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Long Beach Press Telegram

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Jul 29, 1954

Page

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Fog and Heat Show Southland Temperature Surge

A heat wave hit the Southland with Los Angeles tying or exceeding records at 91 and 99 in the inland cities as Long Beach saw noon readings near 73 after a high in the 80s. The story also details a new artery bank program by the Los Angeles Heart Association enabling transplant arteries from deceased donors, including Oscar Petty’s recovery at the Douglas Aircraft Co plant and the procedure logistics for preserving and deploying arteries.

Long Beach Los Angeles F Brothers Jypal Wegunrea Pombeer Jina Eael Diy Weilestay Lola Southland Douglas Aircraft Co Los Angeles Heart Assn Oscar Petty S. Gary Ave Pomonia Douglas Petty Hospital of the Good Samarit Los Angeles Hanks Heart Association Toda Geddtman

Tragic murder suicide in Fairmount Park leaves horse dead

Pi Tollin, 21, and her horse Bebe were found shot in a secluded glen along a Fairmount Park bridle path. A park guard discovered a note to her brother Arthur in New York and a card hand showing a deadly poker motif. The weapon was a .22 rifle, and Tollin reportedly planned to take her own life for about a decade, citing past troubles.

Philadelphia Trudy Tollin Fairmount Park Bebe Miss Tollin Sie Warwan Edward McCann Arthur New York

$400 Million Texas Estate Probate Case Headlines Moody Will

Texas magnate Moody dies at 89 after pneumonia. The will filed for probate on Wednesday leaves the bulk of the 400 million estate to the Moody Foundation a charitable trust. A daughter receives 250000 and another 200000 while a son is cut off with 1. Other heirs receive varying sums and trust funds. Valet chauffeur and longtime managers each receive 1000. The Moody Foundation funds aim at religious scientific educational work.

Galvesson Texas Scr Tinaneler Wely Moody An Moody J. Northen Moody National Bank Libby Moody Thompson Clark Thompson D.-Tex W. L. Moody San Antonio Texas Enoch Withers Moody's Oldahoma West Virginia

Tropical Storm Hits Gulf Coast

Tropical Storm with winds near 50 mph moved into southwest Louisiana early today as rain batters the coast. The U S Weather Bureau reports the storm inland from the Gulf of Mexico between Vermilion Bay and Cameron and centered about 20 miles southeast of Lake Charles Louisiana.

Orileans Louisiana Raina United States Weather Bureau Gulf of Mexico Vermilion Bay Cameron Towes Lake Charles Seth Northwest East

Weather Update Mostly Clear Through Friday

Forecast calls for mostly clear conditions through Friday with night and early morning low clouds or fog. Slightly cooler temperatures expected across the region.

el Centro Southland Blythe Needles Beaumont San Bernardino Riverside la Canada San Gabriel

Senate votes 91 0 oppose China entry to United Nations

Washington AP reports the Senate passed a 91 to 0 vote opposing Communist China's admission to the United Nations. The foreign aid package includes an amendment directing the President to present Congress with potential policy moves should Peiping join the UN. Controversy over loan versus grant terms and anti Red China stance highlighted the debate.

Washington Senate China United Nations Chamber Congress Peiping Sen. Capehart R.-Ind Sen Knowland Calif GOP U. N Eisenhower International Organization

Chessman Granted Stay of Execution

The report notes a stay of execution granted to Chessman amid ongoing legal delays. The Department of State disclosed that Red China rejected protests over attacks on British and American planes off Hainan Island, with Britain acting as intermediary. Ambassador Aldrich in London conveyed the British Foreign Office’s stance that the protest was not accepted, and the issue will not end here. The article records continued U.S. protests and potential further steps, with references to an allied airliner incident and retaliatory actions. The full note appeared on Page A-16.

Washington Red China United States Hainan Island State Department Red Department Henry Suydam Suydam Winthrop Aldrich London Iin

Full Senate Debate OKd on McCarthy

Washington AP Sen Knowland says a full dress debate on censuring or investigating Sen McCarthy will begin Friday and may run into Saturday and Monday. Sen Smith proposes a six member committee to study McCarthyism with VP Ing as chair, aiming to substitute for the Flanders censure move. Knowland abandons quick table tactic, expects debate to occupy time and shape the legislative agenda.

Washington Sen Knowland California Senate McCarthy R-Wis Alexander Smith R-M. J Sen. Flanders R-Vt Smith Ing Peat Flanders Tablec

Hungry Man Stabs Wife During TV Watch Declares Drunken Fight

Lancaster report details Lawrence G. Blewerton 33 who returned home to find wife Mary Marie Howerton 41 watching TV. He claimed he stabbed her after an argument as deputies said he was drunk and charged with assault with intent to commit murder. Hospital status listed critical. Neighbor Roy Ray Johnson 13 alerted authorities.

Lancaster Lawrence G. Blewerton Sheriff's Spt HE. van Loan Howerton Itepson Roy Ray Johnson Mary Marie Howerton

West German Leader Adenauer to Visit United States in August

Bonn Germany Konrad Adenauer will fly to the United States in August to address the national convention of the American Legion in Washington. The visit is short but is considered likely to include talks with President Eisenhower and Secretary of State Dulles. He is also slated to visit the United States in October to receive an honorary degree from Columbia University in New York.

Bonn Germany Gaul Konrad Adenauer United States National The American Legion Washington Eisenhower l Dulles Columbia University New York

Air Crashes Kill Eight Americans

Eight American airmen died in separate crashes near Suwon on Wednesday. A F-94 night fighter with a two man crew crashed three miles east of Suwon, while a rescue helicopter accompanying the wreckage went down, killing all six aboard. An investigation was ordered.

Seoul Suw U.S. Fifth Air Force T A

Chessman gets stay as appeal to U S Supreme Court grows

California Supreme Court Justice Jesse W. Carter issued an indefinite stay of execution for Daryl Chessman to allow time for a U S Supreme Court review. The stay follows Chessman petitioning the high court for review after a July ruling denied a stay and hearing.

San Francisco California Supreme Court Jesse W. Carter Daryl Chessman San Quentin Ume U.S. Supreme Court Chessman State High Tribunal Justice Carter Carter U. S. Supreme Court U.S Berwyn Rice Washington Ilea Chiefsman Knight

Downey Boy Suffocates in Closed Auto

A 3 year old Downey boy died in Los Angeles after his mother reportedly placed him in the family car for safekeeping. The windows were down when he was put inside and rolled up an hour later, authorities said. The mother, Frances Reichle, 38, was not held. The incident occurred at 7674 Compton Ave. in Los Angeles.

Downey Los Angeles Robert G. Reichle East Brooke St Frances Reichle Compton Ave Sherltra Depution

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