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Long Beach Press Telegram

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

May 01, 1954

Page

3

Indiana Capital On Its Feet Amid Transit Strike

Indiana capital faces paralysis as AFL strikes halt buses and trolleys. Pittsburgh walkout lasts 90 minutes with broader labor actions across Philadelphia Cleveland and New York City bakeries steel and textile unions. Hamilton area and Cincinnati see further plant walkouts while talks stall in Boston between American Woolen and Textile Workers. city officials prepare traffic controls and transit leaders urge resumption of talks to protect 200000 daily riders.

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Impossible Heart Lung Loan Aids Surgery

The University of Minnesota team unveils a technique moving blood between a beating heart and lungs to support surgeries on children. The method allows operation while circulation stabilizes, enabling previously impossible repairs and normal circulation during the procedure.

Mins Wardios Minn Snydeons Joan Mammal Suepeons University of Minnesola Hevat

100 mph Winds Ravage Southland injuring three

Severe gusts tore through Southern California with 100 mph winds battering Upland Barstow and the Imperial Valley causing multiple crashes and power outages. Three people were injured near Barstow hospitalizing one in serious condition. Widespread damage reported along Highway 9 and Salton Sea areas with cars overturned and debris, while beaches faced high waves and sandstorms reduced visibility.

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Dulles Scelba to Confer an hffieste

Secretary of State Dulles and Premier Mane Scelba planned a meeting in Milan on Monday to review horizons on Trieste, Italy, and other questions of common interest. Observers note the talk may reflect broader U S Britain negotiations and Scelba’s fragile coalition in the Italian Chamber of Deputies.

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Wiley Urges Laws to Guard Nation At May Day Parade

Sen Wiley speaking at Burtinictor's May Day celebration urged four new laws to protect America amid Cold War tension. He pressed strengthening espionage penalties, curbing Communist trade unions, expanding wiretap authority, and granting witness immunity. Joins McCarthy and delegation in backing cautious constitutional action as a four hour parade proceeded after church services.

Uckling Ion Wis Wiley Wis Cunevess Fort Spring Celebraton Senate Foreign Relations Committee Sen Wiley Joseph McCarthy House America

Mistress Henson testifies in Chester massacre case

In a dramatic defense, Mrs Henson recounts her Montana life and marriage, says Santo left the Shea home shortly after the Oct 10 1952 killings of grocer Luard Young and three children. She claims Emmett Perking accompanied Santo and that Santo spoke of a rough afternoon and a need to flee the country.

Quincy Lovesey Jack Bante Chester Larry Lucille Shea Luard Young Henson Santo Feft Shea Emmett Perking Santo

Kicked-Out Aussies Tell Safe Journey

A garbled report mixes testimony of alleged abuse by a Santa figure with a Korea era court martial. The article spans Australian diplomats near Moscow, a high profile military trial, and conflicting portraits of Cpl. Edward S. Dickenson as jurors weigh loyalty and duty.

IMO Los Angeles Walt Auburn Santa Bernadine Pearney Cracker's Neck Dickenson Guy Eynery Anquir Bs

Court Martial Jury Honors Fate of Turncoat Soldier

A court martial hears arguments over Dickenson, suspected of aiding communism among American prisoners. Emery claims Army bias and urges accountability while noting Dickenson’s arrest on the final day a non-repatriate could return.

Emery Dickenson Pws

ASCE Elects Two Members from Local Area

Calvin S. Burns of 114 F. Carson Street and William J. Danis of 37 58th Street have been elected members of the American Society of Civil Engineers, adding to the ranks of local professionals.

Calvin S. Burns

Garner double crossing of FDR detailed by Ickes

Ickes recounts how Garner accused Roosevelt of Labor and relief trading and "scuttling" the Supreme Court plan. He notes Garner proposed expanding the court to fifteen to ease access to labor relief, then faced rejection as Congress opposed the move. Ickes labels Garner a double-crosser in the 1937 court fight.

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Leopold Ends Panamanian Jungle Quest

Ex king Joro pold of Belgium returns from a jungle trek in Panama seeking Balboa route data. He left Panama City March 28 and guided the party through wild Indian country to April 12 before handing control to Prof dose Marix Cruxent. He and Princess Liliane plan to travel to Caracas then Brussels within a week.

Panama Joropold Belgium Balboa Pacific Leopold Panama City Dose Marix Cruxent

French Drive Rebels Off Truce Line In Indochina

French Union forces press the fight along the 18th parallel as they seek to clear Communist pockets near Dien Bien Phu. Corsair bombers support infantry while French legionnaires raid lines and capture prisoners. The news mentions fears a truce line could divide Indochina, with Hanoi delta contested and morale concerns at Dien Bien Phu.

Asih Indochina Red River Hanoi Dien Bien Phu Dien Bien Phi Torelen Legion Dien Bien Phy Twent Rena Cozy Onorthen Tod Bris Christian ‘de Castries Pareallel

Boys Clubs Leader to Attend National Conclave in Boston

Mauricesh Gunghee director of the Boys Clubs of Long Beach will join a panel at the 48th annual national convention of the Boys Club of America in Boston Massachusetts starting Sunday.

Mauricesh Gunghee Boys Clubs Long Beach Ling Boys Club America Boston Mass

Minnesota Priest Named Army Chaplains Chief

Father Patrick James Ryan was sworn in as chief of Army chaplains, advancing from brigadier general to major general. The Minnesota clergyman now leads all Army chaplains in a historic promotion.

Minnesota Washington —. PI Patrick James Ryan Army Chaplains

Tornadoes Sweep Seven States Across Plains and Midwest

A massive storm system unleashed 28 tornadoes across seven states ripping roofs and uprooting trees. Extreme weather brought snow in Wyoming and Colorado dust bowl conditions in New Mexico and Texas floods in Oklahoma and river flooding along the Rio Grande, Chippewa, Root, and Iowa rivers.

Lander Denver Lajunta Colo Archair Chy Walshita River Oklahoma Middle Rio Grande Upper Midwest Chippewa River Wisiconsin Root River Minnesota Iewa River Allowa

Roosevelt Divorce Suit Moves to Separate Maintenance

In Pasadena, James Roosevelt’s adultery letter admitting affairs with nine women will stay in his wife Romelle’s separate maintenance suit. Judge Wurtz Kaufman overruled a bid to discard the letter and allowed an amendment to convert the case into a divorce action. The letter, written to Roosevelt’s wife, is part of a dispute over alimony and property. trial date expected months away.

Pasadena LLP James Roosevelt Superior Court Wurt Kauffman Roosevelt Romelle Mowever Jrdge Robert Schifferman Gladys Irene Owens Ax. Coepe Spordenis Kirs Rooseved

Governor Knight links recession talk to politics in California

Sacramento reports Gov. Goodwin Knight contends recession discussions stem from political sources and may ease after the November election. He cites consumer mood and stock markets as misleading indicators while noting aircraft plants in Southern California run two shifts with backlogs. Employment head William Burkett projects 1954 unemployment well below postwar peaks.

Sacramento Goodwig Knight California Ile Richard P. Graves Wiliam A. Burkett Kright Une Knight Washington New York Sov Thomas T. Bewey Dewey Commarea Hughes Douglas Burkett

Veteran Ohio Newspaper Tycoon Dies

Canton Ohio reports the death of PL Roy J. Moore at 66 in his Congress Lake home after a ten year heart ailment. He built Brush-Moore Newspapers with Louis Brush, leading eight Ohio and Maryland papers and two radio stations. Survivors include his wife Lucille, son William Moore, daughter Mrs William Hershey and three grandchildren. Moore led circulation, operations, and publishing for Can ton Repository and other papers and stations.

Canton Ohio Roy J. Moore Hiis Moore Congress Lake Brush-Moore Newspapers, Inc Congress! Lake Louis II. Brush Salem Maryland Lucille Moore William Moore Anton Brush-Moore William T. Hers INHG

Kinsey Book Draws L A Councilmen Fire Over Public Libraries

Los Angeles councilmembers condemned Kinsey reports on sexual behavior as not fit for city libraries. Harby urged books not be supplied with public funds, suggesting readers buy them privately, citing concern for youths.

Los Angeles Kinsey Harby

West Coast firms seen winning $2.5 billion in gov contracts

Department of Commerce official Charles Honeywell predicted West Coast companies will secure more than 2.5 billion dollars in government contracts soon. He cited Congress requesting 4.46 billion for aircraft, plus 1.6 billion in Air Force obligations, signaling strong future spending if shares match the wartime pattern. Honeywell spoke at a regional marketing conference in Los Angeles.

West Department of Commerce Charles Honeywell Business and Defense Services Department Congress Air Force Los Angeles Wational Industrial Advertisers Association

Three Union Leaders Plot Strong Power Play in Labor Woes

Three top union chiefs John L. Lewis Dave Lyck and James David McDonald met in Erie to form a joint front against CIO Reuther and AFL Meany. They plan to push for coordinated action to combat unemployment repeal of Taft Hartley and broad legislation aiding the economy and workers nationwide.

Washington CIO Walter Reusther AFL George Meany John L. Lewis United Mine Workers Dave Lyck AFL Teamsters Union Jane David McDonald CIO Steelworkers Eriecay Jabor ASA

Lennon Takes Lodge Office At Moose Chapter

Lennon is installed as lodge officer at Moose Lodge No 600 in Long Beach renewing leadership. Other officers installed include past governor Otto Schroeder trustee Langdon treasurer Jensen secretary McGraw sergeant at arms Cummings and guard Eakes. May Day dance at Moose Hall follows under Jennen’s charge.

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Geyser Backing Truck Breaks Hydrant At City Corner

A truck backing into a hydrant on 26th St and Cinta Ave caused a geyser on the west side. Police said the driver, Aaron, from Redwood City, remained at the scene until officials stopped the flow.

West Side

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