Merger and Turbine Engines Highlight 1954 Auto News
Auto industry coverage centers on the American Motors merger approved by stockholders with details to follow. Chrysler touts a turbine engine tested in a stock model while Chevrolet and Ford push production. Ford leads so far this year, but GM’s hold remains strong. Industry outlook anticipates over 1.4 million cars in Q1 and potential 3 million plus in the first half of 1954.
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Detroit
American Motors Corp
Yemdin
Cheysler
Chevrolet
Ford
United States
American Motors Group
Chrysler
Chrysler Infincecs
Port Board Accepts Deal on Back Rent
The harbor commissioners accept Pacific Sportfishing Landing offer to sell its wood frame and galvanized iron building at 1500 El Tambarcadero in exchange for 1849.05 in back rent owed. The firm will vacate soon and relocate to Pier A while the building may be used until June 1935. The decision follows an estimate that $350 monthly rent covers the building and landing float without hindering planned Berth 27 construction. The firm faced extra rent charges over railway sales aboard boats, per a city attorney ruling.
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Board of Harbor Commissioners
Pacific Sportfishing Landing
el Tambarcadero
Mgr. Eloi J. Amar
Harbor Department
Pier A
Suspected forger trapped by good driving
Police and FBI quiz William Bloom, 38, after checks worth 3000 dollars drawn on an Emeryville California bank bounced across the Southwest. Arresting officers noted his flawless driving raised suspicion, saying a person rarely drives that well unless hiding something.
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Ali
William ©. Bloom
FBI
Emeryville
Calif
First Week City Council Filings Reach 32
In New York upstate business coverage notes hopes for a consumer credit push and tax relief to lift retail sales. The week includes Senate tax cuts on luggage, jewelry and cosmetics, plus steel and auto sector production changes. City Council filing ends with 32 candidates, four women, and key Fourth District entrants.
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Business and Industry City Council
New York
Bankers
Chicago
Senate
Thepublic Steel Corp
Xommstown Short & Tubs Co
Youngstown, Ohin
U. 8. Steel
Pittsburgh
Chevrolet
Ford
General Motors
Harlow H. Curtice
Studebaker
South Bend
Ind
Mttie
American Locomotive Co
Robert FR. Young
New York Central Locomotive
Central
Wall
Raymond F. Downey
Magnolia Ave
Carl W. Grier
West Fifth St
A. Charles Koerner
West Third St
James R. Seaton
Toby Wick
Market Trends Show Mixed Dow Tumbles Amid Earnings Uptick
A weekly stock trend analysis notes the Dow Jones Industrial average hovering near 295, with three days of declines followed by speculation on a potential rally as volume stays light. Profit taking appears to drive much selling while early March reports from Georgia-Pacific, D S Plywood, a major paint firm, U S Steel, Armco, and Republic Steel indicate rising earnings and orders, suggesting a cautious but improving underlying business backdrop.
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D. S. Plywood Corp
Sama Nanind
Jup Sage
Ance Geeee
Ue & Fipe & Foundry
Lawson
Republic Steel
Troscon
Armco Steel Corp
Armco
Parakeet Traces Suspect in Omaha Check Scam
Omaha Detective Inspector Harry Green used a green parakeet as a clue to Louis Gibson a 27 year old Huntington West Virginia man. Gibson allegedly attempted to pass bad checks in a store with the parakeet perched on his shoulder. Green located Gibson and the bird at a hotel leading to both being jailed.
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Omaha
Harry Green
Louis Gibson
Green
Gibson
Huntington
W. Vaman
Green Jong
the Humane Society
Ship Arrivals Departures Tides and Temperatures
Sunday March 28 1954 tide and sun data provided by U S Coast and Geodetic Survey lists sun rise and set moon rise and set high and low tides with exact times and heights for the day including morning and evening phases and temperature notes for navigation.
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U.S. Coast and Geodetic Survey
Harbor Board Rejects Navy Hostility Impression
Harbor commissioners voted unanimously to counter an impression that the city opposes the Navy. They stated willingness to cooperate with the Navy and insisted no one opposes a permanent Navy landing at Magnolia Ave. Capt. M C Heine had told the City Council executive session that the Harbor Department did not want the Navy in the port area and would not cooperate if it stayed there.
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Board of Harbor Commissioners
M. C. Heine
U.S. Naval Base
Magnolia Ave
Heine
Harbor Commissioners
Navy
Red China Seeks Russian Help for Atomic Research
Peiping radio reported by Kyodo News Agency that Communist China has asked Soviet aid to establish an atomic energy program. The broadcast said China already has installations for atomic study and quoted a report by Kuo Mo-jo, chairman of the Soviet Union, on coordinating atomic research.
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Tokyo
China
Peiping Radio
Kyodo
Kuo Mo-Jo
Soviet Union
Police Crack Juvenile Auto Theft Ring
Oakland AFI officers broke up a juvenile auto theft ring with a youth deemed the boss. About 44 car thefts were traced to the ring in recent months. Members used a point system for thefts and assists. Seven youths aged 13 to 15 were taken into custody.
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Oakland
AFI
Henry Murry
Murray
Bank Earnings Forecasts Signal Mixed 1954 Start
Leaders at Phillips Petroleum American Chiel Worthington and Pfizer report first quarter earnings ahead of 1953, with projects for 1954 showing gains. Wrigley Pfizer and Davenport cite continued sales strength as analysts note broader optimism despite external political chatter and lingering pessimism.
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Phillips Petroleum
KS. Adams
American Chiel Co
Blodgett
Worthington Corp
Ramsey
Wrigley Co
P. K. Wrigley
Pfizer & Co
John L. Davenport
McNamara
Oliver Corp
Lawry
Wilson junior Jim Ragan seeks lieutenant governor post
Jim Ragan of Wilson junior class has been nominated for lieutenant governor by the Junior Statesmen of America. If elected at the Long Beach convention on April 3, he would be the first Wilson chapter member to hold the office. About 300 delegates from other high schools will attend the state convention at the Lafayette Hotel. The Friday night assembly will feature Ragan and his opponent as they demonstrate qualifications. Wilson submitted two resolutions for convention consideration.
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Jim Ragan
Wilson
California
Jim
Two Hicks Awards At Poly High School
The Howard Hicks Scholarship Committee will award two 30 dollar scholarships this spring to outstanding Poly High School graduates in memory of former principal Howard H. Hicks. First recipients in 1952 were Douglas Candland and Naomi Nakashima, with later winners Nancy Allen and Howard Rumsey. Contributions are welcome via checks to the Howard Hicks Scholarship Fund, sent to the Student Body Treasurer at Polytechnic High School.
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Polytechnic High School
Howard Hicks
Howard H. Hicks
Poly High
Douglas Candland
Nen' Nmi Nakashima
Douglas
Pomona College
Naomi
University of California At Berkeley
Nancy Allen
Occidental College
Howard Rumsey
California Institute of Technology
Poly‘technic High School
Students to Visit USC Campus for Twenty-ninth Newspaper Day
Delegates from Jordan representing the Cat's Purr will join Norman Satterfield Sherri Gage Wendy Hanscom Judy Thornidike and Cat's Purr editor Dick Triggs at USC for a 11 day program. They will be guided by adviser Robert Ernest Ellis and participate in discussions on newspaper and yearbook production including registration assembly campus tours luncheon and clinics.
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University of Southern California Jis
Usc
Jordan
Norman Satterfield
Sherri Gage
Wendy Hanscom
Judy Thornidike
Dick Triggs
Robert Ernest Ellis
Southern California
Poly Girls League at Banning Convention
Representing Poly High at the Southern California Girls League convention at Benning today are Carolyn Carlson the president and Margie Beau dotter chosen by the advisory board to attend. Arizona will have representatives and a Long Beach State College event follows next week for surrounding schools.
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Poly High
Benning
Carolyn Carlson
Margie Beaudotter
Arizona
Long Beach City College
Curious Savage Ends Tonight at School Auditorium
Wilson's all school play The Curious Savage closes this evening at 3 30 pm in the school auditorium. Senior Shirleyann Petro stars as Mrs Savage a wealthy widow amid a cast of comical residents and Mrs Savage's three selfish stepchildren.
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Miss Willie
Luba Bendici
Emmitt
Dan Rhoades
Mrs. Savage
Lily Belle
Joyce Palmer
Samuel
Bill Campbell Stand Titus
Jack Nessel
Visiting Students Check on Wilson Government Tour
Lynwood and Rivera Poly High Schools sent five representatives to Wilson to observe the student run government. Lloyd McGinnis and Marmion briefed the visitors on Wilsons election system and government setup. They observed the student court and various councils, noting the freedom, activity period, and student teacher relationship.
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Bruinville
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Masquéradérs Don’t Take My Penney at St Anthony’s High
St Anthony’s High School drama club presents a three act comedy Don’t Take My Penney to the student body on April 23 and 24. Sister Thomas More LHM oversees casting and fittings with assistant student directors Brad Benson Kay Coutts Pat Engasser Mary Grace Petraglia and Rosemary Brindisi. Cast includes Mary Levingston Jim Diffles Richard Fromdahl Patsy Reidel Dave Callaghan Trent Dumphy Pauline Wodetnall Linda Farrell Jim Delamare Jerry John Jacque Pepac Steve Lowry Kathleen Moore Margie Berger Frank Whittaker Pat Farrell Marilyn Spain Ethel Jahaz and George Christianson. Scene and costume crew work with art and clothing classes under Mike Fagan Art Schilz Paul Arcitt John Wavell Jim Clinton Don Huber Jim Eagan Dan O’Connell Tom Nides Bernard Brady Om Carreilo and Art Anderson. Roger Sopher and Gerry Brunk handle lighting.
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Kay Coutts
Pat Engasser
Mary Grace Petraglia
Rosemary Brindisi
Mary Levingston
Jim Diffles
Richard Fromdahl
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Jim Delamare
Jerry John
Jacque Pepac
Steve Lowry
Kathleen Moore
Margie Berger
Frank Whittaker
Pat Farrell
Marilyn Spain
Ethel Jahaz
George Christianson
Poly Senior Carnival Set
Poly High prepares for the annual Senior Carnival on Tuesday April 6 led by chair Pat Morse. Expect numerous entertainment and food booths a pie-eating contest and interclass events with proceeds funding the senior class treasury the Poly Hutch Canteen providing records during the gala free admission with nickel tickets sold at the event and beforehand. Girls and boys will compete in the day’s activities at the girls gym field site.
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Pat Morse
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