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Long Beach Press Telegram

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Jan 22, 1951

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Tungsten Curtailed and Steel Regulation Tightened

Washington January 22 AP the National Production Authority ordered tungsten allocation restrictions from March 1 and cut nonessential uses while tightening all steel controls. Production shifts to molybdenum urged as substitutes. New ESA leaders Johnston DiSalle and Ching to implement price wage and credit controls with OPS and WSB divisions.

Washington National Production Authority NPA Wiliam H. Harrison China Korea Harrison Eric Jonnston Michael V. DiSalle Cyrus S. Ching

Legislature Urged to Cut Spending in California

Sacramento reports urge economy in state finances. Legislative Auditor A Alan Post proposes cuts totaling 21 729 000 in Gov Warren's 1 016 600 000 one year budget, citing mobilization and higher federal taxes. Senate interim committee condemns government as usual and urges no new taxes or services until global tensions ease.

Sacramento California Legislative A. Alan Post Warrren Post Senate

Alpine Avalanches Kill 177 In Alps Struck Towns

Rescue workers labored through heavy snowfall across Austria Switzerland and Italy as a week end series of avalanches left at least 177 dead and many missing. About 45 000 Austrian residents were cut off while 30 towns were buried under snow. French paratroops and U S aid teams assisted in search and relief efforts amid widespread destruction of villages and infrastructure.

Senna Alps EC Re Austria Tyral Styria Stazkammer Gut Switzerland Italy Tyrol Salzburg LU. S. Signal Corps St. Anton Arlberg Heiligenblut Hohenzauern Bad Gastein Sattelkopf Mountain Flugkopf Peak Austrian Interior Ministry

Boulder crashes into West Virginia home killing woman

In Lesage near Huntington on January 22 a massive boulder rolled down a hillside and crushed Miss Bess Christy, about 60, trapping her in bed. Rescue workers freed her after more than two hours and she was taken to a Huntington hospital. Her injuries and condition were not immediately known.

Jesage W. Va Bess Christy Huntington Ha. m W. W. McFann Miss Christy McFall

Grand Jury Raps Vice Protection in Los Angeles

Los Angeles grand jury reported a shocking pattern of vice protection in the county. It warned that failure to publicize the findings would shield corrupt lawmen and underworld figures tied to gambling prostitution and vice operations, noting payoffs run to huge sums and implicating limited witnesses.

Los Angeles Grand Jury Stanley In. Barnes Eugene Bisecailuz Guarantee Finance Guarantee Finance Co Samuel Rummel Mickey Cohen Rummel Underworld

Local fog and low clouds creep in late tonight

Damp conditions spread as local fog or low clouds move in late tonight and early tomorrow. Temperatures show little change, keeping a cool, subdued feel across the area.

Lands Ask final Peace Plea to Reds

Twelve Asian and Arab nations propose a sixth U N peace appeal to Communist China. The resolution would rise before the U N General Assembly's 60 nation political committee. The U S favors parity for Chiang Kaishek’s Nationalist China and opposes seating the Reds at the U N. A vote was anticipated by midweek.

Korea U.S United States Red China U.N U. S Chiang Kai- Shek Formosa U.N. F Ernest A. Gross U. N Gross

Lamington Volcano Eruption Causes Deaths and Missing

In New Guinea Mount Lamington eruption leaves at least 23 dead and 34 missing after a four day blast. A volcanic cloud 100 miles wide and 40 000 feet high was reported as the mountain exploded with Fort Moresby and Port Moresby affected by ash and mud. Relief planes struggled to reach the area amid ongoing crisis and government statements.

Sydney Australia Mount Lamington New Guinea Port Moresby Lamington Fort Moresby New Guinea Administration Civil Aviation Department

Where to Find It Beach Combing and More

A brief listing of newspaper sections and page locations for daily content. Includes Beach Combing on B-1, Boyle on A-8, Bridge on A-13, Classified Ads on B pages 9 and 10 11, Comics on B-4, Crossword on A-13, Editorial on A-12, Radio and Television on A-10, Shipping Table on 8-7, Sports on A-14 and A-15, Theaters on A-8, Ties and Temperatures on 8-7, and Women's Activities on 8-2 and B-3.

Boyle

U S Demands Return of Distorted Russian Film Versions

The United States says Russia must cease showing and return two American films. In a formal note served January 17, Moscow was told to stop exhibiting Mr Deeds Goes to Town and Mr Smith Goes to Washington in distorted forms. Russia claims the films were obtained from Germany’s war booty and have been shown in Moscow and other Soviet cities with altered content.

Washington United States Russia State Department Foreign Office Moscow Mr. Deeds Mr. Smith Germany

McMahon Pushes Global Peace Plan and Friendship With Russia

Senator McMahon urged a $50 billion global peace program tied to a Senate resolution expressing friendship for the Russian people. He called for $10 billion yearly for five years in economic aid, a shift of two thirds of armament spending to constructive use, and UN radio access in the Soviet Union to reveal Kremlin propaganda. He urged continued push for a ringing declaration of American intentions.

Washington McMahon D.-Conn Senate House Atomic Energy Committee United States America Russia International Atomic Energy Control United Nations Soviet Union U. N

Marine grand marshal praised for 1951 Tournament of Roses

Camp Pendleton notes Cp. Robert S. Gray 21, twice-wounded Korea veteran, served as grand marshal of the Pasadena Tournament of Roses. He received commendation for his "ability and dignity" in that role, substituting for Gen. Eisenhower during the tourney events while awaiting removal of shell fragments from his arm.

Camp Pendleton Pasadena Robert S. Gray Marine Corps Gray Gen Dwight Eisenhower

Wonju Field Recaptured by U N Patrols

Allied columns probing into Korea reported heavy activity on multiple fronts. An American platoon was said wiped out south of Yongwol while forces retook Wonju airstrip and Hill 233 after a three hour battle led by Lt General Matthew Ridgway.

Tokyo Korea Yongwol A. P Tom Stone Stone U. S. Seventh Division Wonju Kumyangjang Osan Sehon Ater Seoul Wonji Matthew B. Ridgway Eighth Army Central Front South Korea Alled

Yugoslav Review Opposes Branding of Red China

Belgrade January 22 The Review of International Affairs a Yugoslav periodical under government influence opposes branding Communist China as an aggressor in Morea It warns that harsh UN action would isolate Peiping and push China closer to the Soviet Union as Moscow desires

Belgrade Yugoslavia Review Inter National Affairs China Morea United Nations Peiping Soviet Union Moscow

Bradley: 3 500 000 man Army Enough for now

Gen Omar Bradley told a Senate hearing the planned 3.5 million strength for the armed forces by next June should suffice to avert disaster. He cautioned it might need increase, and said long drafting could later reduce the figure after reserves build. If war comes, air defenses plus Canada could avert full U.S. invasion.

Bradley Omar Bradley Joint Chiefs of Staff Senate United States Associated Press Washington Dan Lyndon Johnson Texas Senate Preparedness Subcommittee Sai Congress Continental U. S

Howser Suit Against Pearson Goes To Jury

Federal Court jury in the $350000 libel suit filed by former California Attorney General Fred N Howser against columnist Drew Pearson retired to deliberate. Pearson broadcast Sept 12 claimed Howser accepted a $1200 bribe from a Long Beach gambler. The judge instructed the jury on truth and defamation standards and legal justification.

Washington Drew Pearson California Fred N. Howser Alexander Long Beach Calif Holtzoff Pearson James T. Mufflox

Procter and Gamble Raises Soap Prices Nationwide

Cincinnati dispatch reports Procter and Gamble Co announcing about a 3 percent price increase on all its soap products. The move, effective immediately, follows rising costs and tight supply, with P&G asserting no separate changes for individual brands.

Procter & Gamble Cincinnati Procter & Gamble Co

Quads Save Family Homestead with 29,000 Pact

INTIAC Mich Jan 22 The twelve day old Rosebush quadruplets avert foreclosure as guardian William Hartman reports a 29000 deal with a milk company to feature the babies in ads for ten years. Immediate 300 payment for housing and 2000 for a trust fund, 24000 to be paid 200 monthly over ten years. Parents Kenneth and Mrs Rosebush of Oakwood, with four older children. Mortgage held by Lapeer Savings Bank leaves behind 3461 in 32 a month due. The family hopes to sell and move to a larger home.

Intiac Mich Rosebush William Hartman Hartman Kenneth Rosebush Oakwood Lapeer Savings Bank

Also Mentioned on This Page

Truman Johnston Economic Stabilization Agency Alan Valentine ESA Office of Price Stabilization OPS DiSalle Toledo The Wage Stabilization Board WSB Cyprus S. Ching U. S. Rubber Company Wilford B Ili Wilford B. Needs Jr Press-Telegram Chuck Sundquist L. A Lands U. 5 Brie Russ Wonju Field 8. BE Clen Clements Rites Howser
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