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Long Beach Press Telegram

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Mar 24, 1954

Page

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Eisenhower comments on hydrogen blast and fishermen burns

President Eisenhower said reports of injuries to Japanese fishermen near the hydrogen explosion in the Pacific were overblown. Sen Pastore disputed original accounts, noting burns but stating they are not serious or lasting. The Navy also reported the tanker Patapsco sustained only slight damage.

Washington Eisenhower Pacific Dapar Lewis Strauss Atomic Energy Commission Sen. Tastora DR. T

Elopement Ends in High Speed Crash in New Hartford

Lloyd T. Dukett, 18, of Rome, and his 15-year-old sweetheart attempted elopement in a stolen car. They allegedly drove about 80 mph on Route 5 hitting two cars and crashing into a Oneida National Bank branch in New Hartford. Police report the plan unraveled amid the chaotic pursuit.

New Hartford Lloyd T. Dukett Rome Swoetheart Dukett Oneida National Bank

Where to Find It Highlights Page References

A compact index listing where to locate various sections in the newspaper. It cites specific pages for Beach Combing, Billy Rose, Boyle, Bridge, Classifieds, Comics, Crossword, Editorial, Financial, Obituaries, Radio and TV, Shipping Table, Sports, Theaters, Tides and Temperatures, Women, and Your World.

Billy Rose Boyle

No Emergency Indicated on Jobs Says Eisenhower

President Eisenhower said there is no current unemployment emergency and that March may bring upturns, though no immediate large scale countermeasures are promised. He indicated he would cross examine witnesses in the McCarthy dispute and warned against premature action. He stressed Indochina settlement matters and U.S. stance toward Red China at Geneva, and praised House Republicans for a recent victory.

Washington Eisenhower Sen. McCarthy R.-Wis Subcommittee Army McCarthy United States Geneva U. S

New Rains Fall More Due Tonight

A shower dropped .11 inch of rain on Long Beach this morning with more possible tonight and Thursday. Cloudy skies and cool temperatures expected, small craft warnings from Point Concepcion to San Diego for 20 to 30 mph southwest winds. Downtown rain total 12.41 inches for the season, up from 9.42 inches last year at this time. Snow Valley reports five feet of snow, Arrowhead 14 inches, Alpine 18 inches. highways opened to ski resorts as snow slides cleared. Continued on Page A-5.

Long Beach Point Concepcion San Diego Water Department Newport Ave Reading Sotrta Long ‘Beach

Wild Chicago gun battle leaves deputy wounded

A 35 year old man armed with a bayoneted rifle shot a deputy sheriff and fought an hour long gun battle with dozens of police in a Rich Township field. Paul Pauling was wounded and captured after firing on the officers. Deputy Otto Svehla, 25, was shot in the chest and remained in fair condition. Pauling was injured in the leg, hip and arm.

Chicago Rich Township Loop Paul Pauling St. James Hospital Chicago Heights Otto Svehla lHe Pauling Asid Pauling Elmer Lansing Svehla Edward Rees Rees

Prisoner Hangs Self at Allegany County Jail

A 31 year old man jailed after threatening to shoot people was found dead in his cell in Cumberland Maryland He died of strangulation five minutes before a trusty discovered him Dr H V Deming deputy county medical examiner said Jacob Russell Shearer of Bowling Green Maryland fashioned a noose from his jacket looped around his neck and tied to the cell bars The incident occurred Tuesday night and details continued on Page A 3 Col 1

Cumberland Allegany County Jail H. V. Deming Jacob Russell Shearer Bowling Green

Modest Decline Found in Nation's Living Cost

The government reports a modest drop in living costs for mid February with the Bureau of Labor Statistics index slipping to 115 from 115.2 mid January. Prices of processed foods fell about 1.3 percent, reflecting broader small fluctuations over six months from August to January.

Washington—Lp Bureau of Labor Statistics

Which Man's Castle Thug Ties and Robs in His Home

An Omaha man, Anton Jensen, 60, described four hours bound in his own home as a gunman robbed him. The intruder, claiming recent prison release, tied Jensen with wire and coat hangers, shaved him, stole $45 to $60, and left around 7 p.m. after ordering a call to a tavern for help. Jensen’s birthday added to the distress.

Omaha Anton Jensen Lester Smith Jensen

Lensman Roughs Up Two Boys

A photographer, claiming to work for a Hollywood studio, threatened to toss Billy 11 and slapped Bobby 7 in a Norwalk home. Mrs. Zane Fronaberger said the man, who cited duty stress, also snapped a photo of her and claimed the youth was being shown off while her husband Edward filed a sheriff's report.

Norwalk Zane Mae Fronaberger Summer Ave Hollywood Billy Fronaberger

Weather outlook with clouds and showers across the coast

Mostly cloudy conditions with occasional showers through Thursday. Small craft advisories issued from Point Conception to San Diego for southwest winds 20 to 30 mph, with locally stronger gusts.

Point Concepcion San Diego

Radiation probe finds no roentgen on tuna shipment

U S Food and Drug inspectors checked a Norwegian freighter Elisabeth Bakke in Long Beach Harbor for radioactive contamination in frozen tuna from Japanese waters. Inspectors used Geiger counters and probes but found no radiation beyond expected vitamins, quarantining the cargo temporarily until tests concluded.

U. S. Food and Drug Administration Long Beach Elisabeth Bakke Albert Wausat Japan Wausat Dale C. Miller Wansat Shannel Fratya

Fire tears through Provo office building in Utah

A downtown Provo office building suffered a fire at daybreak causing about 500000 dollars in damage. Fire crews from across Utah County, including near 100 firefighters and volunteers, fought the blaze and stayed on scene to extinguish embers through the day.

Provo Utah Utah County

Encyclopedias Available Again as New Shipment Arrives

The Press Telegram reports the American International Encyclopedia sold out its first shipment of nearly five thousand copies. A new shipment of Volume I is expected soon and readers can save coupons to obtain it when it arrives. Mail orders will be filled as noon on delivery.

Press-Telegram American International Encyclopedia

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