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Long Beach Press Telegram

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Mar 31, 1955

Page

3

Jelke Vice Case Goes to Jury in New York

A jury of 10 men and 2 women begins deliberations in the Mickey Jelke vice trial in New York. Prosecutors call Jelke a pimp who profited from Miss Ward and Miss Cordova, while defense labels him a target of publicity and questions witnesses’ credibility. The trial centers on charges of inducing prostitution and related counts carrying up to 20 years each.

New York Minot JF Mickey) Jelke Francis L. Valente Jelke Dent Margarine Pat Ward Case Marguerite Kordova Tesm nWwa Asst Anthony J. Liebler Miss Ward Jackson Hole Cheyenne Wyo Veterans Defense George Wash Federal Land Office Tolington Delke District Attorney's Office Liebler Mickey Moxey Wielke Licbler Telke Robinson Jr Beverly Hills Edlin Lot Young Robinson

Philadelphia Orchestra Manager Dies

Philadelphia Orchestra manager and composer Harry McDonald dies at 55 in Princeton New Jersey after collapsing following a piano performance for a motion picture. Police note he had witnessed a New Jersey Turnpike auto accident earlier, an autopsy cites acute coronary occlusion as the cause of death. McDonald led the Philadelphia Orchestra since 1939 and was preparing a four week European tour.

Princeton N. J UPI Harry McDonald Falladelphia Orchestra McDonald New Jersey Turnpike McCarter Theater Slheater Lon Valente helDonald Phila Jelke Boulder Cola

Nebraska governor on capital punishment amid prison revolt

Nebraska Governor Vic Anderson and the legislature faced a prison uprising at the state penitentiary as eight inmates held guards hostage with improvised knives. The crisis ended as guards escaped unharmed after tension over possible executions and security lapses. Anderson warned of collective responsibility for harm. Senator Lester Anderson suggested prison staff changes but ruled out a legislative inquiry, citing apathy.

Lincoln Neb Vic Puntor Anderson Nebraska Anderson Evo Prandcon Guarda John Greerholtz Warren Miller Lester Anderson Herbert Hann Greenhaltz

Bill to Curb City License Fees Delayed

Sacramento reports a delay in a bill to stop California cities from charging vendor license fees to merchants without a fixed city business location. The Assembly Municipal and County Government Committee postponed action after Assemblyman Herald E K Levering of Los Angeles sought more time to amend the measure.

Sacramento California Assembly Municipal and County Government Committee Assemblyman EK. Levering Los Angeles

Designer Hangs Head Over Duplicated Dress Match

New York reports designer Mollie Parris is distraught after Mrs Dwight D Eisenhower wore a dress identical to another she made. Mrs Bernice Crane, wife of a Washington financier, also wore the same print. Eisenhower remains gracious, while the designer laments the uncanny duplication.

New York Mollie Barnis Dwight D. Eisenhower Chilcago Civic Opera Eisen[hower Mayflower Hotel

Lindsay Howard Sues Daughter and Ex Wife Over Jewelry

Los Angeles sportsman Lindsay C Howard sues his daughter Judith Linda 14 and his former wife Judith Barrett Howard for possession of 13300 in jewelry he says he bought from the girl. He seeks a platinum ring with an emerald cut diamond and a platinum necklace set but has not received the gems or money. The 51 year old athlete and his 40 year old wife have been entangled in court over property matters for nearly five years.

Los Angeles Wiblionaire Lindsay C. Howard Judith Linda Judith Barrett Howard Sportsman

Red Divisions Begin Withdrawal from Korea

Peiping Radio said the first elements of six Chinese Communist divisions reached Antung in Manchuria after being withdrawn from North Korea. The broadcast did not specify troop numbers, though last week Peiping announced the six divisions, possibly about 60,000 men, were being pulled out of North Korea.

Tokyo North Korea Manchuria Peiping Antung Manchurian Yalu River

Army Increases May Draft Call To Ten Thousand Men

Washington reports a May draft call of 10,000, up 2,000 from April, with February and March totals at 44,000. Since September 1950, 1,898,430 men have been drafted or earmarked. The monthly calls reflect voluntary enlistments and re enlistees for extended duty, after a January spike of volunteers in response to GI benefits nearing expiry. January saw 25,660 first time volunteers and 49,619 re enlistements.

Washington WP Army

Geese Used in Radar Defense Study Exercise Wood Duck

The Canadian Defense Research Board conducts Exercise Wood Duck to test how flocks of geese affect radar readings. Geese are released daily from Jack Miner Bird Sanctuary and fly toward Lake Erie as observers track progress by radio while scientists collect photographs and data for analysis.

Canadian Defense Research Board Jack Miner Here Lake Erie

Man Escapes Injury After Car Hit by Train at Crossing

Glenn W. Marham, 42, escaped with minor injuries when the Santa Fe El Capitan train bound for Los Angeles struck his car at a rail crossing. The vehicle rolled over nearly 60 feet and was described by police as crunched like a walnut.

Los Angeles Glenn W. Marham Santa Fe el Capitan

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