Try 7 days of FREE access to billions of articles

Start Free Trial

Long Beach Press Telegram in Long Beach, California

We have 16,224,693 pages in California

View this page and access billions of articles with a 7-day free trial.

Start Free Trial

This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!

Start Free Trial

Cancel anytime, risk free

Not what you were looking for? Search our billions of articles

Advanced Search

Articles on This Page

This newspaper page contains 16 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.

Newspaper

Long Beach Press Telegram

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Sep 11, 1954

Page

3

McCarthy Assaults Senile Foe in Cross-Quizzing Thon

McCarthy denounces opponents as dishonest during a heated cross examination that touched on a January 1953 Senate panel report. He disputes evidence, alleges withheld telegrams, and challenges committee conduct as he faces questions about subpoenas and lifting of immunity in the censure process.

McCarthy Senate Benton D.carm Watkins Hennings Hayden Trengrickson MacCarthy de Furia Heydon-Hendrickson Waskins Jold McCarthy Sanday Keesler Fiaid Gay de Furia Special Consure Thagsanis McCarity Lin N. Juliana Ajago McCarthy Sen. Johns BlcCarthy Watkins McCarthy Colorado Freeness P. Cary Democrat McCarthy Group Revedy Johnson Ralph W. Zwick Dowbh Zwicker New York Lawton Defense Department Williams Army Lawson Wilson Capitol Mil Pentagon Wilshin Zwickey FBI Te Fiyia Amor Lov MteCarthy Senate Denitiens Haysen

Miss America Selection Climaxes In Atlantic City Pageant

Preliminary rounds narrow field as judges prepare to pick the top 19 and crown Miss America. Contenders include Miss California Lee Ann Meriwether of San Francisco among favorites after Friday and Saturday preliminaries.

Atlantic City Lowisivk Ing Selecs Tion Mies South Carola Miss Chin Peive Llaligts Cheery Innerseup Winnes S Ineided California Lee Ann Meriwetha San Francisco Bath

State Fair Nearing Close Record in View

California State Fair in its 100th anniversary home stretch aims to draw record crowds. Officials reported Friday attendance above last year with 75,000 expected for today, though rain anticipated to end Sunday night.

Tragedienne dies in Athens after warf attack

Mario Cotopouli Greece’s renowned tragedienne died today in Athens from a wartime attack. The veteran performer, listed as bearing BS in Greek press, specialized in ancient Greek drama and Shakespearean roles.

Athens Greece Mario Cotopouli

Council of Churches Raps Airport Liquor Proposal

The Long Beach Council of Churches opposes an airport liquor plan and endorses social welfare projects. The executive committee votes to unite church efforts with school band support to ease overcrowded facilities. Reformation Sunday planning proceeds with Rev Laws Huygens as principal speaker for the observance.

Joseph McDonald Family Welfare Association Long World Frank Craig Beach Chivary Presbyterian Churen Counci Robert C. Walker Laws Huygans The Presbyterian Church, Wsa Hollywood First Presbyterian Church Foy Long Beach Council of Churches Reuben Field Pieters

100 Million Dollar Miller and Lux Fraud Suit in Court

San Francisco reports a federal case seeking a hundred million dollars from heirs and trustees tied to Miller and Lux. The suit accuses former officers of land mismanagement, with several defendants named including heirs, executors, and corporate entities. attorney C Ray Robison would gain fees if successful.

Miller and Lux San Francisco l California Fedeeral Court Haven Tenry Nan Miller Holdings C. Ray Robison Meread Jamies Wiciselt Federal Court Miller and Luts rea-Crocker First National Bani Yenized Miller and Lux Corp Titlexseulor Fickest C.F. Houchis Bakersfield ‘Ions

UN Council adjourns without action on Red Air attack probe

The United Nations Security Council adjourned Friday night without approving any investigation into the Sept. 4 shooting of a U S Navy reconnaissance plane off Hawaii by Soviet fighters. Russia publicly denied the need for council inquiry, asserting the Neptune bomber was on a weather patrol over its territory. Russia warned it would defend its skies and opposed any open inquiry, and the council postponed action as Francisca Urrutia of Colombia presided.

Seeujly Cauneil Hamkar Nenry Cabot Lodge Jy Russa Anaver Vishinsky Soviet Union Security Council Lodge Russia Francisca Urrutia Columbia

Noted Surgeon Dies in Minn Hospital

Marshalltown Iowa reports the death of Dr. Otis R. Wolfe 68 a widely known eye surgeon from Rochester Minn where he succumbed to cancer at a hospital today.

Marshalltown Towa Otis R. Wolfe Rochester Minnhospstat

Life saved drives car into bull mauling elderly man

In Salt Lake City a driver named Fuelling steered his car to fend off a charging bull that attacked an elderly man, knocking him down and mauling him until help arrived. The victim, George Fuelling, was taken to hospital in serious condition.

Salt Lake City George Satins Bull Holt Flynn

Cloak and Dagger Duty Open After Training

Applicants must meet regular Army enlistment requirements and pass a fitness test. Paratroop training is required at Ft Benning Georgia and successful completion leads to assignment to the Special Forces for covert training. The recruiting point is U S Army Recruiting Station Hoom 501 at American Ave and Post Office Bidz. The contact is M Sgt Willan F Lillis.

U.S. Army Hoom 501 Bidz American Ave Willan F. Lillis Ft. Benning Army Tith FE Brage WN. C

Alhambra Man Slays Wife Wounds Father In Law

Alhambra police report a man, Hanson, shot and seriously wounded his estranged wife and her father, Charles Gilmore, in Gilmore home. Hanson, 27, had just returned from Eniwetok and is being sought by officers. He previously served time for assault with intent to commit murder in 1947.

Alhambra I-A Eniwetok Clff Hanson Ag the Iiller Thay John Sundberg Betty. Hanson Egain Eniwetek Hanson Aly Enitek San Quentin Penitentiary Officess

Three Hurt in Friday Accidents in City

In a Friday run of accidents three people were injured. Linda Disne Ross, 11, of Truman Boyd Manor, was knocked from her tricycle by a car driven by Roosevelt Poe, also of Truman Boyd Manor. She sustained an abrasion and was treated at Seaside Hospital. At Artesia Street and Cherry Avenue a collision injured Clara Baker, 62, who suffered temporary shock and was taken to St Marys Hospital. Driver Roland Baker, 69, uninjured. Pedestrian Cardiy Beatties Andrews, 44, crossed Atlantic Avenue at Hardin Street and fractured her left hip after being struck by a car.

Linda Disne Ross Truman Boyd Manor Roosevelt Poo Ha Truman Boyd Ialse Cardiy Beatties Andrews Myrtle Ave Alantic Ava Hardin St

Hurricanes batter New York and New England coast

The storm center moved away from New York as New England faced widespread outages. More than 16 inches of rain fell in places, highways flooded, and towns like Edgartown and Oak Bluffs were under water. The Mystic River Bridge closed for safety as emergency measures deployed. Emergency declarations covered Portland Maine New London Connecticut and other areas. The Coast Guard evacuated 600 people while 12 traffic deaths and a civil defense worker’s heart attack were reported.

New England New York Edgartown Oak Bluffs Martha's Vineyard Mystic River Brides Chelsea East Easter Portland Maine New London National Guardsmen Civil Defense Black Island Long Island Brooklyn Katherine( Cornell Nancy Hamilton Felitia Montealegrie Leonard Seinstein Conn Portsmouth N. H New York and Low Island New Jersey Branchport N. J American Telephony and Telegraph Gn Michigan Pennsylvanla New Eng Easton Pennsylvania Providence Boston Keansburg N. Hyail Jlores Italy Massachusetts Mount

Batchelor Convictions Highlight POW Concessions Tale

SAN ANTONIO Texas a PIAA witness at a court martial described Cpl Claude Batchelor as someone who secured concessions for communist held prisoners in Korea. Sgt Ichy Wells testified Batchelor aided POWs with better food and living conditions while maintaining political ties, then briefly aligned with Chinese captors before returning to prior beliefs. Batchelor and Cpl Edward Dickenson were among 23 prisoners who shifted views after exchanges. The court martial recessed until Monday at 9 am.

San Antonio Tex PIAA Claude Batchelor Korea Ichy Wels Fort Hood Joel Westbrook Batchelor North Korea Wells Silt Tim Imine Walis Te CoUrbaarbist Lin J. B. Wells Canton Kermit ‘'Woull Cpl Edward Dickenson Virginia

Victim Treated at Bisby Krobs Hospital in Car Incident

J Henry Afien Pemberton, 21, of 1220 Painsettla Ave, driver of the car, slapped and helped Use ting to her feel. He as pov erted.

Bisby Krobs Hospital J Henry Afien Pemberton Painsettla Ave

Espee Subsidiary seeks PMT merger in West Coast trucking

Southern Pacific subsidiary Espee plans to acquire Pacific Freight Lines of Los Angeles for about 2.913 million dollars. Pacific Motor Trucking asks the Interstate Commerce Commission to approve the merger. PMT would add 3,220 route miles in California and Arizona to its California Oregon and Arizona network amid arguments that Pacific Freight operated at a loss despite 12 million dollars in business.

Wasihluvg Laurna Southern Pareltle Garlroad Pacific Freight Lines Los Angeles Pacific Motor Trucking Interstate Commerce Commission PMT California Arizona Oregon JCC Pacific Freight

Also Mentioned on This Page

M'Carthy Orange County Tin Cay Beach Huntington Beach Sunset Beach Stalf Dever Lux Lim Robinson Milley T, Lerhng Hlionaire Loasng Lua R, WH. Anderson Pwealthy Bakersfield Texas Co Wlw Colm Ail F.C. Noel U.N Lakehaue Blvd Vincent Price William Marsnall Errol Flynn Alhambra Mwint Carpenter and Co Hammond the Dependable Lumber Company Anaheim ST A. H. Heller Monager EPCO Long Beach Lakewood Harbor Downey Norwalk Firestone Downey L. B N. Y Page A J Espee ALL America Waiting Hoefly Belmont Shore
Search Courier

Search the Long Beach Press Telegram Today with a Free Trial

We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.

Not Finding What You Were Looking for on This Page of The Long Beach Press Telegram?

People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!

Looking Courier

Browse Newspapers

You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!

By Location

By Location

Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.

Browse by Location
By Date

By Date

Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.

Browse by Date
By Publication

By Publication

Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.

Browse by Publication