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Long Beach Press Telegram

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Nov 27, 1954

Page

2

Liquor Quiz Indictments Facing Trial January

In Orange County Superior Court, a Jan. 10 trial is set for Charles Devine, Sam L. Collins, his son Sam, and Harry Ishman in a liquor license case. They face conspiracy to bribe and grand theft regarding a license for Ella Dupleix of Tustin. Separate charges also involve George Underwood of Buena Park in related counts.

Santa Ana Lator Union Orange County Charles E. Devine Orange County Central Labor Council Devine Robert Gardner Assembly Sam L. Collins Sam Harry Ishman Culinary Workers Union Ella Dupleix Tustin Collinses George Underwood Buena Park

Teamsters End Year-Long Strike Against Major Stores

Pittsburgh AFL Local 249 ends a year long walkout against Kaufmanns Horne’s Gimbel’s Frank and Be der and Rosenbaum’s, with a three year contract. About 2,200 still on strike in later reports while stores continue operations using nonunion or CIO workers.

Pittsburgh AFL Teamsters Local 249 Teamsters Enlm Percel Post Partel Post Kaufmann's Horne’s Gimbel's Frank & Beder Rosenbaum's CIO

Nabbed in theft sale of fashion copies in Paris

Paris police arrested three women on charges of stealing and selling copies of original models from leading fashion houses. The Surete Nationale said half of the 1954-55 winter collection by Dior Fath and Balmain were copied and sold in France and abroad. Suspects were Mme Margueritta Brossard Mme Simone Archambaut and Mme Pajala Rathstein. Twenty houses were searched and 25 people questioned in a discreet Haute Couture inquiry.

Paris France Christian Dior Jacques Fath Pierre Balmain Spain North Africa South America Mme Margueritta Brossard Simone Archambaut Pajala Rathstein Surete Nationale Haute Couture Chambre Syndical

Father Serra Statue Smashed In Fog Crash

Bernard Goodwin Jr. of Los Angeles, 26, lost control on Route 101 near Ortega Highway in fog and struck the Father Junipero Serra statue at the San Juan Capistrano Mission at 3 15 this morning. The statue was broken in half and Goodwin with passenger C D Chapman, 22, sustained minor injuries. They were treated at Huntington Memorial Hospital, Newport Beach.

San Juan Capistrano Junipero Serra Orange County Bernard Goodwin Jr Los Angeles San Juan Capistrano Mission Goodwin California Highway Patrol Ortega Hwy Mission C. D. Chapman Hong Memorial Hospital Newport Beech

Nationalist Planes Raid Toumen Island

Nationalist warplanes bombarded Toumen Island, 13 miles north of the Tachen Islands, as Communist forces allegedly attacked Quemoy with heavy shelling. Reports from Wuchiu indicated no landings, while officials claimed a repulse by shore batteries and air forces.

Toumen Island Taipeh Formosa China Sea Tourmen Island Ta-chen Toumen Wuchiu Defense Ministry Artial Tuyteng Quemoy Wuchig Central News

Nuns and Schoolboy Cleared in Lottery Case

Merced justice court dismissed lottery law and delinquency charges against three. Two Our Lady of Mercy teachers were cleared, while charges against a principal and another teacher remain, as District Attorney Mayes seeks end to unlawful lotteries without jeopardizing sources. A 12-year-old medical student was involved as a fundraiser participant.

Mercad Justice Court Dist. Atty Don C. Mayes Merced Our Lady of Mercy Justice Court Mayes Allmasa O California

Gunman Robs Boy Selling Magazines in Cleveland

A man with a goatee shoved a pistol into the back of 10 year old Lonnie Burton as he sold magazines. The robber grabbed $6.15 from the boy’s pockets and fled. Police said the incident occurred in Cleveland. No injuries reported.

Cleveland Gosbec Lonnie Burton Price

Four Sheppards to Testify in Murder Trial

In Cleveland four Sheppards are set as defense witnesses in the murder trial of Dr. Samuel T. Sheppard. Dr. Sam himself is named among the potential witnesses, with others including his two brothers Dr. Stephen A. Sheppard and Dr. Richard N. Sheppard and Mrs. Stephen Sheppard. The defense alleges morphine vanished from a medical bag tied to Marilyn Sheppard’s death and argues a narcotics addict may be responsible. The state’s key witness, Susan Hayes, a lab technician, is expected to finish the case next week.

Cleveland Sheppards Samuel T. Sheppard Hoday Sem J. Corrigan Sail Sam Marilyn Sheppard Steve Susan Hayes Corrigan Miss Hayes

Indiana Boy Wins Junior Hog Title at Exposition

Dick Nash, a 16-year-old 4-H participant from Sharpsville Indiana, won the junior hog grand championship at the International Livestock Exposition with a 240-pound Hampshire boar named Blackie. Nash, whose family runs a 100-acre Tipton County farm, said he worked hard for six weeks to prepare the striking black hog with a white forefoot. The event drew about 300 entries as the junior grand champion often advances to the exposition's grand championship.

Chicago Dick Nash Sharpsville Ind Blackie William G. Nash Tipton County Jackie Steek

High Style for Show at Wilson High

Wilson Highs Girls League plans a December 3 fashion show directed by Fay Pearson and sponsored by Buffums Department Store. Campus fashions will model from Wilson clubs including Lettermen Ming Skil Bruin Varsity and Beta groups. various student organizations participate.

Wilson High Fay Pearson Ken Iverson Diane Alexander Girls’ League Fay ‘Pearson Girls’ League Committee Buffums Wilson Clubs Lettermen Ming Skil Bruin Varsity Demos Lambda Phi Key G.A.A Girls' League Scholarship Thespians FBLA FTA

Swords Club Wins Jordan Rag Drive

Swords Club wins the Jordan Rag Drive with 197.5 pounds per member for first place and a $15 prize. Phi Omicron Sorority takes second with about 75 pounds per member. Bob Rudder chaired the drive. other helpers included David Baker and Key Club President Andy Sargenti. Jordan LOS ANGELES- Mrs. Snow, 35, a Kiwanis sponsor, faces court for contributing to the delinquency of a minor after encouraging a youth to stay away from home. police say the boy, who loved her, helped her commit a robbery attempt using her revolver.

Jordan's Sword and Stabdard Society Key Club Phi, Omicron Sorority Bob Rudder David Baker Andy Sargenti Jordan Key Key Los Angeles (Um)— Mrs.Club Is Sponsored By the Uptown Dorothy (Dee Dee) Snow Kiwanis Club Joseph Chandler Mrs. Snow Jimmy Robley

Pat Vickers Receives DAR Award for Service and Citizenship

Patricia Vickers, Jordan high senior and student body manager, earns the Daughters of the American Revolution award for outstanding service and citizenship. She served as treasurer and vice president of the Scholarship Society, vice president of the Math and Science Club, and member of the Futura Teachers of America chapter. The DAR honor is awarded annually to a top senior, with potential for further competition in the DAR history exam.

Patricia Vickers Jordan Daughters of the American Revolution Pantherville Pat Scholarship Society GAA Math and Science Club William Logan’ Stephens Futura: Teachers of American Bfr Walter i Smith

Student Demonstrates Modern Electronics at Wilson High

DeWayne Baum, an advanced student in electronics, showcased his projects at the recent Parent-Teacher Association meeting to reveal the scope of the modern electronics department at Wilson High. The display highlighted several builds he constructed in the past year.

Wilson High DeWayne Baum

Long Beach High Holds Speech Contest Winners

Dewayne senior Keith Martin won first place in the senior division with a talk on Bab e Zaharias and radio broadcasting. Carol Ortner took second on Glenn Cunntingham, while Carnier Houser earned third with a general subtopic. The event accompanied Poly’s plans to revive a school literary magazine Acacia and organize Scribblers clubs.

Flaming Babe Zaharias Dewayne Keith Martin Eicetories Wilson W. J. Farr Wilson High Poly Lettenman Carol Ortner Glenn Cunntingham Carnier Houser Plan Whitgther Coltestlers Voice of Ameriy Sca Long Beach High Plans Pely Junior Bruce Tucker Acacia

Orange Sergeant Killed in Japan Truck Rail Crash

TAKADATE Japan Army says Billy C. Robinson 25 of Orange California was killed when his Army truck was struck by a passenger train near TAKADATE. He was driving in a convoy of seven vehicles and listed as stationed at an Army camp. Police reported the collision occurred about 9 15 pm with few other details available.

Takadate Japan Billy C. Robinson Orange Calif Fern Alice Dethample South Parker Robinson

Girls Athletes Map Plan Lea by JoAnne Beistle

The Girls' Athletic Association of Wilson Heb maps a full schedule for the semester led by president JoAnne Beistle. A sophomore rally opened the term, and October 27 brought a Halloween party for Bruin girls with games and prizes for cosplay.

Lea JoAnne Beistle Girls’ Athletic Association of Wilson Heb Bruin

Stage Play Ready A New York City boarding house

A New York City boarding house themed one act musical comedy will be presented to Poly students in a noon time P T A assembly on December 3. The annual show will be performed during both lunch periods. Tickets cost 25 cents.

New York City Poly P.T. A

McGill students laud Zsa Zsa Gabor dog Zsa Zen Gabor

Montreal report says McGill University research students praise the pet dog Zsa Zen Gabor noting its blond hair and distinctive wiggle. The quirky tribute highlights campus humor and celebrity fascination.

Montreal McGill University

Sock Hop At Saintville Tonight At St Anthony’s Gym

A festive sock hop runs from 6 to 9 p.m. at St Anthony’s High School gym in Saintville with Autumn Holiday as the featured act. Sponsored by junior classes and St Anthony’s Jetterman, this first sock hop of the year includes a dancing lesson slot, a volleyball send off, and a spaghetti dinner after three home games. Students enjoy a film at the Bolic Center earlier in the week and staff plan yearbook ad drives with prizes for top fundraisers. Newly elected NA GON Club officers are Carolyn Jennick Imperator and Diane Dunne Pragtor with Geraldine Rotanda Quaestor and Sue Perry Scriba.

St. Anthony's High School Juniior St. Anthony's Jetterman Bolic Center St. Anthons Galesgirl Catholic Center Naagon Club Carolyn Jennick Imperator Diane Dunne Prag Geraldine Rotanda Quaestor Sue Perry Scriba

Carol Oritner Wins Poly’s Citizen Award

A Poly leader, Cato Ortner, selected to receive the Daughters of the American Revolution Citizen Award for the Jorel chapter. Carol was chosen by seniors and faculty for scholarship, activities, and citizenship. she will enter a district contest with a US history exam and an active school record.

Poly Cato Ortner Ivenes Carol Usts GAA CSF Portia Behe Omian Caprice Tr-L Scribblers David Burcham Gold Land Avinner

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