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Newspaper

Long Beach Press Telegram

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Feb 25, 1948

Page

3

Saudi King Ibn Saud Holds Key to Oil Fortunes

Saudi Arabia faces a multi billion dollar oil program and a Dhahran air base near the Soviet border. Ibn Saud aims to align with US interests in Palestine while expanding the Trans Arabian pipeline project and retaining oil concessions through Arabian American Oil Company stakes. U.S. forces and technicians bolster the base as tensions over the region rise.

Jon Saud Hahran Saudi Arabia S. Ciphiston m Russia Jon Sand Ava United States Kian Palestine U.S. al Pele Vale U.S Germany Arabia Rsh Saud Mees Medina Tal Aice Ameriqnan Eifmabran Robert C. Miler Tony Smith Gannett News Service Smith Americin Sandl Atilibat Thn Saud OW Co Standard O Companies California New Jersey Ansl New York Texas_ Co Medierranean Syria Aradda Tayline Tira Silden da Bebanan Svein Ras al Mishaab Ciathian Valley, Forge Arechor Roosevelt Tbn U. S. Navy Tor J. Col Seatile Wash Dhahyan United Bites J. Reeves Childs Reeves Armen William Moore Ibn Saud

City eyes land for antiaircraft site and future incinerator

City Council weighs two Irvine Ranch sites for an antiaircraft unit and rubbish disposal plan. A 300000 dollar annual soldiers pay package is proposed to back the project, with sites on Paramount Boulevard South Street and the Irvine Ranch area near Spring Street under review for a 40 acre purchase.

Erafe Archery Group California Nationa Tarteas Water Department Paramount Blvd South St March St Spring St Long Beach San Gabriel Irvine Ranch Ute Channel Stearns St Routh Coeyete Creek Grange County

Czech political turmoil as new ministers sworn in

reports from the president's palace describe protests by police and troops as cabinet nominees were announced. deputies from Communist and Social Democrat groups join a national front government while clashes and security measures surround the Associated Press offices.

Viet Wing Vicelay Majer Frantisek ‘Tymes Preming T Farorers Social Democrat Ludmila Dankeveova Ministry of Food Remar Army Skbn Associated Press Office Sbuiiding Andlergy Associated Press

Wildman Pritchard Sued as Bankrupt in Los Angeles

The bankruptcy petition against automobile dealer Harald J. Wildman Pritchard lists creditors and assets, with over $40,000 claimed by Harry J. Wendland and assets estimated at only $2,000. Pritchard has 10 days to file a schedule of assets and liabilities.

Los Angeles Hugh ©. Dickson Harald J Wilds Mend Pritchard Harry J. Wendland Yhia Ho Yun Shanghai

Weir warns Marshall Plan could prod Europe aid costs

Washington feb.25 The U S steel official warned the Marshall Plan may drive higher U S spending and danger of inflation. He urged a limited, carefully studied aid program with independent administration and strict yearly commitments to avoid wasteful expenditure abroad.

Washington Pt Steel Nyan Uwe Edwipman Nite Honal Steel Corporation Europe Tarots Foreign Affairs Weir United States Isayor U.S Mike

Chief to Visit Here by National Group Visit

408 Chief to Visit Here as part of a national organization tour. Land, chief of La Societe des Quarante Hommes, heads a delegation touring Long Beach Harbor facilities. Accompanied by Mark Law and Howard Newstead, they will tour Wilton Hotel, shipyard, harbor, and ship facilities guided by Rear Adm. Higbee.

Guy Land Long Beach Harbor Richard Myerscough Harbor City Land Ttle la Soelete Des Quarante Hommes Hult Cheveau Mark Law California “Department Howard Newstead Praid Ionducteur Wilton Hotel Tam Haybor Ene D Higbee U. 5S. N

Devoted Husband Shoots Wife Then Kills Himself

An elderly husband shot his wife at 216 Amerie Ave and then killed himself in a Long Beach room. Police and nurses reported the woman likely to die. the husband, described as devoted, was said to have brooded over her condition. The tragedy occurred as local civic events and veterans meetings continued in the community.

Day Blayith cSentibar Hinself Voxtick Athon Potee Ehlet Gonplaing Mifet

All Teachers to Lose Pay During Strike

Minneapolis report says all instructors were removed from payroll during the teachers strike entering its second day. Gosh left for Atlantic City to be inaugurated as president of the American Association of School Administrators and will not return until Saturday. The pay order covers 1800 new strikebreakers and 2200 members of the Mey 1A teachers federation who formed picket lines.

Minneapolis S . Gosh Alantig City N. J American Association of Goslin Aroad Borre Barrow Borow

Young Men's Association Sets Civic Task Aims for Growth

The Young Men's Christian Association board announced new members to six year terms and named officers for 1948. Eugene Tineher, a former president and international director, introduced foreign secretary Dry Hatch who has spent years near Mexico City teaching agriculture. General secretary R Fred Reutim outlined plans to recruit younger men, expand community needs analysis, and broaden Y M C A programs.

Y. M. GC Virgil A. Spengbarg Eugene Tinchar Y. M C. A Dr. C. Spenceratch Mexico Paul D. McClaughry G. A. Walker Prais-Telegram Proto NEW Y. M. GC. A Dfaveclay dBi Df Nev Iust MM. C. A Spencer Tratch Foreign VY. BM. OG. A Moxico War Mo Ving A. Sponguerys Paul D. McGhighy Terns Fneunbant William M. Cook Wayne Stewart Gus A. Walker Harry Gabrialth Nielsen Retary Karl Grasshe Lin ‘Orer Rex Reason Aime Ceushers Yeerubieul Doe Uhrebourn Eugene ‘Tineher M.C. A. International Board of Directors Mexico City Ting Kadin Unita Jeasies Buiding Fred Reetim Bnd

Jury awards $7000 for personal injury against Yellow Cab

After a one and a half hour deliberation in the Superior Court of Jaalee Percy ph. last night, the jury awarded BE. A. Kuykenstall $7000 in damages from Yellow Cab Company for injuries sustained by Aig, 22, man, at Sluusson nd, Maker Aves.

Superior Court of Jaalee Percy Ph BE. A. Kuykenstall Yellow Cab Company Aig Man Sluusson Nd Aves

Guatemala Ends Gag on Press

Guatemala's congress unanimously voided a 40 day press freedom suspension issued by President Juan Jose Arevalo after the Hora newspaper published an article about the army. Congressmen said the article was not serious enough to warrant suspending freedom of the press.

Guatemala Congress Juan Jose Arevalo Hora Arevalo Council of Ministers Uiey

Paramount Buys Look Homeward Angel Film Rights

Paramount Pictures announced the purchase of film rights to Thomas Wolfe’s Look Homeward Angel. The studio bought the rights from Arthur Ripley and Rudy Monter who had planned to produce the film independently and had already shot about 20 000 feet of background footage in North Carolina.

Hollywood Thomas Wolfe Angel Paramount Pictures Arthur Ripley Rudy ‘Monter Ripley Monter North Carolina

Two sergeants fly a B-17 1700 miles over Andes

Reported incident says Sergeants Theodore A. Havens of Washington New Jersey and Glen Woods allegedly piloted a B-17 across the Andes on a 1700 mile joyride from the Galapagos to Venestiela. They were arrested near Caracas after authorities questioned their claims amid tensions over potential pirate planes.

Andes Brluoa. C Web U.S. Caribeein Aly Command Gathipagos Venestiela Caracas Jonday Frank Bender Theodore A. Havens Washington, N. J Glen Woods Woods Ben Air Command Carneas Pugsor Ci Chamagerd

Court Invaded and Arabs Killed in Jerusalem Violence

In Jerusalem the mob stormed the court injuring multiple Arabs and killing one. Jewish reprisals included explosions and arson in and around Tel Aviv Haifa border areas, with reports of at least 20 blasts and significant property damage. The death toll rose as clashes intensified after partition.

Jerusalem Rusalemines Court Tel Aviv Haifae Irving Ben Yehuda St Pates United Nations

Bride Slaying Trial Near End at Scot land Farm Ark

The trial over the death of Louise A Robbins nears completion at the Scotland Arkansas farm home. Robb ins former wife Mrs Sue Dudley of Abbone Texas had married Robbins a week prior. Robbins did not testify though his 71 year old mother Mrs Jew ell Robbins did, facing murder charges. The jury nears its final deliberations as attorneys wrap closing arguments.

Panton Atle Web Louise A. Robbiis Robbins Wusbane Hone Scotland Ark Sue Dudley Abbone Texas Jewell Robbins Charac

Five to Assist Aid in Germany

Washington reports five Northwest citizens will travel to Bremen Germany to join a Christmas ship mission. The group operates with a $2,000,000 cargo of food and clothes collected in Alaska Washington Oregon Idaho and Montana for civilians in occupied Europe. The trip by Northwest and American Overseas Airlines was cleared by War State and the Civil Aeronautics Board.

Washington Warren Manixon CD Pacific Northwest Bremen Germany Alaska Ore Hom Idaho Montana Europe Magnusana Northwest Amerian Overseas Airlines Departments of War and State Civil Aeronautics Board

Mukden Defenders Face Hunger as Retreat Looms

War report says hunger may force Mukden’s defenders to withdraw toward Chinhsion, 130 miles southwest, as supply lines stretch and government troops tighten the ring amid chaotic frontline conditions and shifting control.

Mukden Pally Redhans

Heiress Diary Becomes Evidence in Divorce Action

The diary of a young heiress tied to Rail Tycoon Gould was entered in evidence to support a cross complaint. The French notes by Wingdich were read aloud in court with several witnesses testifying to the diary’s details revealing the day to day life of the heiress’s social circle and family connections.

Voenin Glob Barker Grimditeh Kpled Ello Arains Wingdich Fideanend Mealeer Dohanoan Gutomillet

Freedom Train Reminds Nation of U S Ideals at Club Breakfast

Rev LeRoy Ketchum of Glentole urged the community to remember American essentials at a weekly Chamber breakfast. He linked the Freedom Train to defending individual rights, religious liberty and free speech while contrasting American ideals with communism and urging renewed faith in democracy.

Frose America Tra LeRoy Ketehui

Ex-policeman Arbaugh Flays Trial in Superior Court

Former officer Glenn O Arbaugh testifies in Judge Lester's Superior Court claiming a prior conviction was obtained without due process. Arbaugh, jailed in Masifiuie, alleges lack of competent counsel and seeks habeas corpus relief. Attorney Willian Rig represents the petitioners as evidence and hearings are slated for June.

Lester Jordtny Glenn O. Arbaugh Withers Arbaugh Lrytharde Hig Willian OC Arbiuugh Ifal Rhng Junge Sum Ring and Chey Wi

Scripps-Howard Executive Dies

New York February 28 Wh Jolin Serreis executive secretary of the Scripps-Howard chain newspapers died at his home after a heart attack. Born March 31 1896 in Pine Bluff Arkansas he attended Washington and due University and worked at Pine White Daily Crepe and other papers in Oklahoma Ohio and Tennessee. He was executive editor of the Scripps-Howard newspapers and served as first lieutenant in the Army during both World Wars, later deputy director of censorship.

New York Jolin Serreis Serres Pine Math Ark Washington Due University Oldahoaan Cleveland Brass Memphis

Woman Dies in Flaming Room Fire at West Palm Beach

In West Palm Beach on February 25 a 36 year old bartender is jailed as authorities probe a fire that killed Mrs Grace Heaney. John N Burke, found unconscious, is held with no charges yet filed. Firemen arrived to find the woman dead. Burke was revived from unconsciousness.

West Palm Beach Fla Jack Thompson John N. Burke Grace Heaney Chompson Burke

Brotherhood Luncheon Speakers Listed

Speakers for Brotherhood Week include Dr L Flot Groat rabbi of Yerple Israel region Rev Be Charis of Second Baptist Church Rev Mspr Bernd Bolan pastor of St Anthony s Catholic Church and Lyman B Saufer president will preside at tomorrow noon gathering at the YAW CO A.

United Church Brotherhood Yaw CO. A L. Flot Groatmain Rebbi Yerple Israel Charis Second Baptist Church Bernd Bolan V. F St. Anthony's Catholic Church Lyman B. Saufer

Building Jobs Approved by Board of Education

The Board of Education approved plans for new classrooms at Cayfield School with J.E. Burrell & Son as general contractor at 387250. Plumbing and heating contracts went to Micha Bros. Ines for 5093, electrical work to Panis Bullac Elect Co. for 409. No start date set. officials aim to begin soon.

Long Beach Eleete Co Borat R. OG. TC Dentine Hah

Mon Under Band in Shooting Corp Mon Under Band

In an apparent club incident a shooting corps dispute led to a debt argument at a venue. Names and exact details are garbled though the event occurred near a rail or airfield setting and involved a 5000 unit ball or bet.

Pranks Cause School Board Action and Fines

The board decided to charge parents for damages caused by their children on school property. Unpaid fines may lead to court action. The incident includes damage to desks, chairs, and surfaces, plus eroded picnic tables. Parents have reportedly ignored requests to cover costs.

Board of Mineation Owas Daphne Teagherty Che Mary Ager Arthur Knoll

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