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Long Beach Press Telegram

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Oct 06, 1953

Page

5

Kidnap Case Doubt Cast On Wisconsin Abduction

Crandon Wisconsin authorities press a search for 40 year old ex convict James Shelton and 15 year old Betty Bailey amid ambiguity whether Shelton abducted her or a rival romantic pursuit. Betty’s parents say Shelton stopped at their home and forced her into his car. Jack Bailey, Betty’s cousin, was also present. An abduction charge has been issued to bring Shelton back if found outside Wisconsin.

Crandon Wis Edward Schenk Forest County James Shelton Betty Bailey Schenk Shelton Wisconsin Upper Michigan Illinois Bailey Betty Rollie Bailey Ener Osgood Osgood Jack Bailey Wisconsin Reformatory

Boat Fire Report in Seoul Declared False Alarm

A reported boat fire near Anacape Island was dismissed as a false alarm after Coast Guard patrols found no damage. The inquiry followed a letter from Gen Mark W. Clark amid U N efforts to safeguard anti Communist prisoners in Indian custody. The incident occurred as South Korea threatened Indians guarding POWs.

Panmuniom Clark Korea Flay John E. Hull Seoul Thimayya South Korea U. N Anacape Coast Guard Ala Mark W. Clark Far East Dev United Nations U.N Pee Sear Tere Thimayya UNC Syngman Rhee

Booby Trap Found In Car Of Marine's Attacker

Los Angeles detectives report a spring powered booby trap in the car of John Richard Jensen, a 28 year old held on robbery and assault charges. Marine Marvin L. Piper, shot in the chest, described the attack and named Jensen as his assailant. Jensen has a history of mental hospitalization and a past killing at 13, with police saying he admitted the shooting and a prior act of violence.

Los Angeles Marine Corps Marvin L. Piper John Richard Jensen Tajunga Jensen Piper la Crescenta Bakersfield Sandberg Lodge Sandberg’ Lodge Jensen W George Lacy Los Angeles County Sheriff's Crime Laboratory Don Mentander Marines Associated Press

Harbor Board OKs Treasury Bill Purchases

The Board of Harbor Commissioners authorized purchases of 986000 in U S Treasury bills in 89 61 91 and 92 day maturities. The bills can be converted to cash as needed to provide liquidity and avoid long term bonds. Murray T Courson, chief accounting officer, said the move returns higher interest without locking funds into long term debt.

U. S. Treasury Board of Harbor Commissioners Murray T. Courson

Episcopalian Meeting Set at Compton in Long Beach Convocation

More than 140 representatives from 28 Episcopal parishes and missions in the Long Beach convocation will attend the fall meeting at Timothy's Church, Compton, starting at 4 p.m. The program will include evening prayer, addresses by Rev. Donald James Campbell and others, a dinner, and reports on mission work. Delegates from St. Luke's, St. Andrew, St. Thomas of Canterbury, Navy Family Chapel and Navy Chapel of Grace will attend.

Long Beach Orange County St. James Church Newport Beath St. Luke's AN Saints St. Thomas of Canterbury Navy Family Chapel l Navy Chapel of Grace

Merchant Business Bureau owner at hospital for surgery

Douglas Hodges proprietor of Merchants Business Bureau at 215 American Ave is hospitalized for surgery at Community Hospital after illness since August 24.

Douglas Hodges Merchants Business Bureau American Ave

Siren Log From Long Beach Fire Department Calls

Long Beach Fire Department responded to multiple calls on Monday and Tuesday including ambulance assists at 2101 Claiborne and 455 Magnolia, a fence fire on Fashion Ave, storm damage near First and Locust, grass and structure incidents on Broadway Termito, smokey fires, gas and oil leaks, and a residential apartment fire with non spectacular damage. Lakewood County units reported false alarms and grass fires around Clark Ave Del Amo.

Long Beach Claiborne FL Magnolia Ave Fashion Ave First St Locust Ave 17Th St Linden Ave Gordon St Broadway Termito Ave Pico Ave Navy Landing Ocean Blvd American Ave Ald Locugt_Ave Pine Investigaton Lemon Ave Arteala Gasolline Magoola Abo ‘Aos Californi Mom Tallornia Garson Bt Long Beach Cat Belmont Ave Fountain Davenport Fourth St Lakewood County del Amo &T Lakewood 'Blvd Lakewood Elva Carson St Eis P.m. Clark Ave del Amo, St. Grass

L B to Help on Change in Cotton Levy Hearing Set

Long Beach harbors officials back a state Senate subcommittee plan to reform cotton industry taxes. Rep. Robert Montgomery chairs the panel seeking equitable taxation to curb out of state movement of California cotton crops valued at over 300 million dollars. An advisory group will assist the subcommittee with local representation by Charles Vickers. Also, preliminary hearings were set for two sailors charged in a YMCA dope case. Yeoman McIntyre faces marijuana sale and possession counts. Apprentice Seaman Daniels Jr. is charged with possession. Bail amounts are 5000 and 2500 respectively.

Long Beach Senate California Montgomery E. J. Amar Joe Harbor Department Charles Vickers Armed Forces YMCA Charles D. Wallace Yeoman Don M. McIntyre Earle W. Daniels Jr McIntyre Daniels Ewo Fred Good Lloyd Berry

Diver Recovers From Bends After Island Dive

Diver Donald Hochstetler of Morro Bay developed the bends while gathering a batel at Santa Cruz Island. He was flown by Coast Guard to San Diego and admitted to a recompression chamber aboard the submarine USS Nereus for treatment.

Santa Cruz Island Nereus San Diego Donald Hochstetler Morro Bay Coast Guard Santa Barbara Beat Moight

Hosmer Discusses A Day In Congress At Realtors Breakfast

Rep Craig Hosmer spoke on a busy Congressman's daily routine during the Board of Realtors Breakfast Forum at the Lafayette Hotel. He traced activity from House floor to committee work and highlighted the workload in Washington.

Washington Craig Hosmer Board of Realtors Lafayette Hotel Hosmer

Carson Street Bid Authorized For Lakewood Boulevard Link

State Department of Highways authorized construction bids for a 2.7 mile roadway project along Carson Street from Lakewood Boulevard to near the San Gabriel River. Estimated cost is about 570000 dollars with bids to be opened soon.

Lakewood Blvd Conant Carson St San Gabriel River State Department of Highways

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