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Newspaper
Long Beach Press Telegram
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
May 27, 1948
Page
16
Twenty one railway unions representing about 1 250 600 workers urge the federal government to nationalize the railroads, contrasting with three holdout unions that rejected mediation findings and now contend the government’s control is unsatisfactory. They warn only special labor legislation could fix regulated utilities.
William Albers predicts at least a five percent drop in food prices by year end due to retailer competition and a bumper grain crop. The Agriculture Department forecasts no general downward trend with only occasional cuts in fresh produce. Even with easing world shortages, prices stay high as the economy remains strong.
Gov Warren selects Municipal Judge Joseph Maltby to fill the Superior Court post left by the late Judge Leslie E. Still. The Long Beach bar approves, citing Maltby’s nearly 18 months of service on the bench and his fairness and legal knowledge. A favorable bar committee report is expected to finalize the appointment.
The piece accuses Britain of hypocrisy by backing Arab states in a war against Israel. It argues Western democracies tolerate totalitarian influence while claiming to defend democracy, noting Britain subsidizes and trains Trans-Jordan’s army to confront neighboring Israel.
A Washington column argues McKinley led the push for reciprocity with foreign nations. It recalls his 1901 Pan American exposition speech and calls out current Senate and House efforts to politicize trade treaties and extend or derail measures affecting American markets abroad.
Poem about a boy who brings home beetles bugs and worms from adventures. A mother experiences terror and joy as she discovers the creatures in his pockets. The speaker recalls his own boyhood collection and the thrill of discovery.
Ten years ago today the police bad-check squad of Det. R B Fridley and Det. T Vinyard received a formal commendation from acting Chief William H Dovey for their effective work in the year. Also noted is the heaviest flow of Southern California built war planes loaded onto the Matson freighter Manulani.
A quirky note portrays Bella’s struggle with morality as she deems being good to excess a heavy price for saving a single soul. The passage hints at inner conflict and social judgment.
Dewitt Mackenzie notes the UN's failure to secure a truce in the Arab Jewish war, highlighting America's and Britain's diverging positions, Bevin's remarks on Jordanian troops, and Weizmann's loan discussions as crucial tests of unity. France seeks strong UN action while powers weigh policy toward Palestine and the Holy Land.
Washington reports detail U N veto uses by the Soviet Union and their boycotts of key committees and commissions. The account cites refusals to share atomic know how and participation in specialized agencies, with emphasis on Greece Korea Iran China and Turkey. It notes soviet gains at Yalta Potsdam and delays in ratification and reparations amid distrustful diplomacy.
The Public Health Service reports mental hospitals in the United States over capacity by 16.3 percent. The piece notes political figures speaking to themselves, joking about insincerity, and questions why many minds remain unused despite overcrowding.
Mateale narrates Kristina a year old on a train journey across towns river banks and bridges. The trip features the spacious lounge car dining car and shared smiles as she enjoys the scenery and the journey.
Public Forum asks readers to submit letters on current affairs not overly controversial. several bodies thank the Press Telegram for publicity and co operation during 1947 48 including Hamilton Junior High PTA Guild of Women Composers and Signal Hill PTA with officials signing remarks for appreciation
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