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Newspaper
Long Beach Press Telegram
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1950
Page
2
In Pittsburgh a bee swarm roams a house, cracking a ceiling with honey, dripping through walls as resident Frank Nemeth and others struggle to oust the insects. Nemeth reports multiple stings while attempts with poison sprays and autoexhaust fumes prove only partially effective as bees persist.
Portsmouth Ohio June 15 city fathers ponder how to handle affairs now that New Boston will not be a city. Census shows population declined from 6024 in 1940 to below 5000 this year. Loss includes two councilmen city solicitor health board relief office with terms expiring 1952. Also cuts policemen and firemen from civil service and roughs pension plans into court for validity test.
In Columbus, judges foresee U S Circuit Court review within 48 hours to untangle a legal snarl surrounding Lustron Corp. The RFC seized the Columbus plant after a $6 million sale to protect its $36.56 million loan, while related actions abroad surface in Chicago. Officials expect a grand jury inquiry into interlocking directorships and contracts as Lustron faces bankruptcy actions.
London report says Winston Churchill’s car was in a collision on June 15 while en route to Ascot race track, but he escaped unharmed. No injuries reported to Churchill or others involved, with authorities confirming a minor accident.
In SECAUCUS New Jersey teenage fire chief Joseph Aigner led a one day tenure ordering a test of hoses and flood lights as volunteer firemen rushed to a smoky empty jet. Regular fire chief Louis Blatz stood by as adults obeyed orders and a school shutdown was recorded during the golden jubilee event.
Big Spring Texas June 15 2 The turning oil well 25 miles northwest shows no sign of abating after a blowout Saturday A geologist was killed in the sudden flame burst over the gas saturated area Yesterday two small nitroglycerin charges were exploded by trouble shooters to topple the heavy rotary table from the casing mouth The blast failed to slow the fire which burned hotter and higher than before.
In Dallas a informal club gathers each afternoon outside Parkland Hospital isolation ward. East Texas couples who are parents of children in the ward join five members. They question nurses and doctors leaving the ward for news of the little patients. Mothers volunteer work while hospital authorities allow a television set in the hall to help pass the long hours.
The Atomic Energy Commission plans to ask Congress for authority to launch a multimillion dollar project for large scale production of hydrogen bomb explosives. The plan envisions new reactors and tritium production using Hanford type piles. If approved, the effort could begin soon, with potential use of thorium and U-233 prospects in the long term.
United States Air Force announced a defense exercise completed with B50 Superfortresses deploying from England to reinforce the Netherlands radar and fighter defenses along the Atlantic coast. The move follows the country’s participation in the Atlantic Pact as part of ongoing security measures.
Washington reports a potential $1.1 billion cut in federal excise taxes on jewelry, furs, luggage, movie and travel tickets, toilet preparations and other items. The tax plan also includes a $500 million annual revenue boost from a corporate tax rate hike and aims for July 1 House passage to stay on track before adjournment.
Hong Kong news agency reports a typhus outbreak in Shanghai with rising weekly cases from 56 to 128 in the weeks ending May 27 and June 3. Hong Kong has experienced only a few typhus cases this year among its 2 million residents.
Sunrise and sunset times with moon events and tide heights are listed. High tides at 11:47 a.m. and 9:57 p.m. reach 9.3 and 5.3 feet, while low tides occur at 5:02 a.m. and 3:35 p.m. Water temperature is 65 degrees and surf is calm per U S Coast and Geodetic Survey data.
Washington reports on Jesse Donaldson as Postmaster General and the ongoing use of the postal service for political patronage. The piece traces his career from clerk to chief inspector, notes opposition to Hoover Commission ideas, and critiques the Hatch Act's influence on federal workers engagement in politics.
A. F. L. President Willem Green told the New York state Liberal party dinner that the Republicans must choose between big business campaign contributions and the support of the nation’s workers. He warned the party cannot win while alienating workers and predicted Democrats would gain prestige if they read Dixiecrats out of the party.
Tokyo reports the occupation headquarters say Socony Vacuum Oil Co has been awarded a contract to supply 1,932,000 barrels of crude oil to refineries on Japan's Pacific coast. The oil cost will be paid from United States appropriated funds. The contract was let by the armed services petroleum purchasing agency in Washington. The crude will be refined into products for Japan's domestic economy.
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