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Long Beach Press Telegram

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

May 22, 1954

Page

2

Wife Slayer Sentenced to 20 Years in Chicago

CHICAGO P Vincent Ciuc ei 27 described as a philander ing Romeo was sentenced to 20 years in prison for murdering his wife. Judge John Ty Dempsey ordered Ciucel to stand trial on indictments charging him with killing his three children. The bodies of mother and children, shot in the head, were found last December in the fire charred ruins of Ciucel's West Side apartment. The state contended Ciucel killed his family to marry Carol Dvora who testified she bore his child. Ciucel did not testify and claimed innocence in a statement to the court.

Chicago P. Vincent Ciucei Romeo Criminal Court John Ty Dempsey Clucci Cluck Ciucel Carol Dvora Cincel Ciucci

U.S. Impounds ILA Funds to Cover Fine

Federal authorities impounded the bank assets of the International Longshoremen's Association to cover a 50000 dollar criminal contempt fine. ILA President Captain William W. Bradley said the union may go to court Monday to seek an order freeing the funds. Bradley declined to reveal the exact deposit. The ILA was fined May 10 for defying a federal injunction to end strikes on the New York New Jersey waterfront.

U.S ILA New York International Longshoremen’s Assn William W. Bradley Bradley Ola Ila New York-New Jersey

Jamaican Cricketer Leslie Hylton Faces Murder Trial

Kingston Jamaica Leslie Hylton a 49 year old former West Indian cricketer stands committed for trial on charges he murdered his wife Lurline who had returned from New York on May 2 after a year away She was found dead three days later in bed with five bullet wounds in her body.

Kingston Jamaica ePy Leslie Hylton Lurline New York

U S Bombers Ready to Hit Any World Target Says LeMay

Gen. Curtis LeMay, head of the Strategic Air Command, declares U S atomic bombers can reach any spot in the world in any weather against any defenses and strike assigned targets. He notes SAC crews are in instant readiness to hit enemy bases and atomic installations, part of a policy to deter or win a global war.

Washington Curlis E. LeMay U. S LeMay Strategic Air Command Armed Forces Chemical Association England North Africa Far East SAC

Route Picked for Olympic Freeway In California

Sacramento California Highways Commission adopted a tentative routing for the Olympic Freeway linking Culver City and the Santa Ana Freeway. A public hearing was held in Los Angeles on March 23. The route runs near Soto Street to La Cienega and would cost about 6 million dollars less than alternatives, disturbing fewer homes and businesses while delivering best service.

Sacramento Olympic Culver City Santa Ana California Los Angeles Santa Ana Freene Soto St la Cienage Washington Blvd

Boy Scouts Attend Pendleton Camporal

More than 2000 scouts from the Long Beach area council converged on Camp Pendleton for the annual Camporal. The event features a Wide Game and two day camping projects with 126 troops competing in camping and scouting activities.

Iftom Long Beach Counscil Camp Pendleton Marine Base Lakewood Troop 163 Long Beach Area The Scouts Save Home

Nurse Genevieve de Galard Safe Amid Dien Bien Phu Siege

French radio reports nurse Genevieve de Galard is in good health at Dien Bien Phu. She remains at the fortress to aid wounded as evacuation progresses, with 167 already evacuated and 753 expected. French mobile columns break through to two encircled outposts, inflicting heavy Viet Minh losses.

Hanoi Indochina Genevieve Ide Galard Terraube Dien Bien [Phu Hirondelle Swallow Miss de Galard Jane Paris Dien Bien Phu Red River Vor Phu Coquan

Mexico Grants Quickie Divorce to Marchioness

The Marchioness of Milford Haven obtained a quick divorce from the Marquess in Juarez Mexico on grounds of incompatibility. The settlement includes a five figure lump sum and a separation of property. The couple married February 4 1950 with prior allegations of sharing hotel suites. the marquess did not contest.

New York Marchioneses Milford Haven Marquess of Divares Juarez Mexico Romaine Fierce Simpson Queen Elizabeth Duke of Edinburgh Simpson Milford Haven Queer Victoria

Huk Leader Taruc Guarded In Manila Camp Murphy

Guards surround Huk leader Taruc at Camp Murphy to prevent death or assassination attempts after his surrender. Only President Magsaysay and Armed Forces chief Maj. Gen. Varona may visit as Taruc faces 24 counts of rebellion murder arson kidnapping and related charges.

Manila Huk Luis Tarue Ramon Mag Saysay Jesus Varfar Armed Forces Taruc Camp Murphy Philippine Army

Jury Trial Slated in Assault Case

COMPTON Jury trial will be held in Compton Municipal Court June 15 at 10 g.m. for Bailey L Short 31 of 602 E Rosecrans Ave Bellflower who pleaded innocent to an assault charge Short is charged with beating his sister in law Frances Funkhouser 36 of Highland Park when she went with Shorts wife Phyllis Short 28 to an address at 933 E 152nd St to serve divorce papers Bail was set at 250 dollars.

Compton Compton Municipal Court Bailey L. Short E. Rosecrans Bellflower Short Frances Funkhouser Highland Park Phyllis Short 152Nd St

Poly Faculty Set for Next Friday Tuneful Twenties show

Poly High faculty present a noontime show themed Tuneful Twenties with scenes from the flapper era. LY Norman H Haspe kell directs a cast including Art Gilbert Richard Fairchild Tony Gil Norman Maskell and Paul Craven in a playful varsity drag sequence and a dateless suitor arc.

Poly High LY Norman H. Haspekell Beta Omega O. B Art Gilbert Richard Fairchild Tony Gil Norman Maskell Paul Craven Madge Lewis Bil Holder Richard Pair

Scholarships Awarded by Local Retailers in Long Beach

Announcement names 10 high school seniors receiving $50 retail scholarships from three Long Beach groups. Winners include Colleen Coxkery Diane Key Gwen Saunders Pat Shramek and others from Long Beach Retailers Association plus Mary Jo Morgan Joanne Ordway and Thomas McCullough from Walker's Department Store and the Sales Executives Club. Jordan winners to be honored at the Retailers association meeting in the Paragon Room Wilton Hotel next Tuesday evening. Sales Executives Club recipients will attend Top Management Night dinner at the Lafayette Hotel on June 7.

Long Beach Colleen Coxkery St. Anthony’s Mary Alice Judge Jordan Diane Key Poly Josephine Perez Gwen Saunders

Commencement Speakers Picked From Poly High

Seventeen potential Poly High graduates competed in preliminary eliminations for the commencement. Finalists Merry Lee Latta Joan Morrison Virgie Cale Carolyne Carlson Myrna Kelley Larry Nicholas Marty Erickson Carl Wellard Clemmie Hall and Jerry Height were chosen by the judges. Three of these four will speak to the seniors parents and friends at Municipal Auditorium on June 17.

Poly High Merry Lee Latta Joan Morrison Virgie Cale Carolyte Carlson Myrna Kelley

Students to Make Olvera Street Trip

Pan American Club of City College Liberal Arts Division plans a trip to Olvera Street in Los Angeles on Friday June 4 from 5 to 9 pm. Students will dine at Golondrina Café and tour the Candle Shop Avila House and other buildings. Club officers Roberta Bemis Dorothy Fenn Peter Synodis John Amorin Helen Fairchild. Clifford W Vredenburgh is sponsor.

John Amorin Helen Fairchild Clifford W. Vredenburgh

Wilson Singers Capture Awards and School Events

Wilson High School activities headline with the Junior Sodality Dance at St Anthony's Gargelis Center and the Harmony Hop at Recreation Park. The Wilson choir and glee clubs earned superior ratings at the Redlands music festival. Plans for book reviews at Long Beach Public Library, shrine crowning at the dance, and Ditch Day at Scripps Institute of Oceanography are noted with dates in May.

St. Anthony's High School Star Gargelis Center Bill Thomas Cam Ho É Alee' Nei Cottier Wilson Caral Sue Greit A Capella Redlands Southern California Vocal Association Moonbridge Price Sachs Rachmanin Williars Willson- Stickles Cain Hairston Recreation Park Glee Clubs Rehab Doris Watts Long Beach California Scholarship Federation Scripps Institute of Ocean‘ography St. Anthony Junior Sodality Catholic Center Helene Allison Gail Delworth Gretchen Wensauer Sue Perry Carol Hoffmannn Ursula Delworth

Wilson Students Vie in Annual Election

Wilson campus races for class and student body offices feature Marshall Rosier, Don Stutzman for student area president, Dar Hall, Ken Iverson, Vic Parker seeking student body vice president, and Donna McLellan with Jo Ann McMillan for school scribe. Senior and junior class leaders include Warld Dreher unopposed for president and Julia Brown et al for vice president. multiple candidates contend for secretary and other posts.

Wilson Marshall Rosier Don Stutzman Stu Dent Dar Hall Ken Iverson Vic Parker Donna McLellan iDick Butler Ray San Jose Becky Beckmann Juanita Javell Julieta Marlows Arlene Muthern Sue Rowe Gat Berger Jim Fer Ann Thompson Emily Ward Sherri Ulm

Accordion Fantasies of Fifty-Four at Poly High

The Music Center Studios present Accordion Fantasies of Fifty-Four Sunday at 2 p m in Poly High School Auditorium 1500 Atlantic Ave Myron Floren from Lawrence Welk’s band Alice Son the Champagne Lady Al Caiazza vocalist and Valerie Silver dancers will perform George Howell president of Music Center says the South land’s top accordion students from Long Beach area will appear in the fantasy.

Music Center Polytechnic High School Atlantic Ave Myron Floren Lawrence Welk Alice’ Son Long Beach Barger

Jail Tax informer jailed for income tax breach

Mario A. Walsh, 54, received 10,923 dollars from the government five years ago for informing on employers in an income tax case. On Friday she was sentenced to 60 days in jail and fined 3000 dollars for failing to pay income tax on the money and related income.

Samide Mario A. Walsh Cvaison

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Wilson and Rhee Charles E. Wilson Syngman Rhee United Nations Korea Korean Central Front Hong Kong United States Pendleton Camporal Pomona Fort’ Angel Marchioness Tom Beck Carol Davis Jordan High Marge Cosby Sam Siriani Jeanne Newhouse Charlene Priest Yellyleaders Park Bench Wiliam Millington Harrett Knoblock Kay “Mac Wast" Walters Diamond Olvera St. the Wilson Singers Cature Awards Sodality St. Anthony's Mary Patrica Lea Shrine Gretchen Love Rosemarie Powell Judy Ybarriola Carol Hottmann George Hayter Judy Perkins Sneely Aletha Hudson Jane Lifflander Georgia Higgins Bev Shoup Wilson High School Jim Lloyd L.B Apy
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