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Newspaper
Long Beach Press Telegram
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Jan 07, 1948
Page
5
London reports a cabinet survey of Britain's ideas on Soviet and Western policy clashes. A debate on foreign affairs is set for tomorrow with discussions tentatively planned for the House of Commons the week of January 25.
California rebels against old doubts about homebred champions. From 900 plus Thoroughbred nurseries to famed stallions and broodmares, the state sustains a thriving breeding scene. California breeders and racing owners, including stars and civic leaders, elevate Santa Anita as a national proving ground for champions.
Reports filed with the House clerk show the Democratic national committee started 1947 with 141,488 in the bank and finished with 656,909 in receipts and 727,792 in outlays. Republicans claim 1947 contributions of 733,849 and payments of 705,274, with late-year backing from state committees and notable donors, but no loan or unpaid-bill details.
San Francisco January 7 The California Street Cable Railroad and its AFL employes press for city takeover of the privately run system. The firm warned operations could halt January 31 after 64 years unless the union accepts a pay cut. President S Waldo Coleman said private operators cannot run the system with current wage demands without loss.
Moscow reports large crowds attending Christmas Eve services in the Cathedral of the Resurrection and other Orthodox churches. Believers gathered despite bitter cold, observing the Eastern Church calendar date and noting the split between church tradition and Soviet timekeeping.
Helene Costello former movie actress fled tears from a courtroom as the Superior Court awarded custody of her 6 year old daughter Diedre to the father Lee Leblanc Hollywood artist. Judge Newcomb Condee ordered the custody remain until the divorce trial concludes. Leblanc accused Costello of intemperance while Maurice Costello and Lionel Barrymore testified they never saw her intoxicated.
Goodwill Industries reports its most successful year yet in 1947 with more than 70 people employed daily and a total payroll of 109000 plus dollars for handicapped workers. Andrew Wray notes payroll will rise in 1948 with expansion plans, while stressing no aid from external charities and increased output through repairs ready for resale. The board includes E J Wightman Ward Johnson Dr W J Cheney and others.
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