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Newspaper
Long Beach Press Telegram
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
May 03, 1949
Page
1
May 3 AP reports Housing Expediter Tighe Woods praised the new rent formula, claiming it will help both landlords and tenants under revised rules. He spoke at a businessmen’s meeting, noting landlords and tenants should fare better as the fair rent system takes effect. Continued on Page Ad Col. 4.
Foreign ministers from Great Britain France and the United States convene to discuss a common stance on the blockade and the path to United Nations consideration. Sir Alexander Cadogan and Jean Chauvel lead negotiations as efforts aim for unity on the issue and potential actions ahead of the assembly.
City Manager Carl Wirsching dismissed Chief Abin Slaight and demoted him to captain. The City Council voted 4 against confirming Eugene M. Pond, who was recommended by Wirsching, as police chief, leaving the top post effectively vacant amid council uproar and FBI input. Slaight expressed confusion, while Pond backed by church and community figures faced mixed council support as details unfolded.
Gen Omar N Bradley told the Senate foreign relations committee that U S defense frontiers lie in Europe and urged approval of the 12 nation North Atlantic Security Alliance He warned that any decision to advance into western Europe would threaten member nations and urged approval of $1 79 billion for arms aid to pact nations The testimony touched on equipment costs and funding details before continuing on page a4 column 2.
SACRAMENTO May 3 The State Assembly passed two bills from Gav Earl Warren’s crime commission to outlaw possession of all slot machines. One bill would require law enforcement to prove machines are operated for gambling. Author Berkeley councilman Thoman cited machines as gambling devices and supported the measure. Vote 5? to 10? with swift passage and debate noted.
Fragmentary page notes potential county traffic jam reductions and teacher shortages, an unidentified woman killed along Coast Highway near Sun Beach, plus teletype wire items and assorted society notes.
Detroit May 3 1947 United Auto Workers local at Ford Motor Co River Rouge plant ordered a strike without international approval. The move derails early bargaining plans and follows a UAW investigating committee report on the plant dispute. Officials say the walkout aims to pressure speed-up charges and adjust bargaining strategy for spring talks.
A light automobile and a heavy hay truck collided near Beaumont this morning, killing six people including four instantly and two later at hospitals. Two victims were identified at Riverside and seizures delayed. bodies awaited in local mortuaries as investigators worked to confirm identities.
The report notes expected agreement on a compromise to repeal bill amid Democratic and northern factions. Details are unclear due to partial text, but sources anticipate a workable path and possible concessions to win support.
A chaotic dispatch reports on alleged Communist interference aimed at blocking naval vessels near Shanghai. The item, rife with garbled sourcing, notes foreign ships and the region as focal points of the dispute, with unclear attribution to officials.
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