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Newspaper
Long Beach Press Telegram
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Feb 22, 1954
Page
17
Reported movements through Honolulu suggest a hydrogen bomb delivery to Eniwetok Atoll within weeks. Sources cite secrecy and planned tests, with wind conditions guiding timing. Speculation notes a possible non-stop flight from the mainland and a nearby island closure to facilitate delivery.
WILLOWBROOK a county fire report says a wrongly identified man was pronounced dead after neighbors rescued a body from a burning home at 5143 Century Blvd. Stanley Lavy 27 a Marine Corps veteran died at 8 25 am fire started by a lighted cigarette. Fire damage estimated at 2000.
Washington observes a tumult of price moves across livestock sectors as buyers respond to uncertain U S admittance proposals for ex red leaders. Prime beef and veal mix shows steady to higher bids, while hogs and lambs post varied gains. Strong sales at auctions include cattle tops around 23 dollars, hogs near 20, and lambs in the mid to high teens.
Amarillo report identifies Robert C. Braley Roger Hurley and Gary McCoy as youths charged with burglary for stealing seventeen thousand five hundred fifty dollars in furs from Casey Stengel home in Glendale California. Items included a twelve thousand dollar full length mink coat and sable pieces.
Long Beach Chapter of the International Assn. of Automotive Modelers will exhibit 80 model cars for one week starting Friday at Ray's Holby Shop. Alfred Gustave reports 100 members, with seven Long Beach locals among them. the smallest car is a three inch by one and a half inch French model.
Former diplomat Hillings warns that a program could create chaos and confusion behind the Tron Curtain and weaken Moscow control over the Communist world.
Dr. William Lawlor will discuss the question Why World Government at a public meeting of the Long Beach Freedom Club in the Municipal Art Center Wednesday. The event invites members and local residents to hear the expert speak and join the discussion afterward.
A Memphis pigeon was found wandering with a 24 inch arrow through its body. City humane shelter workers tranquilized the bird and took it into custody after the archery accident, with the arrow’s point protruding from its chest. The episode stirs concern over stray weapon injuries in birds.
Evangelist Billy Graham apologized for a calendar error that tied socialism to his Britain visit fueling Laborite criticism. The error stemmed from a misquoted calendar claiming he attacked secularism and inspired a parliamentary uproar. Graham’s associates and his U.S. organization issued apologies, with Labour MPs seeking clarifications and potential further dialogue.
Early risers flood Washington as stores offer penny wrist watches 99 cent radios and 33 cent television sets during the annual Washington's Birthday sale. Gov offices closed drawing extra crowds. police manage traffic while shoppers line up before dawn for bargains in TVs vacuums and shoes.
All markets and major financial centers in the New York area are closed for the holiday. Trading halts across stocks bonds and commodities as banks and exchanges observe a day off, with minimal activity expected until regular sessions resume.
In the 609 block on Main Street three condemned two story buildings collapsed during demolition for a new Sixth Street expressway. A man, not identified, was killed beneath ten feet of debris. Clifford George James, 39, suffered lacerations and was hospitalized. Eugene Horton, 28, escaped injury after being trapped briefly. A contractor said transients removed girders after padlocks were placed on entrances.
Los Angeles detectives blame professional burglars after a wealthy widow, Mrs. Gladys Knapp, reports a 60,000 jewel theft at her Hidden Valley ranch. Value includes two emerald-cut diamond rings, a 6000 diamond bracer jet, earrings, a diamond clip, gold watches, and family pieces. furs worth 20,000 untouched.
Pacific Northwest Sunday saw two train wrecks caused by heavy rains causing slides. In Oregon at Cascade Locks a Union Pacific freight derailed a twin engine locomotive and 10 cars after hitting a slide. no injuries reported. A Union Pacific passenger train also derailed its front wheels but remained on track. traffic resumed later that day.
Two bodies found in a wrecked car on Ind 50 north of Bellmore. Clarence Anderson, 52, a Putnam County farmhand, identified as the man. The woman, in her late 40s, resembled a photo of Marie Myers from Indianapolis, not yet identified. Autopsy planned to determine cause.
Katherine Snyder M Fadyen founder with her husband of Sheelar MacFadyen Mortuary in Long Beach died at home after several months illness at age 86. She helped establish parish groups and served in community welfare. Survived by son Dwight and daughter Mrs Fred Montage with three grandchildren. Services to be handled by Sheolar MacFadyen Mortuary with arrangements pending.
Los Angeles authorities prepare for a jury trial as ex convict Anthony Zilbauer, 53, faces a death penalty demand for the alleged November fatal shooting of Andrew J. Himiec, a Beverly Hills insurance adjuster. Witness Dolly Ann McCormick, 94, was in the car.
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