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Long Beach Press Telegram

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Jun 19, 1954

Page

3

Auto Kills Hub City Pedestrian

A 25 year old pedestrian Francisco Uriaz was struck by a car on Compton Avenue near Nes tor Street in Compton and killed. The driver David Savage was not held. Uriaz was pronounced dead at Physicians and Surgeons Hospital. Police noted Uriaz appeared near the center of Compton Boulevard when struck. Uriaz left shoe found in street. body removed to Moreland Mortuary. A separate crash injured Joe Sate and injured motorist Euvlalis Garcia after a collision near Wilmington Avenue and 124th Street in Willowbrook. Peter Albers was slightly injured after losing control on Palos Verdes Drive East near Western Avenue in Rolling Hills following an oncoming car crossing the center line.

Compton Compton Bid Nestor St Francisco Uriaz 152Nd St David Savage W. Almond St Savage Uriaz Compton Blvd Willowbrook Peter A. Albers Limes Tree Lane Portuguese Bend Palos Verdes Dr Western Ave Rolling Hills Albers California Highway Patrol

French Hit Hard at Red Force

In Indochina, French planes artillery and tanks repelled a Vietminh ambush along the Hanoi Haiphong lifeline. French losses were light. 35 Vietminh killed and 20 captured. Bombing of Vietminh bases in the delta continued with tons of explosives on rebel supply convoys. Five to six dive bombers hit invasion routes west of the delta perimeter.

Hanoi Indochina Hanoi-Haiphong Amy Delta Cella High Command

Mass Deportation Roundup Targets Mexican Workers in Orange County

Federal immigration officers with sheriff and police forces carried out a large roundup across northern Orange County starting in Fullerton at 5 a.m. Aimed at identifying illegal entrants, 75 to be deported were tagged, with 30 to 40 in Fullerton area and nine arrested by local police in Sunny Hills. Additional checks included La Habra, Coronan Camp, and Trabuco Canyon where seven workers were arrested. Prisoners to be held for mass deportation to Mexico.

Fullerton Orange County Autick Sunny Hills la Habra Trabuco Canyon Mexico

Ex-Gl Carrier Fights Supreme Court Over Court Martial

Former Airman Robert W. Toth pressed to the Supreme Court to overturn a Court of Appeals ruling allowing his court-martial for the 1952 slaying of a South Korean civilian. His lawyers argue the case tests whether Congress can convert democratic civil government into a military oligarchy.

Washington III Robert W. Toth Supreme Court Toth High Court U. S. Court of Appeals Congress

Beach crowds draw expert laughs at summer scene

Lifeguard Lt. Ansell Campbell, stationed at Linden Ave, notes repeat beach characters since 1930. He cites flower in the mouth showmen, muscle men, football players, neckers and more as part of the scenery while warning swimmers who go straight out to sea pose the real danger to lifeguards.

Ansell Campbell Seach Campbell Linden Ave Pern

Baird Steps Down as 18th District GOP Chair

Woodrow Baird resigns as chairman of the 18th District Republican Committee citing plans for a two month Norway visit and desire to rotate leadership. Vice Chairman Bert Wagner will assume duties until July 13 when county wide reorganization occurs. Baird notes rapid party growth and stronger showing in the recent primary.

Woodrow Baird Hai Act Republican Committee Norway Bert Wagner Baird 118Th

Kidnaping Suspect Bound Over In Arizona Case

Daniel Joseph Mazsin, 41, unemployed welder, bound over for superior court trial on kidnaping for ransom in the abduction of Evelyn Anh Smith, 23, wife of a Phoenix industrialist. Bond kept at 10 000 after defense bid to 5 000. Prosecutors say 75 000 ransom was paid. Mazsin faces 20 to 50 years if convicted. Jewelry theft valued at 79 849 linked to another case at Hollywood club. suspect described as former Brooklyn resident.

Phoenix, Ariz Smithy Flynn Marsin Fiood Maricopa County William P. Mahoney Jr Flynn ‘J Stooklyn Stockholm Sweden Ton Anden Russia Jack Fleishman Marsit Olry Smith Sunset Strip

Operation Mexican Immigrant Drive Grips California Areas

Los Angeles area factories face up to 30 percent absenteeism during Operation Mexican Immigrant third day as about 14 000 legal immigrants have been apprehended since June 21. Officials say many Mexicans stayed home to avoid possible arrest while neighbors advertise work for workers of Mexican birth who are now citizens. The roundup, ordered by Atty Gen Brownell, involves 700 officers with plane and ground units reporting faster than expected. Authorities also warn of beach hazards and enforce public safety rules at the same time as immigration enforcement continues.

EL Centrol Los Angeles California Arizona United States Atty Gen Brownell Oground Lt. Campbell Alamitos Bay Campbell Shell Rio Grande Texas Herman BR. Landon Immigration Legas Landon U. S

McCarthy Issue Split In Maine Senate Primary Fight

In Maine ahead of Mondays Republican Senate primary Sen Margaret Chase Smith faces Biddeford newcomer Robert L Jones. Jones praised McCarthy early on but later avoided naming him while Smith framed the race around discord in government and her long Senate record.

Portland Maine Sen McCarthy Senate Margaret Chase Smith Skowhegan Robert L. Jones Biddeford Jones Wisconsin

18 Egg Barrage Divorce Case Grinds On

Albert Simards was granted a divorce Friday after he said he came home from a dinner at 1:30 a m. to find his wife peppering him with 18 freshly laid eggs before he could explain.

London Albert Simards

Regular Guy Picket Line Opposes Auto Laundry Strike

George Schanerman owner of the Academy Auto Laundry in Newark Newark New Jersey proclaims he is a regular guy as striking employees rest during a two week dispute. He carries a picket sign while workers take a break and says he sympathizes with his staff.

Newark N. J George Schanerman Academy Auto Laundry

High Court Grants Costello Bail After Tax Evasion Case

New York gambler Frank Costello, sentenced to five years for tax evasion and fined, is freed on a $50,000 bond until the Supreme Court resolves questions from cases like his. Justice Jackson noted the court will review the net worth theory in four related cases. Costello’s attorney plans an appeal.

Washington New York Frank Costello Supreme Court Jackson Reater Costello High Court

Polish Communist Leader Modzelewski Dies in London

Zyom Munt Modzelewski, a key craftsman of Poland under communism and former foreign minister, died after long illness. He helped establish the Red-dominated Lublin provisional government before Germany's defeat and led the Polish United Workers Party as a strong man of the regime.

London ZyomMunt Modzelewski Poland Warsaw Radio Kremlin Modzelewski Lublin Polish United Workers Party

Five Gis Taken by Indo Reds Name Five Gis Taken by Indo Reds

Five American air force technicians are reported missing since Monday and believed captured by Viet Minh rebels near My Khe beach south of Saigon. The men from Tourane base were seized after driving off base, later seen with 20 French war prisoners. A search failed to locate them. Names identified by Defense Department include Pfc Donald E Morgan Airman 3C Jerry Schuller and Airman 3C Vito Appice among others.

Saigon Indochina Ted Vietminh My Khe Tourane U.S Ger John W. O'Daniel Chhief Defense Department Washington Haif Oma Appice Vito Appice Elizabeth Jerry Schuller Sono Joseph Schuller Cleveland Ohio

Four American Pilots Downed in Guatemala

In a Colom bian operated PBY flying boat, Capt Lee Crutcher of Los Angeles and his son in law Doug McLean of San Lorenzo Calif were feared downed in Guatemala while en route from Tapachula Mexico to San Jose Costa Rica. Latest airline word stated the PBY took off from Tapachula on Thursday and was long overdue.

Bogota Columbia Guatemala Lee Crutcher Los Angeles Doug McLean San Lorenzo iCalif Tapachula Mex San Jose Costa Rica

Germany Preferred France Less Like Yankee Homeland

Nine years after the war the average American tourist abroad prefers western Germany over France, finding it more home like and dynamic. The piece contrasts Germans with a rebuilt, purposeful mood against a France viewed as tired and resentful, urging broader European unity.

Paris France Germany U. S Europe Heaven Ludwig Erharé Polix

Mundt Urges Army Act on Probe Staff

Senator Mundt pressed that the Pentagon grant security clearances quickly for two Senate investigations staffers who have waited 14 and 15 months respectively. He urged McClellan to ask the Defense Department to say yes or no on the applications. The dispute arose from post hearing clashes over access to sensitive documents and personnel pledges amid Republican Democratic tension.

Washington Sen Mundt R-Sd Pentagon Senate McCarthy Sen McClellan Arkansas Defense Department Sec Mundt Subcommittee Lato Army Sen. Smington D-Mo McCarthy i

Balsam-Wool Insulation Ad Claims Long-Term Comfort

An advertisement extols Balsam-Wool insulation as a thick blade hot product with asphalt coated kraft covering. It fits between ceiling joists and studding and uses minute air pockets to repel heat loss. The copy promises year after year comfort and savings on winter fuel bills, asserting lasting value for 15 years.

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