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Newspaper

Long Beach Press Telegram

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Mar 08, 1954

Page

3

Slaying Clue Emerges in Quiet California Home

Neighbors recall a peaceful couple, Mrs. Leal and Armando Leal, living at Ocean Boulevard. A wallet was found and later connected to coincidence. Armando Leal, questioned at a hospital, claimed to have hurt himself, with a miner’s hand pick found near him. The couple’s three year old daughter described the family’s morning, hinting at the unfolding tragedy.

van Leuven Lane Mildred van. Leuven Nick Ly‘a Leal Leal Sembolsclou Elsie M. Bentley van “Leuven Armando D. W. Tubbs Ted Sizemore D. L. Goldsmith

New York Relief Rolls Climb By A Thousand Weekly

Welfare Commissioner Henry J McCarthy says New York City's relief rolls rise by about 1000 weekly, 2 percent, as unemployment hits 191000 while 262000 seek relief. He calls it rolling readjustment or a new low mood amid ongoing job losses.

Henry J.mccarthy New York City McCarthy

Queen Elizabeth Joins Who's Who in America Listing

Queen Elizabeth II arrives in Chicago during an extensive tour and is added to Who's Who in America for the first time, alongside Duke of Edinburgh. The edition shows 48 710 word sketches in 1054-55, a gain of 4102 over the prior edition, featuring Eve Arden Ed Sullivan Ted Mack Lucille Ball and Elizabeth Taylor among others.

Chicago Elizabeth II America Duke’ of Edinburgh Desi Arnaz Lucille Ball United States Nets Ar Eve Arden Ed Sullivan Ted Mack Jinx Falkenberg William Boyd Hopatong Cassidy Kim Inter Elizabeth Taylor Peggy Lee Rosemary Clooney Wet Army Robert T. Stevens Robert F.wagner New York City Sameth King Hawaii Martin Durkin Secretary of Labor

Longshoremen Rally Amid ILA AFL split in Mexico Strike

A Friday protest by longshoremen over a federal court injunction surged as workers urged reunification into a single union. The action reflects a division between the independent ILA and an AFL affiliate, with ILA President William V Bradley signaling a potential return to work as talks loom.

Brovig ILA AFL William .V. ‘Bradley Jike

Ketch Missing After Hawaii Gale Strands Voyage

Coast Guard planes resumed search for a 35 foot ketch missing after a Hawaii gale. The vessel with two men aboard was overdue three days on a 200 mile trip from Hilo to Honolulu. Missing are John P. Burke of Boston and L C Gregg of National City California. Burke is linked to a child custody case involving Mrs Powell and her abducted children.

Honulull Coast Guard Hawai Hilo Honolulu John P. ‘Burke Boston Mass L. C. Gregg National City Calif Burke James Powell Powell Tahiti

Gen Dean Testimony Aids Schwable Case

Gen William F Dean testified before a military court of inquiry on Col Frank Schwable, who confessed to germ warfare while a prisoner in Korea. Dean recalled his 32 hours of Communist interrogation and his near attempt to seize a weapon, noting he endured nonphysical torture and signed letters from captors. He described the stress of captivity, fear of revealing secrets, and attempts to resist questioning without clear medical care.

Washington William F. Dean Dean Frank ‘Schwable Korea Mier Japan Paul .B. Sherman Marine Aviation Sherman

Lakewood Faces Crucial Vote on Incorporation

Lakewood residents prepare for a pivotal election on incorporation against a plan to remain unincorporated. Campaigns clash over taxes and services with proponents citing home rule and identity while opponents warn of higher costs and a loss of local control.

Twin Cities Lakewood Southway sLeke-land Wood Incorporation Board of Supervisors Long Beach Todas Larry Curran Imari Guy Hafferty Incorporation Avery Los Angeles County Palos Verdes Estates Souniellmanic Cipal

Three Admirals Get New Jobs Promoted

President Eisenhower announced nominations to fill key naval commands. Vice Admiral Cassady is named for a new rank, Rear Admiral Woodridge is assigned to head the Second Fleet, and Combs is slated for command of the Sixth Fleet as part of a broad set of promotions in the Atlantic and Eastern commands.

Washington Ing “Combs Woodridge White House Adm John Atlantic S. Naval Ebenhower Senate Cassady Combs Perme Second ‘Fleet Sype

Unclear text about U N strike in Seoul and Korean employees

The fragmented note references a United Nations strike in Seoul involving Korean employees and demands for higher pay. It mentions an extension of 48 hours, originally 72 hours, and a failed agency response. The source is garbled and lacks precise dates or organizations.

Seoul Tan U. N

Japan speaks on mutual defense pact and grain trade deal

The article discusses Japan's mutual defense pact with western democracies, detailing grain sales to fund weapons and munitions. It notes Shigeru Yoshida's Liberal Government facing Socialist opposition while aiming for ratification by April, and highlights commitments to destroyers, tanks, planes, and military advisory support.

Japan Dailea Monde San Francisco United States Okazaki Allieen App Anees

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