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Newspaper
Long Beach Press Telegram
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
May 17, 1954
Page
6
An advertisement touts a stainless pill or remedy promising relief from piles without surgery It claims pain itching and inflammation will subsist instantly and suggests the product prevents cracking and head surgery The copy promotes fast relief and mentions regular plans or packages for purchase
Santa Monica youth Carter Brensen, 11, named first-string second baseman for the Bankers in the Santa Monica Little League, was found dead the night before the season opener. Police say he died by hanging in his garage, apparently a suicide. His coach and family deny notes of despair and say he was in exuberant spirits, leaving questions about the motive.
Three wounded survivors recount the final hours of Dien Bien Phu. Brig. Gen. Christian de Castries and nurse Genevieve de Galard Terraube were captured after the fortress fell. French defenders fought to protect wounded and prisoners as Viet Minh forces overran the bunker hospital.
President Eisenhower hosted a White House luncheon with 18 life insurance executives and federal health officials to review the administration's proposed health insurance program now in House committee. CIO blames powerful insurance and medical lobbies for delaying action.
Luis Taruc surrender hailed as major step in Magsaysay campaign against Huks. Army teams hunt Taruc's elite guard in southern Luzon while aide Carlos Romulo calls it end of rebellion. The army targets Jesus Lara as top remaining Communist in the Philippines. Taruc has evaded forces for six years.
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