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Long Beach Press Telegram

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Dec 16, 1947

Page

5

New Ruble Circulation Marks Soviet Money Reform

Banks and stores in Moscow opened early to exchange old rubles for the new and to sell basic goods at lower prices as nationwide money reform and the abolition of rationing are praised by Izvestia and officials. The government celebrates a holiday mood as workers and peasants show strong support for the Communist party and Soviet government.

OSCOW Dec A.P Russia Jevestia Communist Party Bolshevik Party Soviet Union Izvestia

New Italian Vote Planned

Rome reports Premier Alcide De Gasperi broadens his government and considers early April elections. Three Christian Democrats surrender ministries to Labor Socialist and Republican ministers to secure an assembly majority against Communist assaults. Pacciardi becomes vice premier and heads a defense committee for Republican and Democratic institutions with elections as the main task.

Rome Alcide de Gasperi de Gasperl Theremler Randolfo Pacciardi

Prison fugitive found hiding at San Quentin yard

Acie Martin, 36, a convict who escaped twice previously, was found hiding in San Quentin's industrial yard six hours after being reported missing. Authorities said he will face renewed escape charges and was returned to secure custody.

San Quentin Rec Acie Martin

Body of Fort Atkinson girl sought in Wisconsin River

Investigators resumed river dragging to recover Georgia Joan Weekler as Buford Sennett, a 22 year old convict, confessed to kidnapping and killing her and a companion. He described the dumping spot and noted prior victim Carl Carlson into the same river. Authorities planned a snow plow breakwater to aid diving operations.

Blue River Wis Wisconsin Georgia Joan Weekler Waupun State Prison Buford Sennett Fort Atkinson Sennett Carl Carlson University of Wisconsin Carlson Hubert Winslow Jlife University of Michigan Garity Weckler

Walking Piggy Bank Suspect Arrested in Detroit

Police arrested Avery Glen, 22, of Detroit, and found 54d sums totaling 2d in his pockets. Initially the suspect claimed winnings from a nickel and penny dice game, then admitted robbing a filling station.

Avery Glen Detroit

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