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Long Beach Press Telegram

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Dec 17, 1947

Page

2

Brownell Prefers Dewey for 1948 G O P Nomination

California and national story notes Herbert Brownell, former Republican chair, met with Earl Warren but avoided candidacy talk. Brownell backs Thomas E. Dewey for the 1948 nomination, believing the New Yorker leads among rivals though no formal declaration has been made. Both governors are praised for ability and potential presidential prospects.

Sacramento Herbert Brownell New York Thomas E. Dewey Earl Warren Warren California Dewey Brownell

Walkouts Grip Sicily and Southern Italy Labor Unrest

Walkouts and strikes spread across Sicily as local Chambers of Labor affiliated with the Communist dominated General Confederation of Labour call nationwide disruption. Reports from Calabria indicate workers resisted strike orders, with dockers at Catanzaro Marina urged to work while crews in San Benedetto Del Tronto reportedly remained on shift.

Nla Italy Rome Rome Press Dispatches Calabria Red Dabor Ag Catanzzio - Marina Conjftnieea T Mersaggero Sannedetto del Tronté Falso Marine

Suspect in Wire Tapping Sought by Los Angeles DA

Russell D. Mason, sound engineer, is being hunted by the Los Angeles district attorney on two felony wire tapping charges. Complaints filed yesterday by District Attorney William E. Simpson accuse Mason of unauthorized wire installations at a Civic Center.

Los. ‘Angeles Russell D. Mason William E. Simpson Mason

Inventor claims collapsible nonexplosive aircraft fuel tank

Henry W. Lorenz of Bayside New York says he secured a patent for a collapsible nonexplosive aircraft fuel tank. He explains current tanks explode from vented air and fuel, while his airtight synthetic rubber design remains full and collapses as fuel is used, reducing moisture freeze and blast risk.

W York Henry W. Lorenz Bayside Lorenz

Bay Area Transport Faces Strike Over Union Dispute

In San Francisco the cable cars buses and streetcars carrying about 800 000 daily riders face a strike after two union employees were suspended. The AFLCarmen's Union demands reinstatement by tonight or air shifts will be raised to a 1 p.m. Saturday meeting with operators on duty leaving vehicles. The union president warns a possible immediate vote to strike.

San Francisco San Frantisco Charles R. Wood A, I Union Ocal

Deep Sea Diver Seeks Teeth Lost in Lake Probing

J H Johnson of El Centro asks Frank Kennison a Yuma Boy Scout leader and wartime deep sea diver to locate a California fisherman's false teeth dropped while polishing them in Ferguson Lake. Johnson led an El Centro fishing party that ate fried chicken before the mishap.

Yuma, Ariz Ferguson Lake California J. H. Johnson el’ Centro Frank Kennison Yuma el Centro

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