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Long Beach Press Telegram

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Oct 17, 1953

Page

3

Spending Spree Triggers 100000 Holdup Arrests in Dallas

Dallas police arrested two men after a tip about spending sprees in an East Dallas beer tavern led to raids. Investigators found about 110 in cash in a Dallas apartment, 27095 in a Corpus Christi suitcase, and 86436 in a Linus Express shipment. The theft was traced to the home of Dr. W P Sammons in Wheeling and involved a robbery there. Ward 13 and Fugitt 34, both of Dallas, were identified as suspects. a third man remained held in Lima. The trio reportedly traveled from Wheeling to St Louis then Dallas, with a driver remaining in Lima. All three gave statements to police. Selected items were seized by Corpus Christi police.

Dallas Tex West Virginia W. P. Sammons Wheeling Corpus Christi Linva Ohio Lunalias P. E Leary Harry H. Ward Jimmy Fugitt Lima Sammons St Louis St. Louis Frgilt Ward

Twin Drive on Drouth Relief Taking Shape

Federal drought relief announced by Secretary of Agriculture Lizval l Benson allocates 4.5 million dollars for 13 drought stricken states. Missouri to receive 1 million immediately as state legislators respond to the crisis.

Twin Drouth Kansas City

Benson briefs drought aid plan amid limited funds

Spec session to work out four drought relief programs. allocations for other states not yet set but expected soon. Benson says current funds are provisional and depend on severity. President sits with governors of twelve drought states to pursue emergency and long term plans while touring Missouri and Kansas counties. Federal aid will cover up to half transport costs for hay and feed into drought zones, allocation by livestock numbers and state pledges.

Drouth Benson Isentrouwer Dreuth-Hit Benson Prifay Missouri Kansas

Arab Crisis Deepens Over Israeli Raid Fallout

Reports from Amman and Jerusalem describe escalating Arab protests after an Israeli raid. Jordan’s Chamber of Deputies convened in Ramallah to assess the crisis, while Egyptian and Jordanian officials consider steps amid warnings of revenge and further clashes.

Nuish John Lahb Gambent Legionnaites Doredan Fawei ¢ Mulki Jordan Chamber Oor Ramallah Jerusalem Dease Amman Radio Ummed Alrahman Khalifa Jos Washington Dardan Tipo Araman Radio Jareani Ple Jewis Ack Serach

Population figures show a U S rise to 160 million

The Census Bureau reported the U S population reached 160,228,000 by Sept 1, up 17 percent since 1950. Since the 1950 census, the population increased 11,095,000, or about 7 percent.

Warniauies United Census Bureau Bivea

Loan Office Held Up in Huntington Park

A conman herded the cashier and manager into the Home Saving and Loan Association vault in Huntington Park on Friday. He claimed two men with machine guns outside and escaped with 33000 dollars.

Huntington Park Huntisgivus Park—Vena Conman Donate Newton Miss Milfredchiman Savi & Loan Association

Timber yard sales pitch from a trusted supplier

A wartime era timber yard invites customers to visit their yard for supplies and emphasizes courteous staff. The ad promotes financial responsibility and integrity as part of a policy to build enduring relationships for years to come.

Guard Holds Convention in San Diego

The Guard convention gathers about 2000 attendees in San Diego for a four day event led by Association President Maj. Gen. Elard A Walsh of Minnesota. Delegates arrive via 100 special transport planes from all states territories Puerto Rico and DC. Topics include the draft act officer candidate schools fairer promotions and manpower. Speakers include Secretary of Army Robert Stevens Assistant Secretary of Defense Johnny A Hannah and Senate Majority Leader Williams F. Koowland.

San Diego Army Robert Stevens Johny A. Hannah Secretary of Defense Senate Williams F. Koowland United States Clation

Socialite Accused in Plot to Murder Husband

Mrs. Perle Mandel, 42, stands trial on charges she conspired to kill her estranged physician husband Dr Meyer M Mandel. Bond set at 2000 dollars. Davis Monthan airmen testified she offered 615000 to act as trigger men before the suit could be heard.

Tucson Perle Mandel Meyer M. Mandel Davis- Monthan Air Force Base

Still Going Prisoner Fixing Truck At Reformatory

William Chittenden, 35, an inmate at Tonia Reformatory, did a job repairing a truck he signed for. After a two minute test, the vehicle vanished with him and the truck missing since Friday.

Sonia. Alieh vPl William Chittenden Tonia Reformatory Tor Ittenden Reformatory

Leyte carrier blast kills Navy officers in Boston harbor

A massive explosion aboard the Leyte, a 27 500 ton carrier, killed and burned Navy personnel and civilians at the Boston shipyard. The blast occurred as overhaul work neared completion, with 1400 sailors aboard and about 60 civilians. Captain Thomas A. Ahron, in command, described a subways train like rumble and a smoke choked deck. Firefighters and medical teams rushed to the scene as hospitals prepared plasma and blood supplies for victims. The cause remains undetermined and the ship’s status uncertain as the blaze raged for hours.

Newporters California Leyte Korea Thomas A. Abroon Norfolk Abroon Fe Lafe Ahrvan Boston Cials Navy City Hospital Carney Linspital Navel Hospital Chelsea Cassaelites James W. Manary Boston City Hospital Covenaut Grove Lawrence T. White White John V. Stapleton

Youth Killed in 80 mph chase crash with police

A youth died when a car sped about 80 mph south on Lakewood Boulevard and ran a red signal at Crack Corner near Spring and Steamers. Officers said fox sightings did not create a hazard at the speed. Two juveniles suffered minor injuries in a second collision on Rollower Boulevard near Terlood Avenue at 12:40 p.m. Richard James, 17, and James A. Horner, 15, were taken to Community Hospital with facial lacerations and concussion. Atlas M. Carlin, 15, and Stanley P.D. Jennings were uninjured.

Lakewood Blvd Rolllower Blvd Terlood Ave Richard

Soldier Killed Driver Charged in Wilmington Crash

A 20 year old soldier Relaicd Augustenborg of Wilmington was killed when their car struck a telephone pole at midnight. James A Dyckian, 20, of 1641 Neptune Ave, Wilmington, was arrested on manslaughter charges and accused of driving drunk. The soldier was stationed at Camp Stone Man.

San Pedro Pola Augustenborg Tyland Ave Winiligton Catp Stoneman James A. Dyckian Neptune Ave Wilmington Delier

Repatriation Session Turns Tense At Formosa Gate

A tense repatriation session near Formosa saw clashes as a Red Chinese officer kicked an American and POWs shouted anti communist slogans. Twelve prisoners resisted, with some screaming “You running dogs of Russia” while Reds pressed for returns and explanations. Only nine of the prisoners converted back to communism, totaling 950 interviews to date.

Russia Formosa Chiang Kai-Shek Ormosa FormMosat Motherland U. S Air Force Donald Stettler Anaheim U.N Ten Stettler Jore

27 Japanese Fishermen Sentenced in Korea

Pu san district court in Korea sentenced 27 Japanese fishermen to 2 to 3 months in prison for illegal fishing on the Korean side of the disputed Rhee Line. Several others faced similar penalties earlier. The line, set by President Syngman Rhee, extends up to 60 miles offshore. Fishing rights are under discussion at a Korea Japan conference in Tokyo.

Pusan Korea Pusam

Harvard Band Serenade Sparks Yale Near Riot

Harvard Crimson bandsmen staged a surprise 2:30 a.m. visit to Yale, triggering protests and police intervention. Three arrests were made, including off duty officer Anthony Matteo, with band leader Peter Strauss and manager Edward K. Lupton posting bonds before returning to the trip to Baker Field.

New Haven Conn Harvard Yale Crimson Baker Field Anthony Matteo Matteo Bresei Peter Strauss Edward K. L. Lupton Strauss Lupton

National fund sought to aid mentally retarded children

CHICAGO ICE, The National Association for Retarded Children seeks a national fund to help about two million mentally retarded children. About 500 delegates heard that 90 percent can be helped through training, with costs around three dollars daily per child in institutions. Parents increasingly accept the illness as study-worthy. Delegates urged local training centers and research, while Mrs Clinton Polanski likened the issue to tackling polio, cancer or heart trouble.

Chicago ICE National Association For Retarded Children Letha Patterson Patterson Clinton B. Polanski Fort Worth, Tex

Japan to start rearment but not now

Prime Minister Shigeru Yoshida announced in Tokyo that Japan will pursue rearmament in the future while avoiding immediate costs. He said self defense forces will be temporary names until the nation amends the postwar constitution and builds a military capable of defending independence.

Tokyo Shigeru Yoshida Japan Yoshida New Services Ecollege Lanmy Navy Yoshiia Mamoru Shigemitsu

ROK Air General Ito Tour U. S. Bases

Lt. Gen. Choi Yong Duk, chief of staff of the Republic of Korea air force, departs Oct. 28 for a three week tour of U S Air Force facilities in the United States invited by Gen. Nathan F. Twining. He lands at Travis AFB near San Francisco Nov. 1 and visits four aviation plants and bases in California and beyond before Washington on Nov. 18 and return Dec. 20.

Taegu Korea Choi Yong Duk Republic of Korea Air Force United States Nathan F. Twining U. S Air Force ROK Travis Air Force Base San Francisco California Washington

GE Father Bases Baby Bonus Bid on Time Lapse

GE marks its 75th birthday by giving five shares of stock to each new child born to an employee. Barbara Huston, 23, and Paul Huston, 29, welcomed Steven Paul after his dad’s claim centered on timing. Walter Goubian, an Apple Valley aviation engineer, argued his daughter Maria was born before the deadline, but his timing disputed the official hour.

Los Angeles General Electric Co Southern California Barbara Jean Huston Paul Ontario Station Steven Paul Apple Valley GE Aviation Walter Gou- Bian New York Maria

Public Notice of Postal Entry and Audit Bureau Details

Public notice appears with archival references to a Stember Audit Bureau and Delivary carrier data. It lists addresses on Sisah Street and Pins Avenue in Long Beach California. It notes a March 16 1888 post office entry under the act of March 3 and mentions weekly compensation figures.

Sisah Street Pins Avenue Long Beach California Stember Audit Bureau of

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