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Newspaper

Long Beach Press Telegram

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

May 12, 1951

Page

2

$20,000 At No Interest Home Loans For Dads Of Three

In Eling West Virginia the Dollar Savings and Trust Co offers interest free loans up to 20000 to fathers with three or more children to buy homes. Fund created by the late George A Laughlin and now administered after his wife Anna Laughlin's death. Loans require minimal payments and no down payment with sober character and steady employment as the sole conditions.

Eling Wa. Va Dollar Savings and Trust Co Wheeling George A. Laughlin Laughlin Anna W. P. Welker Ohio County W. Va Welker Iself Jones and Laughlin Steel Co

Russias wheat pledge in India seen as red propaganda victory

NEY DELHE India May 12 The United States faced a major propaganda setback as Russia timed a 50 000 ton wheat offer to India to ease famine threatened millions Indian officials and press greeted the move with broad approval Washington’s grain shipments to India totaled over 411 000 tons January to May while Red China contributed 42 000 tons The Indian public and Nehru shifted toward the Soviet stance as Soviet ships reportedly headed for India with wheat and the embassy circulated word that Washington should drop terms to feed hungry Indians

Ney Delhe India United States Russia U.S U. S China Jawaharlal Nehru

Rogge Accused of Neglecting Client Defense

The U S Court of Appeals charged O John Rogge former chief of the Justice Department criminal division with inexcusable neglect of Harold Christoffel s defense in perjury charges Christoffel a former CLO United Auto Workers local head at Milwaukee was sentenced in 1950 Rogge denied the accusation and said the court action was wrong The court held Rogge failed to file timely papers to assure Christoffel s appeal could be heard Chief Judge Stephens noted Christoffel may still appeal Rogge explained he was in Europe much of the time before the May 28 deadline and handed the filing to a partner whose attention was diverted by personal problems and business The court did not accept these excuses

Washington United States Court of Appeals O. John Rogge Justice Department Rogge Harold Christoffel House Labor Committee Christoffel CLO United Auto Workers Milwaucker Rogee Stephens Stamford Conn Europe

Bill Aimed at Drunk Drivers Passed in SaCRAMEn

The State Assembly approved a bill by Sen. R. Judah of Santa Cruz to curb drunk driving. A second offense within seven years leads to a one year license suspension, while a third offense carries at least a three year suspension.

State Assembly Sen R. Judah Santa Cruz

Not His Duty Gen Vaughn Refuses Speech at VFW Service

Gen Harry H. Vaughn Truman aide declines Memorial Day address invitation, saying speech making is not part of his duty. He cites past trouble when helping others and writes to Otto Lindberg of Quinton, New Jersey, chairman of the arrangements committee.

Pennsville N.J Harry H. Vaughn Truman Makspeeches Ingee Otto Limberg Quinton N. J Vaughn

Maj Gen Smith to lead Pacific Fleet Marine Force

Maj. Gen. Oliver P. B. Smith, commander of the First Marine Division in Korea, is named commander of the Pacific Fleet Marine Force and will assume mid June. He succeeds Maj. Gen. Alfred H. Noble, reassigned to command the Marines Department of the Pacific in San Francisco. Brig. Gen. Harry B. Liversedge will replace Maj. Gen. Edward A. Craig as reserve director.

Washington Korea Oliver PB. Smith Pacific Fleet Marine Force Smith Alfred H. Noble Department of the Pacific San Francisc Marine Corps Edward A. Craig Corps’ Reserve Craig Harry B Liversedge Camp Fendicton

Woman Doctor Sentenced for Kidnaping in Santa Fe Case

ALBUQUERQUE May 12 UP Dr. Nancy Campbell of Santa Fe will begin a 10 to 15 year term in the state penitentiary for kidnaping. The 44 year old physician dropped plans for appeal after conceding the sentence. She was free on a 40000 appeal bond. Campbell was convicted April 22 of the ransom kidnapping of Linda Stamm nine, step daughter of Allan Stamm Santa Fe contractor. Her insanity plea was rejected by a district court jury.

Albuquerque Nancy Campbell Santa Fe State Supreme Court Campbell Linda Stamm Allan Stamm

Poland reports death of imprisoned American bishop

Washington May 2 The Polish Communist government informed the United States that Bishop Joseph Padewski a US citizen and prelate of the Polish National Catholic Church died in a Polish prison He was arrested January 19 on currency regulation charges and the State Department said Polish foreign office ignored repeated representations seeking access by American diplomats.

Washington United States Joseph Padewezki Padewski

Hydrogen power may drive future planet‑hopping rockets

GE scientist Anthony J. Nerad told the New York section of the American Chemical Society that a hydrogen propellant could propel a planetary rocket. He noted a long-term, high-effort project is needed and warned atomic fuel remains inefficient for high-speed space travel.

New York UPI General Electric Anthony J. Nerad GE Research Laboratory Chemical Division Nevad American Chemical Society Nerad

Defense Spending Forecast to Hit 30 Billion Yearly

Hot Springs Va May 12 Economic Mobilizer Charles E Wilson told industrial readers that by year end defense spending would reach an annual rate of 30 billion dollars, fueling inflation. He spoke to a three day meeting of the Department of Commerce business advisory council with noted officials present. The group discussed the Controlled Materials Plan to ease civilian shortages and limit military orders.

Hot Springs Charles E. Wilson Business Advisory Council Department of Commerce Wilson Secretary of Commerce Sawyer National Production Authority Manly Fleischmann CMP Fi Sawfer Herbert Hoover Commerce

Hospitals Open to Korea Vets

Washington May 12 President Truman signed a swift bill granting Korea war veterans and currently serving personnel the same medical benefits as veterans of declared wars. Congress passed the measure in one afternoon after a veterans hospital reported inability to treat a Korea veteran without a war declaration. The act expands coverage to non service connected illnesses.

Washington LPI Truman Korea Congress Veterans' Hospital

Ex Communist Keeps Prof Job At Colorado University

DAVID HAWKINS a 37 year old philosophy professor at the University of Colorado was cleared by the board of regents 24 to 1 to continue teaching after admitting membership in the Communist party during 1943 His wartime Los Alamos link and December testimony to the House Un American Activities Committee are noted but he remains on staff with the university.

Boulder Calo David Hawkins University of Colorado Communist Party Board of Regents Hawkins Los Alamos House UN American Activities Committee Alamos University of California

Fulbright Slams Dawson in Hearing Over Loans

Senator Fulbright charged that Dawson used political influence to sway government loans, while Dawson denied impropriety as confidential adviser to President Truman. A supplemental report is planned after further testimony. The tobacco tax fight looms with a $5.7 billion proposed rise and cigaret tax up to ten cents per pack. Sabath revives a government lottery idea to fund mobilization and crime inquiries, estimating $3 to $5 billion yearly.

Ashington Fulbright D.-Ark White House Donald Dawson Truman Dawsor Senate Reconstruction Finance Corporation House Ways and Means Committee Treasury Department Adolph Sabath Congress Senate Crime Committee Sabath House Ways and Means

Man regains sight after cornea transplant

In New York May 12 Phil lip Pron 24 of Jersey City N J was able to see again for the first time in five years after a cornea transplant at Marine Hospital Staten Island. The cornea came from Eric Joseph a 27 year old seaman who lost sight in a boxing match and also gave consent for the transplant. Pron will be driven home for Mother’s Day by his aunt Mrs Lena Carden and will be godfather at his nephew’s christening tomorrow.

York Phillip Pron Marine Hospital Staten Island Eric Joseph Joseph Jersey N. J Lena Carden Carbondale

Combat Veterans Arriving Tuesday in San Francisco

Army combat veterans return from Korea aboard USNS Lt. Raymond Beaudoin by rotation. A convoy of 1422 soldiers from all states will be the first to dock in San Francisco. Maj. Gen. James A. Lester announces welcomes. Presidio to fire a 17 gun salute. a port ferry will carry families to the harbor. Docking at 1 30 pm, 48 hours of processing at Camp Stoneman follow before homeward travel.

Y Francisco Korea Raymond Beaudoin Army San Francisco Tem James A. Lester Presidio Beaudoin Camp Stoneman

Woman to Resume Paternity Suit Against Beery Estate

Gloria Schumm gains permission to restart her 104,135 paternity suit against actor Wallace Beery's estate in San Francisco. She claims Beery fathered her two year old son Johan. The California Supreme Court reversed a Los Angeles ruling denying the child's claim to the estate. Beery had denied paternity in his will.

San Francisco Gloria Schumm Wallace Beery State Supreme Court Los Angeles Johan Beery

Shi Steams Out With Last Rubber for Chinese Reds

The freighter Nancy Moller sails from Singapore heading to Hong Kong with 3500 tons of Malayan rubber believed to be the last direct shipment to the Chinese Communists. Britain bans further rubber exports to Red China, sparking market jitters as Malayan prices tumble to six month lows before a slight recovery.

Singapore Nancy Moller China Hong Kong Whampoa Kwantung Province Britain Malaya Malayan Export Licensing Central Malavan London U. S

AP Names Tukyo Bureau Chief Eunson for Tokyo and Korea

AP named Hopert Eunson veteran war and foreign correspondent as new chief of bureau in Tokyo and Korea. He succeeds Russell Brines who has led AP’s Far East war staff and Korea coverage for 15 years, with Brines directing the war desk for the last 11 months.

York Hopert Eunson Associated Press Tokyo Korea Bunson Russell Brines Far East Brines

Panama chooses Alcibiades Arosemena as president

Panama, May 12. Alcibiades Arosemena, 66, a former vice president and wealthy dairy farmer, was elected president after four days of fighting that left 14 dead. He pledged full cooperation with the United States and formed a cabinet excluding Communists. Arnulfo Arias was jailed with over 1,000 of his followers. A day of national mourning was proclaimed for the siege victims.

Panama United States Alcibiades Arosemena Silves Arosemena Arnulfo Arias Arias National Assembly U. S Panama Canal Strip

French Deputy Le Corre attacked by Titoist foes

Paris reports describe Darius Le Corre, 47, a former communist deputy and war veteran, being punched in the eye by a group of young communists during a press conference. He escaped in a taxi, later continuing his talk about his opposition to both Stalinists and American trusts.

Paris Jeader Darius le Corre le Corre Ari

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