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Newspaper
Long Beach Press Telegram
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Mar 29, 1954
Page
4
Washington report shows 1953 had the fewest U S executions since 1930 with 62 executions. The Federal Prison Bureau notes the total was 20 fewer than the previous low set in 1950, reflecting a record drop in capital punishment figures.
The Empire Windrush suffered a blast and fire 50 miles northwest of Algiers as most aboard fled to lifeboats and rescue ships. Captain William Wilson reported electrical failure and calm order as 230 crew and 1268 passengers were saved by four rescuers, with 200 soldiers later reembarking for Malta.
Hollywood report says actress Gene Tierney returned from a quick trip to Mexico City where she met her boyfriend Prince Aly Khan. They traveled to Tijuana as Tierney resumed work on The Egyptian after a weekend rendezvous.
French forces reported light losses of about 20 killed while claiming to have killed every Vietminh fighter in Ban Ong Pet and Ban Fan villages. They said they smashed Vietminh anti air batteries, and that a heavy aerial assault preceded their breakout aided by American supplied bombs. The Hanoi command claimed no Vietminh remained after raids. French spokesmen added 26 prisoners and large rebel arms seizures.
An Anderson Indiana twister struck Sunday demolishing homes and downtown blocks. The funnel damaged roofs, toppled trees, and swept a pickup away. Rev Ernest Page, 63, was hit by debris while warning his church, and survived with chest injuries. He was treated at St John’s Hospital.
Collie Laddie is named 1954 Patsy award winner for top animal performer for work in Hondo. Francis the talking mule takes second for Francis Covers the Big Town, while Jackie the lion ranks third for Androcles and the Lion.
M Y Dock Strikers march to Washington with slogans decrying no contract no work and Dewey the dictator while police guard the White House entrance. ILA riders depart New York and New Jersey to join in Lafayette Park protest after National Labor Relations Board delays certification amid longshoreman labor clashes and court controversy.
Fern dale May 42 Four patrol officers disrupted an afternoon craps game in a Linthicum Heights gravel pit. Police flushed 24 men from woods and hiding spots with shots in the air. players fled as officials arrived. Dice recovered but no money found. all arrests charged with dis orderly conduct.
Long Beach report describes a treatment claiming to normalize body systems by applying therapy that relaxes joints and muscles, improves circulation and digestion, reduces pain, and boosts energy and sleep. First exam and treatment cost 3.00 dollars. offices listed at 2315 E 7th St.
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