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Long Beach Press Telegram

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

May 13, 1948

Page

12

Truth Drug Helps Cure Alcoholism

Seattle doctors report sodium pentothal as a promising aid in treating difficult alcoholism cases. In a study sponsored by the Foundation for Alcoholism, 60 percent of 210 patients were cured, with benefits including frank talk, problem unburdening, lasting calm, and post treatment suggestions to curb tensions.

Seattle Paul O'Hollaren Shadel Sanitarium Research Foundation For Alcoholism O'Hollaren O'Hallaren California Medical Association Journal Dend O’hallaren

Lana Turner Embroiled With British Press At Savoy

Lana Turner visited London with husband Henry J. (Bob) Topping and held what reporters called the strangest and most humiliating press conference in Britain. Six reporters waited, returned repeatedly, and were steered toward Eleanor Powell's suite as Turner spoke of loving the English countryside.

London Lana Turner Savoy Hotel Henry J Bob) Topping British Press Association Britain Miss ‘Turner Eleanor Powell Miss Turner Press Association Topping Graphic The Telegraph

Oil executive warns on 1948 fuel supply amid potential strikes

Dr Robert E Wilson chairman of Standard Oil of Indiana told the American Petroleum Institute division in Philadelphia that domestic fuel oil should be sufficient this year barring major strikes or catastrophes. He projected a 7 to 8 percent rise in 1948 output, about 17 percent above wartime peak and 44 percent above 1941 prewar highs, while warning demand could exceed supply if burner installations rebound to last year levels. He noted wartime realities may force government to allocate every drop to military fleets.

Philadelphia Robert E. Wilson Standard Oi Co Indiana American Petroleum Institute Wilson United States

Mrs. Howard Hawks Sues for Divorce

Nancy Gross Hawks filed for divorce from film producer Howard Hawks in Los Angeles on May 13 alleging cruelty. She says a property settlement was reached and she has custody of their daughter Kitty, age 2. the couple wed in 1941.

Los Angeles Howard Hawks Nancy Gross Hawks Hawks Kitty

U.S. Drops to Ninth in Czech Foreign Trade Ranking

Prague based Prague Economist reports Russia moves to first in Czechoslovakia foreign trade while Yugoslavia remains second and the United States slips to ninth in the first quarter. Czech trade gap totals 72 million dollars with Russia contributing 28.146 million. The shift aligns with a five year trade pact signed in Moscow last November and large grain deliveries contracted under that deal.

Prague Russia Czechoslovakia Prague Economist Yugoslavia United States Moscow Gelveny Marshall Stalin

Decision in Folsom Case Delayed Several Weeks

A paternity suit accusing Gov. James E. Folsom was postponed for two to three weeks. Christine Putnam Johnston claims Folsom is the father of her 27 month old son James Douglas. The governor, newly married to Jamette Moore, did not admit or deny the charge as lawyers argued over demurrers before Circuit Judge Z H Crow Jr.

Allman Als James E. Folsom Folsom Christine Putnam Johnston Circuit Z.H. Crow Jr Mnsiead Alabama Jamette Moore

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