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Long Beach Press Telegram

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

May 25, 1954

Page

5

Appointee OKed for Justice Dept Post

A Senate Judiciary Subcommittee approved President Eisenhower’s nomination of William F. Tompkins to be an assistant attorney general. Tompkins would head a new Justice Department division tackling Communists and related cases in Washington and New Jersey background.

Washington Senate Eisenhower William F. Tompkins U.S New Jersey Tompkins Justice Department

Power lineman dies after shock on 45 foot pole

A San Fernando power worker, Joseph Lloyd, 30, was killed Monday after he touched a 4800 volt line while atop a 45 foot pole. Three fellow workers, Jim Lietz, C. E. Walton and W. E. Hollister, attempted artificial respiration. Police reported the accident details.

Sepulveda UPI Joseph Lloyd San Fernando Jim Lietz C. E. Walton W. E. Hollister

L A Inspector and Union Official Jailed on Shakedown Charges

Los Angeles building inspector Earl C. Groves and AFL union rep Joseph Micelli were jailed on suspicion of bribery after complaints from two contractors alleging large payoffs for plastering approvals. Investigators cited witnesses who said the bribes were substantial and could end contractors’ businesses. A separate note places Senate actions and Asia policy in context, with officials stressing collective security and independence of Micelli’s role in the union.

Earl C. Graves Sherman Oaks Los Angeles Joseph Micelli North Hollywood AFL Earl C. Groves Bhormen ‘Oaks J Joseph Micelli North Jolly-wood AFL International Hod Carriers Knowland Asia Manchester N. H Senate Knowls Grand Jury Hull Land Roscoe Blvd Lindley Ave Reseda New Hampshire Vinced Miceli

Traffic Sermons Promote Safety Amid Church Luncheon

Avon Connecticut ministers from three local churches skipped the usual sermon to focus on traffic safety during a Monday gathering. The exchange highlighted questions of collective security and international cooperation while urging caution on the roads.

Avon Conn Cermon United States Wwe

Van Fleet Urges Asia Unity Against Communism

In Hong Kong General James A. Van Fleet who led U N forces in Japan and Korea urged Asia to unite against Communist aggression. During a four day tour he said China Formosa and other nations have the greatest potential strength and moral encouragement to stand together. Eisenhower envoy spoke as part of a Far East mission to bolster regional resolve. President Eisenhower will not hold a news conference this week Hagerty said no reason given.

Hong Kong James A. van Fleet U. N Japan Korea Formosa Far East van Fleet Washington UPI Eisenhower White House James C. Hagerty

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