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Long Beach Press Telegram

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Feb 15, 1955

Page

5

Sal Chief of Liquor Chief Dismissed in California

California's longtime liquor administrator Edward J. Clark was fired in a punitive dismissal effective 5 p.m. on Monday, with new Alcoholic Beverage Control director Russell S. Munro pursuing charges that could strip Clark of pension and state benefits. Clark vows to appeal as officials hint at possible criminal grounds. the firing follows years of criticism amid liquor scandal probes.

Sacramento Edward J. Clark California Russell S. Munro Alcoholic Beverage Control Clark Valentine Munro E. G Funk Board of Equalization William Bennett Glenn Coolidge Santa Cruz Old Board San Diego Charles E. Berry Berry|t Now Charles W. Lyon R. Censes William G. Bonelli Orange County

Market tips versus reliable facts from NYSE firms

Question from Jean Littlefield and guidance from Leon Goldstein explain why tips on the market can mislead. Advice stresses verifying origins, contacting NYSE Member Firms, using registered reps, and noting that many stocks have long dividend records.

Leon Goldstein Accomptant Brunswick, Ga

Pineau Faces Hurdles As France Gears for New Government

In Paris observers assess Christian Pineau’s chances to form a cabinet as France’s political crisis deepens. Despite Socialist support, unity in the Assembly remains unlikely with Mendes France’s shadow over policy. Pineau, who succeeded Pinay and Pflimlin, eyes a cabinet offer to the ex-premier as talks continue.

Paris Christian Pineau France Socialist Party Fully Pineau Pierre ‘Mendes-France National Assembly Mendes-France Rene Coty Pineau Assembly Antoine Pinay Pierre Pflimlin Guy Mollet Mendes- France Nadeane Walker Associated Press Considerat Daughtren Ter Jane Melinda Ameri = lean Godfrey ‘Ander AID Son

Oil Plant Blast Kills Three at Signal Oil Site

A gasoline storage plant blast at Signal Oil Co. in El Centro killed three people and burned one. A truck struck a gas line causing ignition and explosions that sent flames 200 feet in the air. Injured manager William H. DeWitt, 52, died later. Rosario Nava, 28, Floyd Williams, 63, and others were among the victims.

el Centro Signal Oil Co William H. de Witt Pio Memorial Hospital Birchfield Williams Ut EL Centro Naya

U S Firm Announces Artificial Diamonds Made At GE Lab

Scientists at General Electric Research Laboratory report creating diamonds by applying extreme pressure and heat to carbon materials, yielding crystals indistinguishable from natural diamonds. The process promises rapid production, costs higher now but potential for reduced future prices, and a crucial industrial and defense supply.

Schenectady Nature Africa Brazil A. L. Marshall General Electric Research Laboratory

I Find Elderly Couple Dead of Exposure

In Wyoming two Cheyenne residents Ito C Harris 86 and wife Mabel were found dead from exposure in Pole Mountain shelter of a tree. Sheriff Burnstand said they had been missing about three weeks and their car was mired in a ditch on the Happy Jack ski area road.

Laramie Pole Mountain Theodore R. Burnstand Ito C. Harrris Mabel Happy Jack

Gas Chamber Decree for Mass Slayer

Harold Oilar, 39, a rug merchant, was sentenced to die in the San Quentin gas chamber for killing his wife Grace, 39, and his four children Randolph 12 Janet 9 and Martha 7 with a hatchet in their Pasadena home on December 18. The judge, Kenneth Newell, called it the worst case of its type and imposed the death penalty after a first degree murder conviction.

Pasadena Oilar Grace Randolph Janet Martha

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