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Newspaper
Long Beach Press Telegram
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
May 06, 1948
Page
28
The Navy rejects press claims of one productive gusher per seven wells at the Point Barrow naval petroleum reserve. No commercial wells have been found. only one well yields about 25 barrels daily. Yet the Navy plans continued exploration for the next few years based on indications of oil.
Otto Rittwage, 38, of Toronto, was held today for the FBI on charges of posing as a Canadian Air Force officer to run a swindle racket. The case centers on his alleged impersonation and criminal scheme involving military credentials.
Manila May 6 report anticipates splitting the Philippine Ryukyus command into two Army commands. Okinawa would gain strategic weight under a separate commander while remaining under Gen MacArthur’s overall control. The piece notes possible shifts in regional security and mentions Philippine political changes following President Roxas’s death and the uncertain stance of future administrations toward the United States.
The report describes a range of bounties offered in China for killing Red officers and commanders. Leaflets dropped by National planes urged surrender or actions against Reds. Bounty amounts varied from tens of thousands to millions of yuan, with specific sums tied to different ranks and targets.
Sen. V. J. Francisco, Philippine member of the United Nations Palestine commission, said he will depart for Manila on May 29. He declined to comment on reports he had been recalled by President Elpidio Quirino, an aide said the reports are untrue.
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