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Newspaper
Long Beach Press Telegram
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Feb 21, 1950
Page
1
A reader letter extols ALL-BRAN as relief for constipation. Otto L. Kleppe of Minneapolis shares his wife’s improved condition after using ALL-BRAN daily. The ad claims many unsolicited testimonials and offers a refund option with Kellogg’s.
The United States cuts diplomatic ties with Bulgaria after Sofia accuses Heath and the legation staff of interference and treason ties to Traicho Kostov. Switzerland to protect American interests in Sofia as the Sofia legation closes.
Rabbi L. Elliot Grafman of Temple Israel is awarded the Jewish War Veterans American ism medal by Bernard and Milton Sahl Post in the Masonic Temple during National Brotherhood Week. The post’s first annual Man of the Year honor honors his efforts toward loyal Americanism and interfaith citizenship. Speakers included Hervie O. Stein and Post Commander Herzl Granovitz. Rev Gerald Cahill and Dr Reuben F. Pieters attended.
ANTA MONICA Feb 21. Leslie Steele 21 and Dorothy Jean 19 were booked on suspicion of murder in the beating death of two year old Star line Jean Beven. Autopsy cited internal bleeding brain hemorrhage and extensive bruising. Steele said the child was spanked after a party when she cried and awoke early. Forrest Steele, 22, previously convicted of manslaughter in a related case, is serving none to 10 years in San Quentin.
Patsy Badger Samonte, 25, a former telephone operator, was sentenced to five years to life for the slaying of Harry La Piedas, a 71-year-old Hollywood furrier. She pleaded guilty to second degree murder after La Piedas was shot at his fur shop on October 29, with police quoting her claim that he made passes at her and she grew tired of it.
The City Council faces a Friday vote on a proposed timber pier at Magnolia Ave foot. A Junior Chamber of Commerce letter endorses the master Shoreline plan and opposes any conflict with it, including the Magnolia pier. Councilman Ramsey says the pier won't conflict. City Planning revised drawings will be ready for Friday.
The coal strike and severe winter weather sparked widespread alarm as heatless homes occurred and the union cry no construct no work persisted. In Washington Kent Lewis pressed for a new agreement while Keech’s order to drop union shop terms raised hopes of settlement. A second major strike threat loomed against Bell Telephone with 100,000 installers in potential action, and Chrysler talks continued with 135,000 workers idled under UAW leadership in Detroit.
Rep Richard Nixon of California says alleged communism in Hawaii should not block statehood and warns that if Hawaii is barred New York City might also be considered for separation. He sits on the House committee on un American activities planning an April investigation of Communist activity in Hawaii.
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