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Long Beach Press Telegram

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Dec 11, 1953

Page

20

Where Is Miss Liberty Located Debate Rages

In a New York Jersey boundary dispute on Bedloe's Island, Miss Liberty’s home waters are argued. Evelyn Will, who runs a food stall on the island, sues NYC for $2802 in taxes claiming the island lies in New Jersey. Attorneys invoke 1664 grants, 1807 1827 boundaries, and a 1833 pact. Judge Corcoran will study the votes from Bedloe’s Island residents.

Beach Caliif New York New Jersey Miss Liberty New York Harbor Evelyn Will Bedloe's Island New York City Victor R. Walder Duke of York Charles 1 New York-New Jersey Jersey Hudson River Stanley Buchsbaum New York State Furtermore State Supreme Court Thomas L. J. Corcoran

Reclamation aide to leave for Turkey mission

Public Utilities Commissioner Peter Dickinson will lead a Pacific reclamation advisory mission with a wife and two sons, departing from Los Angeles or San Francisco. Karl Kadie, former Delta District manager, will join as planning engineer. The trip includes cities of Los Angeles and Oakland, with officials seeking to dismiss appeals and bar phone hearings.

San Francisco Peter Sacramento Phill E. Mitchell Dickinson Reclamation Los Angeles Oakland Pacific Turkey Karl Kadie Stockton Delta Bureau

Telephone and Telegraph Co Statewide Rate Increase Proposed

The Telephone and Telegraph Company seeks a state wide rate raise estimated to add about 1.20 dollars monthly for subscribers. The proposed increase follows a loss of California customers and is advertised in the periodical.

Test shows raid sirens inadequate in statewide trial

California's first statewide air raid siren test covered a fairly high percentage of key areas and proved quicker than expected to relay warnings, but the Office of Civil Defense found the system inadequate overall. Gov Knight authorized another statewide test for December 28 amid reports of needed warning, equipment adjustments, or more gear.

Sacramento California State Office of Civil Defense Knight T. J. Kelly OCB Communications Division

Monty Not Retiring Says Allied Chief Denies Rumor

A Supreme Headquarters Allied Powers in Europe spokesman stated there is absolutely no truth to the suggestion that Field Marshal Montgomery is retiring as deputy supreme Allied commander. The denial aims to quash circulating rumors about his retirement.

Monty Supreme Headquarters Allied Powers Europe Lpokesman Vis Montgomery

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