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Long Beach Press Telegram

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Dec 23, 1954

Page

4

Bandit Who Robbed AF Bank Arrested Near Laredo

Bandit identified as Early Smith, 25, linked to the Andrews Air Force Base bank holdup, arrested at a roadblock near the Texas Mexican border. Four loaded pistols found. $2,500 in cash recovered. One accomplice, Clarence Duke McGann, 24, held. two others still sought. FBI to return Smith to Baltimore for trial.

Laredo Texa Smith Andrews Air Force Base Washington D. C Texas Border Patrol Andrews Maryland Clarence Duke McGann McGann

Court Rules Russia Leads Reds in U S

In a continuing case, Judge Prettyman rejects defense, upholds First Amendment scope, notes Smith Act not involved, and points to existing Supreme Court rulings on the act's validity. The article discusses constitutional guarantees and the party's contentions in the context of the fur movement.

Russia U. S Prettyman Supreme Court

Chino Prison Head to Be Fred Dickson

Gov. Knight announced the appointment of Fred R. Dickson as superintendent of the California Institution for Men at Chino. Dickson, with 35 years of state prison experience including eight at Chino, will meet retiring Kenyon J. Scudder February 15 after 29 years of service. Scudder plans to join a national prison survey group.

Sacramento Fred R. Dickson California Institution For Men Chino Knight Dickson Kenyon J. Scudder Washington Napa State Hospital San Quentin Prison China Scudder

Doors in Way s of Fire Truck

P Ron Butler, a four month fireman in Toppenish Washington, finally drove the new fire truck. He rode alone at the station when an alarm arrived quickly. He climbed the seat started the siren and shifted gears. The front doors exploded outward as the engine bucked forward. Butler forgot to open the doors.

Toppenish Wash P—Ron Butler Alene Butley Parsons Lotto

Calhoun reveals 300,000 fund by liquor lobby group

Bernard C. Calhoun, Los Angeles lawyer and secretary of the South California Spirits Found, says his organization spent about 300,000 over four years on political contributions and lobbying. He refused to discuss donations to Bonelli or Brown campaigns before the San Diego grand jury, citing jurisdiction and immunity issues.

San Diego Bernard C. Calhoun Los Angeles South California Spirits Found Calhoun Bonelli Dep. Dist. Atty Barton Sheela Grand Jury iCalhoni Frank X. Flynn Flymm Artie H. Samsh Atty Edmund G. Brown California Dist S. Frnest Roll Los Angeles County Don Keller

European Storms Leave Dozens Dead or Missing

Furious winter storms lash Western Europe from Denmark to Italy, killing or missing at least 35 as hurricane force winds topple trees and damage buildings. Ships in distress along British, Belgian, Dutch and North German coasts. rescue efforts under way. Scotland, England, and Germany report multiple deaths. Belgium and the Netherlands brace for dike breaches while Italy endures heavy snow.

London Europe Denmark Italy Scotland Germany France Petra Netherlands Britain Holland Belgium Hope Henri Deweert England Frankfurt U. S. Army U.S. High Commission Onstende Italian Alps Dolomites British Isles Dutch Ministry of Waterworks

Woman Slain by Yule Tree at Estate in Irvington

Veronica Cordeiro, 37, was found decapitated beside a Christmas tree in the caretaker’s cottage at a Garson Reiner estate. Her husband Anthony Cordeiro, 43, was arrested on second degree murder charges after police said a domestic dispute preceded the shooting. Their three sons, ages 8 to 18, witnessed the scene.

Irvington WN. Y Veronica Cordeiro Anthony Cordeire Garson Reiner

Alert 24th Division Moved to Korea

The 24th Division was alerted for movement to South Korea to replace the First Marine Division. The division headquarters one regiment and its artillery moved to Japan last month while two regiments remained in Korea. They were scheduled to come to Japan later but will remain in Korea.

Tokyo South Korea Japan Korea

Barrymore Celebration Intervened by Court in Las Vegas

Barrymore Jr pleaded innocent in Municipal Court to reckless driving. Trial date set for Jan 3. The court appearance interrupted his celebration of a second wedding anniversary. He, 22, was arrested Wednesday for dangerous driving in heavy traffic and jailed about three hours until $300 bail was posted. He and his wife Cara Williams said they are in Las Vegas to celebrate their marriage two years ago.

Las Vegas Nev Pam Barrymore Jr Barrymore Cara Wiliams

Port Area Rubbish Pickup Pilot Planned in Los Angeles

The Los Angeles City Council approved a pilot waste collection plan for the Port Area south of 120th Street. About 34,000 homes would pay a monthly charge to have residential combustible trash collected by city crews and private collectors, with a six month comparison to city-wide methods. A mandatory ordinance will require formal approval after a public hearing.

Los Angeles Los Angeles Harbor 120Th Darkward Harold Henry Everett Burkhalter Public Works Committee

Christmas Gifts at the Padway Gift Shop

A read fragment notes a Christmas gift shop display and shopping activity with unclear details. The OCR text references gifts, a shop setting, and numbers that imply pricing or inventory, but lacks coherent context or names.

Crash of Airliner Leaves 10 Missing and 18 Saved

Reported CAB investigation notes unclear cause of the crash near New York and Washington. The DC3 carried fuel from Newark after LaGuardia and the amount on board at impact is unknown. Johnson Flying Service of Missoula, Montana faces history as a pioneer charter operator, with nonscheduled airlines seeing their first fatal accident in 16 months. Cpl Seltzinger and Cpl Everly from Long Beach area in the Army are noted in obituaries and military service details.

Colorado Springs Colo Mcfitterey, Call Tecoma Wash All Safety Investtigators Bec Shebat Leon Allen Atelanta CAB Washington New York Civil Aeronautics” Adminitration Newark Airport Newark LaGuardia Field CAA LaGuardia Johnson Flying Service Missoula Mont Air Coach Transport Association Montana Wave Cpl. Seltzinger Katherine Hinkle Pittsburgh Long Beach Areca Excelsior Union High School Norwalk Bannholder Germany Fort Ord Willam Hinkle Beverly Chesnut Oliva Ave Lakewood Everly Charles Everly St. Joseph Fullerton Juicy High School Excelsior

French Premier to Get Milk Drive Assist

Minnesota dairy princess Eleanor Maley will travel to Paris to present Pierre Mendès France with 48 quarts of milk from all states. The bid supports his campaign against wine drinking.

St, Faul, Minn Pierre Mendes-France Minnesota Eleanor Maley Paris

Court rules community property allows husband to withdraw funds

The 10th Court of Civil Appeals in Waco Texas ruled Wednesday that Texas community property law works both ways. A husband may withdraw money from his wife’s bank account as a right under the statute.

Waco Tex 10Th Court of Civil Appeals Texas

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