Economic mood and early 1954 outlook in consumer, industry reports
A New York dispatch surveys consumer confidence and business sentiment. Department store sales near last year's peak, car demand improving amid inventories, and expectations of slower appliance and home purchases. Officials note mixed signals with renewed production, housing starts rising in February, and cautions about a potential midyear lull. Bernard Gimel and Dr. Mavens Nadler weigh in on recession talk and possible recovery timelines.
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New York
Federal Reserve Board
Commerce Department
Securities and Exchange Commission
Reserve
Bureau of Labor Statistics
Java
Bernard I. Gimnel
Gimbel
Altos
Busiv
Mavens Nadler
Grealer Pteran
Trends in Stock Prices and Market Outlook
A stock market analysis of the past week notes a wartime transition toward peacetime recovery, with production stabilizing around 125 and an expected April 1954 uplink. It cites Dodge Corp contract awards, steel supply dynamics, ample consumer savings, and cautious optimism as the market trends upward while awaiting a healthy 5 to 10 point correction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Derensber
Dynoory
Dodge Corp
Indus
Tron
Sterl
Chart Mills
Accordionist at Nazarene Church in Long Beach
Top gospel accordionist Tev Burien, known for Billy Graham revivals, performs at North Long Beach Nazarene Church at 9 49 and 11 a.m. services. He will present Gospel Rain for children, plus arrangements of Bat It Is Hymn of the Republic and Stand Up for Jesus with distinctive instrument effects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Long Beach
Republic
Jesus
Long Beach
Fridax Southern California
Sieaon
Sintioh
Lang Bendtt
L.A
San Bernardins
Angeles
San Diego
Beaimont
Wison
San Gabriel
Bisnon
Nadler Neat
San Red
Blythe
Newport Beach
Sante, An
Burbank
Palmdale
Santa’ Barbara
Baradena
Sana Monica
Culver
Pasa Robles
Digest
L. Pre
Halston Ke LF
Albuquerque
Huron
Ted Blute
Amatillo i
Indianapels
Rene
Bakersfield
Aus
Alleness Roswett
Birmatck
Sar Ny i
Rte
Frit Lake
Ran Antonie
Wlamt Ae
Snrefid
Aiguenvir
Minneapolis
Tamra
Dex
Matnes
New York
Winslow
Alaskas
Junction
Elena
Srortland
Ronan
Tbs Portiana
Kansas Society to Host Covered-Dish Dinner Next Friday
Kansas Society will hold a covered-dish dinner at 6 30 p m next Friday in Chinist Hall 728 Film Ave Nile Stoops president announced Dr John Harris will show motion pictures
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Long Beach Kansas Society
Maychinist Hall
Film Ave
Nile Stoops
John Harris
Pastor Bagby Returns to Belmont Heights Church
Grover C. Bagby, pastor at Belmont Heights Methodist Church, telegraphed from Madison about safely returning from study abroad. He plans to resume his pulpit on April 4 after nearly a year away for postgraduate study at the University of Edinburgh. Dr James Thomas of Denver has been supplying at Belmont.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grover C. Bagby
Belmont Jteishts Methodist Church
Madison
Long Beach
Tuds
Haghy
Matter as Lesson Topic in Christian Science Sermon
A Sunday lesson-sermon explores matter in Christian Science, citing Isaiah and Gospel scenes. It references Jesus walking on the sea Calming fears with the message to be of good cheer, do not be afraid, tying to nullification of material laws.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Isaiah
Sci¢nce
Christ Jesus
Jesus
Navymen to Attend L. B. Church Services
A special feature of the 4 and 11 ath. services at First Congregational Church Sunday will be the presence of officers from Helena as guests. The Merriettes, a military group of the Armed Services YMCA under Dr. Robert W. Bagin, will sing, Lt. Mansfield USN, from the Helena, will be present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Congregational
Helena
Merriettes
YMCA
Robert W. Bagin
Mansfield Usn
Fire kills six in Texas family home blaze
Cedar Creek Texas reports six members of a Negro farm family dead in a early morning fire with a possible seventh body not found. Victims include W. Wilson 54 Martha 51 Alvin 18 Shirley Walker Wilson 24 James Earl Wilson Jr 3 and Charles Eugene Wilson 3 with Dolores Ann Wilson 1 missing. Fire reported by truck driver L A Morrow near Austin area Cedar Creek 20 miles east. The blaze likely began from a wood cookstove in the five room frame house.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Creek
Texas
W. €. Wilson
Martha
Alvin
Shirley Walker Wilson
James Earl Wilson Jr
Charles Eugene Wilson
Dolores Ann Wilson
Voluntee
L. A. Morrow
Austin
Pope Pius XII Makes First Public Appearance Since Illness
In Vatican City the Pope appeared in excellent spirits at a window blessing 30,000 Alpine troops in St. Peter's Square. A source said he looked better, endured a two minute 10 second appearance, and rose for the day at 7 am after a long talk with his physician.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vatican City
Pius XII
Tre Pone
St. Peter's Square
Rome
Grace Methodist Youths present Sunday program
Grace Methodist Church youth group plans an adult and youth worship program on Sunday evening. A simulated radio broadcast from the GMC studio will explain the Methodist Youth Fund and its missions. Larry Thompson will report interviews from countries aided by youth donations. Rose Ann Wood leads the benediction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grace Methodist Church
Lewis K. Davis
GMC
Methodist Youth Fund
Wes Young
Larry Thompson
United States
Rose Ann Wood
MYP
Tides and Temperatures for Sundax March 21 194
Sunrise and sunset times set the day’s schedule with moonrise and moonset details. Tides show high waters at 10 03 a m and 9 54 p m at 4 0 and 5 ft, lows at 2 03 a m 0 2 ft and 3 43 p m 1 0 ft. Foregoing statistics by U S Coast and Geodetic Survey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sundax
U. S. Coast and Geodetic Survey
Dulles Outlines Retaliatory War Policy and Powers
Secretary of State Dulles testified before the Senate foreign relations committee on selective use of weapons and timing in a new military program. He stated the President has constitutional power to act in emergencies and to involve Congress later, with treaties like the North Atlantic Pact guiding actions. He suggested Congress would be consulted when possible and emphasized making aggression costly to deter attacks, noting confusion over massive retaliation policy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington-Up
Pullen
Eisenhower
Jock
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
Congress
Dulles
United States
Sen. Mansfield
M.mante
Europe
London
Paris
New York
Detroit
Chicago
Navy destroyers crew to dock in San Diego Sunday
Navy destroyer personnel including Flav Te Parks and John Craiz arrive in San Diego at 10 00 a m Sunday aboard three Long Beach men and 11 from area communities Aboard are Donald R Hendrick John A Boyle Claude V Felder Will iam J Miles Lawrence Kroeger Alan Moger Donald Potten Harold Jackson Frank Prussie Warald Miller Eugene Laurel Norwalk Redondo Beach Alareon Norbert San Juan Capistrano and Kenneth Mosher Torrance plus others from Lakewood and surrounding towns
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Navy
Flav Te Parks
John Craiz
Onleck l
Perkins
San Diego
Westcorn Pacific
Long Beach
Lakewood
Long Bach
Donald R. Tendrick
W N T. Hendrick
Fifth St. John A
Boyle Hospital
Dei A Yoyle
Gardenia Ave
Claude V, Felder Jr
Claude V. Felder
Poppy
William J. Miles
Seaman
Willian H. Miles
Tevis Aye
Lawrence x
Kroeger St
Annhe
Alan DP. Moger
Specht St
Bell Gardens
Donald ". Potten
Poplar St
Harold G. Jackson
Hellog Ave
Fulleeton
Frank M. Prussie
Gar- Warald
Miller
Ynwood
Eugene
Laurel Ave
Norwalk
Branklin
A. Thurston
Isplanda
Redondo Beach
Alareon Norbert
San Juan Capistrano
Kenneth E. Mosher
Torrance
Caltech Junc student Housley joins eight day field trip
Conrad Housley son of Mr and Mrs Rob art W Housley of 4645 Grisham Ave starts an eight day field trip today with 25 students to Arizona and Colorado sponsored by the school association. Housley is a graduate of Long Beach Poly High.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Conrad Housley
Caltech Junc Jor
Robart W. Housley
Grisham Ave
Arizona
Colorado
Housley
Long Beach Poly High
Card Party Planned for De Molay Chapter Mothers
Mothers invited to bridge and canasta party at 7 30 Thursday at Ethel Smith 297 Roswell Ave. Proceeds support Searchlight Chapter Order of De Molay events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
de Molay
Ethel Smith
Roswell
New Girls Guests at Poly Affair
Marilyn Stivers, vice president of the Polytechnic Girls' League, announces a semiannual new girls party on March 24 in the girls' orthopedic gym. New students enrolled after October 1953 are invited to a get acquainted social with campus activities, refreshments, and entertainment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marilyn Stivers
Polytechnic Girls’ League
Poly
Arel
Firls' League
The Stuck-Up Club Hosts Dance Tonight
The Stuck Up Club will hold a dance at 404 Allin Street. Doris Golem and her orchestra provide the music for the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allin St
Doris Golem
Hawaii Strike Looms as 117500 Sugar Workers Face Walkout
Hawaii's International Longshoremen's and Warehousemen's Union served a 48 hour strike notice on Friday amid a multimillion dollar sugar industry. Employers offered a new pension plan in a last minute bid to avert a walkout. Secretary treasurer Louis Goldblatt said the offer is an improvement but may not settle the issue. A strike could involve about 117,500 workers on 26 plantations and could begin Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tonolulu
Harry Bridges
Lakve
Hawaii
Louis’ Goldblatt
International Longshoremen's and Warehousemen's Union
Goldblatt
Poly Winners of Bank Awards Named
Ten Poly students will receive Bank of America certificates for superior scholastic achievement across fields including science music English social science and foreign language. Four general category winners compete for zone prizes with $100 awards, followed by May 20 interviews for higher prizes up to $300.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Poly
Bank of America C
W. Odie Wright
Carolyne Carlson
Pa Cameron
Inborne Pole Foxy
Carole Wallare
Pat Sprague
Bob Sklar
Joan Ann Miilps
Nikki Kahler
Sue Terry
Opal Gates
Yhame Scence
Ernest Moet
Carolyn Carlson
Wilson Makes Bank Awards Honors Local Students
Bank of America awards honor Wilson seniors for scholastic achievement in fields such as mathematics, science, music, English, social sciences, and business. Recipients include Bruce McCandless, Margaret Suzanne Waddelow, Jack Donald McFadden, and others. four cups awarded for top overall scholastic merit. The same students star in Wilson High’s spring play The Curious Savage, March 48 and 27, with duties shared by drama teacher Jack MacBade and a cast including Shirley Petro and Jaci Wessel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilson
Airares
Bank of America
Bruce McCandless
Stanley EK. Fox
Moe
Margaret Suzanne Waddelow
Joy Diana Maroldson
Jack Donald McPadden
Willis Ted Lyman
Dotsill Dee Jones
Lorvign Latehanee
Gay Diane Erstine
Schal
Curious Savage
John Patuletick
Jaci Wessel
Bill Campbell
Joyce Palmer
Mrs. Savage
Joan Neill
Phyllis Hansen
Venus
Kay Donovan
Paul Malcolm
Luba Bendick
Dan Thheades
Jack MacBade
Stuckenberg
Gold Pins Given to 39 Students at Poly High
39 Poly High School students received California Scholarship Federation gold lamp pins at the annual CSF banquet held in the Poly girls gym. Principal Wright presented pins with Bill Gray assisting. Dr. Charles Cooper of Whittier College spoke, outlining the program and awarding the Sealbearers while CSF members performed and minor L’s were distributed by Tri-L.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Poly High School
California Scholarship Federation
Poly Girls
CSF
W. Odier Wright
Bill Gray
Charles Cooper
Whittier College
iSealbearers
Tri-L
Elect New Officers at Jordan
With year end near, Jordan junior and senior classes vote on officers to guide activities for the next term. Bob Thetford will become class of 1954 president, with Barbara Moran, Myrna Walker, and Jeannine Raines as vice president, secretary, and treasurer. Defeated candidates for the senior slate include Bob Elzenga, Jo Ann Bigger, Carol Davis, and Jim Palmer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jordan
Oficers
Bob Thetford
Barbara Moran
Myrna Walker
Jeannine Raines
Bob Elzenga
Jo Ann Bigger
Carol Davis
Jim Palmer
Bill Steuber
Larry Webster
Virginia Fletcher
Rodelyn Ballard
Lttle
Andy Sergenti
Eddie Pope
Sharon O'Bergh
Beverly Hoffdahl
New Finance Post Created at Poly High
Members of the Poly High iStudent Commission rated Loretta Mastin senior to fill the finance chair role. The chair has access to all school financial records and advises budget appropriations, drafts monthly statements, and works with seniors on class activities and badges. Loretta is a bookkeeping major and active in Pi Sigma Phi. Senior president Bob Wells notes the need for strong financial management for events like the senior prom carnival and the class gift to the school.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Poly High iStudent Commission
Office of Finance
Loretta Mastin
Juoretia
Unis
Bob Wells
Loretta
Pi Sigma Phi
Spring Carrousel Held at Wilson
Wilson's sophomore class hosted the first annual Spring Carrousel in the girls PE building last night featuring Eva Rahor with Wilsox arty and senior boys Sonny Rush Del Nadeau Dean Thompson and Al Spencer. Music by Jimmy Dobbins and the Sharps, semiformal from 9 to 12, with committees led by Shirley Cooper Georgia Higgins Fred Betts J Garverek George Hayter Linda Breckenridge Madge Letitia Reid and Mike Brown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilson
Eva Rahor
Wilsox Arty
Sonny Rush
del Nadeau
Dean Thompson
al Spencer
Charleen McGowan
Jimmy Dobbins
the Sharps
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SV Tinton Alplese
Gcregor
Paul H. Neg
FBI
Dewstones Indust
TR LA Chavelee
Vai Paine
Webber, Danks
A Curtis
Nazarene Church
Kansas Society
U. 5
L. B
Honds
Hays
Grace Methodist
L.B
Vitanel
Lueckentach
Marmacres
Pia
Marye McCormack
Yokonama
Moule Breigusges
Eurnans
Me & T Fintero
FAT Rypanét
TAO Aero Thay Mwatal Line
Man Ua
Bar Masiaran
Ognanic S
Papeete Alameda
Alet
Brown
Bataan
San Fran
Wherman County
San Juan
Hastings
Honolulu
Matson
Matson Nav
Honotuilt
Mawatlan Buiider Ag Coo Bay Weysrharustr Co
Tyee
Rhode Island Krain Eater
the Texas Co
Breastie
Johnson
Ranta Paula Rk
Ventura Union Git Co
St. Thomas
Raat Astaiato
Tekona Mann Neal
Mar
Wickersham
Galilto
Mid Vest
Galt United Frat
Vancouver
Genein
EIA
Harry Laesherman
Philadelphi
Matealion
Lars
San Francisco
Gare
Bandon
Mary Olsan
I Monterey Aemsen
Acapulco
Serene
Poly Junior Red Cross
Jimmy Fukumoto
B. Fukumoto
W. Canton
Margaret A. Terry
Walnut Ave
Roberta Hawthorne
Poly’s
By Cherre Nakashima
Bank
By Mary Snipes
Shirley
Petro
Savage
Bill
Samuel) Campbell
Jack
Titus) Nessel
Joyce
Lilly Belle
Palmer
Bill Davenport
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