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Long Beach Press Telegram

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Nov 18, 1953

Page

5

Fifteen Die As Plane Drops Troops At Fort Bragg

At Fort Bragg North Carolina a Flying Boxcar carrying paratroopers from the 82nd Airborne Division failed midair after engine trouble during a 1000 trooper drop. Fifteen soldiers died when the huge aircraft struck the zone and crash debris burned five others. An investigation by a board of officers follows the fatal training maneuver.

FT. Bragg N. C.U Earth 82Nd Airborne Division Air Force Fort Bragg N. C

Navy Tanker Blown Into Breakwater Kidnap Trial Hears Hall's Service Record

The lengthy kidnapping trial for Carl Hall includes testimony about his military service and family background. Key witnesses describe Hall’s upbringing, his mother Mrs. Greenlease’s efforts to secure money, and Hall’s prison parole for robbery. The defense faces cross examination obstacles as the jury nears verdict after three days of testimony.

Ther Bobby Tucker Carl Don Fan John Austin Hall Greenlease Marine Corps Hall Heady Greenleasegan Young Hall Kansas William Jewel College Liberty Pleasanton Dietrich U. S

Luster-Way Dry Cleaning At Petri's

Petri's offers exclusive Luster-Way dry cleaning at 1250 Orange Ave with 24 hour service and guaranteed satisfaction. Men's suits and dresses priced at 1.50, sweaters 0.75, brighter colors and softer feel on all fabrics. Phone 6-629 for a trial order. 5000 gallons per hour of solvent used in the process.

Petri's Orange Ave

Veiled Prophets Potluck in Mizpah Grotto Invitees Named

Postmaster at Los Angeles fired for incompetence defends record while declaring no charges of waste or falsification. He cites $250,000,000 in stamp sales during tenure as Civil Service inquiry proceeds. Homer Roughton announces Blue Lodge gathering Friday at 6:30 p.m. at 728 Elm Ave. Frank P. Doherty to advise on appeal.

Mizpah Grotto Marychinist Blag Elm Ave Blue Lodge Homer Roughton Monarch Fanning Civil

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