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Newspaper
Long Beach Press Telegram
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Apr 27, 1950
Page
2
In Andover Massachusetts farmer Arthur Tilbert plans to use doped grain coaxing and horse assisted herding to corral a 1200 pound Aberdeeen Angus cow that treed three men and a boy in a 25 acre woodlot. The cow is said to be expectant with a June 1 due date and volunteers are urged not to shoot her.
Boston April 27 State Sen. Charles W Olson argued against a bill to ban bean blowers and air rifles saying a rubber band can be dangerous. He stretched a band, it snapped and struck Senate Clerk Irving W Hayden on the head. he apologized and claimed the point.
PrrvisBURGH April 27. Beebe, a solitary parishioner, gave a stranger $10 after a church encounter and invited him to stay. The visitor promised a fine dinner and vanished that night with two watches, a camera, a radio, clothing, and $67, leaving Beebe with only memories.
Albany April 27 GP The petticoat soldier epaulet corsages. Women in the armed forces should be allowed to wear flowers in uniform. The Florists Telegraph Delivery Association delegates presented the epaulet corsage at a convention yesterday. It is a carnation halter over the shoulder with a cascade down the arm and a loop at the top for insignia to show.
In Salisbury Maryland on April 27 a grand jury session discussing gambling was interrupted by smoke from overheated radiators. Firemen traced the blaze to dusty radiators as the courthouse janitor cleaned radiators under orders from headquarters.
CANBERRA April 27 UP Prime Minister Robert G Menzies introduced a bill in the House of Representatives to outlaw the Communist party in Australia. The sweeping measure dissolves the party, imposes prison terms for active Communists, and bars Reds from government or security sensitive private jobs. Labor leaders, ousted in December, meet May 1 to decide support or opposition. The Communist party has strength in several Australian unions.
Poland announced its withdrawal from the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization accusing it of U S domination. Ambassador Joseff Winiewicz said FAO favored the United States policy and could not withstand that pressure. FAO acting director-general Sir Hubert Broadley defended equal voice for all 63 members and denied any single country undue influence.
Los Angeles grand jurors indicted 10 people tied to a statewide illegal surgery ring and opened probe into payoffs to law officers. Indicted include Dr Oswald Gallardo Dr Harry Kagan Dr N C Stebbins and others. six named yesterday plus four from last week. Jury seeks testimony from three chiropractors and 40 witnesses in a month long probe.
London reporters say more than 4300 troops loaded British export goods at strikebound docks aided by 1000 Royal Air Force men. They cleared a clogged water-front area where goods had piled up since the wildcat walkout began nine days ago. Another 5000 airmen will assist later.
AP from Taipei reports seven Red armies massed on mainland China and coast islands for an assault on Chushan. Two armies are on nearby islands, with 1200 Communist ships spotted in Hangchow Bay. Nationalists claim invasion could come momentarily and note air strikes from Hainan.
In Oakland on April 27, Local 6 of the CIO picketed two private and three public warehouse terminals. The strike halted almost all operations as dock deliveries and pickups by local trucks stopped while long distance routes were allowed. The dispute centers on work claimed by AFL CIO and CIO workers at bay area warehouses.
Gary Davis, head of Davis Motor Car Co. of Van Nuys, faced 28 counts of grand theft totaling 60,000 as a five month probe into franchise funds unfolded. A May 15 preliminary hearing was set, bail cut from 15,000 to 10,000 after a motion to release on recognizance was denied.
In Serrai a criminal court sentenced six men to death for the 1944 killings of 74 nationalist villagers near Nigrita during German occupation. The defendants were convicted of murder and allied crimes.
The House moves to approve an extra 350 million for military spending, pushing the defense budget to 14.261 billion for the year starting July 1 after Defense Secretary Johnson urged more funds. Senate votes block an export loan to Spain while considering the European Recovery Program and foreign aid. Rent control debates fill Senate banking hearings, and St Lawrence seaway plans loom as feedstock shortages imperil Midwest steel. Lobbying charges allege misuse of franking by two Republican lawmakers.
Sunrise 5 07 a m sunset 6 34 p m moonrise 2 52 p m moonset 2 59 a m tides high 5 58 p m 6 42 p m 4 5 ft low 12 59 p m 12 55 p m 6 1 ft water temperature 9 condition of surfs calm foregone statistics by US Coast and Geodetic Survey Wednesday s weather statistics
Iran faces a new Soviet propaganda push from Radio Azerbaijan and Radio Moscow alleging U S meddling, army subjugation vows, and Iranian corruption. Acheson warns of alarming reports as Iran seeks aid amid cereal crop failures and Western influence.
Tokyo reports that the last nine of 35 American victims from Friday night’s crash have been located. The airliner, en route from Manila to Tachikawa Air Base, struck Hiragatake peak 37 miles southwest of Tokyo.
Illinois representative Mason denied Goodman's statement and said he never allowed his frank mailing privilege to be used by any person or organization. Gwinn of New York was unavailable for comment. A Senate probe into film industry immorality was halted after discussions with top executives, with Johnson proposing voluntary cleanup and postponed hearings. Carrier plans include large flush‑deck ships due to jet era demands.
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