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Newspaper
Long Beach Press Telegram
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Jul 25, 1950
Page
2
Washington reports that Korea war could create about 100,000 new federal jobs, costing roughly 354.5 million dollars annually in salaries. The estimate suggests a sustained rise in civilian payrolls beyond wartime, with many positions likely to be based in Washington.
Reports from U S Eighth Army headquarters in Korea quote Korean prisoners claiming about 20 000 Korean veterans of the Chinese Red army were recalled in March to invade the south. They say Russian advisers aided North Korea and supplied equipment before the invasion, with Formosa and other targets feared to fall alongside Korea.
Army moves to freeze five year reserve commissions as many signed in 1945 near end of WWII begin to expire amid rising Korea crisis. Navy and Marine Corps keep flexible terms, while Air Force and Army coordinate actions to recall reservists with needed radar and communications expertise.
Los Angeles July 25 UPI reports a warrant for 32 year old Frank Zaffina in a case where three men were beaten last Friday in a dispute described as Communist. Zaffina and three John Does face battery charges from a complaint by Leo Blakken, a worker at the Chrysler plant in Maywood. Zaffina says he heard workers were Communists and sought identification.
A large tin dredge burned last night in the Ripuw Islands north of Sumatra. Damage was estimated at 1,000,000 dollars. The fire’s cause was not reported. Government controls tin dredging in Indonesia and sends much ore to the United States.
Monday weather statistics report tides and lunar phases for Long Beach. Sunrise at 6 00 a m and sunset at 7 38 p m accompany moonrise at 6 26 p m and moonset at 2 54 a m. High tides occur at 9 12 a m and 7 46 p m with 6 7 ft. Low tides at 2 34 a m and 1 26 p m bring depths of 25 ft followed by calm surf conditions and water temperature 67. End of report.
Four scores of South Africans, unhappy with their government's Korea stance, volunteer for service in the United States Army. American officials reject them as non citizens, though most volunteers are World War I veterans who say a battalion could be raised locally.
In Jakarta a military spokesman said troops killed 125 followers of the outlawed Darul Islam movement in West Java. The operation aimed to suppress the fanatic group and restore security in the region.
A fragmented gossip item quotes Swanson remarking that a dragline bested any sweetheart and, with terse pride, dismisses a claim of romance. The passage hints at a scandalous domestic rumor and a blunt, tongue in cheek reaction.
Tokyo July 25 AP Correspondents covering the Korean war no longer must submit their copy for a U S security check. Eighth Army memorandum says newsmen may request preflight review to guard against unintentional violations. Field dispatches go to Tokyo for optional SI review via telegram. observers urge strict adherence to security and UN conduct.
Rear Adm. John Weston, 80, a pioneer aviator in South Africa, died from injuries after a masked gang beat him and his wife, Mrs. Weston, 78, on Friday. Police reported the assault occurred in Africa, Wy.
Washington July 25 AP management and unions in maritime industry agree on a voluntary security pact to bar Communists and subversives from American ships during the emergency. Coast Guard FBI and Naval Intelligence to screen seamen. a review board in each port with a national appeals board in Washington to handle appeals. Seamen found unfit may be replaced by unions or workers, with right of appeal.
Eva Marie Keller Becker, 48, returned to Tehachapi State Prison for Women to serve a life term for murdering her husband Max Keller. Becker was convicted of first degree murder yesterday by Superior Judge Thomas L. Ambrose after being brought here for trial on arson charges from a prior sentence. Keller was found shot to death three years earlier at his Witmar California home.
Los Angeles reporters describe a July 13 incident where Officer Raymond Knight and Driver Jerry Davin halted three runaway Pacific Electric boxcars after they rolled 435 brakeman miles through traffic. The pair received $1 savings bonds a lantern and an honorary card from the company for their actions.
Advance U S Headquarters Korea July 25 reports: frontline troops describe relentless Red attacks around Yongdong. A lieutenant recalls machine gun fire, mortar hits, and waves of infiltrating fighters acting in small groups. North Korean guerrillas posed as Americans, causing casualties before reinforcements arrived.
In Los Angeles on July 25, Actor Errol Flynn told reporters he may print his own money to cover a reduced alimony. He visited his ex-wife Lill Damita’s lawyer for a deposition in a suit to modify alimony. Current settlement: 18 dollars yearly alimony and 5200 for child support, plus 6000 yearly for two children with his second wife. Flynn also discussed plans to remarry and his relationship with a 20 year old Romanian woman.
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