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Newspaper
Long Beach Press Telegram
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Jan 21, 1948
Page
4
Huey Long kin leads Louisiana governor race as early returns show W R Long and Sam H Jones neck and neck with 68 002 to 66 941 vote counts from 552 precincts Morrison ranks fourth and Kennon fifth as runoff appears likely after first tally.
Mor Burrow spoke at the Press Telegram Diamond Master Dealers dinner where over 300 route managers and parents attended. The event honored Young businessmen advancing to Junior Senior and Master Dealer with points based on months of perfect service and featured remarks from city officials and company leaders.
London reports talks at a high level on creating a chain of Anglo American air bases along the Mediterranean coast of Cyrenaica in Libya. Military sources say discussions involve the United States and Britain with several bases eyed between Benghazi and Tobruk, sites noted for past fighting.
The United States informed the Fay Laster Commission that it will seek funds from Congress to sustain Japan starting July 1. The plan covers bare necessities and also provides industrial raw materials spare parts and other items to expand peaceful Japanese production.
About 5000 Navy and Marine personnel along with 16 warships will conduct the first 1948 Pacific Fleet amphibious training operations off Southern California next week. Landing exercises are planned on San Clemente Island and near Camp Pendleton. Rear Adm. B. J. Rodgers will command Amphibia Group One from his flagship US Bennington.
The article notes an upcoming Los Angeles County council session Friday in Patriotic Hall where Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary matters will be discussed. It lists chairs and committees for auxiliary legislation and notes a February 11 Valentine box social at the Masonic Temple amid charter news for the Refrigeration Service Engineers Society Auxiliary.
Robert Louis Percival of Los Angeles, wartime ensign in the Naval Reserve and lieutenant commander in the U S Maritime Service, was buried at sea in a ceremony yesterday aboard a Navy vessel from the Naval Station Long Beach. He died last Thursday in a Los Angeles hospital and left a written request for sea burial. Two rites were held with the presence of brother Arthur T Percival and about twenty friends, led by Lt Comdr T A Sullivan of the U S S Balvoko.
City Council compromised a $24,000 claim by Harriet J. Stephen after a collision with a motorcycle ridden by Officer Hoy Bro at Pacific Coast Highway and Walnut Avenue on March 31, 1947. The victim faces permanent left knee disability.
In a widespread food protest a large number of workers in Essen and Cologne joined in. The Cologne strike was expected to spread with about thirty thousand metal workers and union leaders claiming most of the city’s labor force would strike except transport workers. Exact numbers of Nuernberg strikers were unavailable as shortages stem from Allied critics of German food distribution and collection.
The article reports a March of Dimes breakfast in support of the polio campaign. Master of ceremonies P George Beavis urged donations while notable attendees included City Manager Carl Wirsching and Police Chief Alvin Shight.
The Coast Guard rescued two men reported stranded offshore. A rescuer identified as Reybus landed the men at a station after landing, with attendants noting the boat belonged to Don ald Torreyson and three others with the same name, described as auxiliary yachts ordinarily not in the area.
Fragmentary report shows the City Council voting yesterday on a permit related to burning old shacks and floral properties. The text is garbled but indicates a focus on approving or denying a public burning measure in the city.
In Washington on January 24, lawmakers debate meat rationing with Rep. Javits and Rep. Flanders proposing a bill giving Congress final say on any rationing program. Wherry jokes about a hoarder locker amid reports of stockpiling, later saying he was kidding but not apologetic.
Long Beach Chamber of Commerce asks to add Mayfair Civic Association to block county street numbering plan. Clyde Jones says system would cause confusion in the area south of the shoestring strip near Poppy Street. Lee C secretary notes investigation. Lakewood proposals could widen city county numbering gaps.
At a committee hearing Chairman Hartley accuses Petrillo of lax preparation in a Sea Act case and warns that union bans may threaten work for musicians. Petrillo argues the industry earns large profits while musicians earn about 400 dollars yearly, fearing a dark future if TV and records displace jobs.
Alma resident Istie A Stedman of 213 Roswell Avenue told police her home was ransacked yesterday evening but nothing appeared stolen. No suspects or motive given. Local authorities continue to investigate the incident.
The Community Chest and Community Welfare Council elected Patrick as chairman with Bill Barbee as vice chairman and Lyman Sutter as treasurer. The group, joined by Leah health and welfare leaders, selected eight directors and seven executive committee members.
Dr Beveridge of City College told the Long Beach Chamber of Commerce that Long Beach is vulnerable like Hiroshima and Nagasaki. He urged control of atomic energy for world peace or underground civic centers as an alternative. He spoke at the Wilton Hotel breakfast, linking wartime bombing to present fears and promoting atomized peace through trade, power, and agriculture. C. W. Christensen introduced him.
Governor Warren meets senior military officers and officials including Vice Admiral DeLang Rear Admiral Hendren Wynkoop Bennett Maeker and Dungan aboard the Golden Bear. He notes strong public support for the Milk Ship effort two thirds loaded and hopes for full cargo to aid world peace. He then visits the Wilton Hotel for a private party with friends.
Alfred L. Dutcher, 33, of 1392 Chwsdn's Ave, was cut on the hand by a young bandit who tried to rob him while he walked on Ohio Ave south of the sanitary division. He was treated at Seaside Hospital. Police report says the assailant used a pocket knife.
The City Council committee will meet Thursday at 9 a.m. to discuss purchasing the Willmore apartment building to provide office space. The Mayor announced the potential city purchase and space needs.
Harry EB and Clara Stoner sold to A EB Krause a seven unit apartment house at 110 E Carson St for 73 000 according to county deed recordings.
Washington January 21 The Treasury secretary indicated Congress may be asked to provide funds to support European currencies as part of the Marshall plan expansion. He said the aid could come this year or next, tied to progress in balancing budgets boosting production and expanding trade among 16 western European nations. Senate and House hearings continued with veteran and Legion representatives urging western Europe aid to deter Soviet pressure.
City Manager Carl Wirsching will waive authorization to sell 79 temporary barracks at Likewand Boulevard and Spring Street by the War Assets Administration. The council approved the waiver. Barracks sit on land under option from Bixby Land Co. The city seeks other county hospital buildings under Public Law 289 to aid airport development.
Mrs. Hazel Moore of Washington, D. C., died of a broken heart after waiting for news of her son Harley, 26, of Syracuse, N. Y., whose commercial transport plane crashed last October in a Communist area near Paone in North China. The U S consulate released an investigator's report on December 2 confirming his death after an extensive inquiry.
A car crash at Seventh St and Locust Ave left Patricia Evans, 324, with possible skull fractures. Taken to Seaside Hospital, she was a messenger riding in a car driven by her father DB Evans 35. The other driver was Marion Leonhardt 31 of San Diego. Evans says Patricia stood on a seat when the collision occurred.
The Long Beach Civil Service Commission announces the last day to apply is Thursday January 29 for the juvenile officer exam. Salary ranges from 225 to 245 dollars a month. Separate eligibility lists will be created for men and women.
Police officer F W Hainley stopped Edgar A Whiteside after he nearly hit the officer on E Pacific Coast Hwy. Whiteside, 44, a Fairfax field worker, pleaded guilty in Municipal Court before Judge Charles D Wallace. He had five prior drunken driving arrests and a revoked license. The judge imposed 180 days for the DUI plus 180 days for driving with no license.
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