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Newspaper
Long Beach Press Telegram
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Aug 20, 1948
Page
2
President Truman directed Selective Service to mail classification questionnaires to single nonveteran registrants aged 19 through 25 by Sept. 7 as part of a peacetime draft system. Questionnaires go to oldest first, with later mailings for dependents, veterans, and those in needed jobs.
Russian military police and German police seized about 600 Germans in a Potsdamer Platz sweep and another raid in the American sector of Berlin. Police fired during rioting as Germans jeered Communist police. Five truckloads of suspects were taken to jail as tensions rose in the blockaded city.
President Truman ordered Attorney General Clark to seek an 80 day injunction to block a threatened strike by 45,000 east coast dock workers. The action follows a fact finding board report showing failure of management and the longshoremen union to agree on terms, including the overtime on overtime issue. The strike was slated to begin at midnight Saturday.
The United States stripped Jacob Lomakin of his authority as Soviet consul general in New York for abuse of position and gross violation of standards, demanding his exit within a reasonable time. It rejected Soviet charges in the case of three Russian teachers who sought sanctuary in the U.S. and condemned Moscow officials for making the accusations. This marks the heaviest postwar diplomatic blow and the first recall demand of a Soviet diplomat since 1933.
The disabled B-17 Fortress carrying Gen. Hoyt Vandenberg landed safely at National Airport. Vandenberg, returning from Europe, was en route to a joint chiefs conference at Newport, R I, with Eugene M. Zuckert and Maj. Gen. W. F. McKee aboard.
Long Beach residents may gain as the tax rate is cut by ten cents per dollar. Officials said the move would reduce the levy while preserving services, with details to be explained in upcoming meetings.
Pravda labels U S spy report as untrue and hints at Soviet tactics. Russian media accuses U S of seeking strategic leverage. Political roundup and hometown notes appear on Pages A-2 and A-4. Airlines may raise fares and drop free meals, signaling transport cost changes.
The note lists where to find features such as bridge comics and weather across pages A and B with scattered page labels and typos. It hints at varied content distribution including markets local news and sports features like pitching horseshoes on different pages.
William A. Busick of Hayward persisted with 29 messages to the State Motor Vehicle Department seeking a pink slip for his car. Officials explained delays from a manual to a machine system. He included playful requests, political angles, and even a crossword puzzle, all aiming to obtain the certificate.
Hollywood police say eastern mobsters linked to horse racing rackets carried out a fatal shooting at Mickey Cohen’s haberdashery. Harry Rothman, 36, was killed. two others injured as Cohen was away from the room. Sheriff’s detectives note a long feud with Cohen and suggest the attackers aimed to strike Cohen himself.
President Truman discussed the four power Moscow talks with his cabinet at the White House. Reporters were briefed without details, with Secretary of State Marshall among those present.
A $500,000 armory for Long Beach National Guard units is planned with construction on a 32 acre site at Paramount Blvd and South St. The project follows a conference between State Adjutant General Office officers and local guard leaders. State funds are available and deed transfer is awaited before work begins.
Washington Aug 20 The Federal Reserve Board announced new controls on installment buying for autos and 10 other durable goods. A one third down payment is required for autos and one fifth for others with most balances due in 15 months. The rules cover items priced 50 to 5000 and allow up to 18 months for purchases over 1000. Violators face up to 10000 fine and 10 years in prison.
In San Francisco Bay Mrs Woodward Melone sailed on her first fishing trip. Her husband joked that fried bacon a tomato slice and a geranium would make perfect bait. She used the suggested bait and caught the limit for the day.
Secretary Forrestal will convene with the Joint Chiefs of Staff at the Naval War College Newport R I beginning today through Sunday The meeting mirrors a March 11 14 gathering in Key West Fla to discuss policy weapon capabilities and projected costs It will include Gen Bradley Adm Denfeld Lt Gen Wedemeyer and other senior officers with Col Wood aide present No reporters will be allowed on site.
Axis Sally Mildred D Gillars former Portland Missouri resident sails for the United States to stand trial for treason. She broadcast appeals to U S soldiers to stop fighting during World War II and was arrested after American troops entered Germany.
Republican leaders from 11 western states were called to a Santa Barbara California meeting September 17 to 19 to discuss campaign plans. The event signals regional coordination ahead of upcoming elections.
London flurry claims Prime Minister Stalin ordered a coup in Yugoslavia to oust Tito. It asserts a Moscow backed anti Tito Yugoslav committee and names Col. Gen. Peko Dapcevic as successor if the plan succeeds.
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