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Long Beach Press Telegram

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Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Dec 16, 1947

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Marshall to Hold Parley With Bidault

Western Germany talks begin after London conference collapse. Marshall and Bidault plan western zone merger with American and British zones. Bevin and Bevin mentioned. possible Big Three meeting eyed. White House silent as Frankfurt leaders meet for potential interim western Germany government.

Associated Prete United States Great Britain France Germany Conference of Foreign Ministers London Europe Vv. M. Molotov Moscow U. S Marshall Bidautt Bidault Ernest Bevin Taegliche Rundschau Eset Conferce White House Washington Charles G.’ Ross Truman Frankfurt U.S Dl-Partie Control Office

State Recreation Director Appointed in California

Sacramento Dee 16 Sterling Winans of Los Angeles today was named by Governor Earl Warren to the $10,000 a year post as state director of recreation. The position was created by the 1947 legislature through the State Recreation Commission to combat juvenile delinquency.

Sacramento Dee Los Andes Earl Warren

Long Beach News Highlights Rate Adjustments and Bids

Long Beach Municipal Water Department proposes rate adjustments while the Long Beach Unified School District seeks bids on all properties. Other items note a visit by the Grand Exalted Ruler of the Elks Lodge and a variety of internal pages including classifieds, markets, and sports.

Long Beach

Senate Banking Committee Approves Anti-Inflation Bill

The Senate banking committee approved a three point Republican anti inflation bill by voice vote. Taft urged fast action and said the measure could be called up for debate in the Senate if unanimous approval is given. He warned Democrats could block it to limit House prospects before adjournment.

Ashington Senate Banking Committee Senate House Banking Sen. Taft Ohio G. O. P. Senate Taft

Tanker Crash Toll Rises to Eight Off Curaçao

New York reports the collision of two tankers off Curaçao, Dutch West Indies, leaves eight dead and 12 missing. Fifty rescued. eight in serious condition. Venezuelan tanker Tucupita a converted LST total loss. Los Pozos 5810-ton Argentine tanker afire and drifting with captain listed as dead. crews numbered 36 and 44 respectively. Coast guards may salvage Los Pozos.

New York Curaeno Dutch’ West Indies Los Pozos

Mother and three children burned in farmhouse blaze

Mrs. Martha Baty 40 and three of her six children died when flames swept through their frame farmhouse in East Finley Township. The dead are George 15 Wright 13 and Gertrude 9. No survivors’ details provided due to incomplete text.

Washington, Pi Martha Baty East Finley Township Mia Haly George Wright I Gertrude

California Maritime Academy to send training ship on relief voyage

Governor Warren announced the Golden Bear will leave Vallejo January 15 for Europe carrying 1500 tons of food and clothing compiled by Californians. The ship will load cargo in Oakland and San Francisco before sailing to Italy Greece and France to aid suffering Europeans. The trip follows the historic Friendship Train example and supports relief efforts amid the war and postwar needs.

Sacramento California Maritime Academy Italy Greece France Los Angeles San Diego California Europe

House approves trimmed emergency foreign aid package

The House appropriations committee cut emergency foreign aid from 509 million to 397 million and left funds for France and Italy largely intact while omitting China. The panel set a 397 million maximum for aid, with separate legislation required to release the money. Chairman Taber criticized the measure as insufficient and questioned the tax burden for relief to foreign war victims.

Washington A.P House France Italy Austria China Truman Congress Taber R. V Appropriations Committee United States Paih

De Mille Loses Suit With Union Over Radio Act

The California Supreme Court upheld an order by courts against film producer Cecil B. De Mille, blocking his suspension from the American Federation of Radio Artists for refusing to pay a $1 assessment aimed at campaigning against the 1944 Right of Employment Act. The unanimous decision affirmed lower court rulings and cited De Mille’s removal from his radio program in 1984.

San Francisco Cecil B. de Mille California Supreme Court American’ Federation of Radio Artista John . W State District Court of Appeal de Mille Caracas Venezuela Ramulo Gallegos Wax Ac Ias Sun

Tanker El Caney in peril off Aleutians with rudder lost

Honolulu reports the Army tanker El Caney, en route Yokohama to Seattle, lost rudder in heavy seas south of the Aleutians. A Coast Guard rescue from Adak and assistance from the Navy salvage ship Bolster and steamship Thomas J. Lyons were dispatched to the scene.

Honolulu S Army el Caney North Pacific Hawaiian Sea Frontier Yokohama Seattle Adak Attu Aleutian Coast Guard Bolster Thomas J. Lyons

Distress Call From Beached Chinese Vessel in Ryukyu Islands

Globe Wireless reported a distress call from a Chinese ship beached at Yoron Jima in the Ryukyu Islands. The unidentified vessel with call letters XNHS requested immediate assistance as its engine room flooded. Nippon Maru moved toward the area with an estimated arrival of ten hours.

San Francisco Ryukyu Islands Globe Wireless Globe Manila Yoron Jima

Missing U S Plane Found Two Dead

An American pilot, 76, from 508 West Arbutus Street, was killed when his L-5 observation plane crashed after being struck by a southbound trolley car near Almond Street in the city. The car occupants died. the crash was reported near Nie rstein in the French occupation zone.

Wissbaden U. OS Almond St Watt M. C Raymond E. John Collingham Los Angeles Accordion Minneapolis

Cost of living for a four member family in 34 cities rises

The Bureau of Labor Statistics reports a typical city family of four needed between 3004 and 3458 dollars per year in June 1947 prices to live modestly. Commissioner Ewan Clague testified that retail price increases since budget estimates raised expenses by about 3 percent.

Shington U.P Bureau of Labor Statistics Senate House Ewan Clague Commissioner of Labor Statistics Ment Clague

Indians' Plight Laid to Bureau's Faulty Personnel

The House appropriations committee recommended $200,000 in emergency relief for Navajo and Hopi Indians this winter, $250,000 less than requested. It criticized the Bureau of Indian Affairs for short-sighted policies, noting 65,000 Indians in an area supporting 35,000 and calling the conditions not of their making.

Washington House Appropriations Committee Congress Bureau of Indian Affairs Appropriations Committee

Jaatid Quake Shakes Memphis and Nearby States

An apparent mild earthquake rattled Memphis and surrounding areas in southwestern Tennessee, northeastern Arkansas, and northwestern Mississippi last night, with sections of the city and region affected. No injuries or major damage reported as residents felt tremors.

Memphis Tennessee Arkansas Mississippi

Warren seeks probe of bookmaking wire services in California

Governor Earl Warren calls for action after a special crime commission report cites wire services as a backbone of the bookmaking racketeering. The Public Utilities Commission plans to investigate use of gambling interests within communication facilities under its jurisdiction. Officials warn the racket fuels violence and corruption and urge broad regulation of telephone and telegraph services. The commission's five members include Admiral Standley and Gerald Hagar.

San Francisco A.P Public Utilities Commission California Earl Warren Commission Harold P. Hull Huls Special Commission State Utilities Commission Warren Special Commission On Organized Crime California Public Utilities Commission Bookles Bugsy” Siegel Beverly Hills Age Les Siegel Commission of Crime Ee Commission Ite Uch

Rites Planned for Aid Signing Delayed by Truman

President Truman plans to delay signing the 597 million dollar foreign aid bill to allow a White House ceremony. Charles G. Rosa said the event would underline the measure’s importance and alignment with the administration’s goals.

Washington Truman White House Charles G. Rosa Aald Gareiey

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