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Newspaper
Long Beach Press Telegram
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Aug 28, 1947
Page
6
The translation department announced 300 extra sweepers will assist cleanup after the American Legion convention parade on Saturday in New York.
Atlantic City Aug 28 Miss America contest expands funding with 3000 dollar scholarship for the winner and 20000 for runners up funded by promoters across 41 states 12 cities and Canada. Backers push high standards with college chaperones and university deans overseeing entrants.
New Delhi reports Premier Nehru announcing he would seek an immediate agreement with Pakistan to quell communal violence sweeping riot areas. He said he would meet with Pakistan Premier Liaquat Ali Khan the next day, urging speedy government cooperation as the only solution to the crisis.
An embassy spokesman announced a new Greek government formed today with Demetrios Maximos as premier. Maximos led the government that collapsed last Saturday amid a wrangle over measures to suppress guerrilla warfare, seen as a surprise compromise to end days of factional strife for the post.
Omaha reports two young adults murdered near a highway by Boys Town. Sheriff’s deputies say a 13 year old boy found the bodies in a bloodstained bush clump after the scene appeared dragged 12 feet. Both victims had gunshot wounds to the head.
Clifford Evans of Washington and George Truman of Los Angeles arrived at Croydon Airport today after completing a four hour flight from Northern Ireland. They flew two light planes around the world.
The W S Public Health Service started spraying the entire city with DDT in an experimental bid to combat Delaware's infantile paralysis outbreak.
A 400 pound Alaskan brown bear at Paris Zoo killed its keeper during feeding as spectators watched. Officials say the incident occurred at mealtime and authorities investigated the fatal mauling.
Arthur Edson recounts a humorous but rough neighborhood chronicle centered on a black Scottie named Nipper. The canine fighter clashed with a Boston bulldog and Baskerville hound, provoking frequent shop trips, veterinary visits, and a stubborn, comic battle for dominance. Nipper ultimately died by a dog catcher.
The new Baptist Church School at 447 5 Tamarind St will open Sept 15 for 110 pupils. Miss Margaret Forst of Windom Minn will head the faculty, with Rieder Kelland noting the appointment. Other teachers include Faith WH Longfellow and Mir Maxine Holcombe.
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