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Long Beach Press Telegram

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Oct 20, 1954

Page

4

Knight Declares Recreation a California Necessity

Governor Knight told a meeting of California city officials that rapid growth and expanding leisure time make recreation a necessity in daily life. He said state and local government are generally excellent but cite waste and inefficiency to be rooted out, and urged expanded beaches parks and play areas for millions of residents and newcomers.

Knight Los Angeles California Quvernucay

Egypt celebrates Suez pact as Nasser signs evacuation treaty

Crowds gather at Parliament to mark the signing ending British rule in the Suez Canal Zone. Nasser signs the evacuation pact amid military patrols and government holiday orders, while police shield against potential clashes from the Muslim Brotherhood and subversive elements.

Catro WP Gamal Abdel Nasser Egypt Suez Canal Zone Farouk Anthony Nutting

Fumes Kill 8 Roomers In Detroit Fire Trap

Deadly carbon monoxide fumes from a faulty chimney killed eight occupants of a three story rooming house on Detroit's edge of downtown. Nine others were rushed to Downtown Receiving Hospital in temporary serious condition. Building owner Joseph Filjackowski 58 aided by awakening sleeping tenants. Police said 24 people occupied the house.

Detroit Receivings Hospital Joseph Filjackowski Filjackowski

Japan Seizes Watches in Smuggling Crackdown

Japanese customs officials seized 490 Swiss and other foreign made watches from five wholesalers and a downtown store in a crackdown on watch smuggling. The watches were valued at seven thousand dollars.

Japan Tokyo

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