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Long Beach Press Telegram

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Dec 17, 1947

Page

13

Telegraph Parley Reaches Deadlock in Wage Talks

Philadelphia dispatch reports Western Union Telegraph Co and the Commercial Telegraphers Union AF L in deadlock with a nationwide strike possible next Tuesday. Union leaders criticized a proposed 22.72 dollar per person bonus and a wage increase that would be small per hour after distribution, while company negotiators cited lack of funds for any raise.

Philadelphia Western Union Telegraph. Co Commercial Telegraphers 'Union A. F. of L Antil Ross Cotwell U. S. Conciliation Service Adolph Brungs Western Union Division Colwell

School-burning Charge Denied in Georgia Case

Isaiah Grimes, a 27 year old Negro farmer, denied confessing to burning two Negro churches and a school at Loganville Georgia. His Atlanta lawyers say he repudiated the confession in writing, claiming fear after arrest on arson charges.

Atlanta Isaiah Grimes Loganville Austin T Walden Grimes Genere Marshall Pollock Walton’county Monroe

Killer of Employer Must Forfeit Life

Golden Colo December 47 A jury has sentenced Robert S Battalino 37 to death for the first degree murder of cafe owner Michael H Randolph 34 who formerly employed Battalino as a fry cook in Colorado Death in Colorado's gas chamber was decreed last night for Battalino in the fatal shooting of Randolph at the cafe.

Golden Colo Colorado Robert S. Battalino Michael‘ H. Randolph Battalino

Texas Desperadoes Sought at Las Vegas King City

Authorities in Las Vegas California and Bakersfield California pursue two Texas desperadoes for the shooting of Mohisrey County deputy sheriff at a King City tourist cabin. Sheriff Jack McCoy identifies brothers Houston Barker 36 and Paul Barker 28. Houston's wife Betty Barker 26 detained after the pair fled, leaving Deputy Alvin Vitre with a serious leg wound. An attempt to sell a car in King City raises suspicions amid the manhunt.

King City Calif Las Vegas New Bakersfield Texas Mohisrey County King City Mondey Jack McCoy Houston Barker Paul Barker Betty Barker Houston Alvin ‘Alvitre Jeg

Brief Alvitre Visit Ends in Car Theft Pursuit

Low price sparked a visit by Alvitre that led to a brief gun battle and a car stolen from a nearby ranch, followed by a rapid flight by the involved men. The incident centers on the confrontation and the theft connected to the ranch vehicle.

Alvitre

Exiled Annam Chief to Confer With French

Bao Dai former emperor of Indo China, in exile in Hong Kong, plans to go to Paris within a week to discuss independence for Indo China with France. Demonstrations near French controlled territory have called for his return.

Hong Kong China Bao Dai Annam

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