Fear Shock Prostrates Bay Kidnapper Lear
Joseph Lear condemned to the gas chamber for the Leonard Moskovitz kidnapping slumped into a state of shock at San Francisco County Hospital. County physician Dr. William Ashley said Lear may be suffering from catatonic schizophrenia amid a mental breakdown during the six week trial. Frank Smith, jail superintendent, reported Lear collapsed during yard exercise as jurors delivered the guilty verdict.
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San Francisco
Joseph Lear
Harold Jackson
Leonard Moskovitz
San Francisco County Hospital
William Ashley
Lear
Peron
Frank Smith
Ashley
Thug in Play Surrenders After Shootout With Police
In Bethel Ohio 19 year old James Donnelly, who acted in a school play Books and Crooks, surrendered after firing at officers. He barricaded in his uncle's furniture store, loaded an empty pistol with shells found there, and climbed a skylight escaping police. He later handed over the pistol and claimed amnesia.
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Bethel
Ohio
James Donnelly
Young Donnelly
Knight and Mexican Leader Join in Los Angeles Plaza Event
California Governor Goodwin Knight and Baja California Governor Braulio Maldonado meet in Los Angeles plaza for a binational event mixing Spanish and English on American soil. Governors renew acquaintances in first joint appearance.
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Los Angeles
California
Baja
Goodwin Knight
Braulio Maldonado
Ed Pauley Kin Dies on Ride
Harold Pauley oil and land developer and brother of Edwin W. Pauley dies while riding with Los Visitadores Rancheros. He complained of abdominal pain, dismounted, and collapsed. Survived by widow Aileen Tognazzini three daughters and his brother.
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Santa Barbara
UPL
Harold
Pauley
Edwin W. Pauley
Democratic Party
Los Visitadores Rancheros
Petrol Corp
San Cal Oil Co
Los Angeles Professionals
Cocoanut Island
Hawaii
Aileen Tognazzini
End of World War II noted by U S Army in Europe
U S Army notes the ninth anniversary of the end of World War II in Europe as President Syngman Rhee comments on Indochina, noting diligence remains for outside aid offers and that U S troops will rest during observances in Europe. An Army spokesman says participation will be at La Rochelle, France, with local programs.
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Rhee
Heidelberg
Germany
U.S
Europe
Seoul
Syng-1
Indochina
Dient
Bien Phu
U. S. Army
U. S
Geneva
la Re
Belle
France
U.S. Sol
British Calm View Of French Fort Loss In Indochina
British officials in Singapore deem the Dien Bien Phu defeat as not changing Southeast Asia defense, calling the loss largely unimportant strategically. They note the World will overstate the impact, while British planners expect no immediate threat to Malaya and Singapore from Viet Minh gains. An American observer criticizes British composure as too unruffled.
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Singapore
Dien
Bien Phu
Indochina
Malaya
Dien Bien Phu
Southeast Asia
Landlady Helps Young Judge Frees Rowdy Oldster
Pittsburgh report says William Frost aged 77 was acquitted of a noise charge after hosting a party in his rooming house. The judge commented that a younger person might erode restraint, but Frost was cleared under the circumstances.
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Frees
Pittsburgh
William Frost
Canine Knows Own Master, Judge Rules
In Birmingham Alabama a judge resolved a pet ownership dispute between two families over a terrier. The dog kissed Colin Hardeman during testimony and the court ruled the dog was Sport, Colin's pet, not Tippy of Harvey Baker. The two-hour hearing ended with the judge saying a dog never forgets original owners. Harvey faced disappointment but was promised a puppy from Tippy’s next litter.
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Birmingham
Ala
Ralph Parker
Shim
Colin Hardeman
Colin
Parker
Sport
Tippy
Harvey Baker
Hardeman
Baker
Barker Yard
Harvey
Harvey Barker
Seaway Bill Clears Senate and Moves to White House
The Seaway bill passed both houses and now goes to President Eisenhower for signature. It enables the United States and Canada to build and operate a canal linking the Atlantic to the Great Lakes, with a 21-foot depth and a 46 mile expanded waterway around Rapids. The project costs about 105 million dollars to the U.S. and 200 million for Canada, funded by bonds and tolls over roughly 50 years.
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Washington P
St.Lawrence Seaway
Senate
Fisenhower
U. S
Eisenhower
Congress
House
White House
United States
Canada
Soiand
Toledo
Ohio
International Rapids
Iskestria
Ontario
U. S. Treasury
Cowboy Sues Ranch Over Cowfall in Denver District Court
Deven Ferdinand J Haida, 30, a cowboy, seeks 201500 damages in Denver District Court alleging a large cow fell on him when Rex Hixon Ranching Co and Rex Hixon of Hugo Haida claims reckless handling and loss of control caused the accident on January 10, 1954 while employed as a cowhand.
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Deven
Ferdinand J. Halida
Denver
Ao Cowboy
Arvada
Cal
Rex Hixon
Hugo
Haida
Hixon
Painting the George Washington Bridge Crew Starts Work
A crew of 50 painters began a two year project on the George Washington Bridge. The work is 600 feet above the Hudson River with the span reaching 252 feet above water at its lowest points. Estimated cost stands at 150000 dollars, including 11000 gallons of paint.
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George Washington Bridge
Hudson River
Japan Ships Detour Around H-Blast Site
Japanese ships on the Australia run shifted their course 600 miles west to avoid radioactive currents from the Bikini H bomb tests. Kyodo News reported two freighters from Australia and a Whaler from the Antarctic showed radioactivity, prompting the order to alter course.
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Tokyu
Australia
Kyodo
Antarctic
Santa Case Listener Role May Bring 6000 Reward
Sheriff Mel Schooler announced a $6000 reward for help catching the killers of Chester. A Grass Valley waitress who listened to a talkative blonde provided information.\
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Quincy
Mel Schooler
Grass Valley
Chester
Jack Santo
Exmer Perkins
Harriet Henson
Harriet
Watters
Sierra County
Schooler
Pearney
Reoo
Santo
Aubdatlg
Craftsmen Honors to Wilson Students in Long Beach event
Twenty nine Wilson craftsmen placed in a Long Beach California Industrial Education Association competition held April 7 and 23. Winners span drafting industrial drawing woodshop metal and printing categories with top honors for specific projects including house plans a wall shelf a coffee table and a phonograph cabinet. Instructors are Roland Thomas William Green and Max Hoperson.
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Wilson
Long ‘Beech
California Industrial Education Association
Charles Treat
Jerome Trammer
Ronnie Ogg
Kerry Farrell
Roland Thomas
Woodshop
Harold Chase T
Pete Anderson
Jones
Bob Burr
Phonograph
William Green
Gordon Durday
Gary Lundquest
Wiliam Purcell
Ronald Baldwin
Sal Vasquez
Larry Lord
Dick Walker
Wayne White
John Kinslow
Diek Walker
Phil Benson
Walter Lodwick
John Kinslowe
Max Hoperson
Bob Bibb
Bob Campbell
Jerry Niles
Lucia Miller
Devan Beam
Wilbur Fre
Young
Jakutdnee
Bike-a-Rama Parade Set for May 22 at Rainbow Pier
Long Beach schoolchildren prep bicycles for the Bike-a-Rama event on May 22 around Rainbow Pier. Sponsored by the Junior Chamber of Commerce Long Beach Amusement Co Traffic Division of the Police Department with The Independent Press Telegram, the parade emphasizes safety and fun. Prizes will be awarded in seven divisions for costumes and decorations. Police Officer William Meyers hosts and speaks on safety as Youth Band and entertainment perform from a portable stage near Nu-Pike parking lot. Each participant will receive five ride tickets for Nu-Pike and Virginia Park attractions.
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Long Beach
Nu-Pike
Rainbow Pier
Nu- Pike
Virginia Park
California Sending Blood to Indochina
California blood bank announces air shipping of plasma and blood derivatives to French forces in Indochina. Dr. John R. Upton, president, says first consignment already en route to aid wounded soldiers. Shipments arranged through French colony and California supporters of France.
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Dan Pranublui
California
Indochina
John R. Upton
Friends of France
Jordan Place Musicians Earn Multiple Superior Ratings
Jordan Place musicians earned five superior ratings and three excellent places in the solo and ensemble festival held at Poly High School. In ensembles a woodwind quintet a clarinet quartet a violin quartet a brass sextet and a saxophone trio represented Jordan. Solo entrants were Connie Zeek violin Fred Bergstone french horn Allen Brakensick and Carollyn Palsak alto saxophone. Participating ensemble members included Lea Alford Beverly Bates Bill Batz Guy Burge Stephanie Brownell John Chamberlain Elaine Danaher Carol Dimmick Ken Fleeger Dan Goodman Lyle Merrill Shirley Queenette Bob Reynolds Anita Rice Troy Roquemore and Bob Rupeer.
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Jordan
Poly High School
Connie Zeek
Fred Bergstone
Allen Brakensick
Carollyn Palsak
Lea Alford
Beverly Bates
Bill Batz
Guy Burge
Stephanie Brownell
John Chamberlain
Elaine Danaher
Carol Dimmick
Ken Fleeger
Dan Goodman
Lyle Merrill
Shirley Ouelette
Bob Reynolds
Anita Rice
Troy Roquemore
Bob Rudeer
Nine Muses of Art and Science Exhibit at Poly High
Howard Hicks Memorial Art Gallery at Poly High School presents a three week display titled Nine Muses of Art and Science. The exhibit features music and dance architecture astronomy marionettes sculpture Greek designs and pillars in a modern motif. Gallery director Shyla Gill and acting chair Normez Tanage note future shows from Don Mem lows photography and another titled The 2. The gallery sits on the north side of the Library and is open Wednesdays from 7 to 9 p.m.
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Howard ‘Hicks
Poly High School
Shyla Gill
Normez Tanage
Racine x
Cee Don Memlows
Angeleno Discovers Baby on Doorstep
Joe Saltaman heard noises on Friday night and found a five day old baby on his doorstep in a grocery carton. Doctors at General Hospital said the infant was poorly nourished and unidentified when found. The baby wore a nightgown, flannel coat, and cape with labels ripped from the garments.
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Los Angeles
Joe Saltaman
General Hospital
Poly High Selects Representatives for Boys and Girls State
Joanne Watson and Jerry Willis were chosen to represent Poly High at Girls and Boys State respectively. The week-long Sacramento program selects juniors based on scholarship service and character. Joanne is sponsored by the Dorie Miller Auxiliary of Long Beach. Last year’s reps were Alta Maack and Dave Ward.
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Joanne Watson
Jerry Willis
Poly High School
Sacramento
Joanne
Dorie Miller
Long Beach
Jerry
Arthur L. Peterson
Poly
Alta Maack
Dave Ward
Lakewood Boys Club Opens With Aim for Year Round Sports
Lakewood forms a new boys club at a Thursday night meeting led by temporary chairman Jack Teale of 4223 Carfax Ave. The organization seeks to run a year round sports program for boys, supply coaches and officials, and provide necessary equipment, named by Joe Summers as a key supporter.
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Lakewood
Joe Summers
Carfax Ave
Jack Teale
Polio Talk At Wilson School Highlights Clinic Plan
Wilson students attended an assembly on polio with Mrs Hazel Adkins, a physical therapist from Rancho Los Amigos Hospital. The program featured senior boys and a student who had polio, plus a quartet and other performers.
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Wilson
Hazel Adkins
Rancho Los Amigos Hospital
Ming
Tealé
Gene Neheker
Ralphi
Christman
Roy Oldham
Larryj
Annette McConnell
Poly
Poly's Big Musical Is Next Week
Poly's 1954 operetta Finian's Rainbow opens a three day run in the school auditorium next Thursday May 13 with an alternating double cast led by Nyna Masching Jan Chainey Jim Augustson Dave Taylor Glen Singleton George Augustson Dwayne Poston and Preston Patterson. The Broadway hit follows Finian and family from Ireland to Rainbow Valley Mississippi as they plant gold and hope for riches in a mythical village. Songs include How Are Things in Glocamora The Old Devil Moon If This Isn't Love The Great Come and Get It Day and Necessity. Tickets are $1 from cast and choir members and at the door. exchange tickets must be turned in for a reserved seat before performance.
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Finian
Poly
P. m
Nyna Masching
Jan Chainey
Jim Augustson
Dave ~— Taylor
Glen Singleton
George Augustson
Dwayne Poston
Preston Patterson
Ireland
U. S.A
Rainbow Valley
Play Day At Poly Girls Athletic Association Event
Tuesday May 11 marks a Play Day inviting district junior high G A A members from Hughes Washington Franklin and Stephens. Irene Sulles greets guests then parts of orientation and talks by advisory board members lead to sports events and recreation. About 20 girls will swim or use volleyball courts with refreshments served after games. Arrival 1 30 p m program ends around 4 30 p m.
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Poly Girls’ Athletic Association
Hugh
Hughes
Washington
Franklin
Stephens
Irene Sulles
Poly
Cast of 45 Dancers in Wilson Show
Wilson's dance production plans a touring show with about 45 students performing 19 acts and a finale. The tour travels westward through New York City New York Ballet Coney Island Maine and more ending in California with two performances on May 2 and May 21 under director Miss Lois Zeldort K.
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United States
Wilson
New York City
New York
Lois Zelsdort K
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Cowboy Sues Ranch
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Washington Bridge
Japan
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Fern Watters
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Nyna
R. P. Shew
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Lakewood Boys’ Club
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