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Long Beach Press Telegram

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Jun 21, 1954

Page

3

Rebels Press Drive in Guatemala Amid Evacuation Fears

Reports from Guatemala City say the decisive phase of the battle may come within 48 hours as rebels push toward major routes and ports. The U S Embassy plans to evacuate families of citizens amid rising anti U S sentiment. Rebel forces report captures near Honduran borders and rail disruptions near Morales, while government defense plans are led by President Arbenz.

Guatemala Associated Press Jack Rutledge Guatemala City U. S Salvador Neuva Ocotepegus Honduras Jutiana Macuclizo Puerto Barrios Zacapa Guatemila Arbenz France Marne River Belige British Honduras Honduran Asquipulas Jo¢otan Queznulopeque

Light voting noted in Maine McCarthy Senate race

In Maine light turnout marked the Republican Senate contest between Mrs. Smith and Robert L. Jones with Jones, McCarthy supporter, facing Mrs. Smith who opposes the Wisconsin senator. Campaigns closed with TV appearances and exchanges over Drew Pearson’s influence. The 56-year-old McCarthy backer and the 34-year-old Jones competed amid a quiet election day pattern.

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Free blood pressure checkup offer from Harrod Diagnostic Offices

High blood pressure warning urging prompt action. Free checkup and consultation offered without cost or obligation. Call Long Beach 6-1485 or Torsey 7-0510 for an appointment, bring this notice. Locations listed: 525 Locust Ave Long Beach and 9833 Belmont Ave Belower.

Long Beach Torsey Harrod Diagmostic Locust Ave Belmont Ave Belower

U S Warns Russia Stay Out of America Over Guatemala Crisis

The U S warned Russia to stay out of Guatemala related turmoil as mercenary activity and revolts prompted United Nations debate. Guatemala accused Honduras and Nicaragua of involvement while the council weighed a peace observation commission and referred the matter to regional bodies. The Brazilian Colombian resolution to refer the complaint to the U N was approved 10-1 with the Soviet Union dissenting.

Guatemala Lodge United States Inter American Organization U.S Connell Chamber State Department Col Carlos Castilla Armas Nicaragua Castillo-Arribla U.S. State Department Ta+pachula Mex Mexico City Mexican Air Force Carlos R. Bergunza de Victoria inter-American Washington Latin America Henri Hoppenot France

Statewide primary contest in First District

In today’s primaries a Jones victory would be a major upset while forecasters favored Mrs. Smith as an easy three to one to four to one winner. The day also features local and county races for Republican and Democratic nominations in the First Congressional District.

Jones Mrs. Smith

Slaying Case Holds Airman as Murder Charge Files

In Albuquerque a young Southern California airman was bludgeoned to death near a Kirtland Air Force Base barracks. Airman Jose M. Castro, 20, son of Denizio Castro of Costa Mesa, faces murder charges. Airman Thomas Allen Davis, 29, of Gilliam, West Virginia, was arraigned and held without bond.

Albuquerque California Kirtland Air Force Base Jose M. Castro Denizio Castro Costa Mesa Cali Thomas Allen Davis Gillian W. Va

Foil Prison Break Ends as Guard Slain and Hostages Safe

A prison breakout escalated into gunfire as guards and convicts confronted each other in the corridor. Six convicts were involved. two wounded and one guard killed. Warden Edmondson stated the six would be charged with first degree murder. Hostages included Miss Marjorie Capehart and her niece Janet Manes.

Lawton Ray Collins Kansas City William Henry Parker Gare Lokla Donald K. Davis Sturgis Mich Emmett May Topeka Kan Robert Leroy Knight Picher Edmondson Kenaga

Flooding Intensifies Across Iowa As Rivers Rage

Heavy rains sweep northwest and north Iowa causing rising rivers and evacuations. Alfred Anderson, 18, disappears after attempting to move horses across the Iowa River. Des Moines evacuates over 30 families along Four Mile Creek. Floyd River crest reaches 21 feet. Mason City highways cut off. Des Moines River floods. dikes fail near Turin and Kennebec. widespread road blockages and livestock displacement reported across the state.

Alfred Anderson Iowa River Des Moines Ankeny Dies Moines Sioux CITEX Floyd River Sioux City Mason City Port Dodge Ped Cress Towa Council Bluffs Turin Kennebec Waterloo

Red China List Outs 30 Americans In Prison

United States and China held talks in Geneva over detainees. The Chinese listed 30 Americans as prisoners or missing, including missionaries and crew, with names and statuses partly undisclosed. U.S. officials said many detainees may not wish to leave the United States and pledged to inform relatives through official channels.

Xiangsi P. E.vocchis H. D. Weese A. D.hart Jr sAntang North China United States Sf Naval Plone Red Seca Hunan John B. Haye Scranton U. Alexis, Johnson U. S Tal Cechoslovakia Johnson A. U.S Doni Dixon Richard Applegate Ben Krasner

Lutherans Open Oakland Session 43rd California-Nevada Meet

The California Nevada district Lutherans will open their 43rd convention at California Concordia College in Oakland. About 300 pastors teachers and laymen from over 38 000 members attend the four day gathering. A separate report notes 15 U S Air Force personnel detained on a flight and various Chinese officials mentioning exit permit issues and names of individuals connected to passport cases.

San Francisco WFI Lutheran Issouri Synod California Concordia College Oakland U.S. Air Force J. K. Arnold Vooranis Weese Hart Johnson Begin Christian Shanghai M. ©. Hulzer H. L. Ricks Nadeshéa M._ Roranoffl Irene Romanoff

Stevenson Slates Move to Unseat McCarthy Ally

In Boston at the New England regional CIO United Steelworkers convention a resolution was adopted urging the United States to unseat Senator McCarthy ally M'Carthy Guster from office amid calls for political change.

M'Carthy Boston New England CIO United Steelworkers Union Li. S Sen McCar

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