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Newspaper
Long Beach Press Telegram
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Feb 24, 1952
Page
6
Miami Beach reports United Jewish Appeal sets plan to raise over 67 million in 18 cities toward a 15.5 million goal. Cities adopt 1948 local targets after a record 150 million contributed, led by New York with 52 million.
The Federal Maritime Board announced the first of 35 fast Mariner class cargo ships to be built by seven U.S. shipyards in 21 months. The Keystone will launch Feb 29 at Sun Shipbuilding and Dry Dock Co. Each 12,900 dead weight ton vessel will reach 20 knots and be designed for quick conversion to war use. The United States aims to lead global maritime commerce with high speed and capacity.
Bridgeport Connecticut a New York City woman Mary Wallace Irwin asked the superior court to vacate a Nevada divorce obtained by Samuel D Irwin of Stamford described as vice president of Curtiss Wright Aircraft Co. She contends her husband was not a bona fide Nevada resident when the decree was issued Jan 17 and went to the state solely to gain marital freedom after withdrawing a petition here three years earlier. They were married Aug 16 1929. Irwin filed for divorce in 1949 accusing her of intolerable cruelty. he withdrew Oct 24 1951 and moved to Las Vegas where he filed the questioned petition in December. Mrs Irwin made no appearance in the Nevada case.
Long Beach Hairdressers' Guild stages its eighth annual trade show at Wilton Hotel today and tomorrow with demonstrations of latest hair styling and cosmetic equipment. Exhibitors will display beauty aids and hairstyling tools from manufacturers.
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