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Newspaper

Long Beach Press Telegram

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Jun 20, 1953

Page

2

Isle Reds Conviction Triggers Hawaii Dock Strike Threats

In Honolulu Hawaii 26 000 dock and plantation workers vow a mass protest after longshore labor leader Jack Hall and six co defendants are convicted of conspiracy to advocate violent overthrow of the government. Seven defendants freed on 7500 bail. sentencing date not set.

Honolulu Hawaii Jack Hall Hall Harry Bridges International Longshorermen’s. and Charles K. Fujimoto Sail Cherrust Communist Party Flawani Fujimoto Hileen Dwight James Freeman Kofi Ariyoshi Tanolulu Record Jack DB Kimato Honoluli Record Employe John Reinecke John Wiig Rd Gladstein Gladstein

Paramount Juvenile Dope King Nabbed By Sheriff

Juvenile officers push to remand a self styled 17 year old dope king to criminal court for prosecution as unfit to associate with other youths He was arrested at his Paramount home by deputies Donn Saulsbury Tom Ferrell and Warl Falbor The youth said he sold up to 100 marijuana figures nightly to teens in Long Beach Paramount Compton Hollydale and South Gate He claimed trips to Mexico to buy marijuana at 30 dollars per pound and made about 1000 sticks selling them at a Hollydale drive in for 50 cents each netting 470 dollars He said the money would buy heroin for his own use and he used 40 dollars a day

Paramount Sheri Donn DB. Saulsbury Tom Ferrell Warl Falbor Long Beach Compton Hollydale South Gale Mexico

Chiding Girl to Tour N H with Expenses Paid

A 10 year old Texas seventh grader Faustina Ramirez earned an expenses paid trip to New Hampshire as a guest of the State Automobile Dealers Association. The trip follows a provocative letter to the Littleton Chamber of Commerce and waves of interest from the New Hampshire Development Commission and Gov. Hugh Gregg.

Goncord N. Pvp New Hampshire State Automobile Dealers Association Faustina Ramirez Nazareth Academy Victoria Texas Faustina New Hampshire Chambers of Commerce Littleton Mmerce New Hawanshire Development Commission Faustine Hugh Gregg Development Commission Faustin Juan Ramirez Phoenix Ariz

Mock Ice Cream Ban Hit in Markets Suit

Five food market chains including Market Basket Fitzsimmons Carty Bros Alexander s and Van s filed injunctions in Los Angeles challenging a state law that bans sale of imitation ice cream where real ice cream is sold. The Legislature blocked efforts to remove the ban in the last session.

Los Angeles Market Basket Fitzsimmons Carty Bros. Alexander’s Van’s Ed

Seal Beach Groups Clash Over Council Recall

Two Seal Beach groups clash over an impending recall against the city council. One seeks a judge led inquiry into recall petition signers while the other accuses the recall of pressuring the Legion post to take over the Airport Club operations. The United Citizens of California discussed pamphlet attacks on the council and noted tensions at a weekly post meeting.

Seal Beach Ety Council Orange County Land Jury Guown Seal Beach American Legion Post Aiport Club Poker Palace Legion Horace Leach The Good Government Brand Thomas 2. Jones Jack A. Klatapner Viola A. Mendava United Citizens of California Vina Meneloyi United Citizens T Wave Wililun L. Robertson Airport Iedel Robertson

Defense Protest Fades as Judge Upholds Preliminary Hold

Municipal Judge Frank C. Charvat ends the preliminary hearing and binds 38 year old Albart Tk. MacCagnan of 1913 Locust Ave. over for trial on marijuana possession after defense attorney George Shibley protests prolonged questioning and is cut off during cross examination. Dep. Dist. Att. Lynn Compton testified.

Frank C. Charvat Albart Tk. MacCagnan Locust Ave Dep. Dist Lynn Compton George Shibley Charval

Douglas Plant Guard Nabs Two Suspects

Orville L. Stark a plant protection guard nabbed two burglars near the Douglas parking lot west of Lakewood Boulevard Friday night. The car, owned by James Anderson of Sunset Beach, was broken into while the suspects attempted to steal tires. The two, Don Louis Caesar and Kenneth W. Davis, were jailed in Norwalk on burglary charges.

Douglas Lakewood Blvd Orville L. Stark Fairman Ave Lakewood James Anderson Sunset Beach Norwalk

Centennial High School Wins National Speech Contest

Denver Colorado Centen nial High School of Pueblo defeated Edmond Oklahoma High School 2-2 to win the 19th annual high school national speech contest. 48 teams from 30 states competed under the National Forensics League. Vic Jackson of Edmond won boys extemporaneous speaking, Jim Ward placed third, and Maxine Karpman of Beverly Hills High School won girls extemporaneous speaking with Lou Ferguson of Edmond second.

Denver Colo Centennial High School Pueblo Edmond Okla Pueblo Centennial Sheboygan Wis Fordham Prep School New York City Vic Jackson Jim Ward Sioux Falls S. D Maxine Karpman Beverly Hills Calif Lou Ferguson

Overdue Debt Fight Lands Two Men in Court

In Hong Kong, Lam au aged 63 and Chan Chi aged 50 were hauled into court after a street fight over a $20 loan. Chan said the dispute began when he asked for repayment, noting the debt had endured for twenty years as the judge pressed for details.

Hong Kong Lam Au Chan Chi Chan Lam

Arson Fire Burns Willowbrook Home on Holmes Ave

A fire at 11627 Holmes Ave in Willowbrook driven by arson forced Charles Kirk and family from their home at 1 a.m. Two county fire departments and a sheriff arson investigator responded. More than $1200 in damage to the house and furnishings. Firebug scattered papers and trash against the wall and ignited debris. Firefighters led by Battalion Chief O. G. Pederson contained the blaze as it spread to the roof and interior.

Willow Brook Airebug Charles Kirkwood Holmes Ave County Ed Hatcher Willowbrook and Graham O. G. Pederson

Ex-Suitor Shoots Lover Then Kills Himself in Cafe

A 40-year-old former suitor, Robert Collins, enters a cafe and threatens to kill Golda Kischanko, 33, if she does not leave with him. When she refuses, he fires one shot, then two more hitting her in the abdomen before killing himself with a head shot. She is hospitalized in serious to critical condition.

Los Angeles Robert Collins Golda Kischanko Collins Miss Eschenko General Hospital

Long Beach Boys Attend 18th California Boys State in Sacramento

More than 800 boys from across California gathered in Sacramento for the 18th annual Boys State conducted by American Legion posts. 825 registrations neared a record as students from Long Beach and Southern California prepared to form Federalists and Whigs, elect officers, and choose outstanding citizens to attend Boys Nation in Washington, D C.

California Long Beach Sacramento Gion Boys Nation Legion Boys State Washington, D. C

Former St Anthony's Assistant Honored Doctorate Grant

Jane LVersity of Washington DC conferred a doctor of philosophy in education on Rev. James E. Clyne former assistant at St Anthony's parish now pastor of St Cecilia's Los Angeles He submitted a dissertation Principles of Casuality in creation He received the decree at Catholic Unity cn 1931 His father and stepmother Thomas J Clyne and his wife belong to St Monica's parish.

Jane

Anita ODay Trial Postponed to Tuesday

Superior Judge Fred Milley continued the trial of singer Anita O Day until Tuesday. She faces charges of possessing heroin while performing in a local nightclub.

Anita O'Day Fred Milley

Woman Falls in Hit-Run Struck on Wilmington Ave

Compton police hunt a hit-run driver after a Long Beach woman, Lota Bernice Rankin, 24, was struck and run over near 303 North Wilmington Avenue at 11:55 p.m. Friday. She was treated at Physicians and Surgeons Hospital in Compton and moved to General Hospital in Los Angeles in critical condition. Rankin, walking outside a crosswalk, fell when struck. description of the fleeing auto is not available.

Compton Long Beach Wilmington Ave Lota Bernice Rankin 11Th St Physicians and Surgeons Hospital Seneral Hospital Los Angeles James Pong Robert Andrews Willmington Ave

Stopometer Demonstrates Bus Braking Distance In Long Beach

Long Beach City Lines uses a device called the stopometer to prove drivers need 60 feet to stop at 20 miles per hour. The setup attaches a wheel to the bus with a speedometer and odometer, locking on brake application to show actual stopping distance and reaction delay.

Long Beach Long Beach City iLines Weel Willard Lee City Lines

Educator Named NEA Meeting Delegate for California

Dr Helen L Mathews of 424 E 16th St named a delegate to represent California at the National Educational Association canal meeting in Miami Beach from June 28 to July 3. About 3500 delegates expected to attend.

Gun, Liquor and Cash Taken in Cafe Theft

A burglar broke the front glass door of a cafe at 1213 E Anaheim St early today and stole an antique revolver whisky and about 194 dollars in silver and currency. Deck Riffita, the cafe owner, reported the break in.

Anaheim St Deck Riffita

Marine's Fourth Altar Tries Fail Then Bride Comes

S/Sgt Richard E Paget 21 waits at Santa Ana Marine facility for his bride to be Isis finance Joan Payton of Youngstown Ohio travels to wed him. Previous plans were thwarted by duty and an accident left Paget with a broken shoulder. They aim for the altar Monday after his 20 day serve ends.

Richard E. Paget Santa Ana Marine Corps Air Facility Isis Finance Joan Payton Youngstown Ohio Pegels Marine Corps Korea Sgt. Paget Holywood Corona Naval Hospital Miss Payton

Reed Keeps Silence After Meeting With Eisenhower

Rep Reed, chair of the Ways and Means Committee, met with President Eisenhower to discuss a six month extension of the excess profits tax. He declined to say if he would relax opposition or bring the extension to a committee vote, noting only a friendly visit and no change in stance. The tax extension is part of a five point program, with Reed remaining firm in opposition and delaying action until the tax expires June 30.

Washington Reed Eisenhower Pave and Means Committee Eiserhower Say House

Church Delegation Heads to Palisades Meet

Trinity United Presbyterian in Los Angeles plans eight delegates to the Pacific Palisades Conference for Young People during the week of June. Pastor Rev. Theodore N. Anderson leads the Trinity group joining Joan Harevey Patricia Hall Bill Wesenberg Bob Anderson Bob Paneli Johnsons Leland Smith and James Lloyd in the second largest delegation.

Trinity United

Whith Pompe Southern Baptist Church to unveil four windows

The Whith Pompe Southern Baptist Church at 10th St and Gladys Ave will unveil four art glass windows during the Sunday 11 a.m. service. Rev. Virgil Harper Fisher will officiate. The windows celebrate the ministry and are donated by the Miley Cowart and J J Kastning families and church members, with music and a fitting sermon.

Pompe Southern Baptist Church 10Th St Gladys Ave Virgil Harper Fisher Jesus Christ the Good Shepherd Christ Gethsemane Miley Cowart J. J. Kastning Temple Times

Gospel Rangers to Perform at Youth for Christ Rally

Gospel Rangers from Pasadena and Los Angeles led by Bol Westcott headline a Youth for Christ rally in Tracey Auditorium at 219 E Seaside Blvd. They appeared on KRECA-TV last year, with a chalka and instrumentalists among four trainers. The evening features YFC Tinypet Trio trained by Don Pratt, the UFC orchestra, and a choir directed by Bob Sheppard with May Jo Hale at the piano.

Papul Angers Pasadena Los Angeles Bol Westcott Youth For Christ Tracey’ Auditorium Seaside Blvd Kreca-Tv Chalka YFC Tinypet Don Pratt UFC Bob Sheppard May Jo Hale

McCarthy Flareback Over Free Mail Access Deluge

Washington report notes Sen. McCarthy accused Sen. Lehman of abusing Senate free mailing. Lehman received hundreds of letters and three cent stamps with some supporters of McCarthy. most mail returned. Postmaster General Summerfield plans standard billing and pending review, with no compelled payment by the Post Office.

Washington L/P Sen. McCarthy Sen Lehman D.en Senate New Yorker McCarthy R.wis McCarthy Summerfield

L B Minister to Attend Parley as Chief Speaker

Roy James Colbert director of Long French Youth for Christ has been chosen as principal speaker for the Sunday night service at the fourth annual 2FC Pacific Regional Adult Youth Leadership Conference at Mount Hermon Santa Cruz County June 21 28. The Pacific Region spans six states and Mount Hermon grounds host to major California Bible conferences.

Roy. James Jim) Colbert Long French Youth For Christ 2Fc Pacific Mount Hermon Santa Cruz County Pacific Mt. Hermon West Coast Nost of

St Luke's Parish Reports Fund Campaign Success

St Luke's Episcopal parish will mark Victory Sunday with morning prayer and a report by Rev F Cyril Benson Beltis on funds raised for the Episcopal Advancement Fund in the Los Angeles diocese. Workers will be thanked in a parish hall gathering after a shortened service.

St. Luke's Episcopal Parish F. Cyril Benson Beltis Episcopal Advancement Fund Los Angeles Wadieh S. Shibley Seriou Warden Peneral Charmgay Luther Sappenfield

Methodist Men Dinner and Ladies' Night at Grace Church

Methodist Men of Grace Methodist Church will hold their monthly dinner and Ladies' Night on Tuesday in the fellowship hall. Guest speaker Willie Robert Hohl Williams of Chicago, rational director of men's work in the Methodist Church, will speak. Music by Jaynes and Rust, with Edward Davies as president and Lynn Ballard as program chairman.

Methodist Grace Methodist Church Pele Jowship Hall Willie Robert Hohl Williams Chicago Methodist Church Bol Grace Ehurcl Phip Jaynes Jamies Rust Will Nweseet Edward Davies The Grey Lynn Ballard

Salute to Fathers Sermon at Gun Methodist Church

Rev. Lewis Ed. Travis speaks on A Salute to Fathers at Sunday morning service while Rev. Claude J. Young attends a conference. Sanctuary Choir led byPhilip Fletcher performs Cherubin Song. Evening service honors Fathers with hymns and organ music as The First Step film about father and son relations is shown.

Lewis Ed. Travis Gun Methodisti ‘Church Claude JW. Young Philip Flethorpe I Mather Cane Iné Meade Alose Gan

Texas Minister Will Preach Guest Sermon at First Baptist Church

The First Baptist Church at 84 Pine Ave will host guest preacher Dr. Fickel from Galveston and Washington, D C. He will speak at 10 a m in the morning on Where's Your Hat Paddy and in the evening on Wordways.

Texas Fickell iPine Fickel Galveston Rs Weshington Baptist Kansas City Paddy

Municipal Band Concert Program Highlights

A fragmented listing shows a municipal band concert program with names like BATT BDAY and DenBarres Condirlot Danica RK. The readable items include paths such as FORA and Finale, with various performer mentions and locations suggesting a community event in Norway during a themed concert series.

BATT Snineena DenBarres Danica RK Sunny Asaletans Pathiris Ianulate

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