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Newspaper
Long Beach Press Telegram
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Aug 18, 1948
Page
4
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A 12 man rescue party ascended Mount Humphreys before dawn to reach Harry Abraham, 27, of Berkeley, seriously injured by a rockfall 200 feet below the peak. Abraham, former UC forestry instructor, led a party of five with one woman as part of a Sierra Club expedition.
President Syngman Rhee announced Seoul will approach the Soviet Union for recognition of the new government only after the U N General Assembly reviews its establishment. He said Russia blocked a North Korea election and noted Korea will seek Tsushima Islands back from Japan and the return of extensive Japanese holdings.
Translated into over 100 languages, a Lambeth Conference report calls Christians to oppose communism and work to eliminate war. It urges the abolition of the atom bomb, advocates Jerusalem under international control, and supports a world Anglican conference in 1953 while promoting universal human rights.
Southern Californians bound for Australia were notified that Matson Line ended passenger ship service in the route as S. S. Marine Phoenix docked in San Francisco. The ship returned light amid heavy outbound cargo due to Australian credit limits. Some freighters will still carry passengers and Union Line of New Zealand plans six annual sailings with the liner Aroangi to Vancouver.
Hollywood Aug 18 A new bank branch in Hollywood launches with a splash. Dotty Lamour will make the opening deposit on Sept 17, with plans to pull a roll of bills from her nylons. Edgar Bergen and Charlie McCarthy, Joan Bennett, Irene Dunne, George Burns, Gracie Allen, and Doris Ayre will attend. The bank advertises extras including a mirror lined powder room for women.
In Kansas City on August 18 the Jackson County Democratic committee returned to the Pendergast organization led by Jim Pendergast. The decisive vote for committee chairman showed Leo T. Schwartz defeating Ralph M. Russell 30 to 26, reflecting a victory for Pendergast-backed leadership.
In Cheyenne Aug 18 Wyoming Democrats chose Gov Lester C Hunt to challenge Republican Sen E V Robertson for a six year term. Hunt led Carl Johnson 10 to 1 while Rep Frank Barrett and L G Pat Flannery won the House nomination. Flannery defeated Joe McGowan for the party’s nomination.
The City Council granted a pool hall permit for 1448 Atlantic Ave yesterday following a Police Department recommendation. The action authorizes operation of the pool hall under city rules and oversight.
The national rat control committee proposes a 3 million dollar yearly federal aid program to states. Chair Hamilton M. Warren urges a 2 to 1 match with states paying for half of the cost. Rep Burke introduces a similar bill in the 80th Congress and expects reintroduction. The report cites 140 million rats causing substantial annual damage and notes most U S cities need help.
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