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Long Beach Press Telegram

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Mar 06, 1954

Page

2

Cuban Revolt Arsenal Seized in Manhattan

Police seized an arsenal in a Manhattan store on W 99th Street. Two Cubans, Mario Cruz and Roberto Acevedo, were arrested for violating weapons laws. Agents from FBI, Customs, and Immigration coordinated to question about a dozen others linked to anti Batista groups. The raid followed an informant tip about crates and a plan to ship arms out of the country.

New York AM Arsenel Batista Plare W. 99Th St Mario Cruz Roberto Oscar Acevedo Francis W. JH. Adams Fulgencio Batista Cuba Adams Cruz United States Acevedo Trinka FBI Customs Service Immigration Service Adama Congress

Heart Attack Ends Career of Cardinal Massimi

Cardinal Massimi, 76, died early today in Rome from a heart attack. A leading canonical jurist and prefect of the Vatican supreme tribunal, he helped shape church law and served on multiple Vatican congregations. Named cardinal by Pope Pius XI in December 1935, he remained a key figure in the Roman Catholic hierarchy.

Vatican Citx Masimo Carddinal Massimi Rome College of Cardinals Pius XII Vaticans Supreme Tribunal Hof Vatican

French Drive Rebels From Hill Position Near Dien Bien Phu

French Union troops drove Viet Minh forces from a hill near Dien Bien Phu in one of the fiercest clashes of the siege, with heavy Viet Minh casualties and notable French losses. The battle left rebels retreating about five miles from Dien Bien Phu while French battalions returned to the fortress after destroying hill fortifications. In the Red River region, French and Vietnamese forces reported 2257 Viet Minh killed and 2756 captured in January, a record month for rebel losses.

Indochina Dien Bien Phu Hil No, Tél Red River Delta

Slow Driving Case Sparks California Court Debate

In Hollister California John R. Martin of Salinas testifies he drove five miles per hour in a passing lane while a patrolman says traffic moved at 62 mph. Martin faced an $87.50 fine and challenged a state law banning driving too slowly in a passing lane. Superior Judge Thomas O'Connell took the matter under submission.

Hollister Calif California Notorist John R. Martin Salinas Roy F. Schmidt Martin Schmidt Kpeed Mic Thomas O'Connell

Lardner Kin Henry Lardner Dies in Michigan Home

Henry Lardner, the remaining brother of author Ring Lardner, died at his Niles Michigan home Friday at age 83 after a brief illness. He had been in declining health for weeks.

Lardner Niles, Mich Henry King Lardner

Lunch Hour Bank Bandit Nabbed In Fort Wayne Trap

Fort Wayne police trapped a so called lunch hour bandit after his getaway driver’s drinking led to trouble. Bernard E. La Clair, 31, admitted six holdups totaling 198000 with possible others pushing the total over 200000. He was held without charge as investigators pursue details.

Fort Wayne Ind al Figel Bernard E. la Vr la Clair Figel Hamiet East Side Old National Bank Evansville New Britain Conn Bourbon First State Springfield Mass State Bank George Miller le Clair Miller Waynedale Clair New Britain National Bank Berlin Lawrence D. Howley Middleton Indianapolis FBI Special Leonard Blaylock Connecticut Blaylock FBI Cluir Shirley Albino Avon la Clairs Mitchell Cleveland Precious Blood Catholic School

Students Face Big Spring Program at Wilson High

By Mary Snipes, Wilson High students prepare a busy spring with major events including a large talent show a patio dance and the annual prom. Senior class council leads planning amid tight schedules and student involvement.

Mary Snipes Wilson

Wilson School Plans Spring Talent Show and Senior Events

Wilson high school outlines in week news the Vacation Wonder water show tryouts and annual talent event led by head judge Ted Lyman. Seniors prepare 54 class gift details and bronze plaque planning while juniors map the prom, decorations, and venue bids. Sophomores host a Spring Carousel on March 19 with a 8 p.m. showtime and student committees detailing dance and performances.

Mermaids of Jordan Headly Aquettes Ted Lyman Sanatatorium Wilson Bob Peyton 10Th St Ximena Ave Joanne McMillan Meredith Green Judy Makrauer Jeanne Blasby Joyce Griffith Jon Champeny Dave Alderman Phil Smoot Lee W. Thompson Jim Joiner den Lenzer

Gift Chest to Go Overseas by Junior Red Cross Chapter

The Pacific area headquarters in Sacramento will receive a 20 cubic foot gift chest from the local Junior Red Cross chapter led by President Sue Terry. The chest will be sent to a foreign country, possibly Korea or Austria, containing school and health supplies, books, a first aid kit, a soccer ball, ten nis gear, drawing paper, crayons, clothes, rulers, musical instruments, and recreational items, aided by members Anne Evans Madaline Wyant Mary Church Howard Rosenburg Maria Russell Roberta Hawthorne Jim Fukumoto Sue, with Nadine Marcus as sponsor.

Poll Red Cross Pacific Area Sacramento Korea Austria Sue Terry Specia JRC Anne Evans Madaline Wyant Mary Church Howard Rosenburg Maria Russell Roberta Hawthorne Jim Fukumoto Sue Nadine Marcum Poly Tthe

Redlands University scholarship exams draw Jordan students

Fourteen Jordan High students were among roughly 600 taking Redlands University scholarship examinations. Awards range from 50 dollars to 1200 dollars, with Roberta Evans having previously won a 2200 dollar scholarship. Participants include Shari Commeau Jay Hagey Donna Mae Smith Tom Batson Annette Le Berge Dick Triggs Suzanne Fulton Henry Frese Diane Hughes Rob Wonder Roberta Squaires and Ken Fleeger.

Jordan High Redlands University Jordan Roberta Evans Idays Shari Commeau Jay Hagey Donna Mae Smith Tom Batson Annette le Berge Dick Triggs Suzanne Fulton

Poly Students Named For 17th Annual Speeches Contest

Contestants representing Poly in the 17th annual Student Speakers Contest include Myrna Kelley Bertrand Hawk and Larry Nichols speaking on What the Constitution Means to Me The Downtown Lions Club sponsors the event at the Wilton Hotel on March 22 The contest lasts 11 minutes and judging covers text delivery and emotional appeal Poly entrants will face Jordan and Wilson from other schools The district winner advances to regional then national contests

Poly Wilton Hotel Myrna Kelley Bertrand Hawk Larry Nichols Lions Club Jordan Wil- Son

Advisory Board Members Named Eight Wilson Girls

Eight Wilson girls were named to the school's Girls League advisory board this week by league president Emogene Trex. The board includes committee heads who assist the executive board to keep the league running smoothly. Committee chairs for this semester are Leti a Reid art and decoration. Phylis Tlansen courtesy. Danna McLellan fourth period dress regulations. Mickey Erickson fifth period dress regulations. Joanne Ivanovich flower committee friendship. Barbara Dinsmore publicity. Dorothy Algrim publicity. Bea Johannessen retreatment committee.

Wilson Emogene ‘Trex Le’tia Reid Phylis Tlansen Danna McLellan Mickey Erickson Joanne Ivanovich Barbara Dinsmore Dorothy Algrim Bea Johannessen

Hair Growth Forum in Los Angeles Area

San Diego report describes J. D. Welch hair expert leading demonstrations in Long Beach at the Wilton Hotel from 10 p m to 9 p m tomorrow. The event aims to show thicker hair growth and baldness prevention, with participation from students and parochial schools.

San Diego Calif Long Beach J. D. Welch Wilton Hotel Welch Jose J. 2. Welch

Pope Showing Slow Steady Improvement Amid Illness

Vatican sources said Pope Pius was making slow but steady progress on day 40 of illness. The report noted a restful night and doctors hoping for nourishment by lunch as attention turns to his recovery and ongoing medical care.

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Dream Boat Sloop Grounded Amid Rescue and Awards

A 30 foot sloop Bea Urchin ran aground off Coronado Island as owners Mr and Mrs Arthus P Mandler 25 formerly earning Gold L Poly honors received school awards after their rigging failed and crew were rescued. Separately Anthony J Zilbauer faced a guard outside his cell as authorities reported sedative pills found. case noted alongside a San Diego assembly honoring seniors and juniors with Poly awards for scholarship service and sports.

San Diego Dream Bea Urchin Chicago Werit Arthus P. Mandler Mandler Moexien Coronado Island Smijes Here Thei W. ‘Odie Wright Sandra Elder Don Abrams Jim Baker Paul Blake David Duncan Arlene Gibbs Bill Gray Jerry Hight Darlene Thoraham Faye Krater Lyndale Louden Joan Morrison Caroll¢ Roberson Jim Richardson René Riedman Don Bowen Judy Ruspert Irene Sulles Sue Terry Gerald Turner Pete Giers Doug Ives Carolee ‘Houser Ba] Wilkenson Tom Mabry Chain Mander Marine Corps Phyllis Carvina

Vocational guidance program held for St Anthony seniors

The fifth annual vocational guidance program for St Anthony High School seniors was held in the Catholic Center last Tuesday evening. Loyola University SAINTS Guidance Center administered career preference exams to the senior boys on Nov 18. Results of the exam and advice were given to each student for nine vocational options. Rev Darrell Finnegan S J guided a talk on professional training offered in colleges and universities. Rev Karl Von der Ahe Loyola University chaplain spoke on religion in a Catholic college and answered questions on requirements and programs. A Loyola film was shown and written information distributed.

St. Anthony High School Catholic Center Loyola University Saints Darrell Finnegan S. J. Guidariee Gentes Karl von der Ahe

L B Co ed Receives Honors at Redlands

Koenig, daughter of Mr and Mrs Gus B Koenig of Long Beach, named to the fall semester honor roll at the University of Redlands. A senior majoring in education and minoring in physical education, she maintained a 3.85 average last semester and belongs to Westminster Club and First Presbyterian Church of Long Beach. A 1950 Poly High School graduate, she also attended City College.

Mass Yoan Koenig Gus B. Koenig W. List St University of Redlands Westminster Club Presbyterian First Presbyterian Church of Long Beach Poly High School City College

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