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Newspaper
Long Beach Press Telegram
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1950
Page
1
Herbert Noble, a former Dallas gambler, claims an eighth attempt on his life occurred today near Grapevine in Denton County. He drove a bulletproof 1950s vehicle, says bullets struck the windshield and front tire but he escaped unharmed.
Continued warm weather is forecast for the Long Beach area tomorrow. Low clouds and fog in the morning will drift away for a sunny afternoon. Winds will become westerly. Temperatures near 75 degrees. Yesterday’s highs were around 73.
President Truman will lunch with Democratic governors Saturday in Washington as a prelude to the annual conference of governors at White Sulphur Springs, W Va. The luncheon will be at a downtown hotel and he will probably make a brief informal talk.
Lewiston Idaho dispatch reports a flash flood uprooted about 30 families as fast rising Hood Creek overflowed turning streets into rushing torrents and forcing residents to evacuate early today. Local crews assessed damage and assisted affected households while authorities warned residents to stay clear of swollen waterways.
Police report a man knocked on Theodore Sherman's door and forced his way in. The intruder asked for money, took Sherman to a bedroom, helped himself to 55 dollars from the wallet, and disappeared into a downtown crowd after leaving the scene.
Washington June 13 AP swift House passage of a federal rent control measure on a local option basis was predicted by Democratic leaders after the Senate approved the compromise 36 to 28. The plan would extend controls for a year in communities that vote to continue, with automatic lift in six months if no local action occurs. Any city could opt out before December 31 and be barred from restoring controls. House Speaker Rayburn voiced confidence the House would pass it, while administration supporters called the compromise the best attainable. Senate approval came after long filibuster ends and a failed move to return the bill to banking committee.
London June 13 Prime Minister Attlee insisted his government aims to help the Schuman plan to pool coal and steel in western Europe while Labor rejected supranational authority. Britain will stay informed on Paris talks but will not commit to a European unity program over sovereignty and Commonwealth obligations. Attlee said no British proposal would be put forward at present.
Anita Pankey aged 12 of 434, 2146 We With Stu, was injured when she fell two stories onto concrete at her home shortly before noon today. Police said she suffered multiple fractures including skull and shoulder and was rushed to Seaside Hospital by her mother Edith.
In Oakland Maryland today a two story frame house burned after a washing machine exploded. Three children aged 12 and younger perished, the oldest among them. The blast occurred during the blaze, authorities said.
A compact summary of the teletype items listed: Werning on spinal anesthesia risks from physicians. a China Red leader outlines a plan for mobilization and Formosa liberation. references to Boyle on page A-9. Beach and Combing on pages B-1 and B-5. ads on pages B 10 to 13. obituary on page B-10. radio and television listings on page B-6.
Pickets in a milk workers walkout violated a court order and were seized by troopers. The report notes clashes with authorities as enforcement actions unfolded amid ongoing labor tensions.
Rain and high winds lashed the Midwest with near tornadic storms in eastern North Dakota causing extensive damage to buildings crops and communications. Wisconsin Illinois Minnesota and Michigan faced a wet belt with Madison reporting gusts to 75 mph and over two inches of rain in Madison and La Crosse. Temperatures ranged from very hot in Texas to cooler coastal areas with mild eastern warmth persisting.
SAN FRANCISCO June 13 UP Plans for U S cities to cope with A bomb attacks are far beyond the tin hats and send buckets of World War II. Paul Larsen civilian mobilization director said today That an added civil defense program cannot add should not appear on the scene overnight His speech delivered to a two day civilian defense meeting of west coast mayors was an apparent reply to criticism by Mayor Elmer Robinson of San Francisco and others that the federal government is passing the buck on A bomb defense. Larsen told the mayors they had already been informed that the basic national civil defense plan would be available to them through their state governors by Sept 1 Civilians must take the responsibility for civil defense squarely on their own shoulders he asserted The military s primary mission is to win a war by carrying the attack to the enemy The federal government Larsen said will advise local governments and help train key personnel but detailed organization for defense of specific communities is a strictly local problem Effective community action in time of disaster requires the development ed sense of community responsibility for self preservation When a disaster strikes immediate organized action will minimize effects save lives restore morale and insure early resumption of normal life in the community Mass evacuation is not the one set to atomic attacks on cities
Vladimir Houdek former U N representative has been permitted to stay in the United States under safeguards. He broke with the Czech government and resigned his U N post on May 16. He may remain if he stays on good behavior. any improper action could lead to instant expulsion.
The 1-year-old McKellar, dean of the Senate in service, fainted in the Senate chamber and was assisted to a nearby office by the sergeant at arms. Maybank and Knowland described the incident, with Capito policemen aiding as needed.
William W. Remington, a former Commerce Department economist, pleaded innocent to a federal perjury indictment accusing him of lying to a grand jury about Communist ties. Judge John W. Clancy set July 5 for trial and two days for bond. Remington’s lawyer said bondsmen refused due to a loyalty question. 14 surety firms reportedly would post bonds only for prostitutes and murderers, not where loyalty is in question.
Tokyo reports at least 48 deaths from floods and landslides as weeklong torrential rains lash the area. Seventeen missing and ten injured, with sixty five thousand acres of farmland inundated across eight prefectures.
Western Pennsylvania milk strike leaders face injunctions as state police enforce a court order. Four pickets arrested for blocking routes near Greensburg and Derry. others taken for contempt after allegedly delaying milk deliveries. Labor tensions widen as CBS television staff walkout and Enka plant protests prompt police considerations in Morristown.
In Yokosuka Japan a fishing boat faced a heavy catch incident when a whale disrupted operations. The vessel overturned with several men aboard and one fisherman confirmed killed while others were rescued and hoisted aboard. Details remain unclear as crews search the area.
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