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Long Beach Press Telegram

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Jan 23, 1954

Page

2

President Seeks Accord With Bricker on Treaty Powers

Washington Sen Knechend predicted Eisenhower will delay appealing to the people on limiting treaty making while seeking a compromise with Sen Bricker who sponsors a constitutional amendment. Bricker says opposition misrepresents the plan and Eisenhower warns it could hinder foreign policy. Debate intensifies as compromise talks continue over the weekend.

Washington Sen Knechend R.-Calif Eisenhower Sen. Bricker R-Chio Bricker Ohioan Senate Knowland U. S Congress Ohio Sparkman D.ala Wiley Wis Senate Foreign Relations Tle Congress

Beeson NLRB confirmation eyed despite committee delay

Senator H Alexander Smith predicted a quick Senate confirmation of Albert Beeson to the National Labor Relations Board despite a stalled hearing. Beeson, 47, San Jose businessman, faced Democratic scrutiny over Taft Hartley views and prior ties to his former employer. The NLRB lacks a full slate as decisions stall and party lines clash.

Washington H. Alexander Smith R-N Senate Albert C. Beeson National Labor Relations Board Smith Senate Labor Committee Shestering Eisenhowwer Beeson San Jose Besson NLRB Truman Food, Machinery’ & Chemical Corp Eisenhower Guy Ferm Y Farmer Sen Lehman D.N

Dental Drug Blamed for Auto Crash

Robert W. Watson, 44, of 5245 Abbeyfield Street, suffered neck and back injuries in a rear-end crash at Bellflower Boulevard and Atherton. Maudeen C. Shelton, 35, of 6117 Centralia Street, driver of the striking car, was not injured. Police say her husband, Joe F. Shelton, who had not had a tooth extracted, was under the influence of sodium pentothal and stabbed her in the neck, causing loss of control and the crash. Mrs. Shelton was not cited.

Robert W. Watson Abbeyfield St Bellflower Blvd Atherton Watson Seaside Hospital Maudeen C. Shelton Centralia St Wasenot Joe F. Shelton Shelton

Induction Call For 45 Local Men From Lone Beach Area

Draft notices list forty five men from Lone Beach and nearby areas reporting at 7 43 am Monday at the Pacific Electric station 156 W Ocean Blvd for induction into the Army They will be transported to Los Angeles for swearing in then proceed to Fort Ord Most inductees are volunteers aged 19 and 20 Patricia Fish coordinator for Selective Service Harbor area says 41 of the inductees are volunteers.

Lone’ Beach Army Pacific Electric Station W. Ocean Blvd Los~ Angeles Fort Ord Patricia Fish Harbor

Property Owners Oil Group Wins Better Lease Offer

Property Owners Oil Development Assn. says a major oil company offered a markedly better oil lease than before, with ground rent at $200 per acre yearly and a royalty target near city bids. Dr Russell Brougher notes a trust arrangement for private property leases and possible changes to the Feb 5 meeting date as talks proceed.

Oil Group Brougher Albert Stevenson Stevenson Santiago Ave Association C. C. Harrod D. C Janette Halton J. Norman Durkin Oliver F. Astle Mwork Out & Reabistactor

Fragmentary post office notice from Long Beach area

The fragmentary OCR shows scattered postal text about routing and class matter, with references to California and a box number. It appears to be a damaged postal notice or masthead fragment related to Second Class Matter and a March date.

Legislature May Ask Liquor Control Study

In Sacramento a five member Assembly committee unanimously backed changing California liquor control. They planned to present draft legislation to Governor Knight, who would decide whether to add the issue to the March session or restrict it to the budget. The group criticized the Board of Equalization and noted a special session or constitutional amendment would be needed for a new agency if pursued.

Sacramento California Knight Weinberger Jiquor

Mother and sister identify long-missing kin as truck driver

Edith Duffey and daughter Betty Feeley identify a 20 year old truck driver found in Chicago as their brother Jack Duffey missing from Rockford since 1941. Rockford records show a missing notice for May 18 1981 after he left on a bicycle trip. The man known as Gerald Smith spent years with the Mullins family Rochelle before enlisting in the Army in 1945.

Chicago Edith Duffey Rossing Rockford Chicago Daily News Jack Haymond Duffey Princeton

Tugboat Fire Near Newport Head Leaves Two Burned

A Lakewood man and a Dominguez resident were burned when they leaped from the flaming 50-foot tug Ray R. Clark to an unloaded barge. The Coast Guard cutter rescued them as the tug sank 12 miles south of Newport Head while towing the barge from San Diego to San Pedro amid ice.

Lakewood Tomingulez Coast Guard Reginald R. Claris Obispo Ave Clyde Sandy Nerik St. Dominguez Ray. IR. Clark Newport Head San Diego San Pedro Civil Aeronautics Authority Pacific Salvage de 34Tif

Myrna Kelly Wins Speech Contest at Poly

Myrna Kelly won first place in the 1954 Poly Senior Speech Contest with The Kentucky Derby as her topic Unforgettable Moments in the History of Sports. Larry Nichols placed second in a study of an African elephant while Sandra Elder spoke on Knute Rockne, Football Coach Preliminaries for the Junior Speech Contest were held at Poly last week.

Myrna ‘Kelly Poly Myrna Shel J Larry Nichlols Sandra Elder Knute Rockne

Annual Rag Drive at Jordan High

Jordanites back the annual Rag Drive under Jordan Club sponsorship hoping to raise funds for a projector. Last year netted just over $600, matched by a similar amount this year could complete the projector fund. Students earn credit by turning in old rags to any club or organization.

Rey Club Jorden

Wilson Students Prepare to Elect Class Officers for 1934

Students at Wilson vote January 26 to elect officers for the sophomore, junior, and senior classes. In the senior race Bill Marmion Barbara Murray and Ted Lyman contend for president with Don Reeve Dorothy Allgrim and Phyllis Hagen for vice president. Secretaries feature Ronnie Vaughn Scout Chelius Diana Daniels and Joan Neill as contenders. Junior tickets include Julia Brown Don Stutzman Marshall Rosier Hank Fennel Vic Parlier with Lee Thompson Joan Balling as candidates for president or vice president respectively and Nancy Nettleman Barbara Powers and Eileen Jackson for secretary. Sophomore hopefuls are Joanne Loring Jim Ferguson Norman Lenzer with Evelyn McGrew Shirley Cooper Dottie Redfield Marilyn Shenk for vice president and Aletha Huston Ida Lee Fox Jo Garverick Dayle Craig Charlene West and Jerri Johnson for secretary.

Wilson Bill Marmion Barbara * Murray Sen Welfare Ted Lyman Supreme Court Don Reeve Dorothy Allgrim Phyllis Hangen Ronnie

Wilson Swim Show Set for April Island Theme

Wilson School announces a spring aquatic revue titled Wilson Swim Show with a South Sea islands theme. The aqua fantasy runs April 22 and 24, features Water Ballerinas led by Joan Willis with 45 medals, and includes large group pieces like Moon of Manakura and Kalus plus duets such as Ebb Tide and Tropicana. Student directors include Joy Bybee and Jody Wilson among others.

South Sea Islands Wilson Joan Willis Joan Manakura Islands Martin Kane Kalus

Campus Groups Plan Elections at Jordan High School

At Jordan High, clubs prepare for next semester as officers are chosen. The Boys League nominated two juniors for secretary and two seniors for vice president. Presidents are current student body officers Sey Hagey and others, with Dick Triggs set to bow out Feb 5.

Jordan High School Boys’ League Dick Triggs Jordan Andy Sargentt Dennis Nelson Fom Batson Richard Louritrore Sey Hagey

Spring Fashion Show for March of Dimes at Jordan High

A January 20 fashion show at Jordan High School Auditorium supports the March of Dimes drive. Fifteen local merchants showcase apparel modeled by students from four high schools. Attendees include TV star Roberta Linn and movie star June Allgren with notable guests Mildred Younger and Mary Castle. Proceeds from tickets benefit polio research.

Jordan High Auditorium Randall Paly High Jordan High School Lorraine Doyle Roberta Linn June Allgren Mildred Younger Mary Castle Long Beach

Venice Festival Dance Theme at St Anthony's

The Venice Festival Dance at St. Anthony’s, themed Festival in Venice, is planned by Philalitheans with officers including President Cynthia Sub, Vice President Flor Girls High, and Secretary Judy Ybarrella. Colleen Corkery leads decor and music by an orchestra from Dick Neumaier. the event runs February 6 from 8:30 to 11:30 p.m. with a 10:00 p.m. crowning of the Timore King and Queen.

Venice Theihan Philalitheans Cynthia lSub St. Anthony’s Mattson Flor- Girls High School Dick Neumaier Gail Jankovsky Phil la Courtanthean Des Couers Court of Hearts Igen Bill Thomas Lorna Calai

Valentine Dance and Campus Activities Preview

The class will hold its annual Valentine Dance the following Saturday February 6. Many student activities have occurred on St Anthony's campus with more planned. A three act comedy Don't Take My Penny will be shown after Hastex with eight boys and nine girls in the cast. Sister Thomas supervises the production. Two dances are scheduled for the near two weekends, including a semi formal by the Philalitheans this Saturday and the sophomore event.

St. Anthony's Hastex Thomas More THM Philalitheans

Westmont Choir Plans Spring Tour and Debut

The 45-voice Westmont College choir under William J. Beasley rehearses for a spring tour April 7 to 16. Their first 1953-54 appearance was December 6 at Santa Barbara First Methodist Church with A Festival of Carols. The tour opens April 7 at Bethesda Baptist Church Hill Street and Olive Avenue, led by Rev. Robert L. Hubard, and ends with a San Francisco concert.

Westmont College William J. Beasley Santa Barbara First Methodist Church Bethany Baptist Church Hill St Olive Ave Robert L. Hubbard San Francisco

Plays Set for Stage at Jordan at Malin Stage

Suspense romance and laughs headline Jordan one act plays at Malin Stage Thursday and Friday. Three plays offer mystery and fantasy with a cast led by Grace Cook and Gane Hunter, including Jimmy Andrews and Betty Dale, plus a large stage crew backing the production.

Jordan Malin Lis Vermont Willer Grace Cook Gane Hunter Eveniing Jimmy Andrews Betty Dale Don Homan Joan Westorf Rodeljyn Ballard Jackie Burns Marilyn Bryant John Lee Ro, Davis LaVerne Morris Lynn Richmond Darlene Stewart Sharon Stinson Terry Tibbitts Kenneth Zommmick Bob Drollinger Light Roberta Squaires Don Cossarik Sharon Stinsson Sharon Koon

Poly Senior Play Group Rehearsing Magnificent Obsession

The Poly Masque drama club selects Lloyd C Douglas Magnificent Obsession for its annual senior play with Gayle Andrews as Helen Hudson and Glenn Singleton, Dave Taylor also in the cast. Costuming by Poly pochne flasses under Clara Cramsey. sets by the stage crew class led by John Jennings. Feb 26 and 27 at 8 30 p.m. Poly auditorium.

Lloyd C. Douglas Nen Poly Jultian Breed Judy Glenn Singleton Dr. Hudson Dave Taylor Bobby Merrick Clara Cramsey John Jensins

Poly Girls Sponsor Cage Tourney at Paly High

Paly High School's Girls Athletic Association and the girls' physical education department sponsored a basketball tournament January 18, led by Faye Krater, with Sue Terry and Marlene Hada organizing tags and Irene Soullos and Carolee Houser as timekeepers. At a recent Downey High sports day Poly entered speedball, tennis, and ping pong events. GAA selections named Irene Soullos as president and Carol Ortner, Joan Roberts, and Sue Terry in other roles.

Paly High School Girls Athletic Association Girls’ Physical Education Department Gueille Biefield Faye Krater GAA Sue ‘Terry Marlene Hada Irene Sulles Carolee Houser Poly Downey Irene Soullos Carol Ortner Joan Roberts Recnlling Sue Terry

Pick Nominees for Girls League Officers

Presentation of candidates for Girls League officers was held at 2m assembly on Monday. Elections will be on Jan. 26. Nominees include Emo gene Trexel for President, Dorothy Cook for Secretary, Judy Cochran as member of Phi Gamma Sorority, Marcia Hart for Vice President, Beverly Newton for recording secretary, Dorothy Baca and Shirley Plemnon for corresponding secretary, and Vicki Grubachich with Marjorie Rose Molt for treasurer.

Girls’ League Woult-ve Wilson Emogene Trexel Dorothy Cook Phi Gamma Ch Land Judy Cochran Marcia Hart Dots Beverly Newton Dorothy Baca Shirley Plemnon Vicki, Grubachich Marjorie Rose- Molt Girls’ League Advisory Board

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Quick Beeson Eixth Barter Pine Avenue Long St Catitneaia Aer Ft. Moore Hill Los Angeles Doyle Strong Pemana Carpenter Strong Myrna Kelly By Jim Gray Jordan High March of Dimes Willem Ho Niver Samuel Heavenrich Jet Lorraine Boyle School of Modeling Long Beach Blvd St. Anthony By Terry Laughlin Westmont Choir Arnie Schusterman Jordan Jordan ‘High Auditorium Don Honan Batty Dale Rodelyn Ballard Maralyn Bryant By Joann Bruse Poly Girls Cage Virgil Cole
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