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Newspaper
Long Beach Press Telegram
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Aug 04, 1948
Page
4
New Delhi reports that Pakistan troops may be battling Indian forces in Kashmir signaling a possible open war. The Lahore CI and Military Gazette published the claim, while Indian officials view it as confirmation of their long asserted raid narrative.
Malayan Communist insurgents engaged British forces in open combat about 80 miles south of the Siamese border. A British communique said rocket-firing Spitfires supported advances against stiff opposition, marking perhaps their first pitched battle since the June revolt. Malcolm MacDonald cited a delay in proclaiming a Communist Malaya republic as insurgents tended their wounds.
Rep. Walter Norblad of Oregon urged Congress to remain in session until the inflation problem is controlled. The Oregonian urged a truce on blame for high prices and focus on stopping the price spiral before argument over responsibility.
Italian Foreign Minister Count Carlo Sforza stated Italy is prepared to surrender national sovereignty to form a European union. He urged rapid unity as the cure for postwar economic and political ills and peace, warning others must follow suit.
The 31 year old Lavonne Silvers estranged wife of Lou Silvers was found dead in her bathtub after a neighbor reported she had not been seen for days. Detectives said tablets were found on the bathroom floor and opined an accidental sleeping medicine overdose. Her attorney Raymond Wallenstein noted she suffered brain pressure and blackouts.
Japanese Communist party secretary Tokuda urged a counter offensive against labor fees and accused the Ashida cabinet of being a puppet government. His first public appearance since the Kyushu assassination attempt drew cheers from youthful followers.
A 57 year old carpenter Louis F Wes sels was held on suspicion of stabbing Mildred Flood 40 as she left a bar. Flood identified Wes sels and was reported in serious condition at French Hospital in Los Angeles.
The Soviet draft proposes exclusive control of the Danube by each riparian state, delivering immediate waters access to those along the borders. Vishinsky insisted the plan ends non Danubian privileges, pledging full sovereignty while Yugoslav deputy Ales Bebler urged approval in principle and respect for sovereign rights. The proposal, backed by a 7 to 3 vote, could undermine an international commission governing free shipping on central Europe’s main waterway.
Five alleged alien Communists claim Attorney General Tom C. Clark abused his discretion in denying bail. The U S Circuit Court of Appeals ordered a court review of the bail ruling for the five accused awaiting deportation. One defendant named Gerhart Eisler is described by a House committee as the No 1 Communist in the United States.
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