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Newspaper

Long Beach Press Telegram

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Feb 24, 1954

Page

2

Yanks' MIG act thrills Las Vegas crowds and newsmen

Wright-Patterson Air Fares booked a $100000 MIG 15 stunt aircraft for a show featuring Joan Rhodes of London. She bends steel, tears phone books, lifts a baby elephant, and performs with audience challenges while the orchestra plays. The act, dubbed Daintiness, showcases a strongwoman routine amid unusual stage acts in Las Vegas.

Dayton Ohio Air At Las Vegas Nere Seoul Thelahaa Oinsey Vane Ae Wright-Patterson Hamaaiene

Right Connections Bring Quick Fame Now

A leggy dancer from Bing Crosby’s first TV show stirred viewers with a risqué act drawing mixed letters from the audience. Darryl F. Zanuck at 20th Century Fox signed Sherer North, hoping she secures Marilyn Monroe’s spot or appears in Irving Berlin productions, amid show business buzz and critic pleas.

Bing Crosby Darryl F. Zanuck 20Th Century Fox Sherer North Marilyn Monroe Irving Berlin

Not Happiness for Denise Dareel in Damaging Suit

Denise Dareel, a French actress, faced a $100000 suit from former secretary Irene Preston Lewis who alleged blackmail and named George Scrimshaw as a defendant. Lewis, ex-wife of an Army captain, said Dareel owed her money from last August, settled for $3230.

Denise Taree Plainiff Irene Preston Lewis Miss Dareel George Scrimshaw Mes. Leivis Scrimshaw Lewis

Marguerite Piazza Welcomes Six-Pound Daughter

Marguerite Piazza, wife of William J. Condon, state company executive, gave birth to a six-pound daughter today in Memphis. Doctors said the baby is premature but in good condition and placed in an incubator.

Marguerite Piazza Memphis Minier William J. Condon

Palm Springs Palms Out Knight Says Palm Springs Palms Out

Governor Goodwin J. Knight stated during a visit with President Eisenhower that Palm Springs residents demand more state support than any other area. He cited requests for UC regents, highway patrol, an aerial tramway, roads, and Indian lands action, noting gambling was suggested but he opposed it.

Bell Knight Eisenhower California Vegora University of California Las Veras

Press Telegram Publication and post details

The notice lists the paper’s daily Sunday edition location at 13 Sith Street and Pine Avenue Long Beach California with mailing and circulation details. It notes delivery rates, a February date, and identifies the paper as a second class matter from March 1, 1888, at Long Beach Post Office with a registered mail acknowledgment.

Sith. Street Pine Avenue Long Tony Bewchy Californie Wader Maren

Fire Veteran L A Teacher over Silence at Fairfax High

Los Angeles Board of Education dismissed Frances R Eisenberg a social science teacher at Fairfax High School for refusing in 1952 to reveal if she was a Communist. Eisenberg had taught in Los Angeles since 1932 and faced a court action winding through the city education system.

Los Angeles City Board of Education Litigal Andlin Los Angeles Board Education Frances ‘R. Eisenberg Fairfax High School

Trains Collide in Hamburg Injuring Thirty People

Two elevated trains collided head on in Hamburg today injuring thirty people, four seriously. Emergency crews rushed to the scene as authorities investigated the cause of the crash and paramedics tended to the wounded. Local transit officials closed affected routes pending safety checks.

Hamburg Germany

Free Zipper Sticks Offer From Petri’s Cleaners

Petri's Cleaners advertises a free zipper stick to ease stiff zippers with a home delivery option. If a zipper is broken they offer replacement service in any length or color at a reasonable charge. Also advertised are cleaning and pressing of suits and dresses for $1.50, 10 trucks, 10% cash and carry savings, plant at 1250 Orange Ave, and charge accounts available.

Petri's Orange Ave

Outdated Furnishings Close-Out Sale Catalog Picks

A thrift catalog advertises numerous furniture items including chintz fabrics, dining room suites, extension tables, desks, chests, cabinets, chairs, and servers. Prices range from low 74 cents per yard for fabric to hundreds of dollars for complete sets and solid wood pieces. Items listed include modern silver elm furniture, pilgrim maple pieces, and Drexel cherry sets, with several “as is” notes and expandable tables.

Carmel Gainsborough Salid Birch Arms Lime Co! Pr Drexel Salem Sligh Hostess Pilgrim Willette Hutch Beechwood Provincial Beechwood Beachwood Provincial

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