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Long Beach Press Telegram

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Feb 27, 1949

Page

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Ice jam floods threaten central Midwest rivers

Ice jammed Missouri River and tributaries push flood risks across Iowa Nebraska and Missouri as mild weather and snows ease in other regions. Army breakup of Operation Snowbound under Maj. Gen. Lewis A. Pick marks demobilization while Nebraska Nemaha and Republican Rivers spillwater and flood plains near towns like Nebraska City.

Ghcaga Central States North Dakota Lewis A. Pick Missouri Iowa Kansas Nebraska Nemaha Preston Republican Scandia Texas Pacific Northwest Chicago Dakotas Minnesota Oklahoma Kansas City City Neb

Coup in Paraguay Ousts President After Bloodless Shift

National Radio reports a coup ousts Raimundo Rolon two months after installation. A civilian movement backs Felipe Molas as new interim leader Roton, a retired soldier, assumes presidency following a bloodless takeover. Paraguay enters sixth government in 13 months seeking peace.

Paraguay Raimundo Rolon Felipe Molas T Roton J. Nata- Neo Gonzalez Roton Paragua

Storm Brings Heavy Rain and Snow Across Southern California

A Pacific storm moved inland depositing broad rainfall in western Southern California and snow above 4500 feet. Long Beach measured 0.30 inch of rain with the season total at 5.83 inches, compared to 2.97 inches a year ago. Clouds and scattered showers continued with clearing expected later.

Pacific California Long Beach

Scientist Warns Mexico City Faces Smog Peril

American scientist Dr. Clarence A. Mills of Cleveland warns that Mexico City's morning smog could kill many people and ruin beauty unless controlled. He cites Donora disaster and says industry growth risks repeated deaths from air pollution. railroads and factories blamed.

Mexico City Mexico Clarence A. Mills Cleveland Ohio Donors Mills Donora Chicago Los Angeles Pittsburgh Jeveland Birmingham Bates

Expelled Writer Ill May Delay Testifying

Anna Louise Strong, anti commun ist writer expelled from Russia as a spy, rests in the United States under a Ku Klux Klan care and may not appear before a federal grand jury investigating Communist espionage activities.

New York Anna Louise Strong Russia

Local News Highlights and Page Map

This listing outlines which sections cover city rent survey animal shelter dog notes enduran ce fliers refueling test and various pages from auto aviation bridge business classifieds puzzles editorials and sections such as Navy Colony nearby communities and school and sports coverage today at city desk.

Navy Colony

Redondo Beach Struck Again by Savage Spring Storm

A Pacific surf on Redondo Beach caused extensive damage along the Strand from Fourth Street to the Hermosa boundary. Mayor Charles Worsham estimated losses over 200000 as homes and bungalows were flood swept. concern grows over next storms and possible further breakwater work to protect the channel off the Manstead Pier.

Fourth St Hermosa Head Strand Palos Verdes Mlomes Charles Worsham Hermosa Ave Worsham Manstead Pier Redondo Eighth St Salt Lake

Two Killers Sought as Arizona Manhunt Swings Through Wastelands

A coastwise manhunt in Arizona, led by the Building Service Employes Union and the AFL, combs the desert from Phoenix to the Apache Trail for Billy Ray Gilbert, 26, and George Schmid, 21, accused of killing three people during a robbery. Florence Chisholm, 31, reports being kidnapped and identifies Gilbert as the killer.

Union Oil Co San Francisco Phoenix Aequia Arizona Cactus Land and Building Service Billy Ray Gilbert George Schmid Gilbert Bloodhoungs Florence Chisholm Sheriff's Ernest Winsted Willis Pugh Winstead Needles Calif Pugh

Miracloth inserted in Chicago Sunday Tribune ad

A new household helper named Miracloth was introduced to Mrs Chicago via a full page insert in the Chicago Sunday Tribune. Makers claim it is lint free streakless and chamois like and will pick up dirt grease and liquids with easy rinsing. The promotion references 449,000 square yards of material and a cost near 540,000.

Cage Chicago Chicago Sunday Tribune Tomorrow's Sunday Tribune Emc Nu-Fab Corp

Utility Union Set to Darken, Chill Vast City

New York faced a 1 a.m. Wednesday gas and electric shutdown by 27,000 utility workers, as talks with Consolidated Edison continued. Government conciliators expressed hope for an avertable strike after a four hour session, with a noon meeting to resume negotiations.

New York Bernard Forman United States Conciliation Service Joseph E. O'Grady New York City Scourieil C. I. O. Utilities Workers of America Consolidated Edison Co Joseph Fisher Fisher

Former teacher sends soap to President Truman

A former Seattle teacher, Mrs. Isabelle J. Anderson, forwarded a bar of ivory soap to President Truman with a note praising cleaner language. She, as head of the King County Women's Republican Club, recalled using soap to hush profanity in class long ago and urged Purity in his remarks.

Seattle Truman Isabelle J. Anderson King County Women’s Republican Club

Big Wave Sweeps Three Off Morro Breakwater

A 50 foot wave at Morro Bay swept three onlookers from a breakwater. John Peck and Dolores Peck of Morro Bay were rescued, while A Lewis of Ann Arbor was carried away and presumed drowned. Peck and his wife were Cal Poly students.

San Luis Obispo Morro John Peck Dolores Morro Bay Quien A. Lewis Ann Arbor C. Peck Lewis California Poly College Jorro Bay Here San Francisco Los Angeles

Bulgarian church leader admits treason in U.S. spy case

Vasil Zyapkov head of a Bulgarian Congregational Church confessed amid tearful testimony that he spied for the United States since 1932. He, along with 14 church leaders, faced treason charges as prosecutors pressed for harsher penalties.

Edward M. Korry Sofia Bulgaria Vasil Zyapkov Earth Zyapkov Ivanov

Rescuers Fail to Reach Three Castaways in Alaska

Coast Guardsmen battled worsening tides and rough seas while seeking three castaways stranded near Iadova Alaska. The rescuers reported slim chances of reaching the men as seas rose and the narrow land bridge remained difficult to access.

Iadova Alaska Ose Tip Mat Nates

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