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Long Beach Press Telegram

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Jul 15, 1954

Page

6

Kennon Heads Governors Conference Amid Highway Plan Debate

Louisiana Governor Kennon, a Eisenhower Democrat, was elected chairman of the National Governors Conference succeeding Colorado’s Dan Thornton. The group pushed for a survey of road needs tied to the proposed 10 year 50 billion dollar highway program and plans to meet next year in Chicago. The selection signals broad support for Eisenhower among governors despite cross party appearances.

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Armed farm lad tries to seize plane at Seattle airport

Eddie Marmur, 21, attempted to commandeer a Trans-Canada Air Lines plane at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport. He fired two shots at stewardess Isabel Abraham before fleeing. Marmur surrendered after officers arrived. He said he wanted to fly to Africa to escape the draft.

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Red Traders Leave Britain for China

A Chinese trade mission departed Britain after a 16 day visit at the invitation of leading industrialists and with government approval to discuss expanding trade with China. No results were announced yet.

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Japanese Diet Members Plan Russia Departure for China

Telegram from Tokyo reports sixteen touring Diet members from both camps plan to leave Russia next Wednesday for Communist China. They intend to spend two weeks in Red China.

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