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Long Beach Press Telegram

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Nov 04, 1950

Page

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UN Assembly eases Franco Spain ban slows debate

The United Nations Assembly revoked part of its four year ban on Franco Spain, allowing ambassadors to Madrid and Spain’s entry to UN specialized agencies while maintaining the ban on joining the UN itself. The vote was 3240 with 12 abstentions. key sponsors listed Bolivia to Peru.

New York United Nations Assembly Spain U. N Madrid U.N France Guatemala Israel Mexico Uruguay Yugoslavia Soi General Assembly London United States Truman Franco Spain Juliusz Katz Suchy Poland Assembly Bolivia Costa Rica Dominican Republic el Salvador Honduras Nicaragua Philippines Peru Katz-Suchy

Weather Outlook With Cooler Weekend Winds

Weather brief notes clear tonight and Sunday with slightly cooler conditions. East to northeast winds 10 to 15 mph today, becoming mostly light and variable tomorrow.

Heat persists as dusty winds ease in Southland

Temperatures soar above 90 across the Southland with a 95 degree reading in Long Beach, setting a new daily record while gusts decline from yesterday’s 65 mph. Forecasters expect slight cooling next day though fires and debris remain hazards as high pressure shifts eastward.

Southland California Long Beach U. S Life Paramount Blvd South St Lakewood Pacific Coast Hwy Tong Beach Newport Harbor D. W. Tubbs Long Beach Municipal Airport Los Angeles Burbank and Glendale Los Alamitos el Toro San Diego el Centro Oceanside Santa Barbara Blythe Santa Ana Bellflower Norwalk

French Evacuate 25 Mile Outpost Line Near Hanoi

Saigon reports the evacuation of a 25 mile string of outposts southwest of Hanoi as a Communist push toward the northern capital intensifies. The northern offensive has breached French positions along the border with Communist China, with forts in the northeast lost and defenses to the northwest shattered after Laokay fortress withdrawal last Wednesday.

Saigon Indochina Hanoi Tig Tthe China Laokay

Unemployment at Two Year Low With Record 61 764 000 Working

Washington reports approximately 61 764 000 Americans were employed in October, the lowest unemployment in two years and a record high employment level. Officials warn manpower strains as defense sectors forecast substantial hiring, while draft calls and favorable farm growth influence total jobs. The Census Bureau notes 538 000 more farm jobs and a net 680 000 rise in agricultural work offset a 142 000 drop in nonfarm employment.

Waashington Defense Armed Services Census Bureau

World Capitals Wait While China Reds Talk War

The AP reports American and South Korean officials estimate three to six Chinese Red divisions are already fighting in North Korea. Broadcasts from Peiping signal a nationwide push to prepare China for war, with leaders stressing aid to Korea as tied to China’s own fate. Uncertainty remains if and when China will fully enter the conflict and to what extent.

Associated Press China Korea Yalu River U. S North Korea U. S. Eighth Army U. S. First Marine Division United Nations South Korea A.P Fred Hampson Hong Kong

Truman St Louis Address Tonight Gets Heavy Guard

President Truman departed for St Louis for a major 1950 political campaign address with an extraordinarily heavy guard. Mrs Truman and daughter Margaret rode along the route to see him off. Secret Service mobilized federal state and local officers after an assassination attempt, while Truman and Mrs Truman attended funeral services.

Washington Truman St Louis Margaret John Horton Secret Service Mr. Truman Missouri

Circulars call for island independence in St Louis

In St Louis circulars urging Puerto Rican independence were distributed as President Truman arrives. Police ordered arrests for distribution. Two Puerto Rican nationalists had earlier attempted to assassinate the President in Washington. Coffett died in the Blair House attack. Truman speaks tonight in Kiel Auditorium. police deploy 600 officers for his Missouri visit.

ST. Louis St Louis Truman Washington Leslie ‘Coffett Blair House Long Beach Kiel Auditorium Military Air Transport Service Scott Air Force Base White House Missouri Tlinois Field Jeremiah O'Connell Assia Sneats

Fire destroys homes near Long Beach refinery yard

A major blaze north of Long Beach caused about 50 000 in damages to residences and businesses along Paramount Boulevard. Firefighters battled for hours to stop the flames from reaching the Richfield Oil tank farm and Exeter Oil yard, destroying a dwelling garage barn and three sheds and burning a salvage yard and a war surplus area containing 250 crated aircraft engines and a Beechcraft airplane.

Long Beach Loma Vista Dr Richfield Oil Co Exeter Oil Co Paramount Blvd South St Thrifty Tractor and Engine Co

Babysitters to Aid Voting in Marion County Polls

Marion Ohio November 4 A babysitter will join election officials at each of Marion County s 55 polling places next Tuesday. The sitters installed by the Marion League of Women Voters will tend children while their mothers vote. The league will also run a car pool to bring parents and children to polling places.

Marion Ohio Marion County Marion League of Women Voters League

Where to Find It

A compact guide lists sections and page references for church notices classifieds comics financial obituaries radio and TV schools shipping sports theaters tides and temperatures across pages A-3 A-4 A-5 A-6 A-0 B-2 B-3 B-4 and Page 8-4.

U S Check First Life Second Vet Rips Oxygen Tube

A World War I veteran at University Hospital fends off nurses and leaves bed to fetch his government compensation check. Despite a heart ailment, he insists on walking to the post office, then returns with the check before rejoining his ambulance and bed.

Oklahoma City University Hospital Harold Muchmore Gels Riuchipote Dee

California Vote Expected Tuesday If Weather Permits

California races loom large with Secretary of State Frank M. Jordan forecasting up to 80 percent turnout if weather cooperates. Key contests include Earl Warren versus James Roosevelt for governor and Richard Nixon against Helen Gahagan Douglas for Senate, plus statewide measures on gambling and personal property taxes. Eighty-seven counties vote alongside a new attorney general and twelve congressional seats.

Acramento California Frank M. Jordan Earl Warren James Roosevelt U. S Richard M. Nixon Helen Gahagan Douglas Warren Secretary of State Warren Roosevelt Jordan Jstate Fred N. Howser Nixon

Indonesians Seize Rebel Capital Amboina

Jakarta government announced the capture of Amboina the rebel South Moluccan republic capital ending months of resistance by South Moluccan troops. Vice Defense Minister Ali Boedjardjo called the fall tantamount to capitulation of rebel forces who proclaimed independence April 26.

Jakarta Indonesia Amboing Toam Ali Boedjardjo Amboina

Dalai Lama Reported Fleeing Tibet as Reds Advance

Reports from Kalimpong and New Delhi claim Tibet's 16 year old Dalai Lama fled Lhasa with his regent amid Chinese Communist advances. Tibet’s Chamdo fell after battles led by minister Naboo. Thalu reportedly captured. India's offer of asylum noted while officials question the flight.

Calcutta India Tibet Dalai Lama Lhasa Kalimpong New Delhi Chamdo Naboo Thalu Uhasa Dr. S. Sinha

Leathernecks Push Chinese Reds 33 Miles

In a major northeast Korea offensive U S Marines broke a Chinese road block and pressed toward the Chosin Reservoir forcing Communist retreats. A 24th Division battalion pierced a road block below Unsan while another Marine unit remained west of Wonsan. The drive aimed to establish a new line along the Chongchon River as Allied forces counter renewed offensives.

Tokyo Korea Unsan Wonsan Chosin Reservoir Hamhung U. S Kores Eer Ores Chongchon River Yongbdlon Chongchon

Houston Bus Men Strike for Higher Pay

Houston bus drivers in Houston Texas strike for more pay halting service early today. A union official warned it could be a long strike as the city’s buses, the sole public transit aside from taxis, usually carry about 250000 passengers daily.

Houston Texas

Alexander, Former Big League Star, Dies in Nebras ka

ST rAuL Nebraska report states former major league pitcher Grover Cleveland Alexander was found dead in his room in recent years he had been in failing health. His career spanned two decades and included three win seasons from 1915 to 1917.

ST Raul Neb Nova Grover Cleveland Alexander Lovearch

Midwest Snow Arrives After Warm Spell Across the Midwest

Snow and sleet blanket the lower Great Lakes region as unseasonably warm weather gives way to a cold front. Temperatures drop sharply from 80s to the low teens in parts of the Dakotas and Iowa, with Chicago area visibility reduced by wintry precipitation. Meteorologists forecast more snow stretching south to Virginia as storms move east.

Great Laken Miami Illinois Indiana Michigan Ohio Kentucky Chicago Weather Bureau Virginia Dakotas Chicago

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