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Newspaper
Long Beach Press Telegram
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 1949
Page
1
The era ahead may bring pain for steel autos and railroads while brighter prospects appear for several other sectors in the second half of 1949. Nonferrous metals cut prices after March demand fell, coal faces oversupply, and mines have reduced work weeks. Officials see a rough year end, with a possible rebound next spring.
Los Angeles reports the death of Dan Jensen, a key witness who claimed beatings by Hollywood vice squad officers after an April 1948 raid. A county grand jury will hear Jensen’s case, with his widow asserting the beating hastened his death from cancer. autopsy results and officials’ stance are noted amid inquiries.
Sacramento June 28 Governor Earl Warren signed a statute permitting the sale of colored oleo margarine in stores. He said the bill is important to many residents and will take effect around October, ending the need for housewives to worry about coloring margarine at home.
The page highlights an improvement district plan to fund subsidence remedies. Baruch assails lack of mobilization plans. Mentions council discussions and local sections across A and B sections. Includes references to old hometown news, California history claim, and theater listings.
Secretary Symington announced a secret terms settlement between Bendix Aviation and United Auto Workers ending a 70 day strike at the South Bend plant. The agreement, after talks with union and management, awaits a worker vote and covers three main issues. Union officials said production of vital aircraft parts can resume. Bendix president Ferguson welcomed the end of the stoppage.
Muriel Baldridge a 27 year old Prestonsburg High School cheerleader was found murdered on the Big Sandy River bank. Coroner Brady Shepherd reported signs of a violent struggle but not a criminal attack. Prestonburg businessmen raised 1500 dollars for the killer’s capture. She was last seen with three companions after a carnival. they offered to walk across a bridge but she said she would go alone.
Two water spouts struck Jayan Island, north of Cebu, killing a five year old girl and injuring nine others, reports from Manila said today.
Washington June 28 AP Senate approves Taft plan for injunctions and plant seizure to back national emergency strikes shaping Truman labor bill. Vote 50 to 40, moving bill toward Taft Harvley likeness. several amendments defeated in preliminary votes. Taft plan gains after tense debate over emergency powers and congressional action. The move alters administration's bill amid clash over national health and safety issues.
New York stocks eased to around two dollars a share amid a late trading dip that halted a two week upward drift. Steel railroad television and studio issues led the day’s declines while volume rose moderately on weaker demand and cautious trading.
Albany reports Gov. Dewey's office announces the resignation of U.S. Sen. Robert F. Wagner. Secretary Paul E. Lockwood says the son of the ailing elder statesman informed them that Wagner will submit his resignation to the Secretary of State by nightfall. The move triggers a November election to fill the remaining balance of Wagner's term ending January 3.
Washington June 28 AP The administration barely defeated a proposal requiring a local referendum before a public housing project in any city. The chairperson announced a 132 to 122 vote to defeat the amendment offered by Rep Sikes. The measure had won 119 to 117 on an earlier ballot but lost on a second vote.
The Communist government of Czechoslovakia accused Vatican diplomats of subversive plots to undermine the state. Officials and press articles framed the alleged Vatican-Mindszenty plot as a broader church state clash, while noting possible severance of diplomatic ties. In Berlin, railway workers pland to return to work as Soviet-controlled management expects normal traffic soon. Four wartime powers meet to resolve major economic deadlocks in divided Germany.
Reno June 28 A speedboat driven by an arrestee failed to stop after a collision near the beach injuring two girls Imogene Wittsche and Janet Luts both California swimmers. One girl lost feet to the propeller and was later treated at a hospital. Deputy Brenzel said officers would arrest the pilot today.
Associated Press reports cool Billow from Hudson Bay cooled heat across the nation. Rainfall touched Missouri Kansas and Nebraska while New York and New Jersey saw temp drops. Ottawa and Idaho saw frost and crop damage in central Oregon as planes shielded Camas County wheat. The day peaked at 108 in Presidio Texas.
The House agriculture committee approved a new farm bill authorizing a three crop trial run for the Truman administration production payment program by a 179 to (opposed) vote. The measure aims to support higher income for farmers under the production program, with Republican opposition key to the debate.
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