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Long Beach Press Telegram

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Feb 20, 1950

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2

U S plans first atomic powered submarine push

United States moves to start building what may be the world’s first atomic powered submarine. Navy and Electric Boat consider a hull ready for an atomic reactor developed by the AEC. Congress may be asked to add funding in the 1951 budget.

Ashington United States Navy Electric Boat Corp Groton Conn Atomic Energy Commission Congress U. S Russia AEC Argonne National Laboratory University of Chicago Westinghouse Electric Corp

Defense Officials Eye Second Capital Choice Considered

Washington reports say defense chiefs have studied for years the feasibility of a second U S capital for use during an enemy attack. Rep Holifield proposes a seven member commission to study options and report by January 31 1951.

Washington Tydings DeMd U.S Senate Armed Services Committee Holifield D.-Calif Wiley R.-Wis Congress Paul J. Larsen Larsen Albuquerque N. Mesterday Atomic Energy Commission Albuqquerque Washinrton Hej

Japanese Women Greeted in N Y on Three Month Tour

Eleven Japanese women were officially welcomed to New York today for a three month tour of the United States. They seek firsthand study of government agencies and private organizations to aid efforts to raise social economic and political status of women in rural and labor groups in Japan. New York, Feb 20.

New York United States Japan New

Kennedy Daughters Robbed in Beverly Hills Apartment

Patricia and Jean Kennedy, daughters of former ambassador Joseph P. Kennedy, were robbed of furs and jewelry by burglars who accessed their apartment with a pass key. Attorney Neil McCarthy said the items stolen included a mink cape and diamond earrings. the women are visiting Beverly Hills.

Eoverui. HilLis Patricia Jean Kennedy U. S Joseph P. Kennedy Neil McCarthy Beverly Hills

Driverless Car Spotted by City Officials

In Los Angeles two youths ages 8 and 12 took a driverless automobile for a spin after finding a key. A startled citizen alerted police who arrived as the car rolled into a filling station. the boys climbed out and explained they had operated the vehicle without supervision.

Los Angeles Leonard de Fiedro Roberto Hinkley

50 Per Cent Cut Urged in State Building Funds

California budget planners proposed nearly a 50 percent cut in capital outlay for 1950-51, outlining needs of state institutions, colleges, highways, beaches and parks. The plan totals 168,760,537 for capital outlay, versus 326,819,434 in 1949-50, with further reductions likely as the overall budget shapes up.

Sacramento Fornia James D. Dean University of Mantorole Department of Menial Department i University of California Itsmounte Corrections Department Vacaville Chine Jean Folsom State Tin Plate Boledad Northern California Ybouthern California Fricot Fiter Paso Robles Tndtartey Los Gullucos Ventura State Colle Chico Fresno Olde San Angels San Diego San Jos Los Angeles San Francisco

Tito Rejects Strings On U S Aid To Yugoslavia

Belgrade Feb 20 U S Ambassador George Allen assured Premier Tito no political strings would accompany any American aid to Yugoslavia. Tito warned the West to keep promises and said Yugoslavia would rather go barefooted than sacrifice socialist principles. Allen said U S policy is not to interfere in internal Yugoslav affairs. Aid under consideration totals 25 million dollars plus 11 million from the Export Import Bank and the World Bank funding sources.

Belgrade Yugoslavia U. S George ‘Allen Marshal Tito Tito U.S West Allen United States World Monetary Fund

British Bishop Criticizes U S Nuclear Views

Bishop Stephen C. Neill, assistant to Canterbury, told a VNCETON audience that Britain favors peaceful nuclear fission while the United States pursues warlike use. He warned that the strongest nation appears most afraid, calling fear dangerous.

Vnceton N. J Feo Britain America Stephen C. Neill England Canterbury Neill United States

Igloo Ring Helps Five Ice Fishermen Survive

Five men stranded overnight on a Saginaw Bay ice floe built an igloo and traced a large circle in the snow to stay warm during 12 degree winds. Ski plane pilot Franklin Hoffmeister made five relief trips to rescue Andrew and John Draschil, Paul Schweitzer, Robert Eisengruber, and Karl Kindinger from Sebewaing. The men, uninjured, described pacing the circle to avoid getting lost and keeping conversations alive through the frigid 14 hour ordeal.

Erewring Mich Saginaw Bay Lake Huron Franklin Hoffmeister Andrew Draschil John Draschil Paul Schweitzer Robert Eisengruber Karl Kindinger Sebewaing Draschil Brothers

Robbers Seize Meat at Philadelphia Plant

Philadelphia report says thieves broke into a wholesale meat plant run by Myer Rabinowitz. They stole four sides of beef totaling 1500 pounds, a 1200-pound cross cut, about 2000 pounds of ham and pork butts, and 300 pounds of additional meat. Police seek leads on the loss and the robbers’ methods.

Philadelphia Robbers’ Association Myer Rabinowitz

Chicago Officer Backs Into Lake

Chicago police officer James C. Ramey, 41, climbed into his squad car on Navy Pier then reversed into Lake Michigan. A passing taxi driver rescued him from the icy water. Ramey, wrapped in a blanket, said it must have been in reverse.

Chicago James C. Ramey Navy Pier Lake Michigan Ramey

Ring Missing as Child Swallows Pearl Ring

An Albuquerque family moving to Los Alamos last week found a $700 pearl ring missing. Police watched for clues and later received a postcard from Los Alamos stating the baby had swallowed the ring, which was recovered over the weekend.

Albuquerque N. M Los Alamos

Twenty Blind Folk Give at Blood Bank

Twenty young blind men and women told reporters they could contribute to worthy causes, marching into a Seattle clinic led by their guide dogs and donating to the blood bank.

Seattle Wash

Tides and Temperatures for Tuesday Sunrise and Surf

Foregoing statistics by G Coastwood Geodetic Survey. By Long Beach Lifeguards. Water temperature 53. Condition of surf calm. Tides high at 11:57 p.m. and 3:47 a.m. with 3.6 ft and 1.2 ft. Moonrise 12:52 a.m., moonset 10:95 p.m. Sunrise 6:31 a.m. Sunset 5:42 p.m.

G. 5 Coastwood Geodetic Survey Long Beach

Civil Defense Chief Plans Grounding and Dispersion

ALBUQUERQUE Feb 20 AP The new Civilian Defense chief Dr Paul J Larsen will urge dispersion of key targets and underground bombproof shelters as a primary defense. He outlined plans to relocate and redesign government offices in the capital, stockpile disaster supplies, and organize programs at state and municipal levels with federal advisory support.

Albuquerque N. M Office of Civilian Defense Paul J. Larsen Washington Larsen Atomic Energy Commission Sandia Laboratories National Security Resources Board Los Alamos Aec Laboratory Army Engineers Europe

Priest Killed in Highway 99 Collision Near Kingsburg

Rev Richard Gerald Culleton, 47, priest of Sacred Heart parish Exeter and Woodlake, died in a head on crash with a heavy freight truck on Highway 99 south of Kingsburg yesterday. The fatal accident occurred around noon, authorities said.

Kingsburg Richard Gerald Culleton Sacred Heart Exeter and Woodlake Highway 99 Here

Congress tackles synthetic rubber plants and quotas

Congressional roundup notes Vinson opposes selling government synthetic rubber plants, urging extended government control. Sawyer backs Truman plan with a decade of controls. Senate debates cotton quotas and potato price curtailment to prevent surplus dumping while aiding consumers. McCarthy cites State Department Communist concerns. Romney warns excise taxes threaten auto jobs. Norton warns against Arctic Union. Kefauver backs anti racketeering probe with states’ rights caveats. World peace debates urge federation and Atlantic union. Mundt Ferguson bill stalled over constitutional questions. Taft opposes shipping hiring halls reviving closed shop. hints at workable compromise.

Ashington Carl Vinson House Armed Services Committee Georgia Democrat Charles Sawyer Sawyer Truman Vinson Senate Ition Joseph R. McCarthy Rwis State Department McCarthy George Romney Congress Atlantic Union Garrison Norton Senate Foreign Relations Norton Department Veterans of Foreign Wars and Amvets Vv. F. W World Federation United Nations Judiciary Committee Pat McCarran Robert A. Taft Ohio Supreme Court Taft

Public Slapped by Hotelmen and Union for Tipping

Washington Feb. 20 UP The public faced a Senate finance committee hearing over tipping waiters bellhops and service staff The American Hotel Association called tipping a bad practice while the Hotel and Restaurant Employer and Bartenders International Union supported it The union argued wages should be enough to deter tips and guests argued people must tip The issue ties to a House social security bill proposing tipping income be taxable for benefits

Washington Senate Finance Committee Ithe American Hotel Association And Bartenders International Union A.F.L Hotel Association Daniel J. O'Brien Toledo Ohio O'Brien Gome Charles E. Sands Cincinnati Union Nps

U S Fire Loss Climbs as January Figures Rise

New York February report from the National Board of Fire Underwriters shows total property losses for January at about 58.8 million dollars, up 1.5 percent from December. The 12 months ending January 31 total losses are about 662.4 million dollars, down from the previous year.

New York National Board of Fire Underwriters

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