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Long Beach Press Telegram

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Jul 24, 1951

Page

2

Snag Reported Hit in Iran Negotiations

Tehran July 24 AP Negotiations between President Truman's envoy W Averell Harriman and Iranian officials showed a snag over oil nationalization terms. Both sides, after 10 hours of talks with Premier Mosaddegh, remained far from a formal restart basis. Proposals differed on ownership and distribution, with Iranians seeking a nationalized company to manage production and pricing while Britain favored a market framework. Britain said new break in deadlock proposals were not wholly discouraging. Harriman felt unable to accept the Iranian plan yesterday.

Tehran Iran Truman W. Averell Harriman Harriman Oil Nationalization Board Mohammed Mossadegh Britain Thesa Angloe-Iranian Oil Co Abadan Persian Gulf Foreign Office London

Get Acheson Showdown Set

Washington July 24 AP House critics of the State Department get a chance this week to try to remove Secretary Acheson from the payroll as amendments to the annual money bill are considered. An amendment drafted by Rep Phillips would bar department funds from paying salaries of officials connected with businesses representing foreign governments. Acheson linked to a Polish government client, Dulles named as potential affected, and House leaders predicted a close vote despite confidence. The Phillips plan described as a blunderbuss could impact other top officials and ambassadors. The notice ends with a classifieds line promoting Help Wanted ads through Press-Telegraf.

Washington State Department Acheson House State, Justice and Commerce Departments Truman Administration Phillips R.calif John Foster Dulles

Senators Question Bigger Army Size Sparks Debate

Senate hearings probe why Truman seeks to push the armed forces beyond 3.5 million. Morse supports strengthening manpower and air assets to deter Soviet aggression, while Sparkman and Smith urge a clear case before any expansion. President cites 8.5 million goal as possibly insufficient amid Korea truce talks and global threats. Conference on extension bills moves forward as expiration nears.

Washington Truman Sen Morse R-Ore Oregon Russia Congress Korea Senate House Sen. Sparkman D.-Ala Sparkman Europe Senate Foreign Relations Committee Dwight D. Hisenhower North Atlantic Defense Forces H. Alexander Smith Eisenhower Senate Ser. Russell D.-Ga Senate Armed Services Committee

Murder Charge In Novelists Mate Slaying In Oakland

In Oakland 55 year old Robert E Heskett the former husband of novelist Betty MacDonald was stabbed to death by 37 year old Thomas J Blake of Visalia California in a dispute over Blakes ex wife Thelma 35 Blake was charged with murder Police said Heskett formerly known as Bob appeared in MacDonalds The Egg and I He had divorced MacDonald in 1935 and custody of their two daughters was awarded to her Blake claimed self defense saying Heskett swung a hatchet and attacked him while he tried to see Mrs Blake and their two children

Oakland Robert E. Heskett Betty MacDonald Heskett Thomas J. Blake Visalia Calif Blake Thelma Bob Miss MacDonald

Morals Suspect Drowns Himself in Park Lake

Los Angeles reports that John Ray Thompson aged 59 drowned himself in MacArthur Park Lake after breaking from police during a mor als arrest. Officers say Thompson fought as Officer Anthony Buenarigo entered the lake to try to rescue him.

Los Angeles John Ray Thompson MacArthur Park Lake Thompson Anthony Buenarigo

Solons Favor Defense Aid

Senators backed the administration plan for an 8.5 billion foreign military and economic aid package for Western Europe. Ike urged speed in arming allies as Senate hearings, led by Connally, set to begin with Acheson and Marshall testifying. Some senators weigh spreading the outlay over two years and using uncommitted last year funds as a cushion.

Washington Western Europe Sen. Hickenlooper Iowa Dwight D. Eisenhower Foreign Relations Committee Paris Eisenhower Hickenlooper Connally D.texas Senate Foreign Relations Committee Acheson Marshall House North Atlantic H. Alexander Smith R.N. J Sen Russell D.-Ga Congress

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