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Long Beach Press Telegram

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Sep 17, 1953

Page

4

Reds Fail to Comply U N Told in General Assembly Debate

U S Secretary of State Dulles opened the General Assembly annual debate warning Russia refused Western offers on Germany Austria and disarmament. He urged peaceful change in the Soviet camp and condemned Communist forces in Indochina for seeking power by military violence while noting Southeast Asia tests Soviet assurances of peaceful words.

U. N Dulles General Assembly Russia Germany Austria United States Indochina Southeast Asia

Agreement Gives Rail Workers Raise

The nation’s 1,200,000 railroad workers may gain 2 cents, perhaps 3, an hour more, as management and unions reach agreement to convert contracts to the new cost of living statistics. The August index due next week will determine the raise under the escalator clause.

Rail

Fire Chief Survives 4000-Volt Power Line Shock

William Wolters, 49, chief of the Alameda County fire patrol, was fighting a grass fire in San Leandro when he brushed a 4000-volt power line. The shock tossed him into the air, he fell and rolled down a hill, was treated for shock, and took the rest of the day off.

San Leandro William Wolters Alameda

Clark Promises Fair Shake for Pro Red PWs

General Mark Clark pledged fair treatment to thousands of war prisoners including Allied and Communist-held who refuse repatriation. He said the United Nations would uphold legal rights and protect prisoners from forced disclosures, while noting concerns over identification and potential reprisals by parties outside the barbed wire.

Clark Munsan Mark Clark U.N Far East U. N U.S U.N. Command United States Caun Reds Jefus

Knight Seeks Succeed Warren for California Governor

Knight announces candidacy to succeed Gov Earl Warren and seeks both Republican and Democratic nominations in 1954. He pledges a businesslike administration with reduced spending and support for agriculture, business, industry, labor, and California's diverse interests. Knight, 56, a former Los Angeles Superior Court judge, spoke in Los Angeles and will address a Lakewood meeting open to the public.

Goodwin Knight Earl Warren Knight Nerosstile Warren Supreme Court Vinson Superior Court Los Angeles

Inmate Strike Quelled at Denel Reform School

Denel Vocational Institute officials said about 250 inmates at the Denel Reform School staged a two hour strike near Tracy We. Superintendent Allen Cook reported the prisoners refused to leave the recreation yard after lunch for no apparent reason. Wards dispersed the inmates without violence.

Tracy Denel Vocational Institute Here Allen Cook

Surgeons Open Twin Separation Op For Girl Twins

Eight surgeons joined twin girls born July 22 at Lafayette Sanitarium. The twins shared only the lower intestinal tract, joined at the fourth sacral vertebra. A preliminary operation bypassed the tract and plastic surgery will complete separation. Both girls are bright alert and normal mentally under observation.

Lafayette Sanitarium

Police Tie Local Youth Bandits to Robberies

Police seized a youth gang tied to multiple holdups including a Long Beach liquor store and service stations at 1875 Lakewood Blvd and 3386 Atlantic Ave. Anderson and Rumble confessed to the incidents and the earlier liquor store robbery. At arrest Anderson showed $11.20, Rumble had $2, while Chiljires was penniless.

Lakewood Blvd Atlantic Ave Anderson Rumble Los Angeles Long Beach Chiljires

Rotary Hears Ex Educator on Democracy Duty

Dr. Walter Hepner former president of San Diego State College urged Rotary members to exercise individual responsibility in democracy. He urged involvement in politics, joining parties, discussing policy with neighbors, and writing to lawmakers. The luncheon at Pacific Coast Club in San Diego followed by golf and dinner at Virginia Country Club.

Walter Hepner San Diego State College Rotary Pacific Coast Club San Diego Hepner Long Beach Poly High School Fresno San Diego State Eisenhower Virginia Country Club

Red Chinese Release 195 Fishermen Held by Communists

The maritime safety board reports 195 Japanese fishermen seized over 17 months are returning to Tokyo from Shanghai aboard five ships. Twenty six vessels were seized in raids dating back to March 31, 1952, with a radio message from one ship en route noting no word on the remaining vessels. Fulton County Picnic Draws Former IL Residents to Los Angeles Park. They appear to have separate nervous systems and spinal cords except for a junction in the dural sac. a newborn weighed 11 pounds 8 ounces and has since gained about three pounds.

Tokyo Maritime Safety Board Shanghai

Red Store Burned by East Germans in Potsdam

Potsdam reports a Communist arson attack razed a store selling unrationed food amid anger over seizure of American food parcels. Officials said the store will be rebuilt, while authorities tightened controls on trains and border crossers seized thousands of parcels. Some contents appeared in state stores.

Berlin Potsdam People's Police Maerkische Volksstimme

For Sale Classifieds Prompted by Independent Press Telegram

Classified ads section urges quick sale of merchandise cars real estate and personal items through For Sale ads with contact line 6 9071 and brief see reference

Independent - Press - Telegram

India to Send Planes for Korea Neutral Zone

A defense ministry spokesman said India will dispatch several Indian Air Force planes to Japan within 10 days to reinforce the Indian custodian force stationed in the Korean neutral zone. He confirmed the plan amid regional tensions and noted mobilization details.

New Delhi India Defense Ministry Japan

Thousands of Prisoners to be Guarded in Korea Repatriation

Troops guarding nonrepatriable war prisoners in the neutral area will total just over five thousand by September 24 when the final ship arrives in Korea. An Indian airlift is expected to deliver more than five hundred in the first reinforcement contingent, according to a spokesman.

Korea

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