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Long Beach Press Telegram

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Dec 31, 1953

Page

4

Job Plan Under Fire by Knowland (Continued From Page A-1)

Knowland denounces the presidents order as too lenient arguing it diverts government contracts from normal bidding. He warned it could boost jobless areas while critics said southern Democrats fear harm to textile and regional interests. Hagerty emphasized the policy aims to spur business, not handouts, and several senators urged further changes.

Eisenhower Sen Sparkman D.-Ala South New England Knowland Neww Senate Wayne Morse Oregon White House James C. Hagerty Augusta Hagerty NBC

Turkey frees 81 alleged red plotters after served time

In Istanbul a military court released eighty one accused of trying to topple the government after they served longer than the maximum sentences requested. Some had been detained over two years. The mass hearing began October fifteenth and has no announced end date.

Turkey Istanbul

All World Gets Ready for 1954 All World Gets Ready for 1954

The piece notes New Year festivities from Thule Greenland to Times Square with Harold F. Talbott and Gen. LeMay, with Godfrey's party at the North Pole base. It covers New Year Eve crowds, ballrooms in New York, and city parades from Miami to Pasadena, plus bowl game interest and a global surge in vodka and champagne sales.

Union Congress North Pole Thule Greenland Uncle Sam Arthur Godfrey Air Force Harold F. Talbott Curtis E. LeMay Strategic Air Command Godfrey New York Times Square United States Miami Fla Philadelphia Broad St Pasadena San Francisco Wide Market St Pikes’Peak Colorado Springs Cola Michigan State UCLA

Navy wife has baby on living room divan

A Navy wife delivered a baby at home on Webster Avenue while husband was away. Mrs. Hurlbut assisted by neighbors then transported to Seaside Hospital with baby girl Vicki Marie confirmed. Husband joked about timing and December 31 calendar date.

Navy Mrs. Kirk Vicki Marie Bureau of Internal Revenue Webster Ave

Oil Company Seeks Leases on Offshore Area

Keane's firm seeks leases covering 15 to 20 million barrels of recoverable oil in a region similar to the Continental Consolidated area previously held under a community lease. The offer is described as more favorable to property owners than earlier terms, with Keane noting the group also holds Continental Consolidated leases. The offshore drill site remains tied to city plans and a past special election defeated open drilling.

Keane Continental Consolidated O8 Co Keans Continental Consolidated

Band Leader Billy May Weds Wife as Manager Ended Divorce

Los Angeles report states band leader Billy May and former manager Carlos Gastel were to marry today in West Hollywood. Mrs Arlette May and Gastel had wed in Las Vegas, days after her divorce decree entered, with her meeting May in Hollywood in 1952 after separating from Gastel.

Los.angeles Billy May Carlos Gastel May Joan Gastel Nate West Hollywood Gastel Hollywood

Windsors Sail to United States Aboard Queen Mary

The Duke and Duchess of Windsor departed Cherbourg France for the United States aboard the Queen Mary. A maid and a valet accompanied them on the voyage.

Social Security Hike and Tax Cuts Due Friday

The article outlines a scheduled Social Security tax increase and an income tax cut set to take effect Friday. It notes the payroll levy rise, a 1.58 percent rate under a new schedule, and how the net effect varies by income and dependents. It details break even points for different filing statuses and warns most higher earners will see higher take-home pay, while lower earners face losses unless Congress acts.

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St Louis Man Named to Demo Committee

Sidney Salomon Jr. of St Louis was named finance director for the Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee for the 1954 campaign. Chairman Sen Clements said Senate races in 1954 are among the most important in recent history and the committee will push vigorous fundraising for Democratic candidates.

Bus Driver Receives Three Tickets for Curb Violations

Cleveland patrolman reports Delaney Whams, 32, received three tickets in under a mile for not pulling the bus to the curb to discharge passengers. Officer Clement Kramer first cited him and then followed him in his patrol car as the same violation recurred within eight blocks.

Cleveland Delaney Whams Clement Kramer Williams

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