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Long Beach Press Telegram

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Jul 07, 1953

Page

14

Log Trucks Protest Slams California Overload Rules

Eureka reports logging truckers threaten to jam Northern California roads over overload rules. About 385 trucks stalled since Thursday as Oregon drivers join from two towns. Blaine McGowan of the California Association of Timber Truckers urges continued protest while court action is prepared. Operators lay off wood crews and sawmill unloaders amid mass resistance.

Eureka California Hurbaldt del Norte State Highway Patrol Oregon Blaine McGowan California Association of Timber Truckers Association

Governor labels log truck protest a near sabotage

Governor Warren denounces a Humboldt county sit-down by loggers as near sabotage of highway enforcement. He calls the protest against truck weight limits disobedient and unlawful, describing it as a deliberate effort by part of the logging industry to undermine law.

Warren Sacramento ILD Hac Warren Humboldt County

East German Police Shot by RussiansContinued From Page 41

After the June 17 revolt East Berlin martial law remains unclear with no timing. Only cross sector workers with special passes may pass the barrier. Western commands rebuffed a new Soviet note demanding end to inter sector travel restrictions.

East Berlin P. T. Dibrova

Louis Johnson Partner Appointed to NLRB

President Eisenhower nominated Louis Johnson associate farmer to join the National Labor Relations Board to replace resigned member Paul M. Herzog. Farmer is independent and part of the firm where Johnson, former defense secretary under Truman, is a partner. The White House said a new chairman will be designated.

Guy Farmer District of Columbia Tore Eisenhower National Labor Relations Board Paul M. Herzog Farmer Louis Johnson Truman Herzog NLRB Whit House Matas

Eastern Europe Shifts Tilt Amid Farm Struggles and Reforms

The report notes Czech Reds tightening rule while easing agriculture pressure and resumes private enterprise signals. Romania raises food rations and grants prison amnesties. Hungary replaces Rakosi with Nagy as premier. Hungary cuts farmer taxes up to 75 percent for weather damaged crops, with total losses exempt from tax, amid promises of a harvest.

Romania Albania Imre Nagy Matyas Rakosi Hungary East Germany Otto Gratewohl Budapest

Speedy Yank Freighter Grounded Off Pusan

The 14000 ton Cornhusker freighter was driven onto Lighthouse Rock off Pusan Harbor by heavy seas. Navy tug crews evacuated seven crew members, leaving the captain and six aboard as rescuers battle to save the ship. One crewman reported flooding in four holds and the engine room.

Pusan Korea Navy Cornhusker ‘Mariner Lighthouse Rock Pusan Harbor Jines John A. McCarthy Floral Park Sear Shipping Co New York U. S McCarthy

Nixon May Tour Asia as Ike's Representative

Discussion centers on using Nixon as President Eisenhower's personal envoy to Asia. He would carry credentials and deep policy knowledge, aiming to foster good relations with Asiatic nations. A world circuit could echo Adlai Stevenson’s postwar path and boost Republican viewpoints ahead of politics.

State Department Nixon National Security Council Eisenhower Adlai E.stevenson Illinois Stevenson Dulles Senate

Lakewood Chamber opposes annexation to Long Beach

Lakewood Chamber directors voted 9 to 0 with two abstentions to oppose annexation after rejecting a 43 page Stevenson report with a 10 page supplement as incomplete. President Don Nelson, while opposing annexation policy, will carry out chamber stance. a five member anti annexation committee was formed to draft an answer to a local newspaper column and defend the chamber line.

Chamber of Comerce Lakewood Long ‘Beach James O. Stevenson Los’ Angeles Bureau of Municipal Research Chamber Stevenson Don Nelson Peter Nitrini Mation Nelson Leon Silverman Silverman Kenneth Lovgren Don Rochlen John Tod Lee Hollopeter Howard Tudkins Last Sun Independent-Press-Telegram Lawrence A. Collins Sr Collins Hellopeter Rochlen Florent Bailly Bailly Chamber Board Long Beach Los Angeles Briel Harbor Arcs Trig Barbor

House Group Probes Reds Labor Action

New York The House Un American Activities Committee opened seven executive hearings in a federal building to probe subversion in the labor field. Rep. Kit Clardy and Rep. Gordon H. Scherer presided as Rep. Harold R. Velde, hospitalized, sent a statement promising use of legal measures to expose anti labor activities.

New York House Un-American Activities Committee Kit Clardy R.mieh Gordon H. Scherer Ohio Federal Building Harold R. Velde RIL Clardy Washington

Sandals for Warm Weather in Three Ombre Colors

Promotional note offers kids leather stripling sandals with cushion insoles and polished outsoles in beige grey or red white blue ombres. Save 3.00 on purchase.

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