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Long Beach Press Telegram

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

May 21, 1948

Page

2

Photo Finish Expected in Oregon G O P Poll

Oregon voters opened polls amid a photo finish in the Republican presidential race between Gov. Thomas E. Dewey and Harold Stassen. Both campaigned across the state for three weeks, with turnout seen high as registration surged 30 percent since 1944. Final results likely by Saturday evening.

Rtland Ore Thomas E. Dewey Harold E. Stassen Oregon A. Tecord Dewey Stassen Republican Party Atelphia Portland

O'Daniel to Quit Senate Post this Year

U S Senator W Lee O Daniel of Texas announced he would not seek re election this year and would not endorse any candidate for his Senate seat. The junior Senator, speaking in Fort Worth, said no bids would receive his backing.

O’daniel Fort Worth Texas U. S W. Lee O'Daniel

Line-up of Delegates Shown by Both Parties

ASHINGTON May 21 Republicans had chosen 929 of 1084 national convention delegates as Oregon voters favored the G O P nomination in a Dewey Stassen test. Democrats named 799 of 1234 delegates as their convention nears. Delegates are pledged or claimed, with ballots set for June and July conventions in Philadelphia.

Ashington Oregon Philadelphia

Front seat rider in worst spot warns of facial injuries

Chicago May 21 report in The Journal of the American Medical Association cites a DetroitPlastic surgery expert from Harper Hospital stating front seat passengers beside the driver suffer injuries at triple the driver rate. A Detroit study of 50 facial injury patients found 70 percent were young women in the front seat. Police records show 219 accidents with multiple occupants. 260 passengers without drivers were injured.

Chicago Detroit Journal of the American Medical Association de Claire L. Stealth Harper Hospital Detroit Police Department Sanger

Smart Set to Hunt Without Pink Coats in New York

The smart set plans a new kind of hunt this year as apartments along the East River are remodeled into smaller suites by a realty company. The 79 units, nine to 17 rooms, will appeal to residents seeking living space, not red foxes. Prominent names such as Carnellus Vanderbilt Whitney Huntington Hartford Walter Hoving Niles Trammell and Ferdinand Eberstadt are linked to the effort.

New York East River Carnellus Vanderbilt Whitney Huntington Hartford Walter Hoving Niles Trammell Arthur A.rantine Ferdinand Eberstadt Quentin Willam Pye Ee

Ranger Kills Wife and Self in Nevada Museum

LAS VEGAS May 21 A National Park Service ranger Perry Convis 45 and his wife Gladys 43 were found dead at the Overton relics museum. Convis in charge of the museum allegedly shot his wife then killed their dog and shot himself after recent gambling losses in Las Vegas. The bodies were discovered yesterday and police listed the deaths as murder and self inflicted.

Las ‘Vegas Nev National Park Service Miles Lrom Slene Perry Coniis Gladys Park ‘Service Overton New A. H. Kennedy Convis Kennedy Convia Las Vegas

Draft Showdown Action Delayed in Congress

Washington reports delays on draft legislation and a proposed 65 000 ton aircraft carrier as adjournment nears. House rules chair Leo Allen postpones action until after June 11 while Senate debate on displaced persons and the carrier plan continues. A bill authorizing Navy base construction in multiple regions moves to a conference committee after House approval.

Washington Congress Leo E., Allen R.ml Rules Committee House Rep. Andrews Senate Air Force House-armed Services‘committee Rules United States Greenland Newfoundland Alaska Guam

Outline of Defense Funding for Air Bases in Alaska and Keflavik

The report lists large defense appropriations totaling hundreds of millions of dollars for airfield and base projects. It references Keflavik and other sites, noting rapid emphasis on heavy bomber facilities and secret air force basing plans.

Alaska Newfoundland Keflavik Fontana Air Force Pid City S. Do

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