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Newspaper
Long Beach Press Telegram
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Aug 07, 1948
Page
1
Congress sent the GOP housing measure to President Truman while the Senate pressed ahead with anti inflation legislation. The House approved a $352 to 9 vote providing limited federal aid for low cost homes and rental projects but no public housing or slum clearance.
Washington August 7 The G O P housing bill awaiting presidential action aims to stop landlords from banning children in rental projects with government insured mortgages Each mortgagor must swear not to discriminate against families with children or sell to buyers who would ban them Violations carry a 500 dollar fine
Berlin reports say a US Air Force official warned recent violations could trigger rough actions if Soviet forces force down allied planes supplying Berlin. Soviet A N B claims US and British flights breached routes, while Western allies vow to double the airlift and continue until end of need.
Denver August 7 a chemical company manager called a five year old uranium nitrate and uranium oxide shipment to Russia absurdly small. Seward Potter general manager of the S W Shattuck Co noted the Army and Navy were informed and did not halt it. He said even processed uranium would yield a negligible metal amount unsuitable for bombs without further processing. He spoke amid Rep McDowell’s House report on Soviet uranium shipments.
Rep Rankin said the House un American Activities Committee should subpoena Henry A Wallace for testimony on shipments of atomic materials to Russia and invite Lt Gen Leslie Groves to testify. Wallace, former Commerce Secretary and wartime head of the Board of Economic Warfare, is accused of involvement in a spy ring seeking atomic secrets.
London reports that despite progress in Moscow talks, Western negotiators have not yet reached a common basis with the Soviet Union for four power discussions on Germany. Molotov reportedly received new proposals, while no four power communique is expected this weekend.
In San Francisco the Bay Area port union faced charges after C I O longshoremen refused to detoss picket lines set by the CIO for guards. The Waterfront Employers Association accused the workers of violating a federal anti strike injunction as three presidents were tied up by the dispute.
Military dispatches report 10,000 Communists besieging Tsinan the Shantung provincial capital with the storming of Shengtou station five miles southwest as fierce fighting continued.
Brief note reports militia actions to quell clashes in Tennessee as national dispatches describe Red forces driven back. The item indicates heightened tensions and military involvement amid partial coverage of the Wallace bid and broader Reds alignment.
A Long Beach discussion outlined a planned increase in industrial gas rates. Officials cited supply costs and local impact on businesses and manufacturing sectors.
Meat dealers in Southern California join a price strike as 25 Los Angeles butchers plan indefinite shutdowns to press wholesale price reductions. Organizers report growing participation with planned two week anti price hike campaign beginning August 16 and similar actions in Texas towns Texarkana Wichita Falls and Nacogdoches.
The U S Army announced 10 individuals in the Frankfurt area are being questioned over alleged illegal sales of post exchange supplies. One suspect was found with more than $30,000 in cash amid reports of a huge black market scandal. Names were withheld.
Trygve Lie, secretary-general of the United Nations, urged a Big Four conference to settle the German problem. He framed UN action as essential to preventing another world war and warned against using the UN as a propaganda forum while proposing studies on biological control amid atomic deadlock.
Pasadena reports a strong earthquake recorded by the California Institute of Technology at 7 15 29 a m. The quake occurred 6000 to 7000 miles away and its direction was not known.
The Chinese dollar fell to 10 500 000 to 1 U S in Peiping as market chaos persisted after stable rates near 8 000 000 to 1. Shanghai reported 10 000 000 to 1. Prices rose sharply with legal and illegal gains reported. officials warned of reform measures to be announced next week. Railroad fares jumped about 200 percent.
London Aug 7 The United States 400 meter relay team won the race by seven yards against Britain but were disqualified for baton pass within the wrong area. Britain declared the winner. American swimmers dominated the meet with McLane winning the 1500 meter free and Verdeur the 200 meter breaststroke. Ann Curtis set a new record in the women's 400 meter free.
President Truman asks Congress for funds to administer the housing bill and seeks repeal of a provision removing two Reclamation Bureau officials. White House items include 400 000 for housing and home finance authorization 3 450 to implement the modified housing bill, 10 000 000 for the Treasury Department housing program, and 5 000 000 for the Veterans Administration to supply cars for disabled veterans.
Two household servants and the former secretary to the late King Ananda Mahidol were formally named as accomplices in the plot to kill the Siamese king. The king was found dead under mysterious circumstances in the imperial palace on June 9.
The Navy begins Oct 1 a 7000 acre outdoor lab at Pt Mugu costing 30 million dollars to test radio controlled weapons. The base will replace a temporary 1946 center and include rocket and radar test facilities, an airstrip, barracks, and control instruments on Santa Barbara channel islands. Comdr Deane E Carberry oversees construction with 14 million already appropriated. About 2000 civilian and naval staff are employed and up to 1000 more construction workers may be needed in six months.
A three member House subcommittee questioned a mystery witness in New York last night and reported obtaining secret documents he had secured as a former Soviet spy. The development was noted to continue on Page A7.
In Belgrade Ambassador Cavendish Cannon warned that the Danube will stay split for traffic unless Austria gains a seat on the Danube control board. The Danubian conference voted 7 to 1 to adopt a Soviet draft as the discussion basis, with the river currently blocked at Linz, halting about 700 Danubian vessels.
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