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Newspaper

Long Beach Press Telegram

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Dec 31, 1954

Page

3

Plan Allied Flact to Halt Reds Plan Allied Flact to Halt Reds

Bangkok dispatch describes postwar policy remarks by Dulles and officials. Dulles cites a substantial West gain in freedom battles, warns against overconfidence, and notes Soviet and allied setbacks such as the armistice split and France’s rejection of a proposed cease-fire. Mention of Manila Pact and German rearmament debates frames broader East-West tensions.

Bangkok Dulles Thuijee Saie Mko Zager Butte Trieste Cam Willian Germany al Fraser Los Wolf Ladefinsky Tokyo Agriculture T Department Deepartment of Agrill State Department Agriculture Department Ant David Brier Swans Bruce Stow Pool United States Guarrenila

Police Shoot Man in L A After Holdup

In Los Angeles a 27 year old man, Robert Lee Wilkins, was wounded in a close range gunfight after a $100 robbery. He was in critical condition at General T Hospital with a bullet in the abdomen. A grocery store proprietor John Tromles helped capture the suspect as officers pursued a fleeing car.

Los Angeles Robert Lee Wilkins General T Hospital Wilkins Steve Ifendras John Tromles Wilkitts Barbara Fas Jenson Robert L. Wenders Donald Wilhiams Jensen Wkins

Parliament Buildings Blamed For Epsom Salt Formation

London reports Sir Frank White, a railway engineer and amateur geologist, said fumes from potteries across the Thames react with Parliament dolomite stone to form magnesium sulphate known as Epsom salts. The remark links the sulfur fumes to the salt production around the royal buildings.

Epsom Salts London Potteries Thames River Britain Frank White Frank Igner

Knight May Seek New Tax at Inauguration

Knight, 58, to be sworn in as California's 31st governor before joint houses. Expectation of tax shifts to balance a 1950-56 budget, including potential liquor, cigarette, and gambling levies. Administration eyes using remaining reserves and reforming revenue formulas tied to offshore and park funds.

Sacramento Knight California Phil S. Gibson State Supreme Court Assembly Senate Beng Mnanees Kaighe Nocice IL John M. Peirce Mogeain

Ex Con Crashes Banks to Reach Jail Home

In Sydney Mines Nova Scotia an 86 year old ex convict robbed two banks seeking to be sent back to jail after months of unemployment. He smashed a bank window at a local branch and later broke into another, leaving with a stool and injuring his hands before finally calling the police himself.

Sydney Mines Ben Roberts Fo MacDonald Montreal Roberts Houtle Monk of Nova Scotia Royal Banks of Canada Bank of Nova Scotia Royal Bank

Army Man Not Released From Navy, Federal Court Action

A federal court ordered Fort Lewis to show cause why Pvt. Ralph E. Spriggs should not be discharged immediately. The Los Angeles draft board allegedly shifted his classification from 3-4 to 1-A, claiming the young man is needed to help his father, Ralph E. Spriggs Sr., who runs R. E. Spriggs Co. The case cites family separation and ongoing plans for overseas deployment.

Seatile UM Los Angeles Ralph E. Springs Sr Navy John C. Bowen Fort Lewis Ralph E. Spriggs Spriggs Draft Board Busidogs R. E. Spriggs Co Maurice Kadish Powell LO Am Fels

Blaze in Cajon Pass Remains Smouldering

A brush fire in Cable Canyon Cajon Pass has blackened about 3 300 acres since Monday and remains smouldering though controlled. It at times threatened two communities and burned several roofs and fences as 1000 firefighters worked against high winds and freezing temperatures leaving 80 patrols active today.

SAN Bernardind UI Cajon Pass Cable Canyon

Socialite Mrs Fahnestock Sr Dies at 73 in Washington

Mrs A Bruce Fahnestock Sr a Washington socialite world traveler and author died Thursday at age 73. She was known for her social scene and literary work and leaves a legacy in Washington society.

Washington A. Bruce Fahnestock Sr

Boy mauled by two bulldogs in Ohio incident

In Spartanburg, an eight or nine year old boy named Roger Stokely suffered severe injuries after two bulldogs attacked him on a neighbor's yard. He required about 150 stitches to close arm and leg wounds and remains in serious condition at a hospital. Police detained the animals described as a mixed breed and health officials ordered confinement for ten days for observation.

Spartansburg 8. C Roger Stokely Roger Gere O'Sullivan Oga Estell Gosnell Sid Sie Gentral Hospital Tomas KL. Stakely O'Sullivan

Flier Identifies Self as Bandit in South Atlantic Robbery

Valdosta Georgia police say a flier identified the self-destructive bandit as Clarence Freeman Alexander, an Air Force man tied to a Christmas Eve robbery at a Jacksonville Florida finance company. The suspect, stationed at Moody Field, shot himself in Florida after an interstate chase.

Valdosta Air Force Jacksonville Fla Wilbur Perkergar Johnny Crawford Veldosta Roobery McClenny Thursiday Clarence Freemen Alexander Thei Finance Company Alexander Moody Field Here Florida

Western row over Saar pact and German rearmament

European dissent grows as the Saar under WEU control fuels protests from Paris to Rome. Western leaders hail the vote as a defense milestone while Soviet and East Bloc media question Mendes France and warn of fragile Western unity.

Saar WEU Paris Britain Italy Canada Norway West Germany Free World Thower AU Ga France Stockholm Dagens Nyneter Assembly Moscow Alernationss Moscow Radio French Assembly United States Rome L'Unita Mendes-france

Lady editor recalls accident on first anniversary

Lock Haven Pa one year ago tonight Rebecca Gross editor who lost both legs in an auto crash offers New Year road safety tips. She reflects on nine months in hospitals and rehab before resuming duties using canes and artificial limbs.

Lock Haven Becca Gross New West Miss Grogs Idenis Lack Haven Express Miss Gross Montoursville Pennsylvania Soviet Russia Associated Press Nieman Harvard University

Slips Arm Breaks From New Shoes in San Pedro

In San Pedro 70 year old Matthew Stanovich told police he injured his upper left arm when testing a new pair of oxfords at his home 2665 West 8th Street. The sole slid from a chair causing him to fall and fracture his arm. he was taken to San Pedro Receiving Hospital. He described the shoes as mighty comfortable and said he will take action regarding the sale.

San Pedro Matthew Stanovich Matthew 8Th St

Ace's Death Suit Settled for $57,500

A $350,000 wrongful death suit over the traffic death of World War II ace Capt. Willian Welsh was settled for 57,500. Probate Judge Vietos R. Hanser approved the agreement with Pacific Freight Lines paying the widow Abra L Welsh and her children Kay Sharon and Gene. Welsh was killed July 28 at the Pioneer and Imperial Blunts crossroad while driving from a service station. the driver’s negligence was alleged by Welsh's attorney Allen J Sigel.

Los Angeles Cxnsi Willian Welsh Pioneer Imperial

Pontiff Receives Four Thousand Dollar Radio-TV Gift

In Vatican City Pope Pius XIT received a $4,000 combination television radio phonograph set from 600 Brothers of St. Francis Xavier and 15,000 students in 39 U.S. schools. Superior General Brother Oswall entrusted the set to Angelo Beilo Acqui, who placed it in the Pontiff’s Vatican apartment to mark the order’s US centenary since 1854.

Vatican City Vatican B Brothers of St. Francis Xavier United States Fran Belgium

Baby Chokes to Death on Aspirin Pill

Patrica Ann Oberprilier sixteen months old choked on an aspirin Thursday in Torrance. She was pronounced dead at Long Beach General Hospital. The child was the daughter of Ralph Oberprilier and Mrs Oberprillir. Police said the infant was ill with a cold and swallowed a smart aspirin, a pill lodged in her throat. Fire department and rescue squads failed to revive her. Funeral arrangements will be announced by Stone and Myers Mortuary.

Torrance Patrica Ann Oberptiler Rogselle Stone and Myers Mortuary

Man Sent to Asylum for Statuette Killing

BALTIMORE, whterwn T Roden, 28, was committed to a neural institution Thursday after being found insane for killing a part-time church organist with a statuette of the Madonna and Child during a visit from his Bainbridge Ga home. Roden, born in Pensacola Fla, testified he suffered brain damage in an Okinawa explosion that killed several comrades. He pleaded innocent by reason of insanity. victim identified as Gerald Woodward McCaffrey, 48.

Baltimore T. Roden Roden Bai Sridge Pensacola Fla Emory HM. Niles Cole Okinawa Gerald Woodward McCaffrey

Lawyer McAllister Smokes After Five Years at 80

Rockland report notes Edward B. McAllister, longtime lawyer since 1893 and non native of South Berwick, promised to quit smoking at 85 if he reached 90. On his 80th birthday he resumed the habit, lighting a cigarette in a brief interview with newsmen, after five years of abstinence.

Rockland Edward BE. McAllister Amos South Berwick

Long Beach Float Braces For Cold Parade Delays

Cold weather hampers Rose Parade entries as Long Beach prepares its float A Thing of Beauty Is a Joy Forever. Designers from Altadena and Pasadena note extensive use of plaster and cases. parade starts 9 10 am from Orange Grove and Colorado with Long Beach Mounted Police escort and Vikings Band leading. Over a million spectators expected for the 66th annual event with floats on display after the procession.

Long Beach Virgil White Chaiman Moat Coveraion Committee Southern California Chrysanthem Uns Woody Jecy Isabelle Colona Altadena John Keats Orange Grove Ave Colorado St Colorado Long Beach Mounted Police City College Vikings Wll Pasadena Pay Joma St Sierra Blvd A. Mio Chy Hall

Mass East Germans Flee to West in 1954 Wave

Berlin dispatch reports more than 200000 East Germans escaped the Soviet zone for the West in 1954. The exodus included 2807 Communist Party members and 206 officers, with 704000 of them reaching West Berlin. The yearly total marks a sharp drop from 1953 when 305737 fled west.

Berlin Vps Soviet Zone West Berlin

Mother Charged in 1949 Death of 4-Year-Old in Indianapolis

Marion County grand jury indicts Lucy Hawkins 17 on second degree murder for scalding death of her son David 4 in 1943. Older children Russell Hawkins 20 and Patricia Gary 18 testify of abuse and being forced to beat siblings. Husband Herold Hawkins 44 calls wife dangerous. investigators plan sanity hearing. children to stay with neighbors.

Indianapolis Marion County Grand Jury Lucy Hawkins Russell L. Hawkins Patricia Gary Morris Setties Sherif's Haly David Herold JC. Hawkins Hawkins Russell

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