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Long Beach Press Telegram

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Mar 16, 1954

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Dems Hit Back at Ike Tax Cut Appeal

The Democratic National Committee charged that about 80 percent of taxpayers in middle and lower brackets would receive only 6 percent of the tax cuts under a Republican tax revision bill. The DNC circulated its analysis to House Democrats to push a broader exemption boost. President Eisenhower harshly opposed the Democratic plan in a radio and TV address, prompting leaders to rally for votes in a tight battle.

Washington Democratic National Committee Democratic House Eisenhower

Dulles Cites Possible Geneva Peace Conference Delay

Secretary of State Dulles warned delaying tactics from Moscow could push the Geneva Far East peace conference, slated for April 26 in Switzerland, into postponement. He cited reports of Soviet maneuvering and noted China’s absence in a Big Five scheme. Dulles also said Eisenhower could retaliate against an attack on London or other NATO members without new war authorizations, and warned communist seizure of any American state would be disastrous.

Washington Dulles Moscow Geneva Switzerland Red Berlin Eisenhower London Tari North Atlantic Senate Caracas

Rayburn Speech On Air Tonight

Sam Rayburn will speak in reply to President Eisenhower's tax message on radio station HABC at 8 p.m. today. He argues the proposal is unsound and politically inspired, would raise deficits and inflation, and undermines the administration. House Speaker Martin predicted a very close vote on Thursday.

Sam Rayburn Eiserhower HABC Martin Mass House Democras

Spain Students Riot Over Car Fare Hike

Five students were arrested as hundreds gathered before Sevilla city hall to protest higher streetcar fares. The demonstrators overturned two cars and damaged several others while shouting for lower rates and booing a roughly 1.25 cent increase.

Spain Sevilla Lnwer

Bodies stuffed into car trunk in gangland slaying

Police probe a gangland style murder in Chicago after two ex convicts Paw Labrida and James Weinberg were found dead, their bodies in the trunk of a 1954 gold sedan in a northwest side lot. Coroner reports no bullet or stab wounds but neck marks suggest strangling and freezing delayed autopsy. Both men were linked to the Cook County Licensed Beverage Association and officers planned to question association officials.

Chicago Paw Needlenose McCarron Leroy Steffens Steffens Cook County Beverage Assn

FBI catches extortionist in Hollywood pay-off sting

Wendell Martin Ringholz, 47, is arrested in a San Fernando Valley orange grove after attempting to collect a decoy $30,000 package placed by FBI agents. The Hollywood cosmetics heir factor jr. was targeted with threats to kill his family. An earlier letter and phone instructions led him to place the money behind a fence in the San Fernando Valley and later in Santa Monica park before the ambush. Ringholz approached the decoy bag and was nabbed as he stooped to take it.

Max Factor Jr Mildred Donald Hollywood FBI Wendell Martin Ringholz San Fernando John Malone Los Angeles FBI Bureau Ringholz Northridge Factor Beverly Hills San Fernando Valley Santa Monica Park Malone Valley Orange Grove

Norwegian Princess Improves After Health Setback

Crown Princess Martha of Norway aged 52 was reported somewhat improved after a Monday relapse. An official statement from her physician Prof. Paul Owren said she slept well Monday night and has regained consciousness, though she remains in very serious condition due to hemorrhages linked to jaundice.

Vslo Norway Martha Paul Owren

Weather outlook: rain tonight and Wednesday showers

Rain falls tonight with cooler air expected. Wednesday brings cloudy skies and periods of rain at times, with cooler conditions continuing.

Prober's Own Committee to Hold Hearings Debated

Washington AP The Senate investigations subcommittee voted to hold public hearings with witnesses under oath to probe charges between Senator McCarthy and Army officials. Senator Mundt will preside as acting chair while McCarthy sits on the sidelines. Mundt announced four resolutions at a closed meeting limiting the inquiry and ordering all sworn testimony in public.

Prober Mundi Washington Senate Investigations Subcommittee Sen. McCarthy R.wis Army McCarthy Sen Mundt Hal Anderson

Reds Cut Off Air Fields At Dien Bien Phu

In Indochina the siege of Dien Bien Phu intensified as Communist artillery cut off the garrison’s two airstrips. French leaders warned the upcoming battle may prove decisive in the seven year war, with Red forces estimated at 40,000 assaulting from dug-in positions while air drops sustain the 10,000 French defenders.

Hanoi Indochina Dien Bien Phu Mies Bien Pau Haipong Viet Nam Korea Vo Nevyen

Five men indicted in sales of dope to youths

Five men in San Francisco were indicted on narcotics charges for selling marijuana and heroin to youths. The accused are Willie Vega aged 25 Edward Paz 22 Thomas Castillo 21 Bennie Velasco 25 and George Ordaz 22.

San Francisco Willie Vega Edward Paz Thomas Castillo Bennie Velasco George Ordaz

Killer Cat Roams Los Angeles as Panic Grips City

Panic spread in Los Angeles after a 140 pound “killer” panther escaped a traveling carnival. Police intensified a search after witnesses heard loud screams while residents kept children home or driven to school. Police warned residents to stay away from the wooded area as officers with shotguns pressed the hunt.

Los Angeles M. N. Alexander R. E. Brown Alexander Wayne Roberts Roberts

Where To Find In The Newspaper Section List

A listing shows section locations by page and topic including Beach Combing on B-1, Boyle on A-9, Bridge on A-9, Classifieds B-9 to B-13, Comics B-6, Crossword B-9, Editorial A-8, Financial B-3, Obituaries B-2, Radio and TV B-8, Shipping Table B-9, Spice Reese A-11 to A-13, Eaters B-7, Tides Temperatures B-9, Women B-4 and B-5, Your World A-?.

Spice Reese

Jet B-47s collide. three die near Forbes AFB

Two B-47 bombers collided in the air southeast of Topeka, killing three men. The second bomber landed safely at Wichita Air Force Base, with no injuries on board. The crash produced a fire in a cornfield near Overbrook. three bodies recovered. victims unnamed. The planes were based at Wichita.

Topeka Xan Here Wichita Air Force Base Forbes Air Force Base Overbrook

U S Faces Pay to Japs in A Test

Japan's foreign minister said the United States may compensate 23 Japanese fishing boat crewmen exposed to radioactive ash from a secret atomic bomb blast in the Bikini Eniwetok area. One crewman is in serious condition with severe burns. The boat returned to port Sunday after hearing a thunderous explosion.

Tokyo Japan United States Central Pacific Masao Tsuzuki Katsuo Okazaki Bikini-Eniwetok Maritime Safety Board Coast Guard Okazaki Lower House Foreign Affairs Committee Bi Kini

Senate to vote on unseating Chavez in New Mexico poll

The Senate Rules Committee moved to have the Senate vote on unseating Sen. Chavez amid a report citing flagrant irregularities in the 1932 New Mexico senatorial election. The subcommittee described an appalling lack of secrecy and other ballot transgressions. If Chavez is unseated, Edwin L. Mecher would appoint a Republican successor as governor.

Washington Senate Rules Committee Senate Sen Chavez D.-N. ML New Mexico Fatrick J. Hucley Edwin L. Mecher Mexico Knowland

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