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Long Beach Press Telegram

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Oct 08, 1954

Page

3

Knight aided license case moves to public hearing

Sacramento says the State Board of Equalization filed an accusation against a San Diego liquor license secretly owned by Gov Knight's campaign manager Edgar Hervey. Hearings set for Oct 25 cover Southern California permits. case could lead to suspension or revocation. Bennett pressed, Bonelli criticized, Clark objected to halting actions.

Sacramento State Board of Equalization Knight San Diego Edgar B. Hervey California Attorney General's Office Hervey William M. Bennett Southern California Los Angeles Bennett William G. Bonelli Harding G. Requa Hardie Inglewood Requa Edward J. Clark Clark Erver Bonelli Bonell Bonelll Sou Gregs Theicense Browele Goveernor Frank Naso Naso Charles E. Berry San. Diexa Mervey Thet

Capehart Faces Pressure to Probe $60000 Influence Fees

Washington Senator Capehart, chair of the Senate Banking Committee, said he faced pressure to halt probe into influence payments linked to government insured housing loans. He identified two Washington men, Richard McCormack and Marshall Diggs, who received about 60000 in fees. McCormack testified briefly amid illness and nervous strain.

Washington Sen. Capehart R-Ind Rot D Capehart Senate Banking Committee Capehart Ite Capcharl Richard McCormack Marshall Diggs McCormack William Simon Thornton “T. Parry de. Perry John H. H BR. Emerson Charleston W. Va Diggs Defense Arthur M. Chaite Clyde L.J. Powell Chaile Jan Woodner New York Woodner Joans Chaits Im Chaite

Bonelli Sues Times Mirror President for Half Million

William G. Bonelli, a California State Board of Equalization member, sues Times Mirror Co. president Norman Chandler and Los Angeles Mirror editor Virgil Pinkley for libel. He claims a October 1953 Mirror series linked him to corruption and the underworld, seeking 500000 general and 1000000 exemplary damages. Chandler declined comment. Bonelli, a 1958 appointee and Democratic candidate for reelection, had published Billion Dollar Blackjack attacking the Times and the Chandlers.

LOS Angeles (P William G. Bonelli Tuer State Board of Equalvation Norman Chandler Times-Mirror Co Virgil Pinkley Los Angeles Mirror Charadt Bonelli Superior Court Mirror Equor Underworld Bonell Chandler Tis the Mirror Pinkley Boneh Times Uni Mirror Chantler Tor Democrat Chandiery State Board

Doctors urged to brief patients before surgery

The Academy of Psychosomatic Medicine advocates full preoperative disclosure to ease emotional distress. Dr William Kaufman said advance fore knowledge helps patients anticipate routine steps, reduce fear, and lessen perceived pain, noting many chronic illnesses trace to unseen emotional factors after surgery.

New York The Academy of William Kaufman Bridgeport

Gunman Slain in 90-Minute Harlem Stand

New York. A berserk gunman, Robert Ricks, battled more than 100 officers for 90 minutes in a Harlem apartment building before being fatally wounded. Dozens of residents had died or were terrorized, as Ricks fled, exchanged shots with police, and halted only at a stairwell on the top floor where he was shot. A patrolman was grazed and Ricks barked he would die, possibly from narcotics.

New York UPA Robert Ricks Negro Cook Ricks Willam Kutsing Charles Smith jHp Picks

Santa Monica Bay Drilling Plan Faces Referendum

Santa Monica considers offshore oil drilling 2 miles from shore as General Petroleum offers a $500,000 bonus and 35 percent royalty. The plan drew strong opposition at a Committee of 100 meeting with City officials and business leaders citing visual impact and tourism concerns ahead of next month’s vote.

Santa Monica William S. Reid

Nationalists Question U.S. Move Against Red Bases

In Taipei Formosa mounting criticism grows over U S for halting Nationalist attacks on the mainland. Officials refuse comment while papers and citizens decry a no retaliation stance. Reports say 30 000 Communist paratroops may head toward Ningpo or Formosa amid Chinese coast tensions.

Taipeh Formosa U. S China News Hong Kong Ningpo Chang China Quering Tachen Islands United States Armoy Quemoy Amoy Defense Ministry Chang Yi-ting

Chessman Death Stay Continued by Court

Cary Chessman, a convicted kidnap rapist and author, won another legal victory as California’s State Supreme Court refused to lift the stay of execution granted to him. The decision sends his case back to the U.S. Supreme Court, with attorney Berwyn Rice saying the high court plans to consider the appeal.

San Chessman Berwyn Rice High

United Nations Debates Disarmament Fast Track

The U N Assembly’s top political committee opens today with quick priority on disarmament. The 60 nation body plans to focus on disarmament collective security and the Eisenhower Dulles peace plan. Vishinsky seeks separate discussion while Western powers push for linked debate with the disarmament report.

United Nations U. N. Assembly Russia Arma Andrei Vishinsky United States Vishinsky U. N Europe Sovviets

Calories Anonymous Organizes in Chicago

About 100 Chicago women form Calories Anonymous with the slogan Slim by Christmas, aiming to lose weight together and share tips in a new collective effort.

Fatties CHICAGO @P Chicago Calories Anonymous

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