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Newspaper
Long Beach Press Telegram
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Aug 14, 1951
Page
6
Berlin reports show the World Youth Festival drawing Western exposure to Berlin and West German life. Observers cite east bloc youths absorbing pro western ideas while Soviet zone delegates see smuggled literature and regimentation critique. Rain dampened enthusiasm yet attendance neared 680000 as youths traveled between zones.
West Germany is set to nearly triple its prewar oil output by year end, remaining Europe’s largest producer outside the UK and Netherlands. Domestic production covers about a quarter of local needs, with 1951 reserves totaling 8 million tons as exploration continues in the North Sea, South Germany, and Hesse, where a major well fire occurred in August. Nine major companies operate fields, led by a German-owned firm. others include American, British, and Dutch shareholders.
The Agriculture Department reports that Russia has not met ambitious postwar production goals. In an 18 page survey it estimates 364 million acres planted last year vs a 392 million acre official target, and livestock numbers also lagging behind Soviet aims. It notes over-optimistic statistics, later harvest losses, and suppressed data as common.
Frederick A. Sykes of Long Beach Retailers Associated will address the United Brotherhood of Churches in the YWCA at Thursday’s luncheon. His talk titled Faith vs. Fear opens a three part series arranged by Walter McMillan, a 25 year Brotherhood member, with Taubman Jr. and Dr Winfield Edson scheduled for August talks.
Lawyer Elsie Farris told the Board of Realtors at a weekly breakfast that consulting a lawyer can save heirs money when making a will. She noted sound minded adults over 18 can create a will, revise it every two years, and that California wills need not be witnessed though married men should mention their wife. Neal Tuttle introduced the speaker and H Herschel Hart presided.
In New York on August 14 1948 Cardinal Spellman announced West Point cadets accused in a cheating scandal could enroll at Fordham University Manhattan College and Yona College. He said the schools have consented to accept applicants and urged transfer avenues for the 90 cadets facing draft considerations.
Mrs. Roy Douglas of Long Beach urges formation of a 40th Division club in the city to support soldiers overseas. She notes her son James Douglas serves with the division and asks to connect with other parents and soldiers who share the objective.
Moscow newspapers and radio alleged the United States dropped poison gas bombs in Korea on August 1 and August 7. They said a protest was sent to the United Nations and that deaths occurred from chemical poisoning.
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