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Long Beach Press Telegram

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Jul 11, 1951

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Allies to Snub Demand They Quit Korea

MUNSAN Korea July 11 AP Cease fire talks advance in cold military formality with optimism. U N briefing officer Col George Ruhlen of Las Cruces NM says talks on tracks and an armistice nearer than 24 hours ago. Communique less enthusiastic but hopeful noting better understanding between negotiating parties and less stiffness by Red negotiators. The three Communist demands not mentioned by either side include a demand that foreign troops exit Korea immediately. Rear Adm Arreigh Burke says it is a political question. Allied negotiators refuse to discuss political issues and may not reach brass tacks in Thursday sessions. Officials say no chairmen. Vice Adm C Turner Joy leads Allied talks while Nam Il leads the Communist side.

Munsan Korea United Nations George Rublen Las Cruces N. M Red Kaesong Arreigh A. Burke U. N Ruhlen Adm C. Turner Joy Nam Il Ruhien

Tightening Moscow Grip Reported On Satellites

Western diplomats report a new wave of Soviet moves to tighten control over Bulgaria Romania and Poland with puppet leaders being replaced or suppressed. Polish born Marshal Rokossovsky faces condemnation while Premier Groza may fall and Premier Chervenkov is nudged aside. Multiple observers caution about standard Soviet procedure and the risk of broader absorption.

London Europe Moscow Bulgaria Romania Poland Konstantin K. Rokossovsky Warsaw Petru Groza Vulko Chervenkov Rokossovsky West U.S

Warren forms five man California crime commission

SACRAMENTO July 11 AP Gov Warren creates a five member California crime commission to study organized crime including black markets narcotics traffic and organized prostitution. The panel will look at tax law effectiveness and how local and state authorities overlap and affect crime suppression.

Sacramento Warren California Crime Commission 52 Commission

Weather Outlook Night Clouds Morning Sun Tomorrow

Night and morning low clouds give way to mostly sunny skies by tomorrow afternoon. Little temperature change expected. Light variable winds tonight and early tomorrow, then west to southwest 12 to 20 mph tomorrow afternoon.

War-havoc Bill Before Congress

A multibillion-dollar bill to grant wide powers to the President for income and property damage payments in case of enemy attacks was outlined by Elmer B. Staats at a Senate banking subcommittee hearing. He warned that a successful attack could cause unprecedented devastation, equating the force of a single A-bomb to the total blast energy of WWII bombs on Britain.

Washington Congress Elmer B. Staats di l Budget Bureau Senate Banking Britain

Hypnotist Claims Slimming Diet Through Mesmerizing Women

In Chicago July 14, Edwin L. Baron a hypnotist promotes a weight loss method by making women dislike high calorie foods. He cites losses from 8 to 19 pounds in weeks and says clients feel no hunger, substituting nonfatting foods. Targeted dieters include Harriet Korup and Beatrice Barnett.

Chicago Edwin L. Baron Baron R Baron Harriet Korup Beatrice Barnett

Iran Premier Welcomes U.S. Help Offer From Truman

Iran accepted President Truman's offer to send Averell Harriman to Tehran to discuss the oil crisis. Premier Mossadegh stated appreciation for the U S assist and welcomed Harriman as the personal representative. An Iran National Oil Board spokesman said they had no objection to talks on nationalization within the law. Three American generals named Taylor Partridge and Olmstead planned a three day visit to Tehran.

Tehran Iran Truman W. Averell Harriman Mossadegh United States Averell Harriman U. S Henry F. Grady Oif Board Washington Harriman Taylor, Partridge and Olmstead

Reds Claim Three Allied Ships Sunkoff Korean Coast

Tokyo reports a North Korean radio claim that three Allied ships were sunk off the west Korean coast by Red gunfire in today’s communique. No ships or locations named and no Allied confirmation.

Tokyo Pyongyang

Newspaper sections and page indices listed for readers

A directory of section locations including Beach Combing on B-1, Boyle on A-15, Bridge on A-15, Classified Ads on B-9 and 10, Comics on B-5, Crossword on A-12, Editorial on A-14, Financial on B-6 and 7, Obituaries on A-11, Political News on A-6, Radio and TV on A-12, Shipping Table on B-7, Sports on A-7, 18, 19, Theaters on A-16, and Tides Temperatures on B-7, plus Women’s Activities on 8-2.

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Yanks Down 3 Red Jets in Wild Dogfight

In Korea Wednesday American fighters shot down three MiG-15s in North Korea with a fourth enemy plane hit. The 34 F-86 Sabres clashed with 40 MiGs in a 32 minute battle from 3000 to 33000 feet. Captain Milton E Nelson claimed his fourth kill and Captain James Jabara, home from war, holds the record with six. Ground UN troops conducted patrols along the front while napalm and bombs struck an ammunition plant. General Van Fleet warned of possible heavy assaults and stressed readiness until peace talks prove sincerity.

Eighth Army Korea North Korea Milton E. Nelson Tarrant Ala James Jabara United Nations Yalu Manchurian James A. van Fleet U. N van Fleet

Box Lunches Poison 130 Fort Dix Soldiers

Fort Dix New Jersey confirms one hundred thirty soldiers from the radio communications school of the 26th Field Artillery Battalion were stricken by food poisoning after eating box lunches in the field. None of the cases are serious per a Fort Dix spokesman.

Fort DIX N. J 26Th Field Artillery Battallion

Airmen Send 12 Roses Daily to Georgia Cancer Girl

Four Air Force sergeants of the 49th Bomber Wing in Korea pledge one dozen red roses to Betty Thompson an 18 year old cancer patient in East Point Georgia. They enclosed a money order and said they were writing to “our girl” admiring her bravery. Betty broke her engagement to sailor Tom Amburn after his Navy furlough. Amburn visited her then returned home after his mother collapsed. Betty has lost a leg to cancer and the disease spread to her lungs.

Atlanta Air Force 49Th Korea Hetty Thompson Betty Thompson Atlanta Journal Betty Tom Amburn Navy Amburn Sioux Falls S. D Sugts Melvin E. Knapp James J. Nicholson Bobby J. Stafford William H. McGann East Point Stars and Stripes

Kansans Flee New Floods After Torrential Rains

Torrential overnight rains unleashed renewed floods in Kansas driving precautionary evacuations for about 10,000 residents in Topeka. National Guardsmen rescued marooned people as Red Cross predicted up to 19,000 homeless in Topeka and a near record 30.5 feet crest on the Kansas River. Rescues by boat occurred in Marion and Council Grove with areas isolated and power cut as U S Air Force aid and helicopters were sought for Strong City and other hard hit towns.

Topeka Kan Kansas Red Cross St. Louis Wichita Fred Kernan Council Grove Neosho USAF Kernan Fort Sill Oklo Strong City May Rion Manhattan Kaw

Truman Controls Plan Seen Beaten

Washington July 21 Administration forces in the House faced a strong anti controls coalition after farm state and Republican Southern Democrat defeats. Rep Multer said the bill would have a controls title only. A new building controls plan aimed at schools hospitals and large stores was revealed as Fed Chairman Martin opposed easing credit limits. House leaders hoped public pressure might help, but so far appeals to housewives and wage earners yielded little response.

Washington House Truman Rep Multer D.-N Federal Reserve Board William McC. Martin

Soviets Clip Poet's Wings By Henry Shapiro

In Moscow the Communist youth paper Komosmolskaya Pravda rebuked Konstantin Simonov for writing about love without social meaning. It singled out 23 poems as failing to portray the new Soviet man and socialist era, depicting him and her as mere objects of passion.

Henry Shapiro Moscow Komosmolskeya Pravda Konstantin Simonov Literary Gazette U. S. SR. Supreme Soviet Simonov

250000th displaced person welcomed to New York

Volodymyr Holubin, Polish-born, arrived with his family as the 250000th DP to reach New York. He and his wife with their three daughters were greeted by Mayor Impelliteri and given a bronze Statue of Liberty medal. The family heads to Woodruff Wisconsin to farm, expressing gratitude for their new life in America.

New York Volodymyr Holubin Europe Holubin Woodruff Wis Frank Grehl City Hall Vincent Impellitteri New York City Holubins America Husky Fammtey

Brush fire tames 100 acres in San Bernardino National Forest

A brush fire in San Bernardino National Forest near Barton Flats resort area was brought under control. Crews mopped up hot spots and fire lines surrounded the burned area as 100 acres of scrub oak brush and small pines burned. Foresters cited favorable winds and conditions in the Converse Guard Station area near the Santa Ana River road.

San Bernardino San Bernardino National Forest Barton Flats U. S. Forestry Service Converse Guard Station Santa Ana River Road

Three Crown as Boat Overturns on Lake Huron

PORT HURON Michigan July 11 three of four boat fishing party members near Lexington are feared dead as Lake Huron waters turn gray. Clarence Smith 40 and Robert Krass 64 are missing. Mrs Muriel Koerber 35 Detroit Smith sister in law washed ashore. Gretchen Davis 24 Detroit was rescued shortly after the accident.

Port Huron Mich Lake Huron Lexington Clarence Smith Detroit Robert Krass St. Joseph’s Boys School Buffalo N. Y Muriel Koerber Smith Gretchen Davis

AFL Urges Higher Taxes on Income

The American Federation of Labor endorsed the Truman administration plan for 10 billion dollars in new taxes. AFL tax consultant Arthur Elder testified before the Senate finance committee proposing that 6.4 to 7.0 billion dollars come from increases in individual income taxes aimed at high earners, countering lower-income tax hike suggestions from business groups during House bill hearings.

Washington American Federation of Labor Truman Arthur Elder AFL Senate Finance Committee Committee For Economic Development

Chauffeur Kills Ex-Fiancee Then Ends His Life

In Los Angeles July 13 Pr Richard Nolan a 37 year old chauffeur killed his former fiancee Miss Gunhild Hymas a 39 year old beautician then shot himself in the mouth. A note signed by Nolan was found in Miss Hymas apartment saying I hope this brings the peace we once had I ask God alone to judge my actions.

Los Angeles Richard Nolan Miss Gunhild Hymas O. C. Rees Nolan

Killer Stabs Pleading Victim on Busy Washington Street

In Washington on July 11 Donald C. Beatty of Salisbury North Carolina a Black man fled a knife wielding assailant on New York Ave near 10th St NW. Beatty cried for help as he was stabbed in the gutter by a man later identified as Frank Williams 32 of Salisbury. Williams calmly asked a bystander for a cigarette after the attack and remained with the 24 inch jackknife until police arrived. Williams was held for coroner action as investigators searched for motive.

Washington Taday Donald C. Beatty Salisbury N. C New York Ave 10Th St. N. W Beatty Frank Williams

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