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Newspaper

Long Beach Press Telegram

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Jul 01, 1950

Page

2

Army and Air Force Clarify Vets' Reserve Status

Army and Air Force spokesmen answered veterans questions on reserve status after the war emergency. Former officers who did not sign new reserve commissions would not be recalled if discharged, while some on inactive duty could be recalled. Navy reserve officers hold indefinite commissions and may be recalled. discharged or resigned cases vary.

Adrvice Army Air Force Taento Navy Naval Reserve

Employment This Month Expected to Break Record

Government experts forecast a new employment record for July as June totals rose to 61,482,000 civilian workers, with armed forces not counted. The Census Bureau data show a 1,751,000 gain since January and a 4,535,000 rise since start of the year, amid rising consumer credit and widespread summer job hunting.

Washington Census Bureau Federal Reserve Board

Stops Planned on Section of Junipero Ave

City Council authorized a traffic code change to designate Junipero Avenue and boulevards as a thoroughfare from Ocean Blvd to Pacific Coast Hwy except at Broadway Fourth Seventh 10th and Anaheim Streets. The code must be extended to install stop signs on minor streets intersecting Junipero between Ocean Blvd and the Pacific Coast Hwy to curb dangerous traffic conditions.

Junipero Ave Ocean Hivd Pacific Coast Broadway Fourth Seventh 10Th Anaheim Sts Junipero Ocean Blvd Juniparo

Shooting-gallery Attendant Wounded in Pike Street Incident

Lucille Ciopryna, 20, of 1225 niast, attended a shooting gallery at 315 W. Pike. A .22 caliber bullet or fragment struck her below the left eye after ricocheting from a back wall. She was treated at Seaside Hospital and discharged after X rays showed no imbedded pellet.

Lucille Ciopryna Niast W. Pike Seaside Hospital

Egyptian Press Backs Nation on Non Korea Aid

Cairo dispatch reports Egyptian press unanimously backed government efforts to support United Nations actions in Korea while keeping cordial ties with Britain. Observers cite three motives: retaliation for past pro-Muslim stances, focus on Egyptian affairs, and hopes US pressure could influence Anglo Egyptian issues. Informed sources see little chance of British troop evacuation shift.

Cairo Egypt United Nations South Korea U. S United States Britain Suez Canal Sudan

Mystery Quake Hits Part of City Area Near Caspian Ave

Residents from the 2800 block Caspian Ave to 20th Street and California Ave reported feeling a thud and shaking around 12 64 PM. Press Telegram operators and Signal Hill authorities logged inquiries as Long Beach police sought information on the cause with no details yet.

Caspian Ave 20Th ‘St California Ave Press-Telegram Eretook R. E. Browning Signal Hill Long Beach

Winners in Duplicate Bridge Announced at Long Beach Club

The Long Beach Duplicate Bridge Club held its weekly tournament at the Masonic Temple directed by L. Varser. North-South winners were John Killian with Albert In, Mr. and Mrs. E. Thygenson and Mrs. G. A. Bergman and Mrs. G. R. Browder. East-West winners were Mrs. Albert Coleman and Mrs. John Dixon, F. E. Clanton and Paul Wayne, and Alex Agnew with Mrs. Edith Wagner.

Wert L. Varser Long Beach Masonic Temple John Killian Albert In E. Thygenson G. A. Bergman G. R. Browder Albert Coleman John Dixon F.E. Clanton Paul Wayne Alex Agnew Edith Wagner

Constitutional amendments listed for voters pamphlet

The document outlines proposed amendments including temporary district agricultural staff and veterinarians, reorganizing courts, allowing legislators to hold other offices, preserving residency voting rules within 90 days, prohibiting nominating individuals to public office by amendment, repealing salary limits for local officials, land title withdrawal and registration, and licensing for chiropractors. No arguments filed against Nos 2 and 5. arguments requested by July 10 for pamphlet inclusion.

Ing Ilsers Fiee Myrtle ‘Willams Recorder’s Office Jordan

Peace Hopes Dim in Rail Strike Amid Losses Afloat

Chicago dispatch reports the week old rail strike shows zero progress in peace talks. About 50,000 workers idle, rail revenues and wage losses run into millions. Five major Midwestern routes halted and about 4,000 A F L Switchmen Union members left posts. Additional unions may strike July 15. The Presidential board proposed 4 hours work with 48 hours pay. 18 cent hourly raise suggested on some routes. GN continues operations reduced. others idle.

Chicago Westerd A. FL. Switchmen’s Union of North America Ike Chcago Rock Island & Pacific Chicago Great Western Western Pacific Denver & Riol Grande Western Great ‘Northern G.N

Property Owners Seek Relaxation of Drilling Ban

A large group of East Long Beach property owners urged the City Council to amend the drilling ordinance permitting drilling in areas bounded by Obispo Avenue and Wilton Street and 15th Street. A second group sought approval to open oil drilling in a small area north from 715th Street.

East Long Beach Obispo, Ave Boma, Avé 15Th St Wilton’St

Robbery Suspect Captured After Bank Heist

James E. Sweeney admitted staging the pickup and held a bank employee hostage near a hotel before police arrived. Mrs. Natori, aided by customers Frank Murphy and Robert L. Brown, retrieved money from the Seattle First National Bank's international branch and the suspect signed a robbery confession.

James E. Sweeney Mra Natori Mwap Azaigtants Frank’ Murphy Robert L. Brown International Seattle Flrst National Bank Homer Tipton Sweeney

Suwon Defenders Stand Firm Amid Distant Breakthrough

Reports from Taejon and Suwon describe varied accounts of a Han River defense line breach by Communist forces with South Korean troops and American airlifts attempting to stabilize the situation. MacArthur's communiqué noted increased enemy activity south of the Han but less than a major breakthrough, while Seoul remained under Reds pressure with infiltrations and rumors of tanks on the move.

Suwon MacArthur Taejon Han River Han Air Force Pusan Korea Tokyo Tom Lambert Associated Press Korean ‘Defense Ministry Jong Han River 2 Seoul Ke Lane John Church Suwa Pyongyang

Yanks in Suwon Flee Burn Data for Nothing

American troops flee from Seoul’s advance as they abandon vehicles and gear in a rapid retreat toward Taejon. Evacuees sleep on soaked blankets, some watch a movie, while others limp along after jeep breakdowns and a broken ankle.

Suwon Taejon Seoul George F. Miller Burroweville Oklo John J. Maroudett Ens Wis Tejon

Sacramento Cooler After 108 Yesterday

Sacramento sees relief after yesterday’s 108 high, the year’s peak for the state capital. The weatherman notes cooler conditions today with a lighter heat wave and expectations of lower temperatures ahead.

Sacramento Aaid the Weatherman

Tide and Temperature Report for Long Beach

Sunrise 5 46 a m Sunset 2 08 p m Moonrise 10 50 p m Moonset 8 43 a m Tides high 1 02 p m 40 ft 11 45 p m 50 ft Low 6 20 a m 14 47 5 42 p m 23 ft Foregoing statistics by U S Conant and Geodetic Survey Lifeguards Water temp 65 Condition of surf calm

U. S. Conant Geodetic Survey Long Beach

California's new budget year opens with 973 million

Sacramento reports California starts its new budget year with 973 million dollars to spend, the largest in the nation outside federal, New York state and city totals. Education receives 31.4 percent, highways 20.4 percent, social welfare 19 percent, mental hygiene and corrections 9.3 percent, conservation 5.9 percent, with 14 percent for miscellaneous. A 1064 page document outlines the entire spending program from aid to the blind to 35,696,756 for the University of California.

Sacramento Mehia Califor Nia Board of Guide Dogs For the Blind University of California

Russia Pledges Hands-off Policy in Korean War

Berlin dispatches report Moscow will avoid open entanglement in Korea. Propagandists in East Europe stress nonintervention and publish the exchange of notes with the United States. Soviet papers say Moscow clarifies the Korean question and oppose foreign interference. East bloc outlets run brief reports on fighting and Stockholm UN resolution.

Berlin Europe Russia Bucharest Moscow U. S Korea Germany Taegliche Rundschau Soviet Union Stockholm East Germany

Cooks and Stewards Seek Halt to Korea Campaign

In San Francisco on July 1 Eddie Tangen announces the C I O Marine Cooks and Stewards resolved to urge the U S stop armed intervention in Korea and recognize the Communist regime in China while seeking peaceful settlement. Six unions ratify a Korean war bonus pact offering 100 percent war pay in Korean waters and daily stipends in port or if vessels are bombed, plus a $10,000 employer paid life insurance.

San Francisco Eddie Tangen C. I. O. Marine Cooks and Stewards Korea Tangen China Cooks and Stewards A. F. L. Sailors Union of the Pacific Independent Marine Firemen, Oilers The Lo, Marine Engineers’ Beneficial Association C. 3. O. American Radio Association Thee F. L. Masters, Mates and

Koreans Execute Red Federal Chiefs

A South Korean official said 90 to 100 top Communists were executed as Seoul fell to the North Korean Army. Among those reported killed was Kim Sumja a, billed as a Mata Hari figure who testified at her trial about living with an American officer as a confidant for the northern government.

Taejon Korea Seoul Kim Sum Mata Hari

Subway Car Accident Claims Water Pipe Break

An unclear report describes a subway accident involving a water pipe and a yard foreman near a drain. Details are incomplete, but the fragment notes damage and injuries are not specified.

Truman appeals to Scouts at Valley Forge jamboree

President Truman addresses nearly 50,000 Boy Scouts at the Valley Forge jamboree in Pennsylvania. He warns of a harsher world if Americans fail to work for peace and freedom, contrasts youth in free nations with Communist dominated states, and urges unity and the fellowship of humanity. The event features Scouts from 20 nations, with 20,000 spectators viewing from the stands.

Vallex Forge Truman George Washington Valley Forge Man Washington Boy Scouts Independence Fall Philadelphia Patel

Red China Now Just Like Russia Says Shipmaster

Capt. David Jones of the Flying Arrow, a veteran master aboard an Isbrandtsen Line freighter, compares China with Russia after years of North China trade. He recalls wartime Shanghai shelling and notes tensions with Nationalists and Red tape delaying shore leave for a sick crew member.

William, C. Smith Elmer C. Bender David Davy) Jones Shanghai Korea America U. S China Kobe Russia W. L. Gross Gross Tsintao James Brooklyn Heights David Jones Sr Isbrandtsen Capt Jones San Francisco L. A

Gunmen Wound Bondsman Near Binaggio Case in Kansas City

Charles Bruno, 51, a bondsman tied to the late political boss Charles Binaggio, was shot by two gunmen early today. He was struck in the abdomen and shoulder as he stepped from his car near his home about 3:30 am and is reported in critical condition. The assailants fled.

Kansas City Charles Bruno Charles Binaggio John Reardon Bruno

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