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Long Beach Press Telegram

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

May 12, 1955

Page

4

U N Secretariat Member Sees Progress in Spite of Flaws in Long Beach

Hynek H. Grossman a 54 year old United Nations staffer visiting Long Beach says the UN has made tremendous advances despite imperfections. He notes progress in technical aid to underprivileged nations and stresses the UN depends on member nations for success. Grossman plans to address Long Beach Junior Chamber of Commerce members at 6 30 p m in the Lafayette Hotel sharing his ten year UN perspective.

U.N L.B Hynek H. Grossman United Nations Secretariat Grossman Long Beach United Nations New York San Francisco Ross de Young Lees Ave Ross Southern California United States U. S Hitler Jerusalem Korea India Inga Lafayette Hotel

Labor Rep to Port Boards Bill Rejected in Committee

Sacramento bill to force labor rep on port boards in Stockton Santa Cruz Ventura and Mendocino was rejected 6 to 4 by the Assembly Transportation and Commerce Committee after amendments. Sponsor Joseph Gallegos said Stockton lacks labor representation. Opponent Tom Louttit called the measure unconstitutional and cumbersome. Current law assigns two seats to county supervisors two to city councils and one joint committee pick.

Sacramento Boards of Port Commissioners Stockton Santa Cruz Ventura Noyo Mendocino County Assembly Transportation and Commerce Committee Agriculture Banking Joseph Gallegos Harry Bridges International Longshoremen's and ‘Warehousemen's Union Tom H. Louttit Gallegos

Thailand Safeguards Investors Says Envoys

New York Thailand's visiting Prime Minister Pibulsonggram told guests at a Waldorf dinner that his government has a program to protect foreign investors. He said Thailand welcomes private investment and has one of the freest foreign exchange markets in the world. The Far East America Council of Commerce and Industry hosted the event.

Thailand New York P. Pibulsonggram Far East-America Council of Commerce and Industry Waldorf-Astoria Hotel

Multibillion Defense Orders Probed by House Panel

The House Appropriations Committee probes claims of improper gains from defense contracts and notes long disabled workers may face reduced benefits. Rep. Mahon urges action to ensure social security rights, with emphasis on those disabled for extended periods. Bretherton voices concern over how earnings histories affect future payments and survivor benefits.

Washington House Appropriations Committee Ely George H. Mahon Railroad Nations Idustry J. G. Bretherton ap|Tty Ocmet Ager Bretherton

Pint Size Tornadoes Sweep Texas Cities

CORPUS CHRISTI Texas 04 Pint-size tornadoes swept across south and west Texas on Wednesday causing limited damage. The funnels were most active in south Texas near Corpus Christi and across the south plains of West Texas. A single unroofed garage atRobintown and a small garage knocked off its foundation were the reported damages.

Corfus Christi Tex South West Texas South Texas Corps Christi South Plains Texas Robintown

Burning the Lily Vandals Set Fire at Women’s Dormitory Pool

Vandals poured gallons of crankcase oil into a lily pond in front of Snyder Hall at Colorado State College of Education, then set the oil afire. The blaze scorched lilies, pool masonry, hedges and evergreens, with damages estimated in the hundreds of dollars by college President William R. Ross.

Greeley Colo. Upi Snyder*Hall Colorado State College of Education William R. Ross

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