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Long Beach Press Telegram

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Nov 09, 1954

Page

5

Savant Finds TV in Europe Horribly Dull

Dr. Lee De Forest, father of radio, returns from Europe claiming TV programs in France Spain Switzerland the Netherlands are horribly dull and that government controls strangle TV in five nations He urges free enterprise and stronger American programming while noting few German or British broadcasts and criticizing American TV as too numerous.

Chicago Wfi Lee de Forest Europe France Spain Switzerland Maly Netherlands Iite de Vorest de Forest Chicags En Ratte To Los Angeles

Mystery man known as Mr Five by Five linked to Midwest lo

FBI agents probe old Midwest police records in the hunt for Harry Lester 42 known as Mr Five by Five. He vanished after a Chicago Loop departure last Oct 25 leaving millions in debts and a string of women companions. Debts and estate figures touch from 5 million to 100 million, with other assets and ongoing bankruptcy actions noted by authorities. Lester alias Hy Calvert is linked to lavish spending and a dramatic disappearance after social excess in Chicago.

Chicago FBI Midwest Mr. Five By Five Five By Five Harry Lester Lester Los Angeles Bing Crosby Dixie Lee Hy Calvert Retary ST. Louis Mary Twatt Birmingham Ala

Mrs Crosby Estate Shrinks to 550616 in New York City

Report says Lester checked out of a hotel room a week ago and funded bookmakers with thousands of dollars. He tossed 16000 into a lap and urged drinking. Miss Twaddle, a former Kansas City resident, declined the money. Lester paid wages and hired her to sit behind an electric typewriter in a hotel suite. Investigators say several liquor license irregularities are under review.

New York City Lester Dle Miss Twaddle Kansas City Ichadl Tom Martin Aftor Fehenin Tt Los Angeles Orange San Diego

A House Undivided Promotes Petri's Lusterway Cleaning

Republicans and Democrats praise Petri's newly elected Lusterway dry cleaning for exceptional results in synthetic and artificial materials. The ad touts 100 percent effectiveness, offering trial orders for men’s suits and women’s dresses at 150 dollars and inviting customers to call a truck or visit the plant at 1250 Orange Ave.

Petri

Crosby Family Fund Figures Reported Monday

Praiser reported the figures Monday. Mrs. Crosby provided funds for Bing and their four sons and for Bing's mother Mrs. Catherine Crosby. One Dixie's father Evan contributed as part of the support.

Praiser Crosby Bing Catherine Crosby Dixie Evan

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