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Long Beach Press Telegram

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Oct 16, 1954

Page

3

Smog debate in Los Angeles spurs medical calls for action

Dr Paul Kotin and fellow physicians warn smog poses temporary disability but not immediate life danger while detailing research at USC and General Hospital. Governor Knight, CHP pursue anti-smog measures as Alhambra child dies from complications linked to pollution and officials report 173 citations for smoky vehicles.

Paul Kotin University of Southern California Medical School General Hospital Goy Kotin Los Angeles California Morris Neiburger Oof CLA Philip Sampson Los Angeles County Medical Association Sampson Stafford Warren UCLA School of Medicine Larson indusTrak Frank Stead State Department of Public Flealth Gordon LP. Laisor Harold J. Powers San Fransisco R. J. Yaugherty Caltech Chinde L. Rerves Alhambra Betty Jean McMahan Whele Frederick Newbarr Los Angeles County Belts Sean James Anbal Kelly Knight CHP Bernard Caldwell Norwalk Lakewood South Gate Downey Paramount Whittier

West Germany gains renewed independence under Bonn plan

Bonn officials announced a Western allied plan ending military occupation and restoring German independence. The Bonn peace treaty amendments would let West Germany raise its armed forces and set foreign relations, while Allied forces withdraw from direct control but remain by invitation for security. The agreement, to be signed in Paris with Adenauer, revises the 1952 Bonn framework and aligns with Brussels and NATO terms.

Bonn Germany Annd Foréien Minsters Konrad Adenauer Paris Adenaud Federal Republic Aelions Pun Alfa West Germany Brussels

Truck Strike Strangles New York Area Commerce

The AFL Teamsters Union launched a general freight drivers strike across New York City and surrounding areas from midnight. Emergency mediation failed to avert the walkout as Mayor Wagner urged delay. The strike affects metropolitan New York, Long Island, parts of New Jersey, and reaches to Trenton and Poughkeepsie, with major impact expected on Monday.

New York New York City AFL Teamsters Union Robert FY. Wagner Furtther Long Island New Jersey Poughkeepsie New York State Trenton

Ike Says Truman Cut Farm Buying Power

Ike on campaign platform with Benson and farm-belt Republicans notes a steady decline in farmers buying power. He praises Benson and cites industry leaders as he appeals for a Republican Congress to boost farm prosperity and counter Democratic gains. He urges optimism and mobilization of party workers to win in 1954.

Ike Truman Eisenhower Benson Washington GOP White House National Institute of Animal Agriculture National Committee Wilson Soviet Union Adinistration Denver Indianapolis Congress

Forest Fire Charters Two Mile Wide Path Near Carmel

A week-old forest blaze in Los Padres National Forest, near Carmel, reached about 12,680 acres as fog and light winds slowed it. Crews of 150 fighters, backed by backfires, aimed to contain the flames by Monday. The fire scorched redwood and brush in Ventana Wild Area, threatening nearby Carmel Valley settlements.

Monterey Los Padres National Forest Forestry Service Don J. Lewis U.S. Forretry Service Lewis Ventana Californi Carmel Valley

Crump in Coma in Memphis Political Leader

I E Crump aged 80, a Memphis political figure, remained in a coma as his condition worsened with doctors reporting no improvement. The longtime leader faced a critical health battle affecting local political circles.

Crump Memphis Tenn E. H. Crump

Truman Talk Tonight Tops Demo Supper

Former President Harry S. Truman will speak at a Kansas City municipal auditorium box supper to raise funds for Democratic campaigns. The event features Democratic chairman Stephen A. Mitchell and Sen. Stuart Symington. The $5 supper includes fried chicken and sides.

Kansas City Harry S. Truman Jackson County J. Marcus Kirtley Truman Stuart Symington D-Mo

Warship Guns Halt Ship Off China Coast

An unidentified warship fired across the bows of the 3908 ton British freighter Inchkilda to halt her off the Formosa Strait. The ship was held for about an hour before being allowed to proceed with no damage or casualties reported. The warship demanded information on nationality cargo and destination and ordered the freighter to keep clear of Shanghai port. The Inchkilda was en route from dock to Shanghai with timber cargo. it had a prior encounter with Nationalist Chinese shore batteries near Matsu Island on August 1 and escaped damage from a September air attack. The vessel is owned by Williamson & Co of Hong Kong and chartered by a Chinese shipping company.

Hong Kong GR Jene Formosa Strait Shanghai Oockaw Matsu Island Williamson & Co Hong Kong 2. Chinese Sloping Company

End of Jury System Proposed by Judge Campbell McLaurin

Campbell McLaurin chief justice of the Alberta Supreme Court told delegates that few juries are used in Alberta. He argued a single competent judge can with dispatch handle most cases, proposing abandonment of the jury system to the Colorado Bar Association.

Rulvralu Ormdus Colo Wpa Colorado Bar Assa Triday Campbell McLaurin Alberta Supreme Court Alberta

Wild Hurricane Hazel Hammers U S Coast and States

The storm lashed eight states including New Jersey and Pennsylvania before sweeping into Canada. It caused widespread damage along the coast and inland, with at least several deaths, power outages, and floods. The National Guard and emergency crews worked to restore order as communities coped with outages and debris.

New Jersey Red Cross Pennsylvania Pittsburgh Monongahela U. S. Weather Bureau Indiantown Gap Lewisburg Rockne University Hazel New York Norwich Saranac Lake New York Central Syracuse

Judge to Decide Second Chance for Joe Cooper

In Monroe Louisiana Judge Howell Heard heard testimony on 10 year old Joe Cooper who faced reformatory transfer after threatening a teacher to defend his dog Tippie. The judge said he needs days to study the record and weigh the boy s welfare before a possible release or further action. Tippie the dog attended court with a red collar as the boy s family pleaded for mercy.

Monroe Joe Coopers Teouisiana Howell Doo Tippie Tiny Clark M. C. Griggs Trious Hsard I. L. Cooper Jos Yippie Nudd

London Troop Consider Third Cabinet Meeting

London officials report Churchill calls his third cabinet session in three days at No 10 Downing Street to resolve the crippling dock strike. A state of emergency may be considered as troops could load ships. wildcat bus strikes halt more than half of the capital’s double deckers.

London Churchill Lonon No. 10 Downing Street Bis Labhorers Isea Arthur Deakin Transport and General Workers ‘Union

Brazil reports record small July to September coffee exports

The Brazilian Coffee Institute disclosed that exports for the first quarter of the current coffee year totaled 1,981,292 sacks, the smallest in 40 years and about two million sacks less than the same period last year.

Braz Brazlian Coffee Institute

Missing Tulsa girl feared victim of molester

In Tulsa Oklahoma police widened a search for six year old Norma Jean Pearse missing since Friday. Her mother Mrs Jean Pearse said she sent the girl out to play at 5 30 pm and she did not return. Detectives said a thorough Riverside Drive wooded area search failed to locate her and they fear foul play.

Tulsa Okla Norma Jean Pearse Jean At & P.m Nelson Williams Riverside Drive

Drown in Borneo as River Floods Three Villages

Eleven people drown in southwest Borneo when the Ambawang River overflows after heavy rain, flooding three villages as reports reach from Jakarta.

Borneo Jakarta Indonesian South Ambawang

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