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Newspaper
Long Beach Press Telegram
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1954
Page
8
Classified ad fragment notes selling through an item. Mentions contact by phone 6.9071. Limited readable details about product, asking method, or price. Context suggests a small goods sale listing in a local newspaper classified page.
Senate debate centers on a defense appropriation package totaling about 29 billion dollars for the coming year. The Air Force would receive nearly 11 billion, the Navy just under 10 billion, and the Army a bit over 7 billion, with remaining funds for interservice activities and the defense secretary’s office. The proposal differs from the House plan by about 1.0 to 1.1 billion dollars.
The 40th Infantry Division arrived at the San Francisco Port of Embarkation aboard the Navy transport Weigel, greeted by a harbor ceremony, a deck band, and aerial flyovers. Brig. Gen. Bradley praised the unit as capable and mobile. 1st to greet the ship was 5.-Sgt. Leo P. Charpentier of Alabama, awarded Silver Star, Bronze Star, Purple Heart with oak clusters. received the Golden Gate key and roses from Miss Golden Gate. About 047 other soldiers aboard, parade planned up Market Street and a review before Army leaders Ridgway and Knight before returning colors to state authorities.
CIO negotiators announced a new wage pact for Atlantic seamen covering 20 000 workers after 14 hours of talks. The agreement adds fringe benefits and boosts pensions while wages stay at current levels. Base pay is 314 41 a month for able bodied seamen, with other wages ranging from 242 32 to 883 58 for the top chief.
Washington UP Athletes report the annual charity baseball game between Congressional Republicans and Democrats was rained out Tuesday night and will be tried again tonight to complete five innings under the lights at Griffith Stadium.
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