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Long Beach Press Telegram

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Jul 22, 1953

Page

2

Beverly Shores Feud Over Hog Stall Sparks Neighbor War

A Beverly Shores Ind. dispute between Commissioner Melvin Schwab and resident Ruth Billerbeck escalates from a mare tethering incident to a rising plan for an elephant herd. Mrs. Billerbeck buys a purebred Hampshire hog to block the main street, while Schwab refuses to move the horse, amid town debates on livestock rules. The tale blends local quarrel with odd pet adventures and community reactions.

Lake Michigan Beverly Shores Ind Melvin Schwab Lady Jane Ruth Billerbeck Billerbeck Hampshire Broadway Schwab

Senate Opens Debate Over Defense Funds

Senator Ferguson urged reliance on ground military experience of the President and supported a defense budget of 34.5 billion for the year starting July 1. He noted the Eisenhower administration trimmed Truman proposals, projected 143 Air Force wings, and said the plan aims for 120 regular wings plus guard units by 1955 and 176 equivalent wings by mid-1956 with manpower cuts offset by eliminating excess bands and overhead.

Washington Ferguson R.-Dfich Senate Eisenhower Truman Air Force Air National Guard Regular Air Force Navy

Britain Deports World Citizen Garry Davis to U S

Garry Davis, 32, son of Meyer Davis, was deported after overstaying a work permit in Britain. He sailed on the Queen Mary to the United States under heavy guard and will travel only with escorts. Davis, who renounced U S citizenship in 1948 to support world government and seeks readmission, was previously jailed after a Buckingham Palace petition protest.

Southhampton England Britain Garry Davis United States Amercan Meyer Davis Young Davis London Buckingham Palace Davis

Martin Lewis blast London critics over failed London run

New York reports say the comedy team of Dean Martin and Jerry Lewis returned from a London engagement in a sputtering mood. They accused British critics of bias after a costly two week stand at the London Palladium, claiming reviews focused on nationality and profits rather than their show. David Niven offered sympathy, noting critics can be harsh and national traits amplify it.

New York Dean Martin Jerry Lewis London Jerry Martin England London Palladium Lewis David Niven

Heart Attack Claims New York Theater Figure James Elliott

New York theater producer James W. Elliott 63 died at his home from a heart attack Tuesday. Elliott, famed for aggressive sales teams in the 1920s, backed the Figgly Wiggly chain which failed in bankruptcy. He later produced Broadway plays including The Gorilla and Castles in the Air, and planned Blow the Man Down with actor Thomas Mitchell. Survivors include his widow and several relatives.

New York James W. Elliott Elliott's Investment Corporation Figgly Wiggly Elliott Thomas Mitchell Ats Mitchell T Sisters Jack Howell Wal Desta James Knox Annabelle Gilbert

Jail Term Mandatory in Ohio Drunk Driving

Gov Lausche signed the new act setting a three day to six month driving penalty for drunken driving. Convicts must serve at least three days in jail and face a maximum fine of 500 dollars. First three days of any sentence may not be suspended.

Ohio Columbus Frank J. Lausche

Gas Main Dynamited Again in Strike City

In Elizabeth Louisiana a gas line servicing a paper mill town was blown up again less than 36 hours after a prior blast. The Tuesday night explosion occurred in a swamp area between Elizabeth and Oakdale, leaving the town without natural gas until repairs are completed.

Elizabeth Oakdale

TWA Navigators Strike Settled in New York

A 12 day strike by 94 Trans World Airlines navigators ended early today in New York after walkouts disrupted overseas schedules. The airline and the Airline Navigators Association CIO Transport Workers Union announced the settlement, bringing a resolution to the labor disruption.

TWA Navigators New York Trans-World Airlines Navigators Airline Navigators’ Association CIO Transport. Workers Union

Private Jet to Replace Car in Fifteen Years Says Executive

Stanford Stanford B A readings aircraft executive Hall L Hibbard predicts private jet planes will replace family automobiles within 15 years and jet airliners will enable travel at 450 miles per hour for less than bus fare. He foresees five hour coast to coast flights for businessmen within five years and a vertical takeoff private jet on the boards available in volume in 15 years.

Stanford B.A J Hibbard

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