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Long Beach Press Telegram

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

May 16, 1955

Page

6

Coast Guard Building Case Against Raft Expeditions

Coast Guard officials from the 12th District discussed a bill to ban raft expeditions like the Lehi. Safety officers port captains and district officers will forward anti raft registration recommendations to Coast Guard Headquarters in Washington. The Lehi searches last July and earlier this month were costly and hazardous. Devere Baker, skipper of both expeditions, plans a third voyage from Peru lasting a year or more to drift to Hawaii, while touring to fund the voyage.

San Francisco Sr —Coastj I Guard Coast Guard Washington Devere Baker Peru Baker Hawaii

Ex-President Auriol Arrives for U S Tour

Former French president Vincent Auriol and his wife arrived from Paris for a speaking tour and pleasure visit in New York. He speaks on behalf of the World Veterans Federation of which he is honorary president. The federation, founded five years ago, spans 21 countries and supports the United Nations Charter and world peace principles.

New York Vincent Aurial France Paris World Veterans’ Federation

Mild quake rattles San Bernardino area

The San Bernardino region felt a mild earthquake Sunday at 10 08 a m. Police reported no damage from the tremor and no injuries.

San Bernardino UPI

Ex-Beauty Winner Charged After Husband's Body Found

Jay Oklahoma ex beauty queen Leota L. Werner 44 faces murder charges after the body of her husband Joseph Werner 41 a former Fort Worth chef was unearthed on a farm near Jay. Authorities say she was last seen April 17 placing concrete blocks over the grave and disappeared from the area after sending letters from St Louis to relatives. An intensive search is underway as an Oklahoma Bureau of Investigation pickup order is issued for Werner who had claimed they were divorced and that she owned their Fort Worth home valued at 4500 dollars.

Hampton Oklahoma Bureau of Investigation Fort Worth

Youth’s Death by Own Action Case Delayed to June

In a Midland court the youth Brown, who pleaded guilty March 28 to auto theft, seeks to avoid Youth Authority placement. Judge Maltby questions two sets of rules and pushes the case to June 20 after Brown indicates a high school graduation plans and a college aim. The proceeding notes his prior access to ignition wire knowledge during a previous commitment.

Harry Simon Brown Jakin Youth’ Authority Tivo Brown Youth Authority Judge Maltby

Zenith Hearing Aids Promote Low Prices and Quality

An advertisement touts Zenith hearing aids as affordable high quality options priced at 75, 100, and 125 dollars. It features Charles Edison and argues most brands cost similar to manufacture, with Zenith offering no high markups and a 1 day money back guarantee, full year warranty, and five year service plan.

Mr. Edison America Zenith

Trucker Union Set To Decide On Pay Offer

AFL Teamsters leaders from 11 western states prepare to present locals' views to long distance trucking firms on the latest contract offer. Los Angeles Local 208 says three wage increase proposals were rejected as locals weigh three- and five-year deals plus a pension. Picketing occurred at Braswell Stator Freight Lines over Texas operations.

Los Angeles AFL Teamsters Western States Wade Sherrard California Trucking Assn Braswell Stator Teleigraph Road Texas

Arthritis Conquered by Dr Duncan Treatment

Long Beach claim describing a doctor’s method that allegedly normalizes body systems, reduces joint and muscle pain, improves circulation and digestion, boosts energy and sleep, and restores willingness to work. First treatment listed at $3.00 with contact details Ph. 8-2403 and offices at 2315 E. Tth St.

Long Beach Duncan D. C

Governor Knight's Daughter to Wed in Mansion Wedding

Carolyn Knight 21 is set to marry Charles V Weedman 27 of Los Angeles at the California executive mansion on Saturday June 25 at 8 p.m. The couple met at the University of Southern California and plan law studies, with the guest list limited to immediate family and close friends. Carolyn is Knight’s youngest daughter. her mother died in 1951. Knight has another daughter Marissa, married to Los Angeles attorney Robert Eaton.

Sacramento Knight Carolyn Executive Charles V. Weedman Los Angeles Bakersfield University of Southern California Marissa Lato Robert Eaton Weedman Charles C. Weedrman

Burmese and Laotians 115 Escape Reds Near Formosa Border

Burmese and Laotian exiles totaling 115 refugees gather with 92 disabled nationalist soldiers and dependents at Rennie's Mill Village, Keelung area, to discuss action against Chinese Nationalists on Formosa. Burmese authorities report guerrilla infiltration and tuberculosis among camp dependents.

Formosa Angoon Tof Taipei Jaotian Army Priti Ori Vane Tubapne Reeehlasy H Er ‘Ormosa Keelung Burma-Laos Rennie Keng Tong Kon Ea Rangoon Ae Ge Nan Ae Laos

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