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Long Beach Press Telegram

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Jun 18, 1954

Page

5

Suit Renewed Blaming Fags for Cancer

Ira C. Lowe of Festus Missouri filed a new Circuit Court suit against R I Reynolds Tobacco Co seeking 560000 damages for lung cancer he says was caused by heavy cigarette smoking He withdrew a prior federal suit and named Fat Mariam operator of a market where he bought Reynolds cigarettes as a defendant Lowe said he smoked more than two packs daily from 1930 to 1952 when his right lung was removed after finding cancer.

ST. Louis Ira C. Lowe Festus R. I Reynolds Tobacco Co Lowe Reynards Fat Mariam Reynolds

Father's Day gift ideas from a 1950s camera store

The narrator recalls hiding in an oven while clothes were cleaned after a shoot and promotes Polaroid Highlander and Brownie movie cameras as affordable Father’s Day gifts. They highlight instant photos, low costs, easy use, and a 10 percent down payment with simple terms, inviting future visits.

Highlander Polaroid Snapper

Chest Specialists Won't Blame Smokes For Cancer

The American College of Chest Physicians refused to single out cigarette smoking as a definite cause of lung cancer after hours of debate. A non-committal resolution urged further research before naming any single agent. Dr. Richard Overholt of Brookline proposed naming smoking as a suspect, but others cited smog, chimney smoke, auto fumes, and dense air as influencing factors.

San Francisco American College of Chest Physicians Overholt Alvis J. Greer Houston

U S Confirms Capture of 5 Yanks by Indo Rebels

U S military officials in Saigon announced five American Air Force mechanics captured by Communist rebels near Tourane base in Indochina. The men, part of a larger contingent assisting in servicing fighters and transports, were reported missing as Saigon and Paris authorities weigh propagation risks and locate relatives. French forces meanwhile evacuated Moulampek on the Mekong in southern Laos after a rebel assault, as clashes intensify in the Red River Delta with heavy losses on both sides.

Louis Guilbert O'Daniel U.S Hanoi Indochina Upyn Saigon Tonrane Air 2 Ohn W O'Danielsmen Air Force Munists Tourane Aursday Hong Kong- Ing South United States U. S Saigor Moulapamok Laos Mekong Moulapamek Ala Point Thailand Clin Red River

Capt John H Cowles Dies A Masonry Leader At 90

Capt John Henry Cowles 90 longtime leader in U S Masonry died today in Washington He retired in 1952 after 33 years as sovereign grand commander of the Supreme Council 33rd Degree Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite for the Southern Jurisdiction United States The article notes his high rank and long service within the Masonic order.

Washington John Henry Cowles America Supreme Council United States

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