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Newspaper
Long Beach Press Telegram
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Jul 23, 1949
Page
2
New York July 23 Francis Cardinal Spellman had criticized Mrs Roosevelt. Thompson, secretary to the wife of the late President, said Mr Roosevelt would make no comment and would not reply publicly to the attack.
Greta Garbo remains unseen in Paris as hotel staff shield her from photographers. In Washington, a letter from Cardinal Speelman to Mrs. Roosevelt inflames the debate over federal funds for education, defending equal benefits for all children and opposing church linked schooling.
New York July 23 James C Petrillo says his American Federation of Musicians plans protests and potential withdrawals in Chicago hotels cafes and night clubs using nonunion piped music supplied by Bodne Electrical Co Muzak system. He denies threats to pull members from hotels in other cities while Chicago sites remain the focus.
SANTA FE New Mexico July 23 UP Tracy Snelling former public information director at Los Alamos Atomic Project must serve a year to 18 months in the state party for embezzling Red Cross funds. Snelling was sentenced yesterday by District Judge Luis E B Armijo after pleading guilty. He waived preliminary hearing and asked to enter a plea at once. Attorney Pat Hamilton said the full $1000 was used to pay his own debts and urged leniency citing Snelling's Navy overseas service. Snelling appeared at FBI headquarters in Dallas after a week's disappearance.
In Los Angeles on July 23 Mrs. Adah Hamann, seeking divorce from her sixth husband, faced a bigamy accusation as her former spouses were referenced. Walter Hamann, 48, her current husband, testified that she had not divorced one previous partner, while she contends she believed a divorce occurred with James Batsinger, whom she married in 1925. The trial was continued for further proceedings.
In Amarillo a local column notes a quirky birthday party tradition where Santa Claus and the Stork arrive on the same day. Nordyke started the idea, inviting residents from Amarillo and nearby to gather at his home to celebrate births and share gifts, following a year when many children expected presents on that date.
In El Paso a soldier who hitched a ride on a Liz Air Force plane walked five miles to report the crash that killed two officers near San Marcial New Mexico during a thunderstorm. Capt. James A. Brice and Capt. L. T. Gray Jr died in the crash. Pvt. Theodore D. Lamento survived in a dazed condition. The plane had departed from Kirtland AFB Albuquerque at 9 15 p.m. Thursday as weather worsened along the route to Biggs AFB.
NEW YORK July 23 The Overseas American Airlines strike by radio operators ends and planes resume transatlantic service. The first outbound flight to Berlin departs at 8 50 a m with 20 passengers. The Berlin bound plane arrived Thursday marking the return to normal operations as eight flights were cancelled during the stoppage.
A policy proposal seeks to limit hill travel speed to 1a miles per hour to improve road safety. Officials warn the rule could affect drivers, commuters, and delivery services on incline routes. The measure aims to reduce accidents and promote cautious driving on steep terrain.
Canada is ahead in civilian reactor development, with the Chalk River plant cited as the world’s most advanced for isotopes and material testing. Hafstad, speaking before the Institute of Aeronautical Sciences in Los Angeles, warned US reactors lag and a 10 to 20 year timeline lies ahead for practical civilian atomic power. The gathering also honored Capt. Frederick Trapnell and Air Force Capt. Harold Robbins for jet propulsion work.
In San Francisco on July 23 the Tokyo Rose treason trial of Mrs. Iva Toguri d AQuino enters its fourth week with only 14 of 71 government witnesses completed. Defense cross examination slows proceedings as Wayne Collins drills witnesses including Dale Kramer who supplied a Zero Hour script. The document allegedly shows d AQuino broadcasting messages to Allied ops.
Paris report says Louis Goldblatt secretary treasurer of the International Longshoremen and Warehousemen Union declared a feud with the British Labor government. Goldblatt and John Maletta an ILEU executive board member were deported from England with Dutch Labor Leader Johan Bankenzeeyesterday.
Hong Kong reports Britain’s Home Secretary said two Americans, tied to Canton exports and Canton port munitions, were arrested on suspicions of political fabrication. They were detained amid fallout from a Canton port strike, with 120 injured and 20 killed as a result of related clashes.
Long Beach theatergoers praised Elia Kazan and Tennessee Williams production of Streetcar Named Desire with Judith Evelyn delivering a powerful portrayal of a life undone by loss. Critics noted strong performances by Mary Welch, subtle humor, and convincing realism despite minor technical delays and stage equipment hiccups. The review also mentions Eddie Foy's Button Shoes slated for Sept. 13 in the Concert Hall.
Tacoma readers are told of a widening search for ex convict John Summers charged with the murder of Howard Easley and his wife in their Tacoma home. Summers was traced to Portland after their 12 year old car was found. witness Richard Aust Jr. said Summers used the car and identified Summers from police pictures.
Serra Retreat House director Rev Augustine Hobrecht O. F. M. was named father provincial of the Franciscan province of Santa Reed with headquarters in Malibu. He was elected at a meeting of Franciscan Superiors of the West. New board members include Rev Gregory Wooler and Rev Herbert Patterson with Rev Victor Bucher and Rev Terence Cronin. Rev David Temple was chosen vice provincial.
Charles Seiber, 24, an escaped convict, earned until Aug. 16 to show he would be mistreated if returned to a Florida work camp. He claimed threats of being shot if recaptured. His attorney Mary Morton secured a continuance at an extradition hearing, citing need for federal prisoners to testify.
In Addis Ababa on July 2 the jubilee marked Emperor Haile Selassie’s 57th year. Thousands of schoolchildren gathered on the palace lawn to cheer the bearded king who recently regained his throne after Italy’s defeat in World War II.
In Birmingham and surrounding areas a Klan linked threat of political revenge emerged as a grand jury indicted 17 men over a wave of floggings and cross burnings. Indictments in four new cases were expected to be revealed after warrants are issued and arrests made. Klan figures urged mobilization while Dr Lycurgus Spinks warned of 150,000 Alabama members by the next election and disparaged state officials.
Senator Taft of Ohio denounces an amendment to the Economic Cooperation Administration bill that would earmark about 1.5 billion dollars of European recovery funds to buy American farm surpluses. He says the move creates a farm relief program in the bill and prefers restraint, though he may back two other Hoffman-opposed amendments in the coming Senate debate. The Senate reconvenes Monday with a vote targeted for Tuesday, as Illinois Democrat Lucas leads the pursuit.
United Steelworkers from 25 American Can Co. plants plan to ask the international union to approve a strike after bargaining committees broke off negotiations in Terre Haute Indiana. Acting chairman Arnold Campo of Oakland said the company refused to bargain on wages though each contract allows opening discussions.
Fire department battled a blaze in overstuffed furniture at an apartment unit at 1814% American Age yesterday. Damage minimal, with investigation ongoing and residents evacuated safely.
A government official reported the unemployment insurance record for March set a historic high at 152,096,345 dollars as nearly 100,000 more workers received benefits weekly in June than in May. Senate groups backed aid for states, with a public works planning program proposed and extension approved for the 52-20 veteran unemployment law.
London reports a renewed railway slowdown after the National Union of Railwaymen rejected a conciliation board wage decision not covering all 620,000 workers. W. T. Potter warns of a serious situation as Manchester slowdowns threaten nationwide disruption and dock workers debate their return.
Two sharp earthquakes were recorded by Fordham University seismograph early today at 710 miles from New York. Father Joseph Lynch reported readings at 5:12:08 and 5:14:29 a.m. The shocks were sharp and the direction of the quake could not be determined.
New York reports suspect Raymond Fernandez admits knotting a scarf around Janet Fay's neck but says the victim was already dead. He and Martha Beck face first degree murder charges after a fatal beating in Albany. Fernandez claims innocence, blaming another room during the crime.
In San Francisco on July 23, the fight to let Wagnerian soprano Kirsten Flagstad sing at the War Memorial Auditorium continued after the Trustees declined the Opera Association request. Acting Mayor George Christopher led meetings with both sides, but the Opera Commission remained adamant. Another effort to sway the board was planned for today.
A 14 year old boy, Nolan McBridge, was found hanged in the family garage by his brother Harley. An overturned stool lay beneath. The mother offered no reason for the apparent suicide and authorities investigate the death.
A disorderly house case in Oklahoma City ends with Robert A. Pincham Jr. and Robert A. Pincham III fined $100 each. The incident involved improper liquor distribution and police action leading to their conviction in Common Pleas Court before Judge Evert Crismore.
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