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Newspaper
Long Beach Press Telegram
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Jul 16, 1953
Page
6
A vivid claim traces sherbet origins to Turkey centuries ago, noting that even a pampered Sultan, surrounded by servants, favored Carnation Sherbets above all. The passage emphasizes the dessert as a symbol of luxury and exceptional taste.
A knife wielding assailant abducted pregnant Mrs. Geigie near Hazelton North Carolina forced two other women and four children from her car then fled toward Medina North Dakota where he was arrested after a mob gathered. The 31 year old Donj ala Argyle claimed to be a Canadian soldier and inflicted knife wounds while the attack left several victims shocked and injured.
Nine cars of a Chicago and Eastern Illinois freight train derailed near here late Wednesday night, tearing up several hundred feet of track and halting eastbound New York Central trains. Most cars carried merchandise on the 50 car northbound freight from St Louis to Chicago.
British writer Hilaire Belloc 82, a renowned poet, historian and critic, died from burns after falling into a fireplace at his Guilford home. He authored 153 books, was born in France, became British in 1902, and taught at Fordham University.
An old humorous quip notes that although sins are scarlet the author hopes one day his books will be read. It treats mortality and literary zeal with wry, reflective tone. The line foregrounds reading as lasting merit despite human faults.
The Public Health Service reports 549 new polio cases last week versus 1,044 a year ago, with 4,112 cases since the season began, a 2 percent rise. Nine states show increases. North Carolina leads with 76, including 47 in Caldwell and Catawba Counties amid gamma globulin inoculations. Seven police deaths noted nationwide. mass immunization tests cited in New York and Alabama.
The Parish Council of St Athanasius Church holds its regular monthly card party this evening in the Parish Hall at Market Street and Linden Avenue. Proceeds support church activities and community outreach.
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