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Long Beach Press Telegram

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Mar 25, 1954

Page

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Tornado Outbreak Strikes Four States Frontline Dates

A outbreak of at least nine tornadoes struck Texas Oklahoma Kansas and Arkansas with fatalities including Mrs Sarah Maxwell and son Thomas in Missouri. Tulsa suffered $100000 damage while George D. Franklin was crushed in Argyle Texas. Tornadoes damaged farms near Shawnee Centerton and scattered towns across Far West Texas and Oklahoma.

Associated Trase Texas Oklahoma Arkansas Kansas Bens Davis Texas County Sarah Maxwell Thomas Abilene Tulsa Iokla George D. Franklin Argyle Shwnee Centerton Iloney Grove Albany Worl MelKinney Throckmorton

Appeals court upholds military power to try civilians

The U S Court of Appeals ruled the Uniform Code of Military Justice allows courts martial for civilians charged with serious crimes while in service. It reversed a district ruling and ordered Robert W Toth of Pittsburgh, an honorably discharged Airman, to be sent to Air Force authorities for trial in a murder case connected to an incident in South Korea in 1952. The decision, unanimous among the three judges, keeps the question open for Supreme Court review.

Robert Toth Pittsburgh Nettie Mertz Toth Air Force Washington U.S. Court of Appeals Armed Services Robert W. Toth U.S Alexander Hollzoft Jie South Korea Armed Service Authority Noth 'Oth Supreme Court Pittshurch Korea Tadge Holtzatt Audrey Toth Dudge Holtand

Ency colossus cleared fast as new shipment looms

Encyclopedias All Gone but More Are on the Way reports the first shipment of nearly 5000 volumes exhausted and a second batch set to arrive soon. The paper promises a coupon to obtain Volume II when the new shipment arrives and notes mail orders will be filled.

Beengsn Agmeritna International

Polish coal mine blast in Chorzow kills many

Vienna reports a major explosion at the Chorzow coal mine in Silesia, Poland, with casualties possibly around 100. The Radio broadcast claimed saboteur action by an enemy, noting several score miners were trapped or killed as fire swept the mine.

Vienna Austria Warsaw Chorzow Silesia

GOP Leaders Gird to Foil Tax Cutters

Four aboard a missing single engine Beechcraft plane were reportedly en route from Burbank to Calexico with three women aboard. Coast Guard Civil Air Patrol and Air Force planes searched the San Bernardino Mountains near March AFB with aid from Ontario and Fontana stations. Pilot John A. White 37 radioed for guidance near Fontana before vanishing as weather worsened and snowstorms hindered the search.

Burbank Coast Guard Civil Air Patrol Air Force San Bernardino Mountains Here’ S Calexico John A. White Lockheed Air Ter San Diego March Afb Riverside San Antonio Peak March Alteraté Long Beach Ontario International Kaiser Isteel Fontana White Banning Pass Box Thie Plane Maria Hernandez Autor Module Mexicali Hernandez

Ex Hunted in Killing of Composer 108

Detectives search for a killer in the slaying of Alberta Colombo, famed composer and conductor, whose body was found in his car near Angeles on a Wednesday. Autopsy officials say injuries were not immediately life ending, while investigators seek to question Colombo’s young wife and his ex-wife Elizabeth.

Angeles Alberta Carlo Columbo Frederick Newbarz Lollea Columbo Elizabeth Wito

Violent Blast Destroys Midtown Building in Atlanta

A major blast and ensuing fire destroyed a five story midtown building in Atlanta. Firefighters reported no casualties and limited damage to nearby offices as acetone alcohol in the basement of the piano company likely caused the explosion. Witnesses described debris scattering across Pryor Street and evacuation of workers in adjacent offices without injuries.

Atlanta Bas ‘Ketle Fiano Co Linto Pryor St

Where To Find It News Page References

The note lists sections and page numbers for various content in the issue including Beach Combing on C-1, Boyle on A-15, Bridge on A-15, Classifieds C-7 to 11, Comics C-6, Crossword B-12, Financial C-3, Obituaries C-2, Radio TV B-6, Shipping B-8, Sports A-25 to A-27, Theaters C-5, tides temperatures B-8, Women B-2 to B-5, Your World A-2.

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Crowded Busses Crash Injures Dozens in Brooklyn Morning Rush

Two crowded New York City Transit Authority buses collided at a Brooklyn intersection during a heavy shower. Police reported more than 100 people jammed into the buses. twelve were treated or hospitalized for contusions and cuts from flying glass. Several pedestrians were injured.

New York Brooklyn City Transit Au _thority

Clear Skies Forecast as Storm Heads East

A storm that drenched the Southland for seven days moves eastward. The Weather Bureau predicts no rain soon with generally sunny skies and light temperature changes. Intermittent showers were noted earlier, bringing totals near 1.87 inches, as seasonal and regional rainfall figures are reported for Anaheim and Huntington Beach.

Southland the Weather Bureau Fan Eeuneseay Anaheim Ganien Huntington Beach Loaesr

Pair Break Into Pen to Free 2 Pass

Two armed ex convicts bluffed entry to Monroe County Penitentiary kidnapping two guards and freeing one inmate. Freeman and Banner were captured after police surrounded a house. Mendella and Compton were found, with Mendella still at large in Rochester. The gunmen used a ruse to gain entry and bound guards with tape.

Rochester N. Y Monroe County Penitentiary Anthony Mendella James Compton du Bois Paul R. Freeman George R the Duke) Banner Washington Freeman Banner Mendella and Compton. Corp

Police Horse Collides With Queen's Car in Adelaide

An Australian mounted policeman's horse bumped Queen Elizabeth II's royal car in Adelaide. Both the queen and officer escaped unharmed, though a headlight on the vehicle was broken.

Royal Car Adelaide Australia Queen Elizabeth

Floor Battle on Reductions Set in Senate

Senate GOP leaders regroup after a test vote on a $100,000,000 reduction for household appliances. The 64 to 23 vote showed gains for the appliance tax cut, but Sen. Millikin predicts House resistance and possible defeats for other Democratic amendments in the excise tax measure. The outcome hinges on conference with the House and the 10 percent level on most excises this year.

Washington Senate GOP House Sen. Millikin Rcolo Millikin

Weather Outlook Improves With Sunny Friday Return

Forecasters predict decreasing cloudiness tonight with sun returning Friday. Temperature remains steady with little change. Expect a southwest wind of 15 to 30 mph in the afternoon as skies brighten.

Airliner skids off runway at Midway in rain

A Trans-World Airlines Martin Skyliner skidded 50 feet off a rain soaked runway at Midway Airport, injuring none. Four passengers and a stewardess were hospitalized for checks, while the pilot and co-pilot escaped injury. The flight originated in Newark with stops in Philadelphia and Pittsburgh. passengers include William H States Jr and Frank R Seward among others.

Chicago Trans-World Airlines Midway Airport Newark N. J Holy Cross Hospital Philadelphia Pittsburgh C. V. Sparrow Livingston Roy Fowler Donna Whitmore William H. States Jr Croydon Frank R. Seward

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