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Newspaper
Long Beach Press Telegram
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
May 24, 1954
Page
7
Edwin J. Strong, Sunday editor of the Los Angeles Times, died Sunday at age 59 from a heart ailment. He served as president of the American Association of Sunday and Feature Editors in 1951.
More than 1000 delegates from 89 countries gather for the 49th gen era Seventh Day Adventist conference in San Francisco. Attendance may reach 10 000 daily and 25 000 on weekends as Adventist President W H Branson urges faster evangelism amid world tensions and armament growth seen as Bible prophecy fulfillment. The conference runs two weeks.
Deputy Prime Minister Taketora Ogata told foreign press the number of Communist and Red sympathizers in Japan had fallen from over a million at war’s end to about 400,000. He noted a hidden military presence but said Molotov cocktails were no longer common and that they now pose as peace loving. He warned they could reactivate if conditions in Asia worsen. Ogata’s remarks followed rumors of a Liberal Progressives merger and Yoshida’s upcoming trip abroad to foster US UK ties.
In Tallahassee Florida Democrats chose a candidate for governor in a run off that observers say may draw about 50 percent turnout. Acting Gov Charley Johns and State Sen Leroy Collins wage a battle of personalities for the backing of J Brailey Odham whom they defeated in the May first primary. The run off is seen as tantamount to election in this Democratic state and was expected to be closely fought.
Nebraska City workers from several local firms adopt a new system to brew their own coffee at the workplace. Employees say the move reduces the time spent away for morning and afternoon coffee breaks, and employers back the plan to boost productivity.
An advertisement from Dr. Duncan D.C. claims to normalize body systems through a distinct treatment that reduces pain and congestion, relaxes muscles, improves digestion, and boosts energy and sleep. First treatment offered for 3.00 with contact at 2315 E. 7th St Long Beach phone 8-2403.
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