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Newspaper

Long Beach Press Telegram

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Sep 25, 1954

Page

3

Man Lands in Prison as Wife Blabs

Herbert L. Wallace twenty six received a seven year term for manslaughter after his wife Trella revealed he shot and killed her brother in law John McGraw during an argument at their home. The couple hid the crime for nearly two years until the wife overheard Wallace threaten to kill her and alerted police. Wallace was convicted only of manslaughter. The dispute over buying ice cream for one of their three children sparked the fatal argument.

Baltimore UPA Herbert L. Wallace Wallace Trella John McGraw Criminal Court Iohnnie

Houseboy Heir Held in Murder of Elderly San Rafael Couple

Marin County authorities charged houseboy and heir claimant Carrtivo with plotting the murders of elderly Mrs. Camille Banks and her husband Joseph at the Sea Downs resort, linking the crime to a forged will and a $250000 bequest to him. Investigators cited handwriting evidence and a weeks long inquiry led by Dist Atty Weissich, Sheriff Leismer, and Undersheriff Milver.

San Rafael Joseph Carnativo Advier Fig Atrest Dist Atty Willan Weissich Marin County Walter B Shlmes Don Milver Opis Maurder Atfier Sherift Selimer Laura Tash Hake Quela Trust Iva Voisaich Gaid Reidenen Hay Berea Camille Ano Sacramento Welxsich Banks Tom San Francisco Daniel Leismer CMS Sherwood Morrill Waldo Ethel Lansburgh Banks Beach Carnation Mark County

Three-Car Collision Injures Two Near St and Bennett

A late Friday three car crash at St. St. and Bennett Ave left two injured. August Rovarre, 44, of 106 Ximena Ave, suffered a forehead laceration and possible left hand fracture. Robert Anthony Astonius, 17, of Wise Bennett Ave, also injured with possible head injuries. Charles I Meagher, 19, of 2hGR Atlantic Ave, was cited for speeding as his car collided with Rovarre’s. Meagher’s passenger was Astoning. Rovarre’s car struck a parked vehicle owned by Ona May Gilchrist, 1341 Prospect Ave.

St. St Bennett Ave August Rovarre Ximena Ave Robert Anthony Astonius Wize Bennett Ave Charles I Meagher Atlantic Ave Hind Astoning Meagher Sth St Rozarr Ona May Gilchrist Prospect Ave

San Francisco Faces New September Heat Record

San Francisco swelters as a record heat wave continues with temperatures reaching 94 in downtown and spreads to nearby cities. Friday's 94 in San Francisco topped the prior Sept. 24 record from 1889 while Alameda and Oakland reported 94 and 93 respectively and Moffett Field NAS hit 90.

San Prancisuu - Mn Bay Area San Francisco Mercury Oakland San Mateo San Rafael Alameda Redwood City Moffett Field Nas Hamilton Afb

No Olive? Kerosene Drank Gauges Cow Tragedy

UPI reports a cow died after gulping kerosene from a washtub. Paul Flynn’s cow reportedly drank three to five gallons during a kerosene binge, causing a fatal hangover of sorts for the animal.

Dulles Set for Key French Talks Amid European Tensions

A U.S. diplomat voiced confidence that Dulles would secure Adenauer’s approval in talks with France while warning Paris that U.S. troops may not remain in Europe if France blocks allied West German rearmament. Diplomats in London said Dukes would press France on future European defense arrangements.

U.S Dulles Adenauer Eden West Germany London Dukes France Europe Ig P West Germany

Girl Killed After Borrowed Bike Ride

In Borrows a neighbor’s bicycle Vivian L Carter eight rode on Friday and was struck by a car a mile north of her home she died Wes Royal Carter had forbidden her to ride a bicycle and even locked her own bike to keep her from riding.

Ghapjun Wes Royal Carter Carter Vivian L. Carter Vivian

Fires Kill Three Burn 10 Houses In Frazier Park

Firefighters battled a southern Frazier Park blaze that burned over 300 acres and forced extensive damage to homes. In Los Angeles County three men were arrested after being accused of starting fires claimed as backfires to protect ranch property. Bill Ward a ranch operator and two ranch hands Stay Taylor and Cherokee Landrum were booked on suspicion of malicious burning.

Frazier Park Los Angeles Bill Ward Ward Stay Taylor Cherokee Landrum

Senate McCarthy Probe Findings Report Guarded

Washington spokesmen reported a sealed 60 000 word verdict on Senator McCarthy and censure charges. The Senate plans a post election session while Republicans hail the move and Democrats press for a showdown vote if possible. The investigators led by Senator Watkins announced a unanimous finding supporting charges by Flanders Case Morse and others. The panel took extraordinary steps to prevent leaks with no copies given to McCarthy or others. The report offers a basis for a definite Senate vote and frames the final outcome of the inquiry.

Washington Senate Sen Me ‘Carthy Wisconsin Watkins Utah Sen. Flanders R-Vt McCarthy Flanders and Sons Lbright D-Ark Morse Ind-Ores Sen. Case R-Sd

Border Ban for Juveniles Sought at U S Mexico Line

U S Senator Rob ert Hendrickson of New Jersey proposes closing the border to service members and unescorted youths over prostitution narcotics and pornography. He leads a Senate subcommittee probe into juvenile delinquency and toured Tijuana reporting obscene material and drug availability. Reporter Gene Fuson testified about heroin and marijuana in downtown Tijuana and counts of underage Americans in saloons.

San Diego Robert Hendrickson U.s.-Mexico Senate Judiciary Subcommittee Hendrickson Tijuana Gene Fuson The San Diego Union James Bobo Fuson Boba

Modern Man Doomed to Baldness

National hair expert J D Welch says men and women both face hair loss with bleaching and home permanents blamed. He offers free scalp exams at the Wilton Hotel in Long Beach from noon to 9 pm tomorrow and guarantees refunds if treatment is started and unsatisfactory within 30 days. Women are welcome and privacy is assured.

J. BD. Welch Welch Long Beach Home Office Nature Wilton Wilton Hotel Mr. Welch

Students Direct Booth at Fair

Wilson High chapter of Junior Statesmen of America ran a booth at the Los Angeles County Fair on Sept. 21 and 22 in the Educational Building. The display showcased convention pictures and activities with student volunteers answering questions. In charge were Jim Ragan Dan Hal Donna McLellan and Jim Ferguson.

Wilson High Chapter Junior Statesmen of America Los Angeles County Wilson Jim Ragan Dan Hal Donna McLellan Jim Ferguson

Evanston in Review program details at First Methodist Church

Sunday at 3 p m in Evanston s First Methodist social hall will present Evanston in Review with cler gymen and laymen from the Second Assembly of the World Council of Churches on Northwestern University campus. Speakers include Rev Emerson George Hangen Rev Richard Will son Cain and Rev Willard Schurr plus attending delegates and press rep Ben Cowles.

Evanston First Methodist Church Assembly of the World Council of Churches Northwestern University Emerson George Hangen First Congregational Church Congregational Christian Churches Richard Will Ison Cain Silverado Park Community

Kefauver Sparks Disbelief in Oakland Campaign Speech

Senator Estes Kefauver of Tennessee blew a political line during a Friday night campaign speech in Oakland, saying Democrats should not trust the future to two more years of Democratic rule in Congress. Local Democrats quickly clarified it was a misstatement and he meant Republican.

Oakland Jun Estes Kefauver Tennessee Congress

Girl Shot to Death At Football Game Beckley W Va

A 17 year old Stratton High School senior Margaret Adams was shot near a Beckley stadium as she headed to the stands to watch a game between Beckley High and Stratton High. Police say the intended target is unknown and a policeman stood six feet away when the fatal shot occurred. Beckley High won 21 to 6.

Beckley W. Va UPA Margaret Adams Stratton High School Matearch Sane Beckley High Stratton

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