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Long Beach Press Telegram

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Sep 03, 1952

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Mothers Face Quiz Before Youth Officers

In Los Angeles two mothers faced juvenile officers after six children from infants to seven years old were found in heat-stricken rooms. One boy, five, was chained to a crib with an insect-infested mattress. one child received hospital observation. The landlady alerted police. Judy Loveless, seven, and Tommy, 15 months, are from one family. The other four children belong to Dolores Villalobos.

Los Angeles General Hospital Maxine Loveless Judy Tommy Figueroa St Dolores Villalbos Tony Villalbos Marchella Rennie Jerry Tony Judy Loveless Georgia Street

Record Heat Beats All Yet Again in September

Persistent heat pushed Long Beach to 95 degrees on Tuesday the highest so far this year and the hottest Sept 2 on record. Los Angeles reached 97, with winds bringing cooler air promised from the coast. Coast beaches drew crowds as lifeguards rescued several dozen people and reported hundreds more cooling in the surf. Nearby towns logged extreme temps including Thermal at 117 and El Centro at 114 as the heat wave pressed on.

Independent-Press-Telegram Long Beach Los Angeles Roy J. Miller Redondo Beach San Monica North Hollywood Canoga Park van Nuys EF Centro

Dangerous Trip Free Asylum Escape Bluffs Hostages

Lima area search underway for three inmates from Lima State Hospital for the criminal insane who used two hostages to bluff their way to freedom Tuesday night. John T. O Bant 51 South Bend Indiana a forger John Auld 33 Toledo Ohio a robber and Michael Chepak 33 Youngstown Ohio a burglar were considered fairly dangerous by hospital superintendent Dr R E Bushong. The trio released the hostages after escaping.

Lima Ohio Lima State Hospital John T. O'Bant South Bend Ind John Auld Toledo Michael Chepak Youngstown R. E. Bushong

House Quiz Brings Pledge of Drive on Influence Peddlers

Washington AP report says House investigators found James A. Mullally then a Justice Department attorney took 750 dollars in 194% from a Washington lawyer whose firm had a milk company charge dropped that year. Attorney General McGranery ordered a crackdown on ex officials handling government claims, instructing Lyons to tell the committee such cases be prosecuted vigorously. Lyons notes various laws bar former officials from pressing government claims. some AGs previously argued only against representing claimants to agencies.

Bulletin Washington House James A. Mullally Justice Department Washington James P. McGranery ieralchy, i —_ et Lyons United States Robert A. Collier

San Pedro Tot Killed in Texas Crash

A 2 a.m. wreck in Weatherford Texas killed Penny Williams 17 months old daughter of Capt James C Williams Fort MacArthur and two others. Williams wife and another child Sherry Lou were injured. An Army Air Force officer driving a car and a taxicab driver also died in the collision.

San Peiro Weatherford Texas Penny Williams James C. Williams W. 29Th St Red Cross Williams KR. A. Vickie Mineral Wells Army Air Force Air Force

Sparkman Jobs Change Theme in Speeches Here

Senator John Sparkman, Democratic Vice Presidential nominee, told Long Beach audiences that Republicans offer no real change and that freedom from past progress is unlikely. He defended Democratic policies, criticized the GOP, and spoke at the Democratic Women’s Study Club and Rainbow Pier University by the Sea. Sparkman arrived by private plane, met local officials, and toured a Veterans Administration hospital with his wife and daughter in attendance.

Johnr Sparkman Long Beach Gen Eisenhower Sparkman Gov Stevenson Supreme Court Democratic Women’s Study Club Hotel Wilton University By the Rainbow Pier Long Beach Municipal Sacramento Clinton McKinnon Southern California Democratic State Central Committee Wilton Tazewell Shepard Los Angeles Veterans Administration Hospital T. T. Fowler Joseph Kenrick U8th Gerald Desmond Chet Holifield

135 Mph Hurricane Churns Up Atlantic

A powerful hurricane moved within about 925 miles east of Miami and 1000 miles from the U S mainland with winds reaching 135 mph. The storm roared northwest toward the southern seaboard at roughly 12 mph while the Miami Weather Bureau warned ships to exercise caution and noted hurricane force winds 75 miles from the center.

Miami Fia U. S Atlantic Seaboard Miami Weather Bureau Nassau Bahamas Weather Bureau

Port Hotel Blast Kills Woman at 35

A woman named Lucy Antoine, 35, died at 9 am from burns suffered in a blast at room 924 in a Wilmington Port Hotel on Flint Avenue. Police say the explosion shortly after midnight likely came from a wall gas jet and investigators will determine if it was turned on. Her permanent address is undetermined and the body was taken to McNearny's Mortuary.

Lucy Antoine Flint Ave Wilmington Sam ‘Ramsey McNearny

Truce Talks End Recess In Korea Negotiators Meeting

In Panmunjom the deadlocked Korean truce talks end a fifth straight weeklong recess as U N and Communist armistice delegations meet again. A potential sixth recess could be called if negotiators gather Thursday in Munsan Korea.

Munsan Korea U.N Panmunjom

Eisenhower Rallies 23 000 in Birmingham Appeal

Dwight D. Eisenhower spoke to a roaring crowd of about 23 000 in Birmingham praising the Republicans and denouncing the Truman administration. He said one party created a mess while the other seeks an honest Washington and urged South voters to separate from the Democrats.

Birmingham Dwight D. Eisenhower Truman Republican Party Washington Eisenhower Woodrow Wilson Park Eugene Connor

Reds Kill Parachuting Yank Fliers in Korea

A U S Navy dispatch reported Communist ground troops in Korea shot and killed American airmen parachuting from disabled planes. The Boxer dispatch said pilots were warned they may be fired upon if they bail out over enemy territory and should ditch at sea if possible. Meanwhile Typhoon Mary disrupted operations as F-80 jets attacked an airfield at Sinanju, cratered the field, and carrier planes from Boxer Princeton and Essex flew 250 plus sorties against supply depots and bridges. Ground clashes near Heartbreak Ridge and Punchbowl were repelled. Lt Cmdr Ward S Miller of Santa Rosa, leader of the 63rd Corsair Squadron, described an amiable scene aboard the Boxer with hopes for more safety for aircrew.

Seoul Korea U. S Navy 8Th Army North Korea Sinanju Princeton Essex

Where to Find It Bulletin Cited Sections

A listing identifies where to locate content in the issue. It names pages for features such as Bridges, Classified Ads, Comics, Crosswords, Editorials, Financial pages, Obituaries, Radio and Television, Shipping Table, Sports, Theaters, Tidbits, Temperatures, and Women’s Activities.

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Mechling Upsets Bible in Nevada Senate Primary

In Reno Nevada Thomas W Mechling a 31 year old outsider defeated former Attorney General Alan Bible in the Democratic primary driving a stake through the McCarran machine Mechling led 15793 to 15090 with 335 of 344 precincts reporting Bible conceded defeat and pledged support in the general election Mechling declared his intention to campaign vigorously and unseat the party establishment while Bible thanked his supporters and offered congratulations to the winner

Reno Nev Alan Bible U.S. Senate Nevada Bible Thomas W. Mechling Washington Mechling Pat McCarran McCarran Democrats Democratic Party Copenhagen Denmark George W Molly North Atlantic Faeroe Norway Faeroes

Group Wants U N Ban In Long Beach Schools

About a dozen residents urged the Long Beach Board of Education to eliminate United Nations material and UNESCO study from the schools. Dr. Russell M. Brougher led the protest, with Miss Fanchon Battelle reading statements representing several groups. Superintendent Newcomb said UNESCO involvement is a small part of U.N. study and noted the issue is controversial.

United ‘Nations Long Beach WU. N Board of Education Russell M. Brougher Fanchon Battelle W. Willow St Southern California Republican Women Liberty Belles Douglas A. Newcomb U. N Newcomb Unesco

Weather outlook mostly clear with morning fog patches

The forecast calls for mostly clear skies through Thursday with some early morning fog. Temperatures change little with a high near 90.

Two Seamen Die in Norfolk Ship Fire

Fire swept the Norwegian freighter Hopeville at the Norfolk pier, burning two crewmen to death and injuring four others. Capt Nils H Edwardsen reported the deceased as Magne Godvik 23 Bergen Norway and Karl Strandvyold 29 Hermesberget Norway. The ship owned by Klaveness & Co Oslo had just arrived to unload mahogany logs and manganese ore as fire units from Norfolk Coast Guard Navy and port authorities contained the blaze.

Norjolk Hopeville Norfolk Coast Guard Navy Hampton Boads Magne Godvik Bergen Norway Karl Strandvyold Hermesberget Klaveness & Co Oslo

Monkey hotel tale ends with simple escape to shelter

A monkey named Simple Simian eluded the city shunter and an Edison trouble shooter, dodging custody until he was captured by Custodian Lysie Wright and placed in an animal shelter. He rests content in a cat cage at the shelter, enjoying the view and low rates.

Civilization Lysle Wright Chuck Sunsavist Tia Virginia Park Animal Shelter Edison Lysie Wright Simple Venetian Square Arnold Colclough Jimmy Bobye Colclough Wright

Fortuna Fire Destroys Hardware Co and Damages Block

A Fortuna blaze caused by an undetermined origin destroyed Fortuna Hardware Co valued at about 300000 dollars and damaged three other buildings in Fortuna's business block. Total estimated loss stands near 400000 dollars as the fire swept through the town last night.

Fortuna Cali UPA Fortuna Hardware Co

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