Then Shoots Wife Over Cash Two Minutes to Spend
In Los Angeles a judge heard Mrs Katherine Peterson recount that her husband Richard D Peterson hurled an ene volpe containing 3400 at her then gave two minutes to spend the money before firing two rifle shots. One bullet fractured plaster as she testified. The judge allowed her to keep 400 dollars plus 200 and issued a restraining order against Peterson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
LOS _ANGELES
Katherine Peterson
Elmer Doyle
Richard D. Peterson
Rhee calls Asia parley with anti-Communist nations
In Taipei Formosa President Rhee urged a security conference of anti Communist Southeast Asian states and hinted at a joint anti communist front with Chiang Kai Shek. The leaders said they stand united against communism and may back a regional movement to rally democratic forces. Rhee arrived from Seoul and will return by Tuesday as talks continued with Chiang.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taipeh
Formosa
South Korea
Syammian Rhee
China
Rhee
Chiang Kai-shek
Yaya
Meana
Chiang
United Front of Democratic Nations
Pacific
Taipei
Seoul
Air Force
Taineda
Clubs Aid Big Drive for Blood in Long Beach
A week long blood pledge drive at Wilson sees 150 pints pledged by Long Beach residents. Leading clubs are Junior Statesmen and Scholarship Society with 70 pledges each, German Club 39, Ming 27. Door to door campaigns and tables at Belmont Shore and downtown aid the effort. The drive runs through next week and ends December 5 with the Red Cross Bloodmobile at Wilson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilson
Long Beach
Junior Statesmen and Scholarship Society
Ming
Belmont Shore
Frank Smead
Red Cross Sloodmobile
Wilson Style Show Models Are Chosen
Wilson’s fashion show in December at the school auditorium features models from clubs and activities. Co sponsored by the Girls League and Girls Athletics Association, with comments by Joan Sperry and Lloyd McGinnis. Tickets are 10 cents for student body members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Girls League
Girls Athletics Association
Joan Sperry
Welfare
Lloyd McGinnis
Gate Atta
Mlor
Wilson
Fay Pearson
Demos
Jean Buxton
Future Business Leaders of America
Pat Carey
Girls Athletic Assn
Dians Daniels
Jeanne Garverick
Poly ROTC Promotes Christmas Seals Sale and Cadet Promotions
Long Beach Poly and City College cadets joined four area high schools in promoting the 1953 TB Christmas Seals drive. The event featured William T. Holder’s speakers workshop and several cadet promotions across ranks from second lieutenant to master sergeant, led by Cadet Frank George.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Irene Sulles
Carolee Hauser
Carol Ortner
Darrene Ingraham
Poly
Long Beach
City College
TB and Health Center
William T. Holder
Frank George
Ed Mathews
Jon Tanigawa
James Conker
Rob Edwards
Eugene Harris
David Powell
Ken Seeley
Dick Huddleson
Gordon Isbell
Jim Scott
Tom Winegar
John Cahoon
Richard Barbee
Douglas Colvin
Gary Cooper
John Desler
Chestley Graves
Wayne Hadland
Roger Howe
Richard Jordan
Jim Poolaietee
Renift
Don Mdi
Turkey Trot A Hit At Jordan High School Dance
The first annual Turkey Trot drew wide turnout with all Turkeys and Hi-Teen Canteen members invited to the Jordan High School event at the Canteen from 8 36 to 11 30. Whitmore and his band performed as the scene of the tri school Christmas dance is Belmont Shore. The 1953 version will be held Dec 18. Canteen members are admitted free. The Hi Teen Canteen sponsors weekly dance classes at the Canteen every Wednesday from 7 00 to 8 00 for Jordanites wishing to learn dancing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jordan High School
Whitmore
Belmont Shore
jJordanites
Paly CSF Plans Semiannual Dinner In Inglewood
Paly CSF members will attend a semiannual dinner with six other districts at Inglewood High School on Nov. 20. Jim Baker, president of Paly's scholarship society, will head the delegation with George Tracy as adviser. A second dinner is planned at Wilson High School on Dec. 9 for officers and advisers of scholarship organizations across Southern California with Dr. Hugh Tiner as president of Pe
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paly Csf
Inglewood Highchool
Jim Baker
Paly
George Tracy
Wilson High
California
Hugh Tiner
Freshmen class officers named at St Anthony’s
Osgood serves as president with Carl Scott as vice president Jim Lenske secretary and Tom Valenzuela treasurer Freshmen class elections and gatherings wrap up for the year A pep rally in the Catholic Center boosted student spirit ahead of the CIF playoff football game against Fillmore High at the Saints field last night
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Anthony's
Roland Osgood
Carl Scott
Jim Lenske
Tom, Valenzuela
Catholic Center
CIF
Fillmore High School
Saints’ Field
Canteen Club Provides After School Recreation for Students
Students at Jordan Ida attend the Hi-Teen Canteen Club after games and on weeknights, dancing, playing ning pong, and watching television. Open after school two days until 5 and three nights until 10, it features a snack counter and bands for dances. Officers include Tom Beck as president Jeannine Raines first vice president Harold Garrison second vice president Batty Beard secretary and Myrna Walker treasurer. The club also holds an annual social dancing class from 7 to 9 on Wednesday evenings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jordanido
Cintamunga
Tom Beck
Jeannine Raines
Harold Garrison
Batty Beard
Myrna Walker
Dean Ann Miller Wins DAR Award At Paly
Poly's yearly Daughters of the American Revolution Good Citizen Award will be presented to Jean Ann Miller. She will receive a $25 bond and compete for $100 in the district contest. Selected by seniors and faculty for scholarship, activities, service to the school, and citizenship. Her activities include CSF, Chamber of Commerce publicity chair, senior class rep, and High Life editor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Poly
Daughters of the American Revolution
Jean Ann Miller
Evelyn Lofland
Jean Ann
DAR
Paly
Hutch
Ares
CSF
Chamber of Merce
High Life
Nab Compton Mom Trying to Rob Bank
WOODBURN Oregon UP reports Mary Elizabeth Taber a 31 year old mother of four was booked in Marion County jail on attempted robbery after a 5 p.m. Friday attempt at the Woodburn Bank. Accompanied by her 15 year old son she wandered near a field until cashier Roscoe Colby declined the crime. She said her husband deserted the family six weeks earlier after moving from Compton California to Hubbard Oregon. She had one dollar in her purse.
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Woodburn
Ore
Mary Elizabeth Taber
Marion County
Salem
Woodburn Bank
Oregon
Taber
Roscoe Colby
Hubbard
Compton
Calif
Union Electric Co
McKeon
Mary Phelan
Detroit
Philip McKeon
Ee McKeon
Weeller
Charles Onal
Pittsburgh
Puerto Rico Pledge of Freedom Stirs U.N. Debate
At the United Nations General Assembly Chief US Delegate Henry Cabot Lodge Jr announced that the President would recommend independence for Puerto Rico if its legislature adopts a resolution in favor. Puerto Rico Governor Luis Muñoz Marín lauded the stance as honoring the United States. The Assembly adopted a resolution saying Puerto Rico no longer fits the term non self governing territory. Lodge plans a separate resolution condemning Red torture killings, co sponsored by Britain, France, Turkey and Australia, to push for stronger action.
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U.N. General Assembly
U. S
Henry Cabot Lodge Jr
Legislative Assembly of
Puerto Rico
Congress
Luis Munoz Marin
San Juan
United States
Americas
United Nations
Eisenhower
U. N
Pucete
Ble
Fert
U. W
Lodge
Britain
France
Turkey
Australia
Assembly
Tempers Flare as Harbor Board Debates Accusations
Harbor Commission heated discussions Friday over a letter to the City Council protesting accusations of irregular harbor operations. Commissioner Reider led the push while City Attorney Smith defended scrutiny, noting no evidence of graft.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harbor Board
Board of Harbor Commissioners
Harbor Department
Commission
Francis Reider
Reider
Lhey Irving Smith
Tidelands
Emmett Sullivan
Sullivan
Woman Held After Seizing Tots in Runaway Car Escape
A 23 year old Biggs California woman Ruth A Thurman snatched her two children from her estranged husband at his home in Oroville and dragged one child while fleeing. She struck her mother in law Opal Thurman 42 during the escape, narrowly missing a pedestrian, then drove to Biggs where she was arrested by highway patrol, and Opal Thurman was treated and released.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oroville
Sacramento
Ruth A. Thurman
Biggs
Calif
Tens.c
Kenneth Johnson
Sacraments
Kathleen
Christine
Opal Thurman
Johnson
Thurman
Lakewood Christmas Decoration Contest Prizes Announced
Bud Engelman of the Lakewood Junior Chamber of Commerce says a $50 U S savings bond will go to the sweepstakes winner in Lakewood s annual Christmas home decoration contest. Prizes also for best indoor and outdoor entries across three sections amid protests and local judging set for December 21 22 and 23. Entry blanks available at Municipal Art Center or by writing Engelman at 4139 Norse Way. Five judges named including L H Brewer Lakewood civic leader Ken Lovgren of Lakewood Chamber of Commerce and Bill Price exalted 4 Ruler of Elks Lodge 1865.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U.S
Lakewood
Bud Engelman
Arthur L. River
Carson
Peterson Post
American Legion
Clark
Charlie Chaplin
Municipal Art Center
Engelman
Norse Way
L. H. Brewer
Lake
Wood
Ken Lovgren
Survives Bear Hunt Mishap In Remote Woods
A hunter from Wood NT separated from his party on a bear hunting trip and became stranded near a cliff. He lighted a fire to stay warm as trousers caught on gear, and friends found him just as he approached a bear trap.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wes
Esaurs
Mimbelm
Army morale hit warned by West Point brigadier general
Brig. Gen. Telford Taylor warned cadets at West Point that Sen. McCarthy's Fort Monmouth hearings threaten Army morale and efficiency. He criticized the secrecy and alleged theft charges, saying no evidence has been disclosed to support the accusations and urging officials to stand against the congressional investigations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Point
N. J
West Pointe
Joseph R. McCarthy
Fort Monmouth
Robert T. Stevens
Taylor
McCarthy
Pedestrian and Child Hurt in Separate Traffic Crashes
A 76 year old pedestrian and a child were injured in two crashes Friday. Emily P Tharps 1057 Rhea St suffered a fractured right leg scalp laceration and abrasions after being struck by Pete A Tregaboff 34 of Los Angeles who said she darted from behind a parked car. The child received facial and head abrasions and lip injuries after an accident at Atlantic Ave Jj and E First St. Both drivers were not cited and police reported no injuries to others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emily P. Tharps
Rhea St
Lewis Ave
Seaside Hospital
Hare ‘Bor General Hospital
Pete A. Tregaboff
Los Angeles
Mary Ann Grove
Linden ‘Ave
Roy V. Jenkins
Burton Island
Jin
Atlantic Ave
First St
Lastie A. Plumb
iCorto PL
Shock Sends Her Into Seclusion After Inheriting Fortune
Mrs. Della May McKeon, a 67 year old retired stenographer from St. Louis, unexpectedly inherited about 479,730 from aunt Mrs. Sera M. Weeller of Pittsburgh. Her son says she fled publicity due to a nervous condition, plans to visit relatives in Canada and buy a dress after security confirmation. The Weeller estate totals millions. McKeon learned of her link through a decades old photograph and an attorney’s search.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ST. Louis
Della May McKeon
Warl
John F. Cox
Pittsburgh
McKeon
Sera M. Weeller
John
Joseph Phe+ Jan
Canada
City approves ongoing film series at Art Center and library
Ahern requested cancellation over alleged Cottonast ar stations but City Manager Sam E. Vickers said the show would proceed as planned. The films are part of a series sponsored by the Art Center and the public library.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ahern
Qapin
City Mgr
Sam E. Vickers
Art Center
Public Library
Long Beach Births May Set New Mark
Long Beach records show 1y births this week and a projection for a record total in 1953. City health officer Dr. I D Litwack notes 8430 births versus 7716 last year and a birth rate of 35.8 per 1000, with deaths easing from 2131 to 2123.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Long Beach
Eanel
I. D. Litwack
City Bus Line Rerouted For Pavement Repairs
Street work forces Bus Line No. 6 to reroute for three days starting Monday morning due to pavement repairs on Sith Street from California Avenue to Lewis Avenue. Rerouting goes north on California Street then east to Lemon Avenue and north to 37th Street, per the City Bureau of Franchises.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aulanucc-Utrenge
Sith St
California Ave
Lewis Ave
City Bureau of Franchises
California St
Lemon Ave
37Th St
Weekend Weather Outlook With Light Fog Patches
The U S Weather Bureau forecasts sunny skies with scattered high clouds for the weekend. Night and early morning fog patches are expected along the coast. December rainfall is projected at about three inches, near average, while the mountains may see 10 to 20 inches of snow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S. Weather Bureau
Local Press-Telegram Directory Note and Address
The excerpt lists a daily publication detail for the Press Telegram at a city location with miscellaneous dates and office references. It mentions a district roster and a postal style line, referencing historic office addresses and an old administrative structure. The exact institution and dates are unclear but center on printing and office locations from a late 19th century context.
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Wilton High School
Red Cross
Skare
Pepperwood Dr
Asia
Reds
By Spencer Moosa
Calif Scholarship Federation
Clubs
By Mary Snipes
Joan Balling
Exogene ‘Rexel
Carol Beck
Lambda Phi
Marie Bell
Corrine Sibbons
Lettermen’s Club
Dick Mangrum
Cecil Tilley
Bob Thompson
Jack Long
Jack Quin
Jim Enzweiller
Gary al
Len Fete Leipold
John Sheridan
Art Bourette
ROTC
By Sharon McGill
Ted Crex
Wayne Brown
Ralph Koris
David Stamprook
Rudy Bern
David DeAlba
Jerry Reid
Glen McCraw
Glen Michel
Jim Glass
Roscoe Buffington
Don Malloy
Eddy Sawyer
Robert Bean
Keith Birdwell
Alex Bratman
Harry Satterbo
Jim Trimble
Luther Wren
James Anderson
Mike Caldera
Dwayne Twitchell
David Hicks
Robert Crowley
Robert McLaren
Alex Manriquez
Norvell Love
Kent Gibson
George Rose
James Payton
Richard Gray
Robert Jordan
John Pink
Robert Spindler
Jerry West
By Ken Piercy
William D'Andrea
Mary Bujem
Julius Gilbert
B. da Lashmult
Ann Plunkett
Wilton Center
Emily M. Smith
Jordan Center
Clarence Brown
Repre
Amead
Inglewood
Osgood Is
Fresh
By Terry Laughlin
Dean Ann Miller
DAR Award
Nab Compton
Ing
Uplands
W. R. Martin
John Davis
Post
Yale
Commie
iLarge
Press-Telegram
Bixth Street
Pins Avenue
Lace Callorafs
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