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Long Beach Press Telegram

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Oct 16, 1954

Page

2

Far East receives first B36 wing for Guam training

The first full wing of B36 strategic bombers arrived in Guam flying nonstop from the United States. The 10 engine aircraft, crews of 16, landed at Andersen Air Force Base after traveling from Feirebild. The wing will train in Guam for 60 days, replacing the 509th Medium Bomb Wing. The move aligns with rotational training policies.

Tokyo Guam United States Andersen Air Force Base Feirebild Air Force Base Spokane Ween Stasingle Abe Command U. S Far Eest

Kennick vows aid to FHA probe in Lakewood

Democratic candidate for the 18th District Congressio nal seat Joseph Kennick pledges wholehearted support for Lakewood Citizens to Investigate Irregularities in the FHA. He will press Sen Canpthart to back a petition urging a Senate inquiry and possible referrals to the U S Attorney General for prosecution. The petition seeks mortgage refunds or reductions and legislative changes to curb future abuses. Further political briefs note LA County supervisors chair Jo an Alison Fara named Southern California chair of Richard Graves gubernatorial campaign and other campaign tidbits from California races and Prop 5 tax exemptions for ships.

Joseph Kennick Lakewood Senate U. S Sil, Vidante Kenrick Hizen Group Bart Esterin Sen Canpthart LakeWwood Area Kenniele Joan Alison Fara Los Angeles California Federation of Lebar Robert R. McDavid Wiliam G. Bonelli State Board of Equalization Oklahoma Wike Mon- Yoney George BE Johnson California

CIO AFL Move to Merge Labor Unions Proposed Unity Plan

The CIO and AFL moved quickly to implement a merger creating a single labor center. A subcommittee will draft a charter and governance for the new body while preserving separate identities of member unions. Leaders expect completion by year end with about 14.0 million workers in the merged federation.

Washington CIO AFL U A Cio-Afl Fine Trade Union Center i America George Meany Macarga Welter Reuter Individuel Cio AFI Afl-Cio Railroad Wotherhoods John L. Lewis United Mine Workers

Texas State Society chooses new women leaders

The Texas State Society elected women to lead its organization with Mrs. Margaret McCampbell named president and two others in executive roles. Mrs. Beoulah Heiser and Ms. Pearl Ayers became second vice president and treasurer while Benl Robertson was elected first vice president and day St. Ayers was chosen secretary.

Texas State Society Eiecled Margaret McCampbell Beoulah Heiser Pearl Ayers Benl Robertson Day St. Ayers

Climbers Die In Alps Season Across Several Nations

In the 1954 Alps climbing season at least 166 climbers died, with Switzerland Austria Italy France and Germany among the nations reporting fatalities. The season drew numerous adventurers, many lured by alpine tours and perilous routes, amid a high toll of mountain deaths.

Ron Ver Turope Ing Alpe Switzerland Austria Italy France Gerardny Syrsber

Fire Rages Near Nagoya as U S Forces Aid Japan Blaze

A vast refinery fire at Yokkaichi near Nagoya burned more than 24 hours with 20 injured. An Air Force plane delivered 4 500 pounds of firefighting chemicals from Johnson AFB to assist Japanese and U S crews. Fire officials warned the blaze could burn longer and evacuated about 500 nearby families.

Japan U.S. Air Force Okkaichiloi Special Air Force Johnson Air Force Base Tokyo Nagoya Windey Asahi News U- 3 Air Force Kormaki Nageya Air Force Jespan Tew Defense Army Yokkaichi Dg-Acre

Attack on Student Leads to Knife Use at Coast Street

A 15 year old Polytechnic High School student, Paul Carskadan, says he was knocked down and punched by three boys after refusing to give a cigarette. He suffered knocked out front teeth and facial injuries as two attackers restrained him until a third joined in. He drew a pocket knife to defend himself until police arrived. The three suspects were booked at Juvenile Bureau for investigation of assault with a deadly weapon.

Polytechnic High School Paul Carskadan Atlantic Ave T. Paultic Coast Wy Carskaian Victin Juvenile Bureau

Reds' Aggression Charge Provokes U N Debate

United Nations in New York heatedly debated Red China’s charge of U S aggression around Formosa and China seas. Andrei Vishinsky urged the Assembly to condemn U S actions while U S delegate Henry Cabot Lodge Jr. rejected the charge as a plain lie. The debate touched on Taiwan Formosa and naval incidents, with disarmament talks also discussed by the Soviet and British positions.

United Nations Russia United States China LC. N. General Assembly Eddo N. van K Assembly Flussia Andrei Visisin Formosa U. S Henry Catet Lodge, Jr Wny Vishinsky U.N Chou En-Lai Wi. N Peiping U. N. Security Council Red van Kleefens Taiwan China Seas U.tah Srandim Por Chine Tre Ishinsky Lloyd

State Library Assn Meets New Staff

Mrs Carma Zimmerman California state librarian introduced as president at the California Library Association annual conference closing session in Municipal Auditorium. Other officers named include Miss Thelmas Reid chief librarian San Diego schools president elect,Miss Dorothy Drake Sacramento City Library second vice president, George Farrier Alharodra public library treasurer. District officers elected include Mrs Pearl Spayde Sacramento State College vice president president elect Miss Mary K Sanders Golden Empire District secretary Mrs Dorothy Thomas Mill Valley vice president president elect Miss Meien Bullock San Jose State College secretary Golden Gate District Norris A Blegh Chico State College vice president president elect Mrs Alice Seeley Butte County secretary Mount Shasta Tigernet Howard Rowe Humboldt County vice president president elect Miss Fatricia Ann Anderson Humboldt State College secretary Redwood Empire District John Smith Santa Barbara vice president president elect land duner Bayless San Ma ying secretary Southern District Carl Hamilton McHenry Stanislaus County vice president president elect Miss Nelle F Minnick Fresno County secretary Yosemite District

Carma Zimmerman California California Library Assh. Toray Municipal Auditorium Thelmas Reid San Diego City Dorothy Drake Sacramento City Mary K Sanders Golden Empire Dorothy Thomas Mill Valley Meien Bullock San_Jose State College Golden Gate Norris A. Blegh Chico State College Alice] Seeley Butte County Mount Shasta Tigrrnet Howard Rowe Humboldt County

City College names student officers in elections

Bill Halpin of 262 Home St is elected freshman class president and Dave Conp of 4245 Hac uity Ave is elected sophomore class president. Other officers named include freshmen George Kirshman vice president Janet Peterson secretary Carol Dunbar treasurer and sophomores Nancy Wilson vice president Pat Brinkerhoff secretary Sharlene Ketilherr treasurer.

Bill Halpin Home St. H Dave Conp Hacuity Ave Emday City College George Kirshman Janet Peterson Carol Dunbar Sophomoores Nancy Wilson Pat Brinkerhoff Sharlene Ketilherr

Drama group sets Anna Lucasta auditions in new building

The drama group plans auditions for Anna Lucasta at 2400 Magnolia Ave in its new building. Men and five women of all ages will be cast for the first production, with tryouts starting as soon as casting for Am Lucasta ends.

Thester’ Drama Group Magnolia Ave iParticipants Anna Lucasta I. Yeheam Am Lucasta Pennsylvan

9 Percent TVA Profit Pact for Dixon Yates

Washington reports tentative terms for the Dixon Yates deal aim to deliver 9 percent profit on its investment with no specific profit call if a new plant is built near the Tennessee Valley. The AEC would pay about 20.75 million over 25 years and absorb cost increases, with the plan before the Senate House Atomic Energy Committee for quick action or postponement.

Washington Eisenhower Congress AEC Senate House Atomic Energy Committee Senate House Esds Esds For the Bilgominates Private Power West Memphis Ark E'Servic Tennessee Valley Authority TVA I i AEC. i Dixon-Yates Middle South Utilities Tne Southern Co Sterling Cole Atomic Committee Dixor-Yates ONO Dixon-¥ates J Iee Aec General Accounting Office Dixon- Yates

ROKs Order Red Killer Put to Death

A five man ROK military court sentenced Ha Joon Soo, a lieutenant general in the North Korean Red army, to death for directing mass killings of local troops and civilians between 1949 and 1953. He was convicted of aiding the enemy and supplying material support. The court also noted mass arsons, vehicle burnings, and large arms theft during guerilla raids.

SEQUL Ha Joon Soo South Korea Red Army

Mobile Chest X Ray Visit Scheduled

A mobile chest X ray unit will be at the corner of St and Amerigan Ave from 10 a m to 2 p m Monday. Harmon B Gunn president of Lon gBesch Tuberculosis and Heal Asan appoints the event. Mrs Clive Hinkson of Amvets Auxiliary will register persons 15 years of age and older may obtain free X rays.

St. St Amerigan Ave Harmon B. Gunn LongBesch Tuberculosis and Heal Asan Clive Hinkson Amvets Auxiliary

Film Actress Honored by Long Beach Singletons Club

Motion picture star Fenny Singleton was named honorary member of the Long Beach Singletons Club during her guest appearance Thursday night at the Wilton Hotel. The club admits single men and women aged 30 to 55.

Fenny Singleton Long Beach Singletons Club Wilton Hotel

Tides and Temperatures Sunday October 17 Weather Report

Tide and temperature data for Sunday October 17 including sunrise sunset moonset and high and low tides. Forecast notes ocean conditions calm and water temperature 42. Foregoing statistics credited to the U S Coast and Geodetic Survey.

U. S. Coast and Geodetic Survey Long Beath

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