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Long Beach Press Telegram

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Oct 14, 1954

Page

3

Murder Victim Alive Accused of Slaying in Oklahoma

Fort Worth executive David F. Hagler admitted to Oklahoma over the weekend near the site of a bizarre slaying after hours of questioning. Authorities say a charred body found in his ex-wife’s station wagon is the murder victim yet to be identified. Hagler’s story varied as police compare car, resort, and witness details, with two unknown men named only as John and Ine.

Fort Worth Tex David F. Hagler Oklahoma Okla John Doe Steele Westbrook Oklahoma Bureau of Investigation Hagler Estbronk Fort, Varin Westbronte Javer Texas Werdnps Ay Hagler Jolin Ine Tort Worth Atmanger Gedarville Svas Hagler Hagler’s Port Worth Wade

Anti Negro Group Demands Delaware Attorney General Ouster

The National Association for the Advancement of White People demands Delaware Attorney General H Albert Young be suspended and prosecuted for malfeasance after he moved to revoke the NAACP charter in Delaware and argued for 11 Negro pupils to be returned to Milford High School amid a forced integration bid. The NAAWP accuses Young of using his office against the Milford district and for backing the NAACP in court.

Wilmington Del National Assny For the Advancement of H. Albert Young Caleb Bergs NAAWP Delaware Young NAACP Milford del National Assn. For the Advancement of Colored People Milford Theford National Assn Advancement of Colored People

Gov Knight Opposes Central Valley Purchase

Sacramento reports Governor Knight opposes spending hundreds of millions for California to buy the Central Valley Project from the United States government. He urged study before commitment, citing state water needs and a plan to complete CVP components while pursuing Trinity River and Feather River projects.

Sacramento Knight Central Valley Project California Uestar United States Lepisihire Vate CYP Kai Night Feather River Oroville San Diego County Knight Sai CVP San Luig Sacramento River Tie Congress Trinity River

O Dwyer Busy Reply on Marriage Plans

Former New York City mayor and ex ambassador to Mexico says he is very busy and cannot discuss marriage. He comments on U S Mexico relations and cooperation in world affairs while arriving with Ella Logan at an airport.

Los Angeles Willian O'Dwyer United States Mexico New York City Sambassador Minerva Vary

Flynn inks three year London film contract with Errol Flynn

British director Herbert Wilcox announced a three year agreement to have Errol Flynn make six films in Britain. Flynn will star with Anna Neagle, Wilcox’s wife, in the projects.

Flynn London Herbert Wilcox Heias Errol Flynn Britain Wilcox Anna Neagle

Kidnappers Get Life Terms in Court Conspiracy Case

The trial revealed Taylor and Paylor as juvenile suspects in a kidnapping scheme that involved withdrawing 84300 from a savings account. Paylor, with no prior felony record, faced multiple juvenile detentions while supporting his widowed mother and sister in Los Angeles. Both men received life terms though not charged with direct physical harm, with parole eligibility possible later.

Taylor

Court Action Declined in Truck Death

Court action was declined after a police request for a misdemeanor manslaughter complaint against an 11 year old driver involved in a fatal pickup truck collision at Pine Ave and 10th St. The coroner's jury said the driver was probably criminally negligent, but no prosecution followed. Eden Pearl Lister died the day after the crash, and the driver faces citation for failure to yield to a pedestrian in a marked crosswalk.

Depuy James Starr Pipkan Pine Ave 10Th St Starr Orville Tames Trafic Gator Ateme

Drifted Westward Raft Seeker Rescued Near Pago Pago

William Willis, 61, aboard the Seven Little Sisters, a balsa raft, was sighted about 20 miles off Pago Pago after drifting from Peru since June 23. He planned an 11,900 mile voyage in eight months but reached land in under four, aided by the Humboldt Current and steering gear. Willis, with a parrot and a car aboard, carried emergency rations and a water tank, seeking to prove a lone man can conquer the ocean with basic means.

Fago Fago American Samoa William Willis Peru Pago Azo Semor Wilis Willis Bess Callin New York City

Wilson Furor to Aid GOP Nixon Says

Nixon says Wilson furor will be a plus for the Republican campaign. He claims left wing elements distort Wilson's remarks and vows to halt the House and seize the Senate if momentum continues. He notes Rayburn’s foreign policy contrast but declines wide comment before a Retailers meeting.

Wilson Furor Gop Nixon Houston Richard M. Nixon Secretary of Defense Wilson Team Cio Walter River House Senate Sam Rayburn D-Tex Huse Teunten-Acheson

Democratic Victory Increases In Alaska Weathervane Race

Alaska results show Democrats widening margins as returns from Anchorage boost several candidates. Labor Commissioner race shifts with H. J. Lannen moving ahead of incumbent Henry Benson after about 180 of 263 precincts reporting. Lannen 10,258 to Benson 10,006.

Juneau Alaska Anchorage H. J. Lannen Henry Benson Benson

Smog Parley Demands Action in Pasadena Haze

Pasadena residents urged authorities to declare a state of emergency over smog as Los Angeles County faced a fourth day of murky air. Governor Knight resisted panic and warned against martial law, while local leaders pressed for state takeover or new smog laws. A Pasadena meeting and a joint protest were planned to push for tougher auto exhaust controls and a regional smog conference set for December.

Pasadena Roger Jessup Gordon Larson Francis Packard Cochairman Knight Los Angeles L.lb Basin Goodwin J. Knight California National Guard Los Angeles County Kenneth A. Ross State Assembly Jndios Angeles Clarence A. Winder County Board of Supervisors Gordon Larson- Ross Larson Assembly Ismog Roger Cesellp City Diversory Citizens Committee Largar Pasadena Citizens Com Board of Supervisors Mittee

Evatt Staves Off Test for Party Leadership

CANBERRA Australia Labor Party Chief Herbert Evatt staved off a leadership challenge at a caucus delaying a showdown between his supporters and the Catholic Action wing. Evatt ruled insufficient notice to declare all posts vacant, postponing the motion to October 20. Deputy Chief A. Caldwell was seen by some leaders as a possible replacement if he opposed Evatt.

Canberra Australia Labor Party Herbert Vyn Evatt Evatt A. A. Caldwell

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