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Newspaper
Long Beach Press Telegram
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Jun 03, 1948
Page
6
Berlin June 3 authorities rejected a Russian claim that an American fighter endangered a Soviet transport over the Berlin Zurich route during April 28. Maj. Gen. Hall said the Russian allegation is false, citing radar evidence and stating the Soviet plane turned into the American fighter.
Long Beach Kiwanis Clubs report near full registration for Kiwanis International convention in Los Angeles. Downtown club lists 205 registrants with 40 spouses. uptown club near 100 percent. Delegates include Harry R. Christensen and Dale F. Ely for downtown and Ray Wyllie for uptown. More than 10 000 delegates expected from the U S Canada Alaska and Hawaii. Notable speakers include C Oscar Johnson James A Farley Justin B Miller Lester B Pearson and Cecil B DeMille. Events feature a reception and ball for International President Charles W Armstrong and a 50 000-strong youth program at the Coliseum with local groups invited.
NEW YORK June 3.2 Soviet Ambassador Alexander Panyushkin left LaGuardia Field to confer with Moscow on lend lease issues. Talks will cover the return of American ships loaned to Russia. Panyushkin, ambassador for seven months, expects a brief absence. He expressed hope for peace and said both nations will strive to maintain it.
In Dunsmuir California on June 3 foresters James Charlton and Rae Hall fought a fire on a point where juniper trees burned after a lightning strike. They advanced with a by point to reach the blaze and extinguished it with a tank wagon and power crew using a long hose.
In California Republican leaders kept control of both chambers after the June primary as most races concluded with incumbents and others earning party nominations. Contests were few in 17 Assembly and three Senate districts with 9 Republicans and 3 Democrats winning reelection via both primaries. Several districts showed close or inconclusive results for November.
The Secretary of the Navy will present the Certificate of Achievement in Safety to Long Beach Naval Shipyard commander Rear Adm. Thomas P. Wynkoop at a 12:30 p.m. ceremony. The shipyard cut its accident frequency by 67 percent in 1947 from the prior year, and the Navy lauds management and workers for the improvement.
Vincent Gamble testified in Superior Court about being stabbed in the heart by Orson D. Stout during a March 19 dispute over moving a roomer from 520 Temple Ave. Gamble was treated at Seaside Hospital after an emergency heart surgery. Jurors of six men and six women heard the proceedings as delays loom.
R L Minckler of General Petroleum told the Rotary Club that American oil from Iraq Iran Kuwait and Saudi Arabia will fuel European recovery and promote peace. He said the project is the biggest business undertaking in world history and will relieve US supply burdens while spurring US for own needs. he urged respect for local customs and laws. Dr Donald G Bussey joined as a Rotarian and other club roles were noted.
The Michigan State Society will hold a public card party Friday at 7 30 p m at the Machinists Building 728 Elm Vey for fundraising and community gathering.
Sinai adult Hebrew and Bible classes will hold closing exercises at 8 p m tomorrow in Temple Sinai on nth St and Molino Ave. Readers include Mr and Mrs Joseph Solomon Dr and Mrs Irving Reid and others. A social hour follows. The 1848 confirmants will be honored at a 6 30 p m dinner dance in Sinai Auditorium with music by The Merrymakers.
Victory Chanter No 43 of American War Mothers will hold a business meeting Friday at p.m. in Veterans Memorial with President Marie Millington presiding. Picnic dinner by Lakewood Post 496 American Legion and Auxili ary postponed indefinitely due to bad weather.
Eight-foot two and a half inch Clifford Thompson, 43, the claimed world’s tallest man, announced from Los Angeles on June 3 that he will move to California. He plans to study for the state bar exam in October and practice law there.
Roland R. Bach Red Cross chapter manager spoke at the Uptown Kiwanis Club at Lakewood Country Club on secrets weapons for a Cold War He traced weapons from personal combat to the atomic bomb and warned against propaganda He urged Kiwanis to inform members about America to counter leftist claims.
The United Nations informs its workforce that all staff aged over 60 will be dismissed, with exceptions only for special circumstances where clients prove exceptional needs. The circular notes retirements apply broadly to all departments.
Dolores Terry a 16 year old Avalon high school student won first prize in the American Legion Auxiliary essay contest on Our Great American Heritage Liberty. She will receive 50 dollars a set of encyclopedias and her essay advances to the national level. The essay topped entries from senior high schools across California and earlier won in Long Beach and in the district contest overseen by Mrs E W Horn.
Long Beach men among 4459 World War II Pacific theater war dead to be returned aboard Army transport Lt. W. G. Boyce. Names and next of kin listed include Har ley Brubaker Martha Marriott John Bryan Isabel Bryan Leo Edwards Charles Edwards Donald Halligan Thelma Halligan Clifford Rhoades Clifford Rhoades Harry Skoog Hulda Skoog Truman Souden Lucy Sovden C Wolties Peter Wolties.
Los Angeles Superior Court was asked to mandate a date for a Glendale city council recall election. The petition filed by Austin F. Howard seeks to force the council to set a vote date over the installation of king meters before a referendum.
The Blue and Gold Club at George Washington Junior High holds its 37th annual honors program themed California Centennial. Dr. Harald B. Brooks will award 93 certificates for scholarship and service as students perform in a dramatic presentation titled Glimpses of California.
Los Angeles County plans two public tax sales to reduce its tax delinquent parcels from over 106 600 to fewer than 10 000. The Aug 2 sale offers about 2800 parcels with bids as low as 10 dollars and a possible sale at 310 if not raised. The Oct 18 sale lists roughly 3400 parcels with 70 percent within the city. total assessed value stands around 395 000 for Aug items and 303 for Oct items. Frank Murphy announces details.
In Berlin an American, Dr. Harry L. Franklin, deputy chief of AMG civil administration, was seized by Russian patrols for 16 hours over a business errand in central town. His superior Louis Glaser and others deny any justification for arrest, noting Franklin was merely in town on a repair errand and not a roadblock or photographer.
Arthur H Adams of Long Beach was named planning engineer for the Los Angeles County Regional Planning Commission. He succeeds Col William J Fox who was relieved of planning duties by the Board of Supervisors. Fox remains chief engineer of the county building bureau and head of the county aviation department. Adams has served as assistant chief engineer and acted as chief during Fox's Marine Corps service.
Los Angeles June 3 reports that recent rains have aided lima and black-eyed bean growers in Los Angeles County while cool weather slowed berry maturity by about two weeks. May favored citrus with heavy crops of Valencia and one other variety. Cantaloupes and watermelons show gains, while tomato acreage declines.
A House committee recommended cutting 156 million dollars from the Economic Recovery Act aid plan, with funds to be spent over twelve months. The panel proposed revised allocations for ECA aid to 16 non Communist European nations, Greece, Turkey, China, and other programs, while predicting further action by Congress in January.
Washington reports the House passed a bill to lift the 10 percent excise tax on cosmetics used in personal services in barber and beauty shops. The measure advances to the Senate for consideration.
Supervisor Raymond V. Darby secured a decisive victory in Los Angeles County, winning the Fourth District race and avoiding a November runoff. The semiofficial tally places party totals and district assignments, noting Long Beach lies in Darby’s district while eastern Long Beach stays in the First District. In the 18th District for Congress, Willis W. Bradley led the Republican tally with Doyle and Moffatt following, while Weymouth Parker ran on the Democratic side.
Fire protection districts across unincorporated Los Angeles County petition the Board of Supervisors to place a November ballot proposal for consolidating all districts into a single agency. AFL Local 434 backs the move saying one unified department would improve efficiency for the public. A public hearing on merging Lomits-Willowbrook and Florence-Southwest districts is set for June 15 to form a coordinated unit outside city limits.
Lakewood residents will soon reach the sheriff’s office in Norwalk directly by telephone without toll charges. The Associated Telephone Co. will provide the service. The improvement was requested by the Lakewood Taxpayers Association.
In Los Angeles on June 3 milk producers and AFL unions reported ongoing talks for a new dairy industry contract. J. P. Rice, manager of the Dairy Industry Industrial Relations Assn, said four AFL locals backed the negotiations and denied any imminent strike risk.
The presidents of major railroad brotherhoods threaten a May 12 strike after White House talks collapse. Senators discuss probes as union chiefs seek negotiations, while Chicago meetings plan new wage demands. In coal, industry leaders urge curbs on strikes, and a key contract with United Mine Workers nears expiry. Justice Golightly weighs a bid to compel bargaining in the Southern Coal Producers dispute.
Successful and unsuccessful candidates issued statements thanking campaign workers and voters. Mayor Burton W. Chace and eight reelected council members expressed gratitude for support and urged continued confidence and unity to advance the city. Councilmen Klockstein Jackson and Ahern thanked constituents and volunteers, highlighting loyalty and shared work ahead.
Bridget Waters, an Irish war bride who served 15 months in a Nevada jail for the slaying of her husband, returned home today with her 3 year old son.
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