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Long Beach Press Telegram

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Jun 21, 1949

Page

2

Soviets Have Solved Fission Says Ex envoy

Colorado Springs governors back administration arms plan for western Europe as Lt Gen Walter Bedell Smith claims Soviets may have solved atomic fission. He warns of a long lead time for production of powerful bombs and urges full Marshall Plan and Atlantic Pact backing. Dewey supports military aid while voicing health insurance opposition amid education and relief debates.

Colorado Springs Colo Russia Western Europe Walter Bedell Smith Smith Moscow Tie Thomas E. Dewey New York G. O. P. Presidential Nominee, ‘Smith United States Congress Dewey Ture Earl Warren California New Yorker Nea Inara New Jersey Republic Alfred E. Driscoll

One Dead and Two Shot in Subduing Suspect

In AVPFOND CIty Indiana a man was killed and two officers shot while subduing a suspect. Gerald Upr and others exchanged gunfire in a hallway near a mart, with two officers injured and the suspect subdued after a 22 caliber rifle was used. Nearby residents reported drinking and a disturbance before police arrived.

Pastor Pleads Guilty in Fracas Over Wedding Plans

In Fairfax County magistrate court Rev Rita Ttinah pleaded guilty to eight counts of common assault after a disturbance at a wedding planning scene. The groom Hough and others faced allegations connected to a plan for a ceremony at a minister’s residence. A third party was also involved, and the services of a different minister were arranged.

Sakiver Comenius Themie van Het Againat Ney Kenneth Fairfax Rita J. Ttinah Katead Guy Laat Weele Breaator Avin Neeanion Hyon Tireaater Herswaley Pormine Fion Jamon Hehanemant Tarkio Arid Wilma Wright Thane Ie Ihn Servire

Leukemia Victim Sees Sister Buried

A sorrowful scene marks a burial as leukemia claims Netty Joye and her sister Billy Anderson pleads against further treatment in New Orleans. Parents Myra and Mrs Glaze Anderson seek care while specialists note Netty’s advanced illness and Billy’s relative resilience.

Hagel Wily Anderson Likemla Gary Netty Joye Miso New Orleana Parenta Glaze Anderson Ttoce Marie

Two Men Perish in Utah Blaze

Salt Lake City reports two elderly men burned to death early today as flames raced through a west side rooming house. Police identify victims as James J. Gorman, 72, and Carnelia D. Keayman, 68, both railroad workers. two other occupants Daniel McGillis and Andrewdale were awakened by passersby and escaped. Firemen say youths returning from a report saw the flames, alerted others, then entered the burning building to rouse the men.

Salt Lake City James J. Gorman Carneliua d. Keayman Daniel MecGillis Andrewdale

Man Recovering From 3-day Siege

Vernal Utah June 21 UP Charles Swain 73 broke his back when thrown from a horse Thursday after being without food or water for three days he crawled a mile and a half to a neighboring ranch for help. He is reported in fairly good condition in Salt Lake City. Swain and his horse trampled him then crawled to the dugout home where he lay until Sunday. He then inched to the Gladys Frans ranch and was taken for medical attention.

Vernal Ulan Charles Swain Salt Lake City Swain Gladys Frans Ranch

Cornerstone Placed for Nuclear Lab at UChicago

In Chicago on June 21 the cornerstone for a new 7.5 million dollar laboratory for nuclear biochemical and metallurgical research was laid. Dr Enrico Fermi, builder of the first atomic pile, spread the first trowel. The four story structure is under way.

Chicago University of Chicago Enrico Ferm

Rescue Crews Still Seek Victims of Potomac Flood

Rescue teams press on to locate at least five missing after a weekend flood in the Potomac Shenandoah valleys. Residents survey damage, clear debris, and repair water and communications systems as health officials disinfect wells and battle waterborne illness fears.

Pstershurg W. Va Potomac Shenandoah Cumberland Maryland Petersburg Moore Virginia Bate Moorefield Romney Shaft Topelf

Reds on Trial Updates and Hiss Defense Begin

The article covers Judith Coplon’s fourth day on espionage charges in Washington with defense framing, alleged meetings with Rae, and fears about NKVD surveillance. It notes Alger Hiss’s defense and a 16th day of trial with witnesses from the State Department, plus a jail sentence for Gilbert Green as the trial extends.

Prine Judith Coplon Archibald Palmer Justice Department Washington Rae Panatsteny Russia Valentin Gubitchev WSS New York Alger Hiss State Department Bisa Peru Whittaker Chambers Chambers U. S Gilbert Green Fincis Green Harold R. Medina Miss Coplon Gubitchev Russian’ Secret Police Biss

Northrop Sues for Divorce Over Extreme Alienation

Pasadena report states John K Northrop president of Northrop Aircraft and designer of the Ziyi flying wing has filed for divorce against his wife Inez alleging extreme incompatibility. The action was filed yesterday and notes an agreement in the marriage is disputed.

Pasadena John K. Northrop Northrop Aircraft, Inc Inez

Byrnes Speech Delays President's Social Legislation

Former Secretary of State Byrnes warned against a welfare state, delaying and hardening fights over social programs in Congress. Republicans cheered for spending cuts while Democrats split publicly, with some fearing the session may drag into August as opposition stiffens.

Ashington Byrnes Congress South Carolina Truman Bytes Lexington Washington and Lee Senate Sen. Bridges Rep Curtis

Babich Sentenced to Life in Slaying of Wife’s Kid Sister

Milton Babich, 19, was sentenced to life in Wisconsin State Prison for first degree murder in the slaying of Patricia Birmingham, 16. The conviction followed a jury verdict after testimonies that he threatened, abducted, and shot the girl in February. His wife Kathleen, pregnant, reacted with sobs as the verdict was read.

Babich Kathleen Patricia Milton Associated Press Max Milton Babich Waupun Les Bableh Tap Peate Arthur Richter Herbert J Steffes Wisconsin Ufam

Alabama Legion Demands Action on Terror Mobs

Birmingham reportage describes American Legion pressure for halting hooded night riders in Jefferson County. Warring factions include clashes with reporters, a warrant for assault against Roscoe Fowler, and further charges against Glenn Godfrey. Officials seek arrests. Ku Klux Klan offers rewards for proof of member involvement.

Alabama Legion Birmingham Ala Jefferson Birmngham Piper Post AIA Ams AL Pulping Ain Clarke Stallworth Roscoe Fowler Sumiton Fowler Stallworth Glenn Godfrey Federated Ku Klux Klan, Inc American Legion Gorgas Poatesterday Hal McDowell Federal Bureau of Investigation Fos Godfrey The Memphis Tenn Navy

Byrd Bemoans Rising Federal Costs in April

Senator Byrd of Virginia notes April federal civilian employment rose to 2,122,710 from 2,111,257 in March, adding 11,453 workers. He warns that the payroll increase could raise annual personnel costs by about a million dollars daily at the current rate.

Washington Byrd D.-Va Virginian Joint Committee On Executive Branch

Mystery of 300000 Japanese in Soviet land cleared

In Tokyo on June 21 the Soviet embassy told six Diet members that about 95,000 former Japanese soldiers will begin repatriation this Saturday. The embassy said civilians in Russia may choose to stay or return, clarifying the fate of the previously reported 300000 missing Japanese.

Tokyo Mys ‘Tery Asl Diet Russi Russia Jay Mitsu Koro House of Councillors Japan

Hawaii Stevedores Stand Pat Against Pay Demand

In Honolulu June 21 the Hawaiian stevedoring industry held to its stance against a 32 cent hourly wage increase sought by the longshoremen's union. An employer spokesman Russell Starr said the 8 cent offer aligns with territorywide trends after reviewing 133 union contracts. Starr noted the employers could perhaps afford 12 cents now. The strike neared eight weeks as a 10,000 ton relief cargo prepared in San Francisco for Matson, to be unloaded at prestrike wages. Another industry figure, James Blaisdell, criticized union tactics for injecting extraneous arguments before the fact finding board.

C. S Ctlcyt Pele Sre Ingra Ing Ingram Stainback Russell Starr Starr San Francisco Matson Industry 3 James Blaisdell

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