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Long Beach Press Telegram

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Nov 03, 1947

Page

7

Tax Cut Advised by Federal Thrift

John Manville chairman Lewry J. Brown argues for tax relief tied to reducing wasteful government spending to fund Europe aid under the Marshall Plan. He warns against government price interference and suggests options including cutting internal costs, debt reduction, and noninflationary financing via targeted taxes or loans.

New York United States Europe Lewry J Phown United Press Johns.Manie Corporation Germany U. S Congress Srnvestors

Cost of Running Auto Assailed by AAA Chief

Washington November 3 R J Brunnier president of the American Automobile Association warned at the 45th annual AAA dinner that millions of drivers may be forced from the highways by rapidly mounting ownership and operation costs. He said taxes and prices have driven up every element of car ownership except tires. Parking fuel repairs and other essentials have risen substantially, some to frightening levels.

Washington R. J. Brunnier American Automobile Association Brunnier Furance

Man Slays Invalid Wife and Himself in Los Angeles

Police report a mercy killing and suicide in Los Angeles. Charles Emerson J Lessey, 82, shot his bedridden wife Charfoute, 72, in the head and then killed himself.

Los Angeles Emerson J Lessey Charfoute Nbessey Himelf

Gift From America Puzzles French Housewife Over Peanut Butter

A New York AP item recalls Americans sending gifts to a French family. A housewife asks for peanut butter cooking directions after trying baked fried and boiled methods. The piece also relays a Rome papal audience joke and a GM executive quip about a couple choosing a baby over a car.

New York A.P Bucis Phave

Abrasive Tire Tread for Icy Roads Developments

Akron report notes B F Goodrich Co announced a new recapping tread with abrasive particles for icy roads. The company says the material provides grip on ice and streets and is intended for winter use only. Mileage comparisons with regular tread are not provided.

Akron Ohio B. F. Goodrich Co

Martha Tilton Loses Jewelry in Chicago

Singer Martha Tilton reported to police that she lost about $10,000 in jewels, possibly dropped from a case on Saturday night while walking from a theater to her hotel. She noticed the loss about two hours after reaching her room and was appearing at a Chicago theater.

Chicago Martha, Tilton Tilton Agnes Niehaus Bowman B.C. McCartney E. Ocean Blva Eiffel Warren Chopin Ondine Gaspard de la Nuit Ravel Prokatioy Bela Bartok Tulant Bowman Julliard School of Music San Francisco John Crown

Death of Doctor Termed Suicide in Los Angeles

Police tentatively ruled the death of 56 year old Dr Nathan Reynolds as self inflicted. His wife DI Janne found him dead in his home with poison near his bedside. Reynolds, a native of Se arc, had been ill for several months.

Los Angeles U.P Police Nathan Reynolds Dijanne A Reynolds Everal

State Department purge criticized by lawyers

In a November 3 letter to Secretary of State George C. Marshall lawyers Thurman Arnold Abe Portas and Paul Porter condemn the purge of six State Department officials as unjust and liken the process to a police state. They claim the ex parte proceeding has ruined reputations and future employment chances.

Washington State Department George C. Marshall Thurman Arnold Abe Portas Paul Porter Marshall ufAmercan

Weather Across the Nation Brings Cool Seasonal Readings

Rain fell from the Carolinas and Virginia westward into Tennessee and Kentucky while fair cool conditions prevailed elsewhere. New England logged the coldest readings in the 20s, Burlington Vermont the nation’s coldest at 25. Occasional coastal rain affected Washington and Oregon as western and northern Rockies cooled within seasonal norms. The Missouri and upper Mississippi valleys were cloudy with no rain in prospect, and moisture was lacking for the southwest wheat crop.

Carolinas Virginia Tennessee Kentucky Chicago Weather Bureau New England Burlington Washington Oregon Rocky Mountain States Bureau Missouri Mississippi River

Jerusalem Officer Shot in Apartment Ambush

Two men forced their way into the apartment of a Jewish criminal investigation sergeant in Jerusalem on November 2, 1942, and shot him dead as he sat down to lunch.

Jerusalem

Fredric March to star in Columbus role in Britain plans

Hollywood dispatch reports Fredric March, Oscar winner, returning to film work between stage appearances. He plans to portray Christopher Columbus in an English production with Florence Karittidge. his Nina, Finta and Santa Maria sets are already underway. His future may include another play or a film version of Years Ago.

Ollywood A.P Fredric March Paramount Florence Kittridge Columbus Christopher Columbus March Tyabella Fred Nina Finta Santa Maria Spencer Tracey Thester Conklin

Standard Oil Increases Gasoline and Fuel Prices

Standard Oil Company of California today announced price raises across products. Gasoline and kerosene up one tenth of a cent per gallon, heating oil and diesel fuel up two tenths per gallon, and industrial fuel oils up five cents per barrel due to higher buying costs for heavy crude oils.

Standard Oil Company of California Standard

Funnyman Hope Feted by Friars

Hollywood reports detail Bob Hope being honored at a Friars Club dinner with over 1200 film industry members present. Notables like George Jessel Henry Morgan and Jack Benny praised his career while Hope expressed humility and gratitude for the war and charity work. He leaves for London for a command performance and to receive a gift album from the industry.

Bob Hope Jack Benny Eddie, Cantor Hope Hollywood Friars Club Associated Prass Movietown Actors’ Club Friars Cial George Jesse Henry Morgan Tolony Biltmore Hotel Benny Ope Ralph P. Cousins Army Air Force Walter Winchell

Bodies recovered from Pan American DC-4 crash on Mt Tamgas

Coast Guard and CAA crews pulled 18 bodies from the Mt Tamgas wreck of a Pan American DC-4. The remains were carried down the west slope to Tamgas Lake for transport by amphibious plane, as investigators probe a report that the Annette Island beam was wavering the day after the crash.

Ketchikan Alaska Mt. Tamgas Coast Guard CAA Tamgas Lake Annette Island

Fall Off Horse Fatal in Van Nuys Girl Dies

Eileen Carroll a 16 year old San Fernando High School student died after she fell from a horse while riding near Van Nuys yesterday. She suffered a fractured skull and was rushed to a local hospital where she died.

van Nuys Eileen Carroll San Fernando High School

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