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Long Beach Press Telegram

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Jan 27, 1955

Page

3

Colonel Faces Trial for Personal Mission

Corpus Christi reports a veteran Air Force colonel, Robert W. G. Dunn of Kokomo Indiana, faces general court martial in Laredo Texas for alleged wrongful use of enlisted men aircraft and tools. Charged since 1953 two trips to Harrisburg involved repairs to farm equipment. Conviction could bring years in prison and dismissal. Dunn led base maintenance at Laredo and planned to use repaired half tracks on his farm. The case covers actions from 1952 to 1954 and Dunn has been relieved of duties without confinement.

Corpus. Christi Tex Corpus Christi Air Force Harrisburg Laredo Air Force Base Laredo Robert W. G. Dunn Kokomo Ind Dunn Dunns Air B National Guard

Churchmen Eye Ban on Executions

LOS ANGELES UR The Los Angeles Episcopal diocese debated a resolution urging the California Legislature to abolish capital punishment. About 500 delegates at the 60th annual convention were to discuss the proposal, similar to one at the California Conference in San Francisco. The Rev William A Gilbert of St Pauls Ventura introduced the measure, with expected Southern California opposition. Noted supporters included William C Heynolds Montoya director of Episcopal City Mission Society. the Rev Clifford E Barry Nobes Santa Monica. the Rev Samuel D Amico Inglewood. the Rev Noble Owings San Fernando. and Canon Robert Mel Key Los Angeles.

Los Angeles California Dioce Inincese of California San Francisco William A. Gilbert St. Paul's Church Ventura Wiliam C. Heynolds Montoyla Episcopal City Mission Society Clifford E. Barry Nobes Santa Monica Provincial Board of Missions Samuel D'Amico Inglewood Provincial Board of Missions, of Education Noble Owings San Fernando

Liberace Elected Mayor in Sherman Vote

Liberace has been elected mayor by the Sherman directors of the Chamber of Commerce in a direct vote. The result marks a new leadership phase for the city as plans for the mayoral term take shape.

Sherman Oaxs Liberace Shermanitors Chamber of Contgress _Galelmerce

Wind Tunnel Guides Fight Against Smog In NYC

A unique wind tunnel at New York University tests building designs and sites to cut air pollution. Dr. Gordon Strom describes its use for predicting smoke behavior, showing redesigns can reduce emissions. The facility simulates terrain and weather, aiding safer plant siting and architectural planning.

Alton L. Blakeslee Apmclased Press York Pi Department of Aeronautical Engineering New York University T ‘Oday American Meteoroogical Society Gordon Strom Strom Los Angeles Simpg Donora

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