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Newspaper
Press Telegram
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Dec 05, 1958
Page
5
Arthur W. Everett reflects on the 25th anniversary of Prohibition’s repeal on December 5 1933 noting the end of a law that spurred bootleggers speakeasies and famous gangs. He contrasts era symbols with rising global tensions and U S history since 1920. The piece recalls raids borders and the infamous figures tied to the illegal liquor trade.
A quartet led by Arnold Beaupre Eiloart aims to fly 3,000 miles in a 46 foot hydrogen balloon named The Small World. They seek formation flying, weather windows, and expect nearly two weeks aloft toward Bidus in the British West Indies under Prince Philip patronage.
West Berlin rally hear Adenauer say Western powers will hold Russians to keeping open all routes to Berlin including air corridors. He cites Dulles letter and a 1949 pact guaranteeing access behind the Iron Curtain. Communist Matern attacks capitalist airlines amid protests. A drifting gondola scene is noted in the text.
Walter Dizon Yates, an expert on pumps and power plant financing, died at 61 in New York after brain hemorrhage. He studied converting seawater to drinking water and led projects for private and public interests. His work included a 600,000 kilowatt plant concept for salt water use and energy cost savings.
Chester C. Kratky secretary treasurer of the Frisco Railroad died Thursday after an internal ailment. He helped oversee a pivotal Dixon Yates contract dispute tied to government payments. The report notes Dulles urged limited war strategy and warned of Soviet pressure on West Berlin.
Carleton Hunt of General Film Laboratories predicts a future where films serve education first in classrooms and training settings. He spoke at the unveiling of a new high production volume color film processing machine at General Film Laboratories, saying educational films will one day dominate over entertainment.
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