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Long Beach Press Telegram

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Jul 23, 1951

Page

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Joy Returns From Tokyo Briefing Talks

U N advance headquarters reports Allied negotiators, led by Vice Admiral Joy, return from Tokyo with final instructions for Korea cease-fire talks resuming at Kaesong on Wednesday. The vital issue is whether withdrawal of foreign troops will be on the cease-fire agenda, a topic the Reds want debated in full armistice talks.

U. N Korea Kaesong C. Turner Joy United Nations Tokyo Matthew B. Ridgway L. C. Craigie Arleigh Burke Supreme Allied

Ex-Mate Killed in Oakland Knife and Hatchet Fight

In Oakland yesterday a carpenter identified as ex-husband of author Betty MacDonald was slain in a knife and hatchet confrontation with the divorced husband of another woman. Robert E Heskett, 55, died of a heart wound. Thomas J Blake, 34, of Visalia, was jailed for murder inquiry after a midnight clash at Heskett's home. Blake claimed self defense as the dispute escalated and Heskett fell over a bannister.

Oakland Betty MacDonald Robert E.heskett Thomas J. Blake Visalia Calif Who's Who In America Robert E. Heskett MacDonald Blake Thelma Heskett

Adm Sherman Dies in Naples

Admiral Forrest Sherman, 60, chief of Naval Operations, died in a Naples hotel after two heart attacks. He completed a European tour, met Franco, and was believed to have secured a tentative agreement for American bases. His body will be flown from Naples as ships stand by at the bay for services aboard USS Mt. Olympus.

Naples Italy Forrest P. Sherman America’s Navy U. S Bay of U. S Mediterranean Fuske William R. Rush Hawkins l Joseph P. Kennedy Jr Hailan Armed Forces Guard

Heat, Humidity Kill Four in Imperial Valley

In dangerous desert heat and high humidity, four people died in the Imperial Valley weekend. Victor Madrigan, 19, a Mexican farm worker, collapsed in Brawley, marking the seventh heat death in two weeks in the valley. Temperatures reached 108 degrees with high humidity.

EL Centr Imperial Valley Victor Madrigan Brawley

President Hints Increase in Size of Armed Forces

President Truman told Congress the 3,500,000 man army may need expansion beyond the interim goal to meet global threats. He urged full speed ahead on the military build‑up, citing inflation controls and a planned $30 billion rise in annual defense spending to fund up to 2,000,000 more workers and higher output. He warned the armistice in Korea may not halt the need to raise military strength.

Washington Truman Congress Korea Council of Economic Advisers Senate House

Oregon Telephone Workers Strike Over Contract Collapse

About 4,706 CIO telephone workers in Oregon walked out against Pacific Telephone and Telegraph. The Oregon division joined 9,000 operators in Northern California and Nevada in the strike after a 20 hour bargaining session failed to reach an agreement. Pickets formed a line around the Portland headquarters at 6:04 a.m. and similar lines were reported in St Helens, Milton-Freewater, Pendleton and Baker.

Portland Ore CIO Oregon Pacific Telephone and Telegraph, Co Communication Workers of America California Nevada St. Helens Milton-Freewater Pendleton Baker

Weather Gently Warmer Tomorrow With Clearing Skies

Slight rise in temperatures as tomorrow brings a warmer day. Night and morning see low clouds but expect clear conditions by afternoon, with sunshine returning and dry overall.

2000 Acres Blackened Fire Threatens Homes Near Arrowhead

A forest fire near Lake Arrowhead burned about 2000 acres and raged for over a day aided by 20 mph winds. The seven mile perimeter included 70 homes at risk and came within 300 yards of Santa Anita Hospital. Over 300 firefighters worked with 140 prisoners and a county helicopter patrolled Deep Creek Canyon as highways were closed and residents fled. Two minor injuries were reported among firefighters.

Lake Arrowhead Forest Service Arrowhead Dam Santa Anita Hospital Norman Farrell U. S. Forest Service State Farm China Forest Department Deep Creek Canyon State Division of Highways Hesperia Deer Lodge Park John Camp Jr Patrick H. Miller Dames Boy Scouts Troop 3 Monterey Park Calif

Iran Hints Formula to Restart Oil Talks with Britain

Tehran Iran July 23 AP a cabinet member said a formula for reopening negotiations on the Anglo Iranian Oil Co dispute has been found after a six hour session with Prime Minister Mossadegh and the oil board. Sanjabi hinted talks will be with Iranian representatives only and a formal memorandum may be handed to Harriman for continued talks tonight. The breakthrough could end the Aba Dan refinery standstill and ease global tensions.

Tehran Iran Teur Karim Sanjabi Mohammed Mossadegh Iranian Oil Nationalization Board Truman W. Averell Harriman Kazem Hassidi Oil Board Anglo-Iranian Oil Co Harriman Abadan Persian Gulf

Missing Plane Search Widens Over Alaska Coast

Rescue planes expanded patrols over the rugged Alaska coastline as the search for a Canadian Pacific Airlines DC4 carrying 38 people, including 29 Americans, continued. Captain Victor Fox reported the craft on course 80 miles west of Juneau at 9000 feet with 42 hours of fuel remaining before disappearing near Cape Spencer.

Juneau Alaska Canadian Pacific Airlines North American Vancouver B.C Anchorage Tokyo Victor Fox Cape Spencer Fox

Acheson to Speak at Detroit's 250th Fete

Secretary of State Acheson will fly to Detroit to address the citys 250th anniversary celebration on prospects for the next few years. Ambassadors from Britain France and Canada plan to attend. Acheson wife and staff will travel in an Army plane leaving Washington about six p.m.

Washington Acheson Detroit

OPS Allows Hike in Clothing Ceiling

Washington July 23 OPS allows higher ceilings on some clothing and select manufactured goods. The move follows OPS June 30 price freeze, permitting increases while forbidding planned price decreases. Slightly higher retail woolen prices expected and broader effects on manufactured goods loom.

Washington Office of Frice Stabilization OPS Congress

Anglers Luck Fish Hook Starts Chain of Accidents

Elwood Indiana July 23 Mrs Gladys Melle of Anderson went fishing with her husband in a gravel pit south of Elwood and imbedded a fish hook in the back of her head. Clarence Melle attempted to drive her to a doctor when their car hit an abutment swerved into another car. They completed the trip in an ambulance with Mrs Melle hospitalized for chest injuries and the hook removed.

Elwood Ind Gladys Melle Anderson Clarence Melle

340 FEET THRILLING FALL SURVIVED BY COUPLE AT YOSEMITE

Eric Yeoman 25 of Alameda and his wife Norma 25 survived a 340 foot plunge at Waterwheel Falls in Yosemite. Eric crawled out. Norma suffered spinal injuries and possible head and pelvic fractures. Passersby and a Dartmouth student aided them as rangers treated the injured couple.

Yosemite National Park Docky Eric Yeoman Alameda Norma Forest Rangers Sierra Eric Jaspital

Contino on Trial as Army Dodger

San Francisco July 23 Contino, 91 accordion artist, goes on trial in federal court charged with avoiding induction into the Army. Judge Roche presides as jurors selected including 11 women and one man. Contino, once earning about 4000 a week, claimed claustrophobia at Fort Ord and has been free on 5000 bail. Conviction could bring up to five years in prison and a 10000 fine.

San Francisco Dick Contino Federal Court Michael J. Roche Contino James T. Davis Onting Fort Ord Los Angeles County

Classifieds and sections listed for reference

A printer’s rundown lists where to find features in Bayla with page numbers for Beach Combing Beach, Bridge, Comics, Editorials, Obituaries, and other sections including Sports Theaters and Weather tides. It outlines pages B-8 to B-1 and A-7 to A-9 for various content.

Bayla

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