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Long Beach Press Telegram

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Dec 11, 1953

Page

4

Dusty Gusts Stir Long Beach Residents and Sailors

Long Beach experiences unusual dust storms as locals and 40 arriving sailors from the US Manchester comment on the gritty air. Don Harvey, rug cleaner, describes a thick dust layer seen from LA, while sailors like James Phipps and John Morgan compare the dust to conditions in Oregon and Alaska. Residents note the heat and silt, with others recalling storms from Massachusetts and Alaska.

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Barr’s Wife Jailed in Las Vegas

Los Angeles District Attorney S Ernest Ball says Barr’s wife told of a trip to Las Vegas on November 24 when Barr allegedly forced her to pawn two fur coats for 200. She identified Barr from a photo related to a fur coat stolen on November 20. She was booked then released for insufficient evidence. Barr confessed to guards during the westward train from St Louis. Emiec was killed while demonstrating his car for sale to a prospective buyer as Delly Ann McCormick, 21, witnessed the shooting.

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Bandit Gang Apprehended After Car Wreck Fight

Four suspects tied to a stolen car were captured after a pursuit and crash. Officer Bryant confronted the group in Gilroy, recovering a hidden .22 revolver from Gay and arresting the four. Gay and Schaeffer were on parole from Folsom in 1951. the group planned to rob a store in San Pedro.

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Dodge Showgirl Reunion Indicted

Mrs Dodge, a showgirl who separated from her wealthy husband, says they will be reunited Sunday. She is expecting a child in March and says the heir visited her at her parents home last Sunday and they decided to live together again.

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Rain and Snow Boost Fall-Sown Grains Condition

The Agriculture Department reported today that rains and melting snow improved the condition of fall-sown grains during November, signaling better outlooks for harvest.

Wasringlun Agriculture Department

New York Papers Plan Heavy Ads After Strike End

New York department stores prepare a comeback surge with massive Sunday ads as the 1 day newspaper strike ends. The Times, Daily News, Herald Tribune, Mirror and others race to publish record sections and bonuses while merchants push ads despite limited print capacity.

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San Diego Honors Retiring Zookeeper Bella Benchley

Mrs. Bella Benchley, longtime San Diego Zoo director, was celebrated at a civic dinner with zoo officials from other cities. After 28 years she retires, credited with shaping the zoo into a leading national facility. Dr. Charles Schroeder, former zoo veterinarian, will succeed her after returning from New Jersey.

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Noted Doctor Cary Dies in Dallas At 81

Howard H. Cary, 81, a nationally recognized physician credited with helping establish three medical schools in the Southwest, died in Dallas today.

Dallas Howard H. Cary Southwest

Husband and wife embezzle together plan abortive flight

Detroit citizens report William Jones, 24, returning to check on his wife Polly Jones. He admitted scheming to steal 685 dollars from his employer to fund a return trip to Newport Tennessee to buy a used car. Polly Jones pleaded guilty to embezzlement after arrest.

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Yosemite High Closing Hours Told

Heavy construction shuts the Yosemite all-year highway near Briceburg in Mariposa County on weekday nights. The Division of Highways said the road will open one-way on weekdays and to all traffic on weekends due to blasting and excavating for a $680,000 Briceburg grade improvement project.

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