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Newspaper
Long Beach Press Telegram
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Aug 12, 1948
Page
4
Sidney McMath, 36, the Hot Springs prosecutor, leads Arkansas' eratic primary runoff with over 300 000 votes as Jack Holt, 45, declines concession and hints at contesting results amid near-complete returns.
U S customs agents report a 69 pound marijuana seizure on the Texas Mexico border. The drugs value about 70000 if smoked as cigarettes. Rogers Burton 42 of San Francisco was charged with narcotics smuggling and held on a 5000 bond as the case continued to August 20.
Maurice J. Tobin, former Massachusetts governor, is chosen as Labor Secretary. Tobin, 47, known for opposing the Taft Hartley Act, will join the administration to bolster the 1944 election drive and unite union support ahead of November. He will serve under a recess appointment at a $15,000 annual salary.
Athens Aug 12 The Greek army seized the mountaintop fortress of Alevitsa, clearing a major guerrilla supply route from Albania. The victory tightens grip on Grammos Mountains cutting rebels from Vitsi forces, as Parliament postpones session per King Paul decree amid army supplies debate.
President Syngman Rhee will declare Korea’s first democratic government at 11 a.m. on Sunday at the capitol grounds. Lt. John R. Hodge, Maj. Gen. William F. Dean, and Dr. Rufino Luna will extend congratulations. The UN Korea Commission aided the election that chose the new government assembly with voting limited to South Korea.
The Division of Fish and Game reports 12,046 upland game birds liberated this year to date, according to the Bureau of Game Conservation.
State Department officials disclosed evidence of deliberate Soviet jamming of Voice of America radio to Russia. The report notes possible retaliation aims and outlines a major expansion to VOA operations with ten new languages, including Ukrainian, bringing total languages to 32 by October 1.
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