Inglewood Women Win 1953 Puff Derby at 122.278 mph
Frances Bera and Marcella Duke, both of Inglewood, won the seventh All-Woman Transcontinental Air Race finishing the 2678 miles from Lawrence, Massachusetts to Long Beach at an average speed of 122.278 mph in a Stinson Voyager. Second place went to Jean Parker and Doris Harret in a Cessna 140. third to Doris Meln Josh and Helen Meln of Pacoima. fourth to Virginia Richardson and Tola Nelson. fifth to Pauline Glasson and Edith Stearns. Awards banquet set for Hotel Lafayette tonight.
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Inglewood
Frances Bera
Marcella Duke
Hotel Lafayette
Lawrence
Capital Edith
Redondo Beach
Mae Sharp
Compton
Virginia
Swanson
South Gate
Long Beach Municipal
Palmyra
N. C
Arizona
New Mexico
Bera
Duke
Cloverleaf Aviation
Probe Warns of Red Effort to Isolate U S
Washington AP report on President Eisenhower era study warns the Kremlin will intensify efforts to isolate the United States. It calls for a new operation coordinating board within the county council and suggests abolishing the existing psychological strategy board. Willian H Jackson heads the new group. the committee formed after Eisenhower’s inauguration.
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Washington
Kremlin
United States
Callec
County Council
Willian H. Jackson
New York
Psychological Strategy Board
Enhower
Surgeons Remove Quirino's Ulcer
President Elpidio Quirino of the Philippines underwent a 90 minute operation at Johns Hopkins Hospital to remove a stomach ulcer. Doctors called the procedure completely satisfactory and said the tissue was benign not cancerous. Dr William Reinhoff led a three man surgical team reporting a smooth recovery.
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Baltimore
Elpidio Quirino
Philippines
Johns Hopkins Hospital
William Reinhoff
New Sabre Jet Passes Supersonic Trials
Los Angeles reports VF 300 Super Sabre Jet completes maiden flights. Test pilot George Welch praises its performance, saying the aircraft does everything hoped and is the best tested in 13 years of flying.
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Los Angeles
George Welch
Welch
Sergeant-at-Arms of Congress Dies at 60
William R. Russell, 60, sergeant-at-arms of the House of Representatives, died early today at the Brandywine Maryland home of Fred M. Hissinger, cashier of the House bank. He had served about 23 years with the House and the death was attributed to a heart attack.
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Washington
VPI
William R. Russell
House of Representatives
Fred M. Hissinger
House Bank
Brandywine
Russell
House
Defense Department Lists War Casualties
The Defense Department identifies 24 Korean War casualties in List No. 851. Of them six are dead, 14 wounded, one missing, and three injured in battle zone accidents.
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Washington
Defense Department
CIO Chief Vows Aid to Anti Reds Fight for Freedom In Germany
Walter P. Reuther flew to Berlin to assure German workers battling Communist oppression that CIO and AFL leaders will provide more than moral support. Reuther, head of the Congress of Industrial Organizations, traveled from Stockholm after addressing the ICFTU convention. George Meany, AFL president, announced his group's backing for the German freedom effort.
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Stockholm
Sweden
GIG
Walter P. Reuther
Berlin
Congress of Industrial Organizations
United States
International Confederation of Free ‘Trade Unions
George Meaney
American Federation of Labor
Weather Brief Scattered Clouds Favor Sun Through Thursday
Forecast calls for high clouds but mainly sunny skies into Thursday. Temperature should hold steady with little change. High today around 80 degrees.
Eisenhower Seeks Peaceful Korea Reunification Path
President Eisenhower said the United States intends to work toward a peaceful reunification of Korea though he would not confirm any indication from South Korean leader Syngman Rhee toward an armistice. He noted unpredictable Korea outcomes and highlighted U S sympathy for South Korea while stressing peaceful means. He also called attention to East German unrest and a U S labor-organization petition urging help for Soviet-occupied Germany workers against totalitarian rule.
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Washington
Reds
Mark W. Clark
Rhee
Eisenhower
U. S
North
South Korea
Korea
East Germany
Germany
Arkansas Sues Over Submerged Lands Act Challenge
Arkansas Attorney General Tom Gentry filed a U S District Court suit claiming the submerged lands act is unconstitutional. He said 15 or 16 state attorneys general will meet to plan support, noting Congress exceeded its powers in passing the act.
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Washington
Arkansas
Congress
Tom Gentry
U. S. District Court
Gentry
Whdh
Miss Universe Beauties Arrive for Long Beach Pageant
More than 80 entrants from 28 nations and 48 states begin arriving in Long Beach for the second Miss Universe contest at Municipal Auditorium. European and Pacific contestants land via Pan American clipper at 3 a.m. Thursday, with others arriving by train, bus, or car. the event runs through July 18 and will name Miss Universe and Miss United States.
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Long Beach
Municipal Auditorium
Florida
New Jersey
New York
Wisconsin
Pan American Airways
Joan Kelly
Los Angeles International
United States of America
Armi Kuusela
Finland
Jackie Loughery
Brooklyn
Universal-International Studios
Pan American World Airways
Stabilizer Considers End to Federal Rent Controls
Glenwood J. Sherrard told Congress he is studying eliminating all federal rent controls soon. Most controls expire July 31, but in defense areas they run until June 30, 1954.
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Glenwood J. Sherrard
Congress
Ike Warns No Aid Till Iran Settles Oil Dispute
President Eisenhower informed Premier Mossadegh in a letter that the United States will withhold economic aid to Iran until a settlement is reached on the nationalized Anglo-Iranian Oil Co holdings. The missive also noted concern over Tu deh party freedoms while indicating Point Four aid and military assistance would continue.
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Tehran
Tran—A
Eisenhower
Mossadegh
U.S
Iran
United States
Britain
U. S
Mechanized thieves haul off Bellflower clothing store stock
In Bellflower a truck burglary at Silvertons Men's Store on Bellflower Boulevard led to a loss of about 4400 dollars in clothing. The rear door was opened after hours, five suits, 250 pairs of slacks, underwear, socks and sports coats were stolen. Manager Robert Niel Wilson reported the break after a night watchman notified him of the open door. No pry marks were found and Wilson held the only key.
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Bellflower
Norwalk Sheriff's Office
Silvertons Men's Store
Bellflower Blvd
Robert Niel Wilson
Canasta St
Wilson
Taft Undergoes Laparotomy. Condition Reported Good
New York Hospital bulletin says Senator Robert A. Taft stood the exploratory operation well and his condition is good. Surgeons from Cincinnati, Washington, and New York attended. hip ailment improving and he is expected to stay two weeks.
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NEW York
Robert A. Taft
Ohio
New York Hospital
Cincinnati
Washington
Taft
Senate
Knowland
Rcalif
Sen
Duarte Area Brush Fire Under Control
A brush fire in Spinks Canyon near Duarte and Maddock Canyon burned about 200 acres and prompted 350 firefighters to work through the night. Two boys, 13 and 14, admitted starting the blaze with firecrackers and were released to their parents after custody. Officials expected full containment by nightfall if winds hold.
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Los Angeles
Duarte
San Gabriel Mountains
Cecil R. Gehr
Duarte-Monrovia
New U S Korea Crisis as Reds OK Truce Despite Rhee
A Communist high command approved a date for an armistice triggering a fresh clash with South Korea led by President Rhee. Pyun Yung Tai demanded three days notice before signing, while Eisenhower pledged pursuit of peaceful Korean unification and acknowledged a misunderstanding with Rhee.
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U.S.S. Korea
Reds
Seoul
Alligh Republic of Korea
Cial
Syngman Rhee
Matix
America
Rhee
Pyun Yung Tai
Eisenhower
Walter Robertson
Washington
U. S
Korea
Norman
Choi Duk Shin
U.N
Profits Tax Extension OKd by House Group
The House Ways and Means Committee approved a six month extension of the excess profits tax for President Eisenhower. The vote was 16 to 9 with administration sway intact. Leaders expect quick floor action Friday and passage.
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Washington
House
Ways and Means
Eisenhower
Jezen
Martin
Rmass
Rep
Cooper
Tenn
Reds Launch New Attack on Koreans
Chinese Red forces renewed a large assault north of Seoul on Arrowhead Ridge and Porkchop Hill, following a 40 hour battle that ended Wednesday. U S and South Korean units reported heavy artillery and close fighting as they defended key positions in the Chorwon Valley area.
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Seoul
Arrowhead Ridge
U. S
Arrowhead
Parkehop Hill
Chorwon Valley
U.S
Porkchop
Berlin
East Berlin
Contents and page references for the paper edition
A catalog of section locations and page numbers within the issue, listing Beach Combing on Page B and Page A-13, Bridge on Page A-13, Classified on Pages 8-10, and other sections such as Obituaries on Page B-2, Sports on Pages A15 to A17, Your World on Page A-2, and related features.
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Mrs. Bera
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Red
Quirino
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Walter
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Mass
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