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Long Beach Press Telegram

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Jul 05, 1951

Page

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Hungary declares two U S diplomats persona non grata

Hungary orders two United States diplomats to leave within 24 hours after labeling them unwelcome. The action follows Hungary's demand to recall three legation members over alleged spying and plots against the Communist government tied to Archbishop Groesz's trial.

Budapest Hungary United States U. S Legation Austria Albert Scherer Jr Ruth Tryon Mary Eich Miss Hich Hunpote Joszef Groesz Mindszenty Washington State Department U.S Lincoln White Groesz William N Oatis Czechoslovakia

Fireworks Cause Drowning of Two in Akron Rowboat

In Akron on July 5 a defective helicopter firecracker exploded in a rowboat, causing panic and capsizing. Two of the three aboard drowned: Paul Bertsch, 45, VP of Rohner Paper Co., and Sylvia Strange, 13, a noted junior horsewoman. Bertsch’s brother Leonard owned the 100 acre estate housing the artificial lake. Louise Bertsch, 14, and Miss Strange survived.

Akron Ohio Paul Bertsch Rohner Paper Co Sylvia Strange Bertsch Leonard Louise Miss Strange

Greatest Threat Remains Says Truman on July Fourth

President Truman warned the nation on the Fourth of July that the greatest threat to world peace lies in Soviet armed power. He urged continued production and inflation control to fund a strong military for years ahead, as 10,000 communities rededicated themselves to 1776 ideals. Chief Justice Vinson and Defense Mobilizer Wilson joined him in the broadcast from Washington.

Washington Truman Fred Vinson Defense Charles E. Wilson Washington Monument Soviet Union Philadelphia Vinson Supreme Court Congress Wilson

Gas heating curbs drafted to conserve natural gas

Washington July 5 The Petroleum Administration for Defense said it drafted a tentative nation wide order to bar installation of new natural gas space heating equipment and large volume customers without PAD approval The order aims to protect current users and assure supplies for defense needs Brown Deputy PAD said the measure may start after a specified date and is in tentative stages with a tight gas supply outlook.

Washington Petroleum Administration For Defense Bruce K. Brown Brown PAD

Millionaire Cited in Red Band Probe

New York Jay 5. Federal judge Frederick Vanderbilt Field held in contempt for refusing to reveal names of individuals who posted 80,000 dollar bond for four runaway convicted Communist leaders.

New York Jay Frederick Vanderbilt Field

Iran Rejects World Court Oil Dispute ruling

The International Court of Justice urged Britain and Iran to form a joint board to oversee Anglo-Iranian Oil Co operations, with revenues beyond operating needs placed in a jointly managed account. Iran rejected the court’s competence and voided the decision, while Britain offered no immediate comment.

Hague Netherlands International Court of Justice Britain Iran Hossein Navab United Nations Poland Egypt

Millions for City Parks Proposed

Details of a multimillion dollar land acquisition program for park and recreational development in the Long Beach area are outlined in a City Council report with the Park Recreation and Planning Commissions. Land purchases for a regional park along the west side of the San Gabriel River lead 16 projects citywide, funded by tidelands oil revenues and urged by Milton B. Arthur who notes rapid population growth justifies swift action to reserve suitable properties.

Long Beach Park, Recreation and Planning Commissions San Gabriel River Tidelands Milton B. Arthur Recreation Commission

Johnston Sees $1 per Day Inflation Cost

Johnstone says inflation under the economic controls bill could cost U S families about one dollar daily. He warned Congress faces higher prices without a strong act and announced a White House backed education drive targeting consumers, business, labor, and Congress.

Washington Truman Congress Eric Johnston Johnston Munich Stabilization Agency House Senate Economic Stabilization Administration White House

Ship Upsets Tug Five Feared Lost in Mississippi River Collision

A tug Dan Quin and tanker Morris Hess collided four miles north of New Orleans. Five of 11 tug crewmen were missing, two trapped in the hull, two rescued by a swift boat. The tug overturned, losing two barges while the tanker did not sink and was beached.

New Orleans Mississippi River Here Dan Quin Coast Guard Morris Hess

Weather Outlook: Clouds Clear by Midday Tomorrow

Night and early morning low clouds, clearing near midday tomorrow. Sunny but hazy afternoon with slightly warmer temperatures.

Hail Soured Crops Across Eastern Colorado

Seibert Colorado reports farm losses from a recent hail series estimated at 10 million dollars. Over 2 million acres affected in 20 days with hailstones over two inches. Wheat losses total about 220,000 acres worth six million, plus damage to corn, fruit trees, feeds, poultry, machinery, and buildings.

Colorado Fitzpatrick

Truman Attacks AP Reporter Oatis Trial

President Truman said the Czech court conviction of Associated Press correspondent William N. Oatis was a Communist effort to intimidate the free press. He backed State Department condemnation and noted possible moves to secure Oatis release. Some officials see a chance for sentence reduction on good behavior.

Washington Truman Associated Press William N. Oatis Free World Press State Department Datis Czechoslovakia Catis Prague Oatis Department United States

Teeners Barred From Tijuana

Reports of teenagers at drinking and marijuana parties led Mexican authorities to close the border gates to unescorted American youths under 18 between San Diego and Tijuana. Officials cited complaints from elites and San Diego County Grand Jury members who urged action to curb juvenile rowdyism at the border.

San. Diego Here Tijuana San Diego Grand Jury Moises Sanchez Aldana

Budapest Continues Ousting Undesirables

Budapest authorizes routine writs forcing hundreds of families to leave the city within 24 hours three times weekly. Police continue the banishment campaign amid government pressure and public unrest in Hungary’s capital.

Budapest Hungary

Sunday Peace Talks Amid Korea Firefight Amid Ceasefire Talks

In Tokyo on July 5 AP reports arrangements for Communist and Allied truce envoys to meet Sunday in Kaesong, while Korean frontline skirmishing continues. U N commander Ridgway seeks guarantees that the Reds will refrain from firing on emissaries as preliminary talks begin ahead of a full ceasefire conference.

Tokyo Korea United Nations Kaesong 38Th Parallel U.N Matthew B. Ridgway U. S Ridgway Red

Two Migrant Workers Crushed in Wilmington Freight Car

Two Mexican nationals Silvestre Hernandez 26 and Juan Hernandez 24 were found crushed in a rail car near Berth 158 Wilmington early today. They lay among bundled pine under a tonnage load shifted while riding in the car. Detectives report impalement and crush injuries. bodies taken to McNerney Mortuary Wilmington.

Berth 158 Wilmington Silvestre Hernandez Juan Hernandez U.S Harold F. Cossiart Park Ave Long Beach Joe Arnold Freeman Ave Harbor Belt Line Railroad Fontana Adrian Thornberry McNerney Mortuary

Where to find it listing navigation items

The notice lists sections and page numbers for newspaper content including Beach Combing on page 8-1, Boyle and Bridge on page A-21, Classified ads on pages B-7 to B-9, Comics on C-8, Crossword on C-10, Editorial on A-20, Financial on B-5 and B-6, Obituaries on A-T, Radio and television on C-10, Shipping table on 6-6, Sports on B-2 to B-4, Theaters on A-18, tides and temperatures on B-6, and Women’s activities on C-1 and C-2.

Boyle A-T Radio and Television

Lord Inverchapel Dies Former Ambassador to U S and WWII Figure

Lord Inverchapel Sir Archibald Clark Kerr longtime British diplomat dies in Greenock Scotland at age. He served as ambassador to the United States Russia and China and helped arrange Stalin’s dinner at the British Embassy in Moscow. He was a key figure in Big Three wartime conferences and attended the San Francisco UN meeting. He was born in Lanarkshire, entered service in 1906, and was knighted in 1933.

Washington Archibald Clark Kerr Lord Inverchapel Russia China Moscow Inverchapel Stalin O Lord Inverchapel Lanarkshire Chile Maria ‘Teresa Diaz Salas Lord Halifax Oliver Franks Sweden Iraq United Nations San Francisco

Stocks Rally for Third Day in New York Trading

NEW YORK July 5 The stock market extended its rally into the third straight session with gains as high as 2 to 3 dollars a share among leaders. Buying was more general and higher today than Monday or Tuesday, though no runaway surge appeared on the upside.

New York

Four Heroes Given Medal of Honor

President Truman awards the Medal of Honor to four Army infantrymen Sol emnly noting such soldiers will help win the cold war and keep the peace. Recipients Sol Em ingman Stanley Adams Raymond Harvey and Lewis Millett earned the honor for bold action, with Ingman personally wiping out two machine gun positions near Maltari on February 26.

Washington Truman Korea White House Einar H. Ingman Tomahawk Wis Stanley T. Adams Olathe Kan Raymond Harvey Pasadena Calif Lewis L. Millett South Dartmouth Mass RCUTS Cpl Ingham Maltari Ingman

Ship Explosion Kills and Hurts East Berlin Children

A river explosion near Treptow in East Berlin involved a vessel carrying at least 120 children from an East Berlin school. Communist police barred inquiries as West Berlin reports spoke of many dead and dozens injured, with crowds kept back from the riverfront and the Soviet Zone Office offering no statement.

Berlin Spree River East Berlin Tron Curtain West Berlin Soviet Zone Office of Information

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