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Newspaper
Long Beach Press Telegram
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Jun 03, 1953
Page
8
A brief long Beach item from the June 3 1953 edition notes local events and notes a community update. It records a short summary of happenings and mentions local groups or venues involved, using concise era-appropriate wording.
OSSINING N Y UP The attorney for Julius and Ethel Rosenberg visited them in Sing Sing death house as the couple, doomed to be executed in about two weeks, reaffirmed innocence and rejected mercy. Federal officials indicated no clemency unless a confession of atomic espionage is forthcoming. The appeals court refused to stay or alter the death sentence, and sentencing judge Kaufman set execution for the week of June 15 with the date to be chosen by U S Marshal Carroll.
The London Daily Herald suggested renaming Mount Everest Mount Elizabeth after a British expedition reached the summit on Friday, proposing a change to honor the climb and tradition.
Oklahoma City s two reservoirs Hefner and Overholser are drying up as two year drought grips the city. Water officials warn residents to expect restrictions while an emergency bond vote on June 30 seeks funds for new wells. Al the alligator and zoo residents brace for reduced baths and heat as drought risks deepen.
Crowds queued at post offices to buy Britain’s special coronation stamps on launch day. Dealers bought thousands as schoolboy collectors joined in a rush to use the new issues for envelopes and first day markings.
British led Everest climbers who reached the summit on May 2 report they are descending from the icy peak. Col John Hunt's team includes Edward Hillary and Bhutia Tenging as they near civilization, hoping to relay full triumph details in weeks.
The Ladies of Columbus Council 1 will hold a semiannual rummage sale from 8 a m to 4 p m on Thursday at 1154 Pine Ave featuring assorted items for donation and purchase.
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