by the next dismissal calendar.
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San Francisco
Louis E. Goodman
Rowment
Tarry Bridges
U. S
Bridges
International Longshoremen’s and Warehousemen's Union
Australia
George Ann
Elmer Collett
U.S
Oatch
Lloyd Burke
U. & Department of Justice
Goodman
Miltie Berle Marries Former Press Agent In Court Ceremony
Comedian Marion Berle and Ruth Cosgrove wed in a private ceremony at New York County courthouse ruled by Justice Morris Eder. The couple, plus Berle’s family and Cosgrove’s escort, celebrated with newsreel photographers, while Cosgrove praised Berle’s humor and kindness.
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New York
Marion Berle
Ruth Cosgrove
State Supreme Court
Morris Eder
New York County
Miss Cosgrove
Berle
Joyce Matthews
Michael Rosenthal
Paterson
N. J
Vicki
Sandra Berle
Irving Gray
Berls
Irvin Rosenberg
Yale Wreaths Stolen in Worcester Porch Theft
Worcester Massachusetts police investigated after AP report stating a thief stole 257 Christmas wreaths from a back porch across three flights. The wreaths were valued but exact amount not disclosed in available text. Authorities search for suspects and security footage.
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Yale
Worcester
Mass
Apt
Mary Robbie
Veterans to receive 1954 dividend on NSLI policies
The Veterans Administration announced a 1954 regular dividend of 150 million dollars to about five million National Service Life Insurance policyholders. District VA offices will pay most claims with checks starting about 60 days after the policy anniversary, top individual payouts around 40 dollars, and a 50 cent per month per thousand on term policies for those under 49.
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Washington U
Veterans Administration
NSLI
Judge Will Ignore U S Suspension From German Court
Chief William Clark of the U S court system in Germany was suspended by the State Department for insubordination. He said he would stay on the bench and resist the discharge, citing a heavy appeals load and alleging political motives behind his removal. He called the cable insulting and accused cookie pushers of pressuring him.
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Frankfurt
Germany
William Clark
U.S
State Department
Walter Bedell Smith
Clark
Department
Princeton
N. J
More Noses but L A Stays Behind Philadelphia
The Census Bureau announced a special Los Angeles count showing 2,104,663 residents, surpassing Philadelphia's 2,071,603 from the 1950 census. Despite the Los Angeles figure, Philadelphia remains certified as the nation's No 3 city until a later count is conducted.
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Washington
Los Angeles
Philadelphia
West Coast
New York
Chicago
Census Bureau
Open House Preview for Belmont Shore Bank
Long Beach’s new Bank of Belmont Shore at 5354 E Second St will hold two preview openings on Thursday from 5 to 9 PM and Friday from 10 AM. The bank will officially open for business Monday morning, executive vice president Floyd Ragan said.
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Long Beach
Bank of Belmont Shore
E. Second St
Floyd Ragan
Nizam of Hyderabad reportedly gives up $500000 annual grant
Reported but unconfirmed that the Nizam of Hyderabad voluntarily relinquished an annual grant exceeding $500000 for palace maintenance since 1948. The former ruler’s fortune, estimated at $2.0 billion, includes vast gold and jewels. His adopted Arab youths, many married off, form his private retinue and guard his treasure.
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Bombay
India
Hyderabad
Yemen
Reserve Bank of India
Royal Arcanum Dinner Dance slated for Long Beach
The Long Beach Council of Royal Arcanum plans its annual dinner dance at 7:45 p m Saturday at American Legion Hall North Long Beach about 100 couples expected. Luther Wynn and Mrs Wynn will host with Charles Reuter grand regent of California also attending.
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Washington
Atomic Energy Commission
National Safety Council
AEC
Council
Commission
ANC
Long Beach Council of
Royal Arcanum
American Legion Hall
59Th St
Orange Ave
North Long Beach
Felon Armstrong Walks Free After 25 Years Behind Bars
Rob ert Armstrong, newly freed after 25 years, left Western State Penitentiary and faced a world of tall buildings, traffic, and pre Christmas shopping. He was convicted in 1927 for killing two policemen during a disturbance, sentenced to life, and finally commuted to release after parole board appeals aided by orthopedic specialist Frank L. Bogart who had fitted him with a wooden leg after amputation.
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Pittsburgh
Robert Armstrong
Armstrong
Western State Penitentiary
Frank L. Bogart
Bogart
Parole Board
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