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Long Beach Press Telegram

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Feb 07, 1949

Page

5

Closing of DP Camps Seen Likely by June 1950

Washington reports that DP camps in the U.S. zone of Germany may close by June 1950, based on projected Jewish immigration to Israel and other countries. Dr. William Haber, former adviser on Jewish affairs, notes 37,600 DP Jews resettled in Germany and Austria last year, with about 75,000 remaining in Germany and 9,700 in Austria, while warning anti Semitism remains rooted in Germany.

Washington United States Germany Army William Haber University of Michigan Israel Haber U.S Austria

Archbishop Opens Drive to Finance New Schools

Archbishop J Francis A McIntyre of the Los Angeles archdiocese announced a fund raising campaign to begin Sunday February 13 to build 15 Catholic high schools. The plan, outlined in a pastoral letter read across parishes in Los Angeles Orange Ventura and Santa Barbara Counties, aims to expand Christian education and address a surge of Catholic students without adequate facilities. Bishop Joseph T McGucken will chair the drive with Monsignors McNicholas and Kirk assisting. At present 65 000 students attend Catholic schools in the archdiocese and a similar number seek enrollment but lack spaces.

J. Francis A. McIntyre Los Angeles St. Vibana's Cathedral Archibishop McIntyre Joseph T. McGucken Martin McNicholas Edward R. Kirk McIntyre Archdiocesan

Optometrists Plan Alumni Luncheons During Convention

Alumni of the University of California School of Optometry and Los Angeles College of Optometry will attend two luncheons at the Wilton Hotel during the California Optometric Association convention from February 19 to 22. Dr. Jay M. Hilligoss chairs the event with main guests including Dr. Kenneth B. Stoddard and Dr. Henry W. Hofstetter. On February 22 the Los Angeles College of Optometry will be honored with Dr. Ernest A. Hutchinson presiding as college president.

University of California School of Optometry Los Angeles College of Optometry Wilton Hotel California Optometric Association Jay M. Hilligoss University of California Group Kenneth B. Stoddard School of Optometry University Henry W. Hofstetter Ernest A. Hutchinson

Royall Visits Korean Chief

U S Army Secretary Kenneth Royall arrived in Seoul and was greeted by Prime Minister Lee Bum Suk before meeting President Syngman Rhee. He planned talks with U S Army command and then travel to Okinawa Guam and Hawaii on the return to the United States. depart Tokyo after addressing the American Chamber of Commerce. He spoke of improvements in living conditions across Russian and American zones since the war.

Seoul U.S. Army Kenneth Royall Tokyo Lee Bum Suk Syngman Rhee Okinawa Guam Hawaii United States Royall Japan American Chamber of Commerce

Ford Chest Leader Expects Record Community Chest Funds

Detroit Feb 7 Henry Ford national chairman of Community Chests of America said that nationwide fall campaigns will reach a record total. He reported early figures show 136,586,038 and predicted final totals likely exceed 185,000,000 as reports come in.

Detroit Henry ‘Ford Ford Community Chests of America

Mail Carrying Difficult in China

In Nanking on February 7, Chinese postmen say mail between Communist China and Nanking moves smoothly while peace negotiators face difficulty breaking through the barrier. They refuse to reveal how it is done, fearing harm to service.

Nanking China Communist

Merci Train Starts Good Will Tour To South

The Merci Train from France headed southward with at least three cars of gifts destined for Virginia, North Carolina, and Florida capitals. About 6,000,000 people contributed items, a gesture by French railroad veterans thanking the American Friendship Train that aided Europe a year ago.

Washington France Virginia North Carolina Florida

Life Insurance Stories Highlight Family Peace of Mind

The Institute of Life Insurance presents American family close ups showing how prudent money management and future security provide peace of mind. The message emphasizes that life insurance promotes stability for homes and national well being through responsible planning by families and insurers.

Institute OF Life Insurance East 42Nd Street New York N.Y

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