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Newspaper
Long Beach Press Telegram
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Dec 15, 1953
Page
5
Charles E. Canterbury aged 84 of Canon City Colorado former stage coach driver and associate of movie star Tom Mix died Monday. He had been connected with Mix during the early days of Western film making and rode for the famous cowboy on occasion.
Millions of Italian workers pressed for higher pay in a renewed strike wave while many areas ignored the 24-hour nationwide walkout of industrial, construction and utilities labor. Police detained a few for bus disturbances but released them. no violence was reported. It marked the second 24-hour halt in five days amid ongoing union offensives backed by limited funds.
About 175 friends gathered at the Biltmore Hotel Los Angeles to honor former governor Frank F. Merriam who turns 88 on December 22. Gov Goodwin J Knight attended and praised Merriam, with remarks from others including judges he appointed and federal bench members. The annual tribute drew a cross section of state officials and friends, chaired by Kyle Palmer.
General Thimayya says prisoners refuse repatriation and crave news as U S soldiers debate custody. He notes Americans see visitors as potential propagandists, while North Korean and Chinese officials accuse the United States of stalling. Dean arrives in Tokyo to report after rejecting immediate resumption.
Manila, retiring President Elpidio Quirino, in his final radio message tonight, urged Filipinos to uphold democracy and work for closer ties with the West while insisting the Philippines must never be a foreign power’s dependency. He said the nation has developed a special relation with the United States and prayed God to guide the coming administration led by Ramon Magsaysay.
The county smog chief was ousted and a new director is to be recruited with leadership, coordination, and public support skills. Legg discussed candidates with retired generals during a recent east trip and interviewed one. Supervisors authorized arranging a meeting with nationally recognized scientists to map a complete smog research program after year’s start.
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