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Newspaper
Long Beach Press Telegram
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Aug 25, 1948
Page
5
Alta report recounts Dr V. B. Murray, 61, returning to Edmonton after a crash in northern Alberta. He says the supposed back-to-nature escape was not his plan and denies abandoning civilization. Authorities cited a letter to a Washington friend.
Prague Aug 25 officials of the Communist government suggested factory workers shift from a five day to a six day week. Trade unions under Communist control passed resolutions and Kilment minuted the plan at a district party meeting. He argued a 52 Saturday work year plus holidays boosts output with two shifts and more machines. Some industries already run six days or five with conservation measures. miners have two Saturdays off monthly.
The Babe Ruth Foundation will allocate part of its funds to help children with cancer. The American Cancer Society and the foundation announced plans to use donations for improved treatment techniques and facilities for pediatric cancer care. The foundation will provide Babe Ruth Foundation beds in hospitals equipped to treat children, with the cancer society assisting in fund-raising efforts.
The report notes Dewey intends to campaign in the far west with Vice President hopeful Warren of California. After a strong Oregon primary showing, following losses in Wisconsin and Nebraska, Dewey aims to travel coast to coast, with a national committee still undecided on dates and speeches.
The Burns family, led by Larry aged 20 months with cancer, received broad community support as bedside care and mounting medical bills strain them. A spontaneous fundraiser has raised around 4300 dollars while school playgrounds wind down for summer. Mrs Burns prepares to return home with a newborn daughter. the family also has an older son James.
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