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Newspaper
Long Beach Press Telegram
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Jul 05, 1952
Page
4
California leaders weigh possible Warren Eisenhower alliance as Texas delegation dispute stirs Republican nominating fight. Warren denies strings, pledges delegation release when no chance for nomination. Warren arrives in Chicago amid high tension and speculation of California’s pivotal role.
Chicago July headline tally shows Sen Robert Taft at 530 pledged delegates and Gen Dwight Eisenhower at 425 with others including Earl Warren Harold Stassen Theodore McKeldin MacArthur Wedemeyer and uncommitted totaling 1206. Net gains cited from national committee decisions on contested delegations subject to appeal.
Massachusetts lawmakers ended a 42 hour continuous session at 6 39 am with Gov Paul A Dever signing a supplementary budget bill of about 19 5 million The bill's exact total will be reviewed by the Senate ways and means committee The fight over the budget had split the Democratic House and Republican Senate Months include Thursday through Friday and many Republicans will travel by special train to the Chicago convention.
United States Secretary of State Dean Acheson met Brazil’s top officials in Rio de Janeiro as his Latin America visit nears completion. He planned to fly to Sao Paulo on Monday and depart for Washington on Tuesday to show continued U S interest in the region.
Final drafting began on the 1952 Republican platform in Chicago with main planks to denounce the Democrats at home and abroad. Dulles and Kelland lead polishing while Taft and Eisenhower backers weigh the foreign policy plank amid calls for reduced taxes, fewer controls, and stronger anti Communist stand. Labor policy backs TaftHartley, opposes compulsory fair employment, and favors education plus gradual tax relief and economic restraint.
HOLLYWOOD July 5 Frontier Hollywood television commentator and film actor Freeman Lusk denied charges of assaulting attorney Robert Butts, who represents Lusk's estranged wife. Butts said he was treated for a cut and swollen lip and would seek battery charges. Mrs Lusk said she introduced Butts to her husband at the hotel as a reconciliation was discussed.
Washington July 5 conferees from Senate and House reached a compromise within the 575 million budget bill to allow all members of Congress to exempt the first 3000 of their Washington living expenses from income tax. The plan, effective January 1, would offset the 2500 expense allowance previously tax free, aligning with general practice for deducting business travel costs. Members, earning 12500 salary plus 2500 annual expense fund, argued exemptions mirror other deductible business expenses.
A piano recital by Esther Belt Lawson's students occurred in the wea auditorium with participants including Steven Brewer Donna Parks Steven Lokken Deborah Einlein Tommy Shinn Sandra Sarvas Diane Robbins Steven Shinn and many others. Francine Conat presented her pupils at 3425 Gaviota Ave with Pauline Mattox assisting during refreshments.
A series of summer open houses during July and August are organized by the women of St Luke's Church. The first is Thursday at 1 p.m. with hostesses Mrs. W. S. Stevens Mrs. R. E. Skinner and Hermine Gaisford. The second is July 17 at 1 p.m. with hostesses Mrs. Alice Bowie and Mrs. H. E. Dixson. Activities include cards games prizes and refreshments. Everyone is invited. Dr and Mrs Wilbur L Thompson hosted a Wednesday dinner at 2630 Golden Ave. Guests included Drs and Mmes Monte Magree W. G. Rhorer L. L. Cawley W. C. Wenkie and Mr and Mrs W. H. Eckart.
Mrs Edwin Simons hosted a luncheon for the Nightingales junior auxiliary at 69 River Alto Canal. President Mrs Wayne P Frederick led the business meeting. The group plans a luncheon and swimming at the Balboa Bay Club next Monday.
Delta Chi Sigma Beta Xi hosted pledges and husbands for a summer gala at 2320 Golden Ave. Blue attire and swimming highlighted the evening as Mrs. John Beatty and other hostesses led the event. A separate fiscal vote capped funds for a Santa Margaritas River suit, barring federal use of Justice funds despite ongoing approvals.
The easy to sew go everywhere dress features air cooled sleeve and pockets in panels with a shirt waist bodice. Sizes 14 to 42 with 413 yards of fabric for size 16. Send 30 cents to Anne Adams Pattern Dept Press Telegram Chicago for pattern 4848.
Upsilon Chapter members held a surprise stork shower for Mrs. Clarise King at Miss Noreen Winslow’s home June 24 with Mrs. Loran Sapp as hostess. Beta Eta Chapter met at Miss Pauline Smith’s home for planning to attend a Community Playhouse “Little Scandal” performance after dinner at 1075 Vina Ave. Iota Psi Chapter members and guests enjoyed a barbecue at Robert Meeker’s home 217 Granada Ave. The last year’s business meeting was at Mrs. Charles Fabish’s home with a program by Mines, Fabish and Clifford Heller. Rhcol Theta Sigma Chi initiation occurred at Mrs. C. C. Bragstad’s home for four new members. Mrs. Dwight F. Knox presided. new members received gifts and a sorority crest carrier. The following weekend the chapter hosted its annual convention at Arrowhead Springs Hotel with a buffet, business meeting, formal dinner, dance, and brunch.
Lamplighters from St Luke's Episcopal Church will meet at the church at 1 20 p m for a beach party and picnic at Corona del Mar. Interested attendees may contact Miss Le Kutulas at 3637 Lemon Ave for further information.
Mrs. Joe Wall is installed as president of YLI No. 129 with Dorothy Hart presiding as institute deputy from Oceanside. Incoming officers include Mrs. Frank Vaughn first vice president and Mrs. Harold Hainley second vice president. Heavily involved members and guests from Long Beach and Fullerton attended.
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