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Newspaper
Long Beach Press Telegram
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Feb 22, 1954
Page
3
Former President Truman aid orders bar executive officials from testifying before Congressional committees in certain cases. Stevens accused McCarthy of abuse of officers during Zwicker questioning and sought a transcript. McCarthy defended Army autonomy and announced a public, Thursday hearing broadcast on NBC and ABC.
Eisenhower administration moves to build bipartisan support for the upcoming Geneva talks on Korea and Indochina, with Dulles briefing Congress. Ferguson doubts Berlin pact signals Red China recognition while Knowland Johnson and leaders meet at the State Department. The President lauds Dulles for his Berlin work and plans a Constellation flight, golf with Ben Hogan, and a local church visit during a stay in Palm Springs.
A Columbia University survey shows 19 1 percent of U S public school children are emotionally disturbed and require mental guidance. The study notes most schools lack trained staff or facilities. The three year survey, conducted under Columbia University psychiatry, covered 2 540 888 children in 350 school systems across 48 states.
Sen Jackson vows personal investigation into the dispute cited as a possible issue of executive and legislative power. Potter says no information is being withheld while other subcommittee members report no official word from McCarthy or the Pentagon on the fight.
Crystal Cave Kentucky experiment ends with 30 explorers emerging after a seven day expedition. They left behind worn boots sleeping gear and medical supplies while taking only light items, and many expressed interest in a longer future voyage into deeper passages.
A bandit in work clothes robbed L B Supermart after forcing three workers to lie on the floor. He demanded currency and fled in a tan sedan with cash from a Western Union office and a service station till. Police report two additional robberies nearby within minutes, involving 31 and 70 dollars.
The Army Ordnance office announced a new antiaircraft tow target XM24 designed for high altitude and speed, built by Bellanca Aircraft Corp in New Castle Delaware. The target replaces old sleeve types and will be towed by a 5000 foot long cable to allow realistic firing conditions for radar and gun crews training.
Chancellor Konrad Adenauer said the Soviet Union seeks peace settlements in Korea and Indochina to avoid repercussions on its European satellites. He noted Moscow’s Berlin stance showed it aims to control Europe, urging a six nation European army and political community.
Pakistan announced it seeks U S military aid to bolster defense and stability in Kashmir as it aligns with United Nations collective security aims. India’s Nehru criticized the move, saying aid could worsen regional tensions and undermine peace in Asia.
A teenage girl Lee Ah Taj was sentenced to death for consorting with Communist guerrillas and possessing a hand grenade under Malayan emergency laws. Medical evidence placed her age between 17 and 29, and she was arrested December 2 in Pontian, Johore.
The Los Angeles County Chamber of Commerce reports 1953 investments in unincorporated areas totalled 191,086,362 with food stuffs accounting for 39,911,009. Food industry ranked third in total investment as aircraft dropped to fourth and electronics rose to second. 883 new plants were built and 383 expanded.
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