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Long Beach Press Telegram

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

May 01, 1954

Page

2

May Day Across Europe and Asia Bristles With Parades

May Day blew through Europe and Asia with mass rallies from Moscow to Tokyo. Western blocs held separate labor events while China and Yugoslavia staged military parades. anti war and anti hydrogen bomb protests surfaced in Japan. Hong Kong stayed calm as Mao's influence loomed large in Peiping.

London Europe Moscow Red Square Marshir Nikolai Buinwain Polley Hyslain West Germany Italy Norway Syasanelutsions Wreettrd Kelohstay Savirt Lunt Mauger Walter Sekreites Joe al Marm-Eucels Square Portis Bois de Vincennes Communist-dominat Ikome Chamber of Lajors Piazza del Popolo People’s Square Cristian Workers’ Association St. Peter's Square Yugoslavia Tito National Assembly Belgrade China Moo Me-Tung Optivatoeg Peiping Hong Kong Mano Man Mry Mao Ho Chminh Tailochina Tokyo Pacific Boies Shigeru Yoshida Liberal Party

Dearborn Hotel Blast Kills One Injures Five

A 41-year-old former roomer set off three dynamite blasts at the Tuxedo Hotel in Dearborn, killing himself and injuring five of the 90 occupants. The blasts created a 25 by 35 foot hole. 18 rooms were damaged. Police identified the self-inflicted casualty as Joan Sustarsic, a former coal miner from Dix Hill. Firefighters recovered his body beneath debris on the first floor. Five others, including Jeanis Middlenton and Michael Visnick, were treated. Visnick remained hospitalized.

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Fast Deal Sought by Casper Man on Ford Won

Casper resident Arthur A. Schulte seeks a fast quiet deal on a Ford he won. Schulte is identified as a Chevy dealer.

Casper Wyo Arthur A. Schulte Schulte

Week in Business and Industry Sees Cautious Optimism

The week’s business mood blends gains and warnings as first quarter earnings spark optimism. Blue chip firms report strong profits, with General Motors and Standard Oil among leaders while steel and auto sectors show mixed results. Factories push toward capacity, tensions in freight rise, and trade data reflect slight shifts in imports and exports.

New York General Motors Standard Oil Co New Jersey Wostinghouse Eiretic Carp Continental Can Co Stoskhelders Joysey Standard Philip Sporn American Gas & Electric Co Thomas J. Watson International Business Machines Corp U.S. Steel Carp Bethlehem Steel Carp Bethlehem Meady Chardles M. White Republic Steal Corp Metalworkng Iron Age Clarence Fandall Inland Stern Co Witte Rosublin Steel Corp American Woolen Co Texas Co Robert E.wood Sears, Renebuck & Co

Stock market week trends point to broader recovery

A week of analysis shows the Dow Jones trend turning up after a brief deep, with scrap steel prices rising and construction, auto, and paper industries signaling improved business. The piece highlights Westinghouse and General Motors as potential bull-market leaders, noting continued upside momentum and a possible new high for GM in the near term.

Dan-Jones Indus-Teripin National Association of Purchasing Agents Westinghouse Electric U. S. Steel Weit Ila Advhnee Mafk General Motors

Films Shown At India Children's Home Benefit

A Huntington Beach event features screenings from India Children's Home including Shiromuni and Susan, with Mrs. L A. Raynor of Los Angeles presenting at First Cristian. The occasion supports local missionary care for an Indian girl and introduces Jerett Auger as new minister, succeeding the late James G. Tlurst.

Kulphar India Leah Moshiar Dolly Chitwood Suntay Cristian Haunuineten Beach L A. Raynor Los Angeles Shiromuni Susan Huntington Beach

McCarthy Hearings Suspension Urged by St. Louis Serfs

The St. Louis social group urged delaying the McCarthy Army hearings until a formal code of procedure is adopted. The telegram to President Eisenhower calls for a presiding officer with power to limit inquiry, maintain order, and protect witnesses.

ST. Louis Socialion United States Eisenhower

Company stock faces volatility after earnings report

Investors anticipate the full impact of the company’s report, expecting the stock to rebound after a Tuesday and today market rhythm. The note hints at renewed interest as stakeholders weigh possible gains.

Army McCarthy photo dispute heats hearings timeline

An Air Force sergeant testified the Stevens Schine photograph was taken at Stevens request during public relations at McGuire Base. He identified the image and said no one urged a specific subject. The dispute centers on a cut version excluding Bradley to imply Stevens sought to cultivate Schine to influence the investigation at Ft. Monmouth.

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Wilson ROTC Scholars Named From Class of '34

Jack McFadden and Bob Thomason prize ROTC scholarships to attend any university. They must serve eight years after graduation, two actively. Jack plans Corewell University. Bob eyes UCLA. The Wilson class of 1934 presents the gift and a campus sign at Seventh Street and Ximeno Ave.

Jack McFadden Bob Thomason Wilson Jack Corewell University Bob UCLA Seventh Street Ximeno Ave

Faly's Phi Kappa Accepts Pledges

Faly's Phi Kappa at Polytechnic High School accepted pledges Joan Collier Harbara Ferris Josephine Graph Kev Orden Judy Reimer and Pat Taylor. Beverly Bowen presided over the candle light ceremony at Deryl Harden's home. A Mother Daughter tea followed at Pat Taylor's home. Hawaiian theme featured floral arrangements. Future plans include a Mortell's Mortuary tour a toy drive for polio victims and a dinner for graduating seniors.

Merent Kappa Delta Polytechnic High School Joan Collier Harbara Ferris Josephine Graph Paly Kev Orden Judy Reimer Pat Taylor Beverly Bowen Deryl Harden Pat Taylor Mortell

Educator Starcher Named President of North Dakota University

Dr. George William Starcher 48 dean of the college of arts and sciences at Opie University said he has accepted the presidency of the University of North Dakota at Grand Forks, effective July 1. He will succeed President John C. West who is retiring.

Athens Untu Vel George William Starcher College of Arts Eno Suiences Opie University University of North Dakota At Grand Forks Starcher John C. West

Orchestra Triumph at Wilson High School Event

Wilson High School orchestra won top honors at a regional gathering. The ensemble delivered selections including Over the Hills and Far Away, Stradella by Flotow, and Variations on a Theme by Frescobaldi, plus a Tansman piece showcasing varied tones.

Wilson Delius Vor Flotow Frescobaldi Tansman

Former Wilson Girl to Study in France

A former Wilmington student received a one year study grant for France at the University of Mountpelier in the south of France. She will study French literature and comparative film, planning to pursue a master’s degree after graduation. Formerly at Sweet Briar College, she has been a top scholar and was on the Deans List, elected to Phi Beta Kappa, and spent a year at St Andrews, Scotland.

Sweet Friar Wilmington Pally Var Peenen Norielk van. Peenen University of Mountpelier Aouth France Sweet Miss van Peenen Sweet Brian University of St. Andrews Scotland Sweet’ Briar Desa Pal Bots Kappa Wo

Wise county names Ralph Clark as fourth Boys State delegate

Rasoh Clark has been chosen as the fourth boy to represent Wise at Boys State this summer. One junior was selected by the faculty and is being sponsored by the American Legion Flyers Post No. 765.

Rasoh Clark Wise They American Legion Flyers

Wilson Glee Club Concert Highlights and Festival Attendance

Wilson's first annual glee club assembly presented Thursday by Senior Girls' and Rays' Glee Clubs featured masters of ceremonies Robin Watts and Tay HN fet. The combined groups performed numerous numbers as listed, with Wilson’s four major singing ensembles taking part in the Southern California Vocal Festival held Friday, April 23. The Girls' and Boys' sextets and quartets earned high ratings, while the Junior Girls' Glee achieved a very good showing with an excellent grade.

James Goys Sacas Girls Supar Spice Winsteads Rodgers Williams Glen Wilson Southern California A Capélls Birls Benjor Roys Glee

Top Music Honors Go to Saints at Catholic Festival

At the third annual Catholic Music Festival at Mount St. Marys College in Los Angeles St Anthony's Band Girls Glee Club and Boys Glee Club received top musical ratings from judges. Superior was awarded five times to the groups with Band and Girls Glee Club head each earning three. The Girls Glee Club directed by Sister Mary Gracr performed It’s Spring from The Seven Wards and You'll Never Walk Alone with praised tone quality balance and phrasing. The Boys Glee Club led by Rev James Hanson offered four numbers including Ave Maria and The Wiffenpoof Song with marked blending and balance noted. Judges also praised the conductor pairs and the festival panel. The next major event is a school concert later this month.

Mount St. Mary's Catlogs Los Angeles St. Anthony's Band Girls’ Glee Club St Anthony's Heather Roberto Co. Senters Leidzen Ballet Parisienne Offenby Tschaikowsky Girls' Glee Club Mary Gracr Tlilm Finnd-Wartha Christ Dubois Rogers Waring Glee Club Boys’ Glee Club James Hanson Avo Maria Gregorian Palor Nestor iBrigast Minnegorarte- Pomeroy-Galloway Roral Group Widges Geraldine Healy Board of Education Florence Cayinr

Speech Subjects Set for Polytechnic High School

Don Abrams themes the commencements with To strive, to seek, to find, and not to yield Preparations begin May 4 in the Howard Hicks Art Gallery William Holder says three speakers will be chosen with one alternate for illness May 10 is finals date. speakers to deliver four minute talks Readings include Larry Nichols Virgie Cale Dave Baker Carl Wellard Jerry Hight Jim Baker Mini Lax Mildred Kile Joan Morrison Carolyn Carlson Paul Rogers and others listed

Polytechnic High School Howard Hicks Art Gallery William Holder Holder Larry Nichols Virgie Cale Dave Baker Carl Wellard Jerry Hight Jim Baker Mini Lax Mildred Kile Joan Morrison Carolyn Carlson Paul Rogers Bill Balcom Myrna ‘Kelley Bob Airth Merry-Lee Latta Pete Giers Vera Smith Clemmie Hall Bertrand Hawk Marty Erickson Kenny Riedman

Reverend Bob Richards Speaks at Wilson School Assembly

Rev Bob Richards spoke to Wilson students in an assembly hosted by the Key Club. The pole vaulting parson addressed how spiritual belief influences both sports and life, emphasizing personal conduct and motivation.

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