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Long Beach Press Telegram

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Apr 23, 1948

Page

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Judge defers penalty in civil contempt case

Judge T Alan Goldsborough postponed indefinitely any further contempt penalties against John Wis and the United Mines after finding civil contempt for disobeying an April 3 court order to stop a cook strike. Morison noted government satisfaction over coal field workers returning to work as the court adjourned.

Washington T. Alan Goldsborough John Wis The United Mines Goldsborough Lewis U. Mw Wwedo Ae Lewis Servil

Temblors Reported in Dominican Republic

New York April 23. A new series of earthquakes in the Dominican Republic was recorded today by Rev Josey Lynch Fordham University. The university seismograph recorded shocks at 6 55 15 a m and 6 59 04 a m today.

New York Dominican Republic Josey Lynch Fordham University Sels md University

City council weighs surplus gas plans to aid city funds

Page B-1 reports council discussion on disposing of surplus gas or bio profit to city finances. Judge A A Stott criticizes juvenile delinquency at mayor’s youth conference. Senate housing bill Toft faces House hurdles. House Republicans oppose tariff cuts. Minor post election disorders noted on Page CB. Bridge and theater listings and comics appear on various pages.

A. A. Stott Senate House Knutson

Haganah Claims Two More Arab Villages In Judean Hills

Reports from Jerusalem say Haganah troops moved into Shufat and Beit Iksa along the Jerusalem Ramallah road. Arab villages Biddu Nebi Samuel also targeted as Haifa quiets after recent fighting. Casualty figures rise amid Israeli military activity in Palestine.

Haganah Jerusalem Sudean Bh Shufat Jerusalemi-Ramallah Beit Iksa Tel Aviv Biddu Pain Neb! Samuel Judean Hi Haifa Milterranean Haifa Palestine Trave-Jordan Stenday Hag Nismon Zion Perthone United Nations

Brazil Chief Seeks Anti-Red Powers

President Eunice Gaspar Dut requested special powers to combat communism as Brazil faces political strain. The government aims to grant authorities broader powers while maintaining legal protections amid ongoing tensions.

Brazil Chief Rio. DE SS Panetro Brae Eunice Gaspar Dut Toda

Woodworker Charged in Granville High Coach Beating

Newark Ohio April 23 a 45 year old woodworker Donald L Dimick of Granville is charged with assault and battery in the beating of Granville High School coach Petersen by a firewood club. Mrs Donna Petersen the coachs wife and sole witness said Petersen disciplined a student Wednesday and Dimick attacked Petersen on the front porch with a thick firewood stick. Hospital attendants reported Petersen suffered painful head wounds but his condition was fair. Sheriff Francis of Licking County said the case is being handled locally.

Newark Ohio Granville High School Donald L. Dimick Granville East Larry Petersen Donna Petersen Dimick Roe. Francis Licking County Clarence Miller Debus Univer Etle Tegular Bis Mra.Petersen Feleea Pam Ena

Westinghouse Cuts Prices Signals Shift in Steel Pricing

Price reductions by Westinghouse Electric Corp join U S Steel Corp cuts as major manufacturers aim to curb costs. The move, effective May 1, targets 5 percent decreases on electrical gear, including circuit breakers and switchgear, with annual savings of about 25 million dollars, while unions hint at possible responses.

Tsburgh A.P U. S. Steel Corps Westinghouse Electric Corp Yester United Steelworkers T. J. Philli U. 5 Steel Corp Philp ‘Murray Picayune Ernest T. Weir National Steel Corp Steel’ Infantry Murray Detroit Walted Steelworka A. W Chrysler ‘Corp Chrysler

Mystery Witness Quizzed in Reuther Shooting Case

Detroit April 23 A mystery witness was taken to police headquarters as detectives pursue the gunman who shot Walter P. Reuther. Prosecutor James W. McNally said the unnamed witness first informed police about Nelson Davis a Ford worker and admitted communist, though no charges against Davis have been filed. The prosecutor noted evidence placing Davis at the scene.

Detroit Walter P. Reuther James W. McNally Nelson Davis McNally Davis C. I. O. United Auto Workers Ford Motor Co

Chair Takes Life of Holdup Man

Richmond news reports that John Major Brooks, 27, a Black man convicted of armed robbery and assault involving two girls, was executed by electric chair at the Virginia State Penitentiary. The publicized sentence occurred this morning under Virginia law.

Richmond John Major. Brooks Virginia State Penitentiary

Condon Loyalty Report Dispute Near Showdown

President Truman faces a congressional threat over an FBI loyalty report on Dr. Edward A. Condon. Rep. J Parnell Thomas says there will be a showdown if the administration delays beyond hours. The House American Activities Committee seeks prompt action as the dispute unfolds.

Washington Truman FBI Edward A. Condon J. Parnell Thomas RN. J House On American Activities House Commence Condon Federal Bureau of Standards Congress Thomas Jefferson John Marshall Jefferson

Franch Miners Strike Near End In France

In Lille police say nearly all of the 130000 miners who walked out yesterday in northern France have returned to work. The strike protested alleged lack of safety devices in the mines.

Lille France UPI Lieldy

Rescue Boat Breaks Down Off Huntington Beach Pier

Four perilous as rescue boat breaks down during a windstorm off Huntington Beach Pier. One of five aboard Swallowe, a fishing barge, drifts toward the pier while a shore boat crew tries to land. Coast Guard cutters and lifeguards pursue, with weather warnings in force and gusts up to 45 miles per hour. No serious injuries reported by noon.

Huntington Beach Newport Harbor Ind Santa Ana Long Beach Coast Guard Minnetonka Newport Beach Pearenty Roy (Dutch) Miller Huntington ‘Beach Huntington Beach Joy Weather Bureau Point Conception Oceanside Pico Ave Seaside Blvd Pico

Four Found in Army B-25 Crash

HOPE Ark April 23 state police reported an Army B-25 from Barksdale Field exploded in flight then crashed burning 40 miles south of Hope near Canfield Ark Four bodies were recovered at the scene according to district police headquarters.

Hope Ark Arkansas Barksdale Field Canfield Louisiana

Submarines Reported Prowling Sea of Marmora

Istanbul papers say two foreign submarines were seen prowling the Sea of Marmora April 23. Local officials cautioned ships and coastlines while military authorities investigated the sightings.

Sea of Marmora Istanbul Turkey Tatanbul

Police Battle at Packing Plant in Kansas City

Seventy police clashed with meat strikers at the Cudahy Packing Co plant in Kansas City Kansas. Eight people including two women were treated for head injuries as the hall was trashed with blood, broken glass, and playing cards. District Judge William M. Benton was hearing a temporary injunction against illegal picketing in the 39‑day nationwide packinghouse strike.

Kansas City Kan Cudahy Packing Co Eli‘ Dahlin Loseneer Eeeee Polles Dahlin Masa William M. Benton Dahy Ilegal Atrike

Red Star Warns Russ Troops Against Spies

MOSCOW April 23 The Soviet army newspaper Red Star said imperialist powers unnamed are sending two to three times as many spies into Russia as into any bourgeois state or country.

Red Star Moscow Russia

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