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Newspaper
Long Beach Press Telegram
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
May 27, 1953
Page
8
Long Beach National Guardsmen head home from camp and will be greeted by six candidates for Miss Welcome Home. Front row left to right include Ronnie Lane Sandra Johnson and Beverly Morrow. Rear row lists Monica Miller Gar den Grove Jerry Caraco and Leene Campbell.
A Tokyo district court denied Anglo-Tranian Oil Co. an injunction to halt the sale of 18,000 tons of Iranian oil bought by a Japanese firm. The ruling curtails the international dispute over the oil shipment and market access.
Residents of Lackawanna face halted garbage collection as floods from Calcasieu River overflow threaten a town of about 2,000. Red Cross aid totaling 15 million dollars flows to affected Lake Charles area while more than 100 families evacuate or relocate. incinerator plant flooded and city warns water could rise further.
The House judiciary committee approved a bill to grant 21 year old Franczek Jarecki permanent U S residence in recognition of his escape from Red Poland in a MIG 15. Speaker Martin ordered floor action to honor his defection to the free democracies. Denmark later returned the plane to Poland. The move aims to deter further such desertions as Soviet radio disputes the tale.
Long Beach officials oppose Assembly Bill 2320 which would allow inhabited areas to vote out city fire departments by petition and 51 percent landowner support. The measure faces criticism from the League of California Cities which warns it could disintegrate city structures.
Cherokee County residents gather for a community picnic at Bixby Park. Activities include a basket lunch at 12 30 with coffee provided and ongoing social time in the afternoon.
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