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Long Beach Press Telegram

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Nov 04, 1949

Page

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Kennelly Skips Greeting Truman on Chicago Arrival

President Truman, en route to Washington from St Paul, was greeted by Illinois Democrats in Chicago but Mayor Martin Kennelly did not appear at the train. Senators Arvey and Douglas, and state, county, and former mayor Edward J. Kelly joined the briefing aboard the presidential train amid reports of a rift in Illinois Democratic factions.

Washington Truman Bigwig Hlinois Chicago Prairie St. Paul Minn Paul Douglas D-Ill Cook County Jacob Arvey George Kells Edward J. Kelly Martin Kennelly Kennelly Reform Kelly-Arvey Benjamin Adamowski U. S Funor Scott Lucas Ilinois Kelly Arvey Lucas

Two Die as C-82 Crashes Amidst Cotton Pickers

SHREVERORT La Nov 4 An Air Force C82 Flying Boxcar crashed landed in a cotton field six miles from Barksdale Field killing a cotton picker and a crewman. A Negro girl field worker was injured critically. Names withheld pending next of kin. Plane was piloted by Lt Richard W McKenzie of Wingar Wis and Lt Donald G Simpson of Montclair N J. Crew members included Sgt James W Robinson Loyall Ky engineer, Set M L Gibson Brookhaven Miss, and Cpl Jose A Atodaca Denver Colo. Passengers were 2nd Lt Arvin Fike Moline Ill and two sailors Jimmy L New Macon Ga and Earl B Johnson Clearwater Fla.

Shreverort Barksdale Field Richard W. McKenzie Wingar Wis Donald G Simpson Montclairy N. Ju James W. Robinson Loyall. Ky M. L. Gibson Brookhaven Miss Jose A. Atodaca Denver Colo Arvin Fike Moline Ill Barksdale Jimmy L. New Macon Eartl

Knife Ends U N Romance and 2 Lives

New York November 4 a striking woman employed at Voice of America and a Chinese U N clerk Wei Huan Kuo were found dead in a Broadway hotel room. Police and medical examiners called it murder and suicide with multiple stab wounds to both victims and a knife found between them in the bed.

New York Voice of America United Nations Broadway Nathan Ludwig Murhane Balkanska Zolyak Wei Huan Kuo U.N Kuo

Freighter Andalucia breaks up after Washington grounding

A corto-lived engine room fire drove the 7117-ton freighter Andalucia aground near Neah Bay on the Olympic Peninsula. Coast Guard and Mackay Radio reported the crew abandoning ship as tugs prepared to assist. the vessel bound for the east coast from Vancouver with lumber cargo. The ship, built in Alameda, operated under Transmarine Navigation and Triton Shipping, last left Long Beach in August.

Seattle Andalucia Washington State Long Beach Coast Guard Mackay Coast Guard District Mackay Radio Tere Fic Olympic Peninsula Neah Bay Strait of Juan de Fuca United States Canada Vancouver Island Foss Tug Co Bethlehem Alameda, Calif Transmarine Navigation Corp Vancouver New York Triton. Shipping Co Yokohama

Kidnaper Ends Life After Abducting Bakersfield Girl

Porterville dispatch reports Mayo Price 25 of Las Vegas abducted Bakersfield teen Wanda Hughes 19, then shot himself when police closed in after blocking Central California routes. Price had earlier tried to force her at gunpoint as she rode with a neighbor. authorities said he had planned a long cross country flight, but died before capture.

Porterville Mayo Price Las Vegas Nev Bakersfield George Whiting Price Wanda Hughes Miss Hughes William Benesch Benesch California Nevada the Fine Matt Wh Veld Hakerfeld Manila Milton Reynolds Honor Gentula Los Angeles Edward Egan New York Boxing Commission

Hotel operator charged with 1944 income tax evasion

George F. Allen, 46, operator of Villa Riviera Hotel, was indicted yesterday by a federal grand jury on income tax evasion for 1944 amounting to 70,787.99 dollars. Asst. U. S. Attorney Bernard B. Laven confirmed the charge.

George F. Allen Villa Riviera Federal Grand Asst U. S Bernard B. Laven

U S Mediator Sets Meeting With Lewis

Government labor mediator Cyrus S Ching arranged a meeting with John L Lewis as part of efforts to end a 47 day coal strike. Ching traveled from New York to Washington for talks aimed at bringing Lewis and coal operators to new negotiations next week. Lewis offered to negotiate separately with mine operators in Indiana and Illinois, or Illinois alone, with no immediate response from operators. He said he would consider negotiating only if Indiana 40,000 striking miners were included. Operators claimed only about continued on Page A 6.

Associated Press IHE Cyrus S. Ching John L. Lewis Ching New York Washington Lewis Indiana Ilinois Flnois

Governor Says Lobby Probe May Be Broad In Scope

Governor Warren said at a news conference that his request for a grand jury investigation of lobbying could cover any unlawful practices in and about the state government. He suggested it could include Arthur Hamish and various lobbying activities across health, finance, and oil interests, while defending the integrity of most lobbyists and proposing reimbursement to Sacramento County if outside investigations incur excess costs.

Sacramento Warren Arthur Hamish San Francisco California Psome Sacramento County

Court actions seek to close airport

Summary of courts moving to shut down an airport with actions described across legal notices and page references. Noting government and local officials involved, the items outline petitions, hearings, and potential closures affecting aviation operations and public access.

City swelters as heat wave tops November records

Long Beach and other Southern California cities shatter November highs with 93 degrees, while ocean breezes begin to cool the coast. Smog drifted through the city before the marine air swept in, and water departments note higher than normal usage as lifeguards report 58 degree waves and calm seas.

Long Beach En Fantara California Dixieland South Nashville Tenn Memphis Tenin Birmingham Ala Vicksburg Miss Florida Atlanta Utah Megada Arizona Water Department

Philippine Typhoon Deaths Reach 271 in Philippines

Manila report cites Philippine National Red Cross stating 271 dead from the October 31 typhoon in the south central region. 25 047 people are homeless and numerous buildings are destroyed as figures from outlying areas come in.

Manila Philippines Philippine National Red Cross Red Cross

Arson suspected in Flintridge blaze near Pasadena

Police believe an arsonist started a fire threatening a girls school and 30 mansions in the Flintridge district. Witnesses saw a car flee the scene as flames marched toward Devil's Gate Dam and into the hills. Two men sighted by golfers are being sought, and a 19 year old questioned was released. Hundreds of volunteers and 3 fire trucks contained the hill blaze in hours. Sacred Heart Academy was saved as flames came within hundreds of feet.

Pasadena Flintridge Devil's Gate Dam Sacred Heart Academy Sunset Blvd The Pacific Los Angeles Angeles National Forest

Suspect in 35 Cent Holdup Hangs Self in Jail

VAN NUYS, Nov. 4 WP William J. Hamilton, 54, a transient, hanged himself in his jail cell last night after he was booked on suspicion of robbery in a 35 cent holdup.

van Nuys William J. Hamilton

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