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Long Beach Press Telegram

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Mar 13, 1954

Page

11

Planes Shot Up in MIG Attack Over Germany

U S Navy planes were damaged but no airmen hurt after a MiG 15 attacked two carrier based aircraft over German territory during a Mediterranean to Austria flight. German police reported cartridge casings from large caliber guns, while eyewitnesses cited 20 mm rounds. Officials met at Neubiberg Air Base to discuss a possible diplomatic protest.

Munich Germany U.S. Navy Navy U. S. State Department Air Force Neubiberg Air Base Czechoslovakia Mediterranean Austria U. S Prague Czech Carridge Ads U. S. Army Vienna Randolph Salzburg

Medal of Freedom for L B Workers Campbe ll in Japan

Long Beach resident Thomas E. Campbell has received the Medal of Freedom for meritorious service to the fighting forces in Korea. He now assists as field director with the American Red Cross in Japan, with wife Beatrice awaiting join in Japan. Campbell previously served with the 279th Infantry Regiment and the Red Cross field office at 45th Division Headquarters in Korea after joining the Red Cross in 1951. Before the Far East tour in 1952, he was assistant Red Cross field director at Camp Stoneman Pittsburg and Camp Pendleton Oceanside.

Thomas E Bob) Campbell Long Beach American Red Cross Japan Korea Beatrice E. First St Campbell Camp Schimmelpfennig 279Th Infantry Red Cros 45Th Division Red

Billy Graham Draws 145000 To London Crusade

Evangelist Billy Graham wraps up the second week of his three month Great London Crusade confident his mission is succeeding. About 145,000 Britons have packed Harringay Sports Arena where 11,000 seats fill nightly and organizers expect 30,000 across three Saturday meetings.

London Billy Graham Harringay Sports Arena Sade

Coughing Spell Fatal to Boy at L B Hospital

An 11 year old, George R Huck, died at Seaside Hospital minutes after a coughing spell. He was rushed by city ambulance from 3139 Maine Ave to the hospital and died about 20 minutes later. Police report prolonged chest ailment. coroner to examine body at Mottell's Mortuary. The boy lived with his parents.

George R. Huck Seaside Hospital Mottell's Maine Ave George H. Huck Thelpoy

Marine League to Hold Semiannual Meetings in Wilton Hotel

About 100 persons from the Marine Corps League and Auxiliary will attend a semiannual department meeting March 20 and 21 at the Wilton Hotel. Plans for the California Department convention in July at Fresno will be discussed. A dinner dance in the Wilton Marine Room is set for next Saturday night led by Marine Corps League officers including Charles A. Weaver of Los Angeles, the national commandant.

Marine Corps League and Auxiliary Wilton Hotel California Department Fresno Wilton Marine Room Marine Corps League Charles A. Weaver Los Angeles

Five Safety Winners Named In City Essay Contest

The Long Beach Police Department with the Board of Education and Long Beach Elks Club announced five winners of the 1954 Traffic Safety Essay Contest. Grand prize winner Nancy Frent of St. Anthony's High School receives a $50 savings bond, with four $25 bonds awarded to Judy Ybarrola, Robert Hardy, Dianne Delaverga, and Shirley Cooper.

Police, Board of Education and Elks Club Robert Hardy Jordan Judy Ybarrola St. Anthony’s Shirley Cooper Wilson Frederick Schafer The Elks Dianne Delaveren Polytechnic Nancy French Police Department Board of Education Long Beach Elks Club Nancy Frent St. Anthony's High School Jordan High School Dianne Delaverga Polytechnic High School Wilson High School Jess W. Grundy Elms Club Fike Corral W. Fike Scott Flying Service Long Beach

Christian Science Theme Substances in Lesson Sermon

Theme discusses the perfection abundance and substantiality of all that God has made in a Sunday lesson sermon for Christian Science churches. Biblical selections note Psalms 185 13 and Acts 8 9 10 12 23 about Simon the sorcerer who bewitched Samaria and later beliefs after Philip's preaching baptized both men and women, including Simon.

Simon Samaria Philip Jesus Christ

Wilmington Newspapers Sale Revealed

Dortha Roberts Friday disclosed the Wilmington Press Journal sale price around $130,000 to Lee Fayne of the Los Angeles Daily News and W R Anderson, former Fresno weekly owner. The Journal, a Los Angeles County daily, traces to 1864 and merged with the Press in 1945. The new owners reportedly plan a Democratic editorial stance.

Wilmington Dortha Roberts Wilmington Press Lee F. Fayne Los Angeles, Daily News W. R. Anderson Fresno Press-Journal Los Angeles County Journal Los Angeles Star C. P

Wolf at Door Saves Day for Taxpayer

Springfield readers recount a curious tax tale as IRS collector H I White receives a letter with a dime claim. A taxpayer jokes about selling wolf pups to pay taxes amid fears of "the wolf at the door" and notes the small coin's value in relief.

Springfield

Week of Dedication planned by Lakewood Methodists

Lakewood Community Methodist Church announces a Week of Dedication starting Sunday through Friday night led by Rev. Robert D. McIntyre. The theme is Teach Us to Pray with nightly services. Guest speaker Rev. Frank E. Butterworth from White Temple Methodist Church, Anaheim. Music provided by Music Makers Youth Choir Sanctuary Choir and church choirs.

Lakewood Community Metho ‘Dist Robert D

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