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Long Beach Press Telegram

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Mar 10, 1954

Page

3

Benny’s Celebrity Wedding Sets Hollywood Milestone

Joan Benny and Seth Baker wed at the Beverly Hills Hotel in a star studded ceremony costing an estimated 25000 dollars. Rabbi Maghin presided as 200 guests attended and 600 were present at the reception. The couple plan to honeymoon in Hawaii and live in New York City.

Beverly Hills Joan ‘Benny Seth Baker Jack Benny Hollywood Benny Joan Baker New York Harry Baker Edgar F. Maghin Holland Don Lopez Firarice Mary Livingston Tole Esther Williams Dean Martin Ann Blyth Ed Wynn Joan Bennett Ethel Merman Nancy Sinatra Frank Sinatra Pai Robert Taylor Barbara Stanwyck Vic Damone San Francisco Ha Waii New York City Joan Benny Eft Jack’ Benny Mary. Livingston Beverly, Hills

Lakewood Incorporation Victory and City Plans

Lakewood voters approved incorporation after a long campaign. The new city will govern its own post office district and services, with Lakewood postmaster to be appointed. Officials estimate population around 57,000 and 4123 acres, including a now county-owned Mayfair Park pool.

Union Pacific San Sale Secretary of State Lakewood Lakewood Blvd Long Beach City College Mayfair New City Mayfair Park Motog Lakevwood Syemtes Guy_Halfert

Eisenhower Airs Tax Policy Amid Debate on Excise Cuts

The administration backs gradual excise tax reductions with a one year extension on some rates while a broader tax overhauls faces House floor action in an election year. The Ways and Means Committee approved a 875 page tax revision aimed at $1.4 billion in cuts, with many deductions for business and individuals and a plan to level rates above 10 percent except liquor and tobacco.

House Senate Zigenhower Whigs, and Means Committee Daniel A. Reed RWN Ways Means Reed Ways and Means Committee Ini

Peaceful Demo Meet Keeps Focus on Roosevelt Candidacy

In Los Angeles the Democratic County Central Committee held a peaceful meeting with no discussion of James Roosevelt's candidacy for Congress. Acting chairman Jack Spitzer said there had been no letter of resignation from Rollin L. McNitt, who announced his departure from the party. McNitt argued his resignation followed an endorsement of Roosevelt by the 26th District Democratic Council. The meeting approved a slate endorsed by the state convention in Fresho, listing Dr. Jess Nathan, Lester A. McMillan, Vernon Kilpatrick, C. V. Porter, Richard B. Dubois, William E. Roskam, and Frank P. O'Sullivan for various Assembly and Congressional districts.

Los Angeles Democratic County Central Committee James Roosevelt Itr Congress Jack Spitzer Rollin L. McNitt Spitzer Roosevelt McNitt Romelie Roosevelt Comention Fresho 26Th District Council Jess Nathan Lester A., McMillan Gists Vernon Kilpatrie V. Porter

Deputies Nab 6 Girls in Malibu Raid

Malibu deputies with a vice squad posing as motorists raided a mansion early today arresting six women paid 100 each for a night's services. Capt. Robert Sammers said the women were found with marked $100 bills and Edith Lydia Clark 23 hurled a liquor glass during the arrest. Others booked on suspicion of prostitution include Penny Warner 24 Susan Black 24 Mildred Babeshoff 22 Anne De Lane 23 and Jean Andrews 21.

Malibup Sheriff's Vice Robert Sammers Beachbroad Rd Lydia Clark Miss Clark Penny Warner Susan Black Mildred Babeshoff Anne de Lane Jean Andrews

Japan Chief Willing to Meet With Rhee

Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Yoshida told the upper house budget committee he is ready to meet South Korean President Syngman Rhee if such a talks could settle the disputes between the two nations. Seoul has shown no sign of accepting Japan’s offer to renew discussions.

Tokyu—Ur Shigeru Yoshida Syngman Rhee Yoshida South Korea Japan

Benson Sees Gradual Shift to His Farm Program

Secretary Benson told the House Agriculture Committee of a gradual transition to the Eisenhower administration farm plan. He described flexible price supports and a modernized parity formula, noting benefits would accrue over time. Senate opponents pressed for high supports and fast action, proposing moves to bypass hearings and speed a vote by May.

Washington Benson Congress Jaly House Agriculture Committee House Senate Elender Unitil

Solons Back Plan to Close Camp Roberts

The armed services committee endorsed the Army plan to close Camp Roberts in California and keep Fort Ord open. The report urges high priority for Camp Roberts and notes a possible future western camp only if needed, with no such action expected this year or in the first half of 1955.

Solons Camp Roberts Washington Youse Armed Services Committee Camp Roberts California Fort Ord Stent

Los Angeles Lawyer Named New ABA President Nominee

Loyd Wright of Los Angeles, former California State Bar president, is nominated to head the American Bar Association. He will succeed William J. Jameson of Billings Montana as ABA president for a one year term starting September.

Atlanta Loyd Wright Los Angeles California ‘State’ Bar American Bar Association William J. Jameson Billings Mont Trans-World Airlines Inc

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