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Newspaper
Long Beach Press Telegram
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Feb 12, 1954
Page
6
Seoul reports an American casualty tally from non battle causes in Korea seven months after the armistice. Drownings, narcotics, traffic and plane accidents contribute to a toll of about six deaths monthly among roughly 30,000 U S Eighth Army personnel. In 1952 non battle deaths totaled 422.
A federal grand jury indicted George A. Emerson George R. Todd and Nicholas A. Spitzi on importation of birds for a film studio. Authorities say hundreds of parakeets died from parrot fever after tests showed infection. Customs officials noted exposure risk to about 30 people and urged inoculations.
Dense fog and rising temperatures blanket much of England causing travel disruption as sea and air transport slow. Visibility drops to a few yards in some areas while central London largely escapes with just hazy mist.
Long Beach resident T. G. Mennen of 5360 El Prado Ave has been chosen for the edging panel in the 1954 Brand Name Retailer of the Year contest. He previously served as vice president of Masters Pontiac Co and was 1953 Retailer of the Year in automotive. He will fly to New York March 4 and 5 for judging. Among over 400 finalists, six Long Beach establishments remain in the running Mayfair Markets McDaniel's Super Markets Frances for Children Belcher and Schach J. J. Newberry Co and W. T. Grant Co. The winner will be announced April 28.
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