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Long Beach Press Telegram

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Feb 03, 1953

Page

4

USi Launches New Security Check Policy Change

The 106 act based executive order ends the 30 man federal loyalty review board and shifts dismissal decisions to agency heads. Each department will appoint an agency security officer and a three member outside board to review derogatory material while the FBI continues its name check for applicants and incumbents.

Attorney General's Office Brownell Atomic Energy Commission Mutual Security Agency State and Defense Departments FBI

Toll in Storm Brings Widespread Havoc and Loss

Massive floods from a hurricane surge devastate the Netherlands and Britain. 130 dead on Canvey Island. 300 missing. 48 hours after the disaster, Amsterdam learns 200 drowned in Stavenisse. Holland, England endure widespread evacuations, destroyed homes, and rising corpses in flooded areas as aid pours in from Britain, the Americas, and Western Europe.

Americas Britain Winston, Churchill Queen Elizabeth II Queen Mother Holland Juliana Canvey Island Thames Estuary Zeeland Thames England Amsterdam Stavenisse Oude Tonge Goeree Flakkee

Jail Boxer and Wife Arrested for Narcotics Sales

In San Francisco Jesse Flores 26 a former lightweight boxing contender and his wife Carmen 25 were arrested by federal agents for selling heroin. Flores was seized Monday night after selling an undercover agent a half ounce of heroin for $200. Flores reportedly said he could not beat the habit and hoped to return to training. Gentry noted it was the fifth sale by the pair to undercover agents in a week.

San Francisco Jesse Flores Ernest Gentry Federal Bureau of Nancotics Fiores Gentry de Gentry Flores Carmen Ss Gentry

Withdraws Candidacy for Education Board

Charles P. Kup per of California Youth withdraws from the local Board of Education race after discovering ineligibility due to spouse Edna working for Long Beach Unified School District. Election set for April 3 with candidate filing due March 4.

Charles P. Kupper California Youth. Authority Board of Education Kupper Edna Long Beach Unified School

Welk Band to Play for Charity Dance Tonight

Lawrence Welk and his orchestra will perform at the Municipal Auditorium tonight at 9 for a charity dance sponsored by the Melita Auxiliary of Long Beach. Tickets are $1.25 at the box office or from members. Featured performers include Roberta Linn, Myron Floren, Barney Liddell, Jerry Burke, Gene Pursell, and Garth Andrews.

Tewrence’ Welk Car Melita Auxiliary Long Beach Will Roberta Linn Myron Floren Barney Liddell Jerry Burke Gene Pursell Garth Andrews

Proposition 2 funds to boost city school rosters

Mechanics of Proposition 2 approved by voters at the last election will funnel an added 1,500,000 into local city school rosters during the 1953 54 academic year. The proposition was designed to increase state appropriations for public schools. An estimate of the revenue yield was made by Paul Borefield, local school district statistician.

Paul Borefield

Anemia Victim Receives 300th Blood Transfusion

Mrs. Arriela Phillips, 56, of 8814 East Firestone Boulevard South Gate, received a blood transfusion at Seaside Hospital this morning marking her 300th transfusion. For five years she has required two pints of blood every 10 to 15 days, supplied by the Red Cross.

Arriela Phillips E. Firestone Blvd South Gate Seaside Hospital Red Cross

GM Names Curtice to Succeed Wilson as GM Head

Curtice of Flint Michigan is named president of General Motors Corp succeeding Charles E Wilson Secretary of Defense. Curtice age 59 was elected Monday by GM directors in New York.

NEW Yurk Harlow H Curtice Flint, Mich General Motors Corp Charles E. Wilson

Heart Chart Examination Record Fragment

Fragmentary OCR notes refer to a heart chart examination, mentioning a Wain and a missing lungs reference. The readable text is incomplete, suggesting medical measurement or charting in a clinical setting without clear patient or date details.

Pea Soup Fog Causes Traffic Jams Across Alameda Route

Fog cripples Southern California roads with Alameda and Wilmington Blvd. snarls. Weatherman warns similar conditions tonight and Wednesday morning with heavy coastal rain and inland spread. Officer Johnson crashes amid jam. three others injured and shipyard workers delayed. Bay area fog blankets San Francisco causing canceled ships and major delays. In Lynwood, two women injured in a rear end collision. Nationwide precipitation spreads from New England to the Pacific Northwest with rain in many regions.

Alameda Willmington Blvd J.L. Johnson Artesia St Carl Wise S. Poinsettia Compton James Landis Los Angeles Albert Leavitt Hollywood Harbor Jack Wood California San Francisco Bay San Francisco Peninsula Odell Loar Virginia Ave Lynwood Downey Ave Mary Margaret Sweeney E. Rosecrans Ave C. W. Kolh Downey-Norwalk United States New England Southeast Pacific Northwest Florida Washington Oregon Idaho

Police Arrest:3 Holdup Suspects in Station Robbery

Three men suspected of robbing a service station at 1321 Ninth St on Jan 27 were arrested Monday. Floyd W. Wilson 19 of 53L W 37th St Jesus J. Correa 27 of Los Angeles and Henry Lanosa 23 transient cannery worker denied involvement. Detectives said the suspects matched the bandits description and $50 was taken from attendant Lester H. Roupe.

Ninth St Floyd W. Wilson Jesus J. Correa Los Angeles Henry Lanosa A. Wiggins C. O Bennett W. F. Greeley Lester H. Roupe

Eisenhower weigh China policy after Formosa move

President Eisenhower releases Chinese Nationalist forces on Formosa to raid Red China while keeping Seventh Fleet nearby, signaling a limited assist approach. Officials see risk of broader U.S. involvement and seek a clearer long-range policy on Red China and possible outcomes.

Washington Formosa Eisenhower U. S Chiang Kai-Shek Hig Dulles Paris Chiang Seventh Fleet Red China Truman Adm Arthur W. Radford Navy Pacific White House Far East Jaint-Chiefs of Staff China State Department Russia Red Britain U.S Zhina Eisenhower

Board Shifts in City School Commands

Two shifts in city schools were ordered by the Board of Education on Monday. Neil W. Philips named principal of Edison Elementary School and Charles H. Fraser appointed vice principal of Franklin Junior High. Philips resides at 1942 Olive Ave, Fraser at S716 Tilbury. Fraser is a World War II veteran.

Board of Education Neil W. Philips Edison Charles H. Fraser GI Phillips Franklin Philips Olive Ave Fraser Tilbury State

Apartment Robbed on East 17th Street

Police report a burglar gained entry to a residence at 1007 East 17th Street on Monday evening. The thief stole items valued at about $198 including a camera clothing lamp and jewelry from Thomas K. Traweek who was away at the time.

Dutgiar 17Th St Thomas K. Traweek

Down's Pills Promise Kidney Relief For Backache

Old style ad claims Down's Pills ease backache and fatigue from slow kidney function. Warns of nighttime urination and irritations, promising relief by flushing waste and improving energy. Promotes economy size and money savings.

Car Theft Charge Follows Crackup After Flight

Bily G. Anderson of 1425 Myrtle Ave was booked for grand theft auto and misdemeanor hit and run after allegedly fleeing a noninjury collision at American Ave and Anahelm St. He struck Morris Brown of 1333 Myrtle Ave and tried to escape in a vehicle owned by Robert J. King of San Diego. The King car was damaged and Anderson abandoned the scene in the 1400 block of American Ave before surrendering when officers threatened to shoot.

Bily G. Anderson Myrtle Ave Grand Theft Auto American Ave Anahelm St Anderson H. J. Tolman Morris Brown Robert J. King San Diego Anderson Tolman

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