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Newspaper

Long Beach Press Telegram

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Jul 25, 1953

Page

3

Mysterious Ouster Shocks East Berlin Red Leader

Rumors swirl over the ouster of Wilhelm Zaisser, head of East German security, amid a purge. Ernest Wolk replaces him, 100000 police under interior ministry control, while questions rise about Zaisser’s fate and ministerial power shifts within the Communist regime.

Berlin Red Gestapo Wilhelm Zaisser East Berla Reid Holhy Security Ministry Rien Mielke Rave Tiravener Maine Gan Hons West Herlin Soc Eet Aaiser People’s Army Wil Stoph Communist Central Committee Corman Politburean Central

Third Marine Division Moves Toward Korea Amid Alerts

Units of the Third Marine Division are slated for rapid movement to Korea, with about 900 officers and men from Quantico alerted for train movement to Camp Pendleton. The Second and Third Divisions nationwide are being recalled and warned as tensions rise in the Far East. Major General Robert J. Fenner commands the Third, a Georgetown native.

Chark Pham Aeasvatre Ete Leseune Penddleton Far East Japan Korea United States Marine Corps Quantico Camp Pendleton Robert J1. Fenner Georgetown, Che

Await Knowland Visit Taipeh

A Chinese Nationalist official said he has been notified that U S Sen Knowland will visit this Nationalist stronghold after Congress recesses this summer.

Taipeh Formosa U.S Sen Knowland R.-Calif Congress

Brown cites Dem sweep in 1954 campaign kickoff

Pat Brown, California attorney general, told a 18th District Democratic HQ opening crowd at 132 West Ocean that Democrats will sweep the 1954 elections. He suggested it is too early to say if he will run for governor and introduced M. Kennrick as the club’s host.

California Edmund &. Brown Transportation W. Ocean Blvd 6Th District Bennett Jacobs Democratic Coordinating Council Brown Jacobs Opal Hutchins North Long Beach Democrats Pat Brow Democratc W. Oceanicc M. Eennick Long Seach Contin Lewder Bazil A. Carleson Charles Gallagher Carl Fletcher Ben Jacobs Democratic Ven O. Fahrney Emma Parker Kenrick and Brown

Predicts Collapse of East German Regime

The article discusses expectations of a collapse in communist East Germany and its satellite states. It notes shifting alliances, calls for elections, and the potential impact on European security, highlighting Russia's stance after Stalin and Western responses to unification and peace efforts. The piece mentions NATO links and the European defense plan under discussion.

East Germany Owens Russia Stalin German Republic United States North Atlantic Treaty Organization West Germany

Georgia Boy Scouts Enjoy Helena Navy Chow

Thirty five Georgia Boy scouts toured the heavy cruiser Lena here Friday and the Navy public relations office issued the statement that the boys seemed to enjoy the hot Navy chow. The Scouts had been cooking for themselves for more than a week at the national Jamboree near Newport Beach. They ate with the Helena's crew Friday and most came back for second helpings.

Georgia Boy Lena Navy Public Relations Office Newport Beach

Chiropractors Gather for L A Convention

The National Chiropractic Association opens its annual convention in Los Angeles on Sunday and runs through Friday with more than 2500 attendees expected. The California Chiropractic Association plans its annual meeting simultaneously.

Los Angeles National Chiropractic Association California Chiropractic Association

Calif boys stranded in Maine take jobs to fix bus

Thirty Glendale California high school students and their teachers were stranded eight days in Portland Maine after a bus engine breakdown. To cover a 1200 repair bill they worked varied jobs including part time fish cutting and restaurant work. They left Glendale June 29 planning a three nation trip with Juarez and Ontario to return home by Monday.

Portland Maine Glendale Calif Canada Partelitne Bs Boys Arch Harrison Aldo Buonaguidi YMCA Juarez Mexico Ontario Harrison

Marines repulse new Chinese assault near Panmunjom

Reports from the front say United Nations air forces pressed the line as Chinese forces attacked Marine trenches near Panmunjom in the waning days of the war. The Marines, aided by artillery and mortars, withstood the assault using bayonets and rifle fire, reclaiming a forward outpost named Esther after hours of fighting.

Seoul Toyko United Nations Pan- Mmunjom Eighth Army

London Banquet Poisoning Sees 131 Children Hospitalized

A pre-vacation school banquet in suburban London sent 131 children and six teachers to three hospitals with food poisoning. Doctors treated many, with 20 children and one teacher remaining under care after initial treatment.

London

Downey Bouncer Held After Gun Attack On Youth

Mau rice Guerrera, 20, jailed on suspicion of assault with a deadly weapon after allegedly pistol whipping a 15-year-old during a Downey fight. Dale W. Smith, 15, injured with wounds to nose and right eye, three shots fired before bystanders intervened and Guerrera was disarmed.

Downey Norwalk Sheriffs Jail Maurice Guerrera E. Elmont Ave Rivera Dale W. Smith Imperial Hwy Guerrera

Congress votes to repeal 20 percent film tax

President Eisenhower faced a key choice as Congress passed a bill to repeal the 20 percent tax on movie theater tickets, a move that would cost about 100 million dollars annually in federal revenue if signed and could prompt other industries to seek similar relief.

Washington Eisenhower Congress Senate Knowland California Sen Millikin R.-Cole GOP Knowland Knowland Nixon House Sen. Williams R.-Del Hollywood

Ridgway asserts armistice site control during talks

Amid stalled negotiations the UN commander Ridgway forces the removal of armed guards and insists US military police join the armistice site detail. He allows UN newsmen access while Communist signs and a Panmunjom blockade test the talks. Clark is implied as a cunning counterforce in the shifting dynamic.

Ridgway United Nations Kaesong Panmunjom Clark

Tobey dies prompting vacancy in Senate leadership

Former U S Senator Tobey dies two days after his 73rd birthday. Kefauver praises his Senate committee work and stern stand against racketeers. The death leaves the Senate 47 Republicans, 47 Democrats, and one independent. Tobey, born 1880 in Roxbury, had a long career in New Hampshire politics before serving in Washington.

Tobey Sen. Tobey Sen Kefauver D.tenn Kerfather Senate New Hampshire Hugh Gregg Wayne Morse Kefauver Committee Lillian Crompton Russell Charles T. A. Munson Rochester N. Y Sterling Dean Washington, D Roxbury Mass Francella M. Lovett Boston State Senate U.S. House

L B Bridge Players Win at Long Beach Championship

Long Beach players Frank Fogel Leonard Gaffney and Betty Duncan led sectional trophy wins at the Wilton Hotel bridge championships. Others winning in sections included Lorna Tor Los Angeles O F E Heimer Chula Vista Mrs F A Anderson Glendale B W Lange Pasadena and the men’s pairs Sherman Singer Van Nuys and Dr W W Sands Santa Monica. Women’s pairs champions were Mrs W Harmonson Phoenix and Mrs C M Berge Mesa. The event, the largest sectional meet in the United States, runs through Sunday with sessions after 1 PM and around 8 PM.

Long Beach Wilton Hotel Frank Fogel Leonard Gaffney Betty Duncan Lorna Tor Los Angeles O. FE. Heimer Chula Vista F. A. Anderson Glendale B. W. Lange Pasadena Sherman Singer van Nuys W. W. Sands Santa Monica W. Harmonson Phoenix Ariz C. M. Berge Mesa United States

East German Relief Sparks West Berlin Food Drive

West Berlin authorities launch a million-dollar free-food program for Soviet Zone jobless starting Monday. Mayor Willy Kressman organized the aid after Soviet protest led by Vladimir Semyonov. 1,374 relief packages were given, each including sugar, margarine, meat, raisins, marmalade, soap, coffee, and peaches for children.

Berlin West Ber Willy Kressman Kressman Vladimir Semyenov Semyenov East Berlin Kreuzberg U.S Semyonov James B. Conant

Stoddard resigns as University of Illinois proxy president

Dr George D Stoddard resigns as president of the University of Illinois in Champaign Urbana effective February 1 1954 after a no confidence vote by the board of trustees He had clashed with Dr Andrew C Ivy who will remain as head of the department of clinical studies The board named Lloyd Morey acting president and left the vice president post vacant Ivy is on leave and will finish his term August 31 1954 with duties as department head preserved

Champaign George D. Stoddard University of Tinos Stoddard University Board of Trustees Andrew C. Ivy Chicago Ivy Krebiozen Ameri Can Medical Association Lloyd Morey University Comptroller Morey Harold Red" Grange University of Illinois

Edith Carrillo Dies in Santa Monica After Illness

Edith Carrillo, wife of actor Leo Carrillo, died at Santa Monica Hospital on Friday after a short illness at age 60. They were married 40 years and lived at Rancho Los Alisos in Santa Monica for 25 years. She is survived by their daughter Antoinette Carrillo of Santa Monica and sister Mrs Howard Patterson of Hillsdale New Jersey.

Santa Monica Leo Carrillo Edith Santa Monica Hospital Nyack Carrillo Rancho Je Los Alisos Antoinette Carrillo Howard Patterson Hillsdale N. J

Dorie Miller Post to Install New Officers

Dorie Miller Post 647 and its American Legion auxiliary plan a joint installation at 3 50 p m Sunday at New Hope Baptist Church 921 E 10th St New officers include Ernest A Clark commander Ronald E Hilston first vice commander Lewis Murray second vice commander Charles Simmons adjutant Timoth y T Watson finance officer Bush E Jones service officers Overton F E Marable chaplain John L Neal historian Leonard J Robinson sergeant at arms and Herbert Singleton judge advocate Executive committee members are Milton Helloway Harry Dee and Bush E Jones Auxiliary officers to be installed are Rosie W Neal president Lucille Clark first vice president Margie Hawkins second vice president Mary Smith treasurer Nancy Brown secretary Annie W Pleasant chaplain Alice Watson historian Ella Mae Sinfieton sergeant at arms Elza Shields marshal Elsa Mae Clark and Elna Mae Jenkins on the executive committee

Dorie Miller American Legion New Hope Baptist Church E. 10Th St New Post Ernest A. Clark Ronald E. Hilston Lewis Murray Charles Simmons Timaothy T. Watson Bush E. Jones Overton FE Herbert Singleton Milton Helloway Harry Dee Rosie W. Neal Lucille Clark Margie Hawkins Mary Smith Nancy Brown Annie W. Pleasant Alice Watson Ella Mae Sinfieton Elza Shields Elsa Mae Clark Elna Mae Jenkins

Drive Opened on Gambling in Louisiana

Louisiana State police ordered a statewide crackdown on all gambling at midnight. State Police Supt. Francis Grevemberg said the drive targets slot machines church bingo games counter dice and pinball machines that paid off. He noted past limits on slot machines due to force size but now with 60 new troopers ordered to seek out and destroy all forms of gambling.

Baton Rouge Louisiana Francis Grevemberg Grevemberg Grevemberge

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