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Long Beach Press Telegram

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

May 21, 1954

Page

3

Kootenai River Flood Threatens Idaho Valley Farms

Flooding from the Kootenai River neared Bonners Ferry as levees held with 871 foot dikes while Army engineers and Fort Lewis troops boosted defenses. About 8000 of 4000 acres in the region faced rising waters. 20 districts were in trouble and more dikes were breached upstream. The river crested near 36 feet expected overnight. cooler weather slowed its rise.

Bonlers Ferry Idaho Kootenai At & Am Bonners Yorry Kaotenal Komenai Fort Lewis Wash Libby Mont

Lafayette College Announces New Course How to Study

In Easton Pennsylvania Lafayette College introduces a new course titled How to Study aimed at improving foundational learning. The module targets Sveshinen, underscoring an emphasis on core academic skills and study habits.

Easton Lafayette College Colege Sveshinen

Dope Suspect Questioned in San Fernando Death

Chicago police questioned 50 year old George Gilbreath on Thursday about the death of Charles Wangel, 25, of Cascade Ranch, San Fernando. Wangel's body was found in a vacant lot in Chicago on April 26. Gilbreath denied knowledge of Wangel or the death. San Fernando officials were asked to exhume the body for a fuller study of the cause of death.

Chicago San Fernando Calif George Gilbreath John McDermott Gillbreath Charles Wangel Cascade McDermott Vangel Gilbreath Gibreath

Senators Push Access to McCarthy Army Transcripts

Senate subcommittee members demand access to transcripts of monitored telephone calls in the McCarthy Army hearings and authorize use of any such transcripts for their inquiries. McCarthy plans to decide Monday on next steps as secrecy orders and witness subpoenas loom.

Washington Senate Investigations Subcommittee Mundt Subcommittee Sen MelCarthy Eisenhower McCarthy Wisconsin White House Chamber of Commerce Ft. Atkinson Gillette Iowa Senate Een McCarthy Army Road Sens Symington D.-Mo Jackson D.-Wash Stevens Erips Committee Army

Norwalk Man Pleads Guilty in Dope Case

Steph en Hernandez Nava of Norwalk pleaded guilty to possession of narcotics after a routine license check stopped his car and officers found seven thousand dollars in marijuana taped to the vehicle axle.

Norwalk Sacramento Stephen Hernandez Nava

Trio Nabbed After Florida Bank Robbery Capture

Officers with shotguns and tear gas seized three men including former University of Florida tackle Paul Mortellaro in High Springs vault breach. Suspects Mike Romanello and Julio Means held. a rifle and burglar tools found. Bank had been robbed earlier this year. an alert officer helped prevent further escape.

High Springs Fla. UP University of Florida On Springs Gordon Shanklin FBI Fpaul Mortellaro Tampa Mike Romanello Jacksonville Julio Means Florida Ghvr Lesa Ed Cole Hamp O'Steen Cole Julian Smith Gainesville Stith

Navy admits mistakes in tugboat program delays

The Navy acknowledged it contributed to delays and extra costs in a 1952 tugboat construction effort. Five shipyards claim $3.376 million in damages, citing multiple Navy plan changes as the cause while officials attribute the troubles to working capital, inexperience, and cost-control issues. The matter surfaced before a Senate small business subcommittee as shipbuilders seek compensation. LOOK FOR IT in the Classified section, sell it through a For Sale ad Phone 6-9071

Washington Navy B. E. Manseau Bureau of Ships Senate Sipbuilders Missouri Valley Steel, Inc Leaverworth Kan Fellows and Stewart, Inc Wilmington Calif Olson Corpy Beresford Fla American Boiler Works, Inc Erie Smiths Basin and Drydock Fort Lauderdale Manseau

Special Guatemala Meet Faces Critical Issues

Reported in Guatemala City as the special session of the congress convenes to address a range of issues. Restaurateur spokesmen cite excess managers and arms shipments from Poland, with U.S. and Latin American concerns on arms deals and potential tensions with Nicaragua.

Guatemala State Department Poland ST. Louis Nicaragua Callicott Los Angeles United States Marco Antonio Franchas Eilem Guatemaln

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