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Newspaper
Long Beach Press Telegram
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Jun 02, 1948
Page
18
The Supreme Court refused on June 2 to grant a stay of executions for Admiral Dewey Adamson, a Negro scheduled to die Friday at San Quentin, California.
International Kiwanis Secretary C. E. Peterson outlined three growth roads for the organization and highlighted clubs from Long Beach to St. Stephen and Calais. He recalled charter dates, member totals rising from 17 000 in 1919 to 187 500 in 2005, and praised public service efforts like 50 000 seedlings in Russell, Kansas and a hospital wing in Indianapolis. He noted cross border cooperation near the U S Canada border and cited Kipling’s wolf pack motto as a metaphor for club unity.
The Senate approved a bill allowing heads of federal agencies to suspend or fire workers deemed disloyal or a threat to national security. The measure covers key departments including Army Navy and Air Force, Atomic Energy Commission, Coast Guard, and related offices with authority to extend to additional agencies as needed.
Front page report outlines a House labor subcommittee hearing in Washington on proposed legislation to require a “good character” standard for seamen licensing. Capt Roland J. Robert testified about opposition to baris and Basny, while Coast Guard charges were limited by incomplete evidence. Moore-McCormack skipper Hans Hansen comments on propaganda against shipmasters as a watch gift reveals crew secrecy.
June 2 report that the Senate armed services committee backed the Navy plan to build a super aircraft carrier of 65 000 tons or more costing 124 000 000, with work to stop on 13 warships to fund it. The Air Force opposes the idea while defense leaders discuss support from Forrestal Bradley and Denfield against Spaatz.
Washington reports the Pecos River irrigation bill for the Fort Sumner project in New Mexico remains shelved after Sen Connally objects. The bill, approved by the House and Senate earlier, faces risk of delays as Hatch plans to push for reconsideration or attach it to other legislation. Texans demand a Texas New Mexico compact before further river development.
Ottawa announces a government export ban on lead and lead alloys as strategic metals unless licenses are issued. Domestic supply concerns prompted the move, with unlikely immediate impact on shipments to the United States and Britain. Exporters may face tighter licenses, especially for Russia and its allies.
In Los Angeles on June 2 workers of the transit system agreed to federal mediation after failing to reach a deal. About 5000 employees would impact operations and potentially 1 000 000 riders if the strike proceeds, with leaders McClurg and Manni cited.
The House passed a bill directing the Veterans Administration to take over and operate Schick General Hospital in Clinton Iowa and Camp White Hospital in Medford Oregon. The measure moves to the White House after quick committee action prompted by Rep Elsworth who argued Camp White’s facilities would ease distress in the Columbus basin.
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