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Newspaper
Long Beach Press Telegram
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Jan 12, 1954
Page
10
Emperor Hirohito presides over the annual imperial poetry reading with his wife and Crown Prince Akihito listening as judges select from 6000 submissions. The crown prince reflects on a global tour and domestic scenes in his verse about home, nature, and Japan.
Bobcat trapper Barton, famed for bagging 250 bobcats in his life, caught six in a single month and says he plans to slow down. When not trapping or guiding, Barton holds three jobs in his spare time.
Capitol Records releases a 30 minute birth recording titled The Birth of 3 Baby built around a Madison Wisconsin delivery. A doctor narrates the delivery with hospital personnel and the new mother present. Royalties go to the Madison hospital.
Detroit reportage outlines the United Auto Workers Union paid Donald Ritchie $5000 for his information linked to the attempted murder of union president. Ritchie, 33, vanished after escaping police custody, with rewards totaling $220,000 in the Walter and Victor Reuther shootings cases. Prosector O'Brien says he was unaware of the payment. union claims it occurred after Ritchie provided details to police. The narrative notes an unidentified wife linked to the scheme and a Windso r Ontario automobile purchase tied to Ritchie.
In Delano Kern County the local dog situation escalates from a 90 day quarantine to a new city ordinance. The measure bans dogs from streets unless accompanied by people, signaling a broader effort to curb pet roaming and enforce responsible ownership.
Hollywood profile of Guy Madison and Joan Weldon highlighting rapid rise aided by Warner Bros and a string of films including The Command. Madison’s Navy to screen star path and name change contrast Weldon’s stage background from San Francisco to Hollywood. Includes brief notes on other industry chatter and Love age comments.
Theaters list weekday showings including Member of the Wedding at Belmont and Here Comes the Bride at Imperial. Listings show start times around 1 20 and 8 00 with various titles from Walking to Ouse Wake and The Nukes, reflecting a busy schedule across multiple venues.
Senate aides clash over Eisenhower labor reform plans. Republicans press for quick vote without hearings while Democrats demand open public discussion with Mitchell briefing and input from top management and labor leaders. The proposal to ballot workers post strike sparks dispute over democracy and union rank and file backing.
Concert program details for the Municipal Band show with conductor Eugine Lanarre. Includes selections like Fantasia and Caprice and performances titled Soldier’s Fanfare and American Skate. Listed are the venue times 1:30 PM January 12 and 13 with arrangements and auditors.
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