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Long Beach Press Telegram

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Nov 05, 1948

Page

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Throngs Celebrate Truman Homecoming After Victory Train Arrival

President Truman returns to Washington amid a jubilant crowd at Union Station. Thousands fill the station and surrounding area as Alben Barkley welcomes the leader, Cabinet members present, and supporters recall his wartime hero status. indication of not seeking another term noted.

Lyle C. Wilson Washington U.P Truman Union Station Alben W. Barkley the Champ Harry Barkley Sen Alban W. Barkley Washington, D.C Independence Associated Press

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China Asks Truman to Increase Aid in Crisis

China appeals to President Truman for more aid as Communist forces mass near Nanking. U.S. orders evacuation of 900 dependents from Shanghai Nanking area and advises 4000 more to leave. Premier Wong Weihao hopes U.S. leadership will act to safeguard world peace. Chiang Kai-shek concentrates 500,000 troops along the Hsuchow Nanking corridor. U.S. Navy about to keep ships at Tsingtao while evacuation proceeds.

Wong United States Truman Thor Chiang Kai-shek Hsuchow-Nanking Chiang Nanking Oscar E. Badger U.S. West Pacific Shantung Tsingtao Hsuchow David G. Barr Barr Badger U. S. Navy Partici

Indignant Warren Attacks Howser Over Olney Case

Governor Warren defended California crime commission amid a clash with Attorney General Howser over withholding Olney III's salary. He called Howser’s move discriminatory, urged Olney to sue the state if needed, and warned of efforts to corrupt state life through rackets and gang warfare.

Warren Howser Commission Warren ‘Olney III Crime Commission Olney

Nationwide Snow and Rain Hit Western Regions

Snow and rain spread across much of the nation with heavy accumulation in western sections. Lemmon South Dakota reported more than five inches on the ground as the storm moved through the area.

Urugalu Spairolea Nebraska Lemmon S. D

Miracle Riders Move to Rear of Bus

New York, Nov. 5. UP. A crowded bus suddenly moved and the driver reacted as something disrupted the rear of the vehicle. No injuries reported. details await further reporting.

New. York Cross

Fate of Old-age Pension at Polls Not Yet Tallied

San Francisco reports late returns show Proposition No. 4 narrowly in favor of expanding old age and blind pensions, with 16,802 precincts reporting 1,558,338 yes to 1,557,263 no after 16,202 precincts. Errors in Contra Costa County altered Truman’s margin, while Proposition No. 3 to repeal the minimum train crew law appeared to have passed with a wide margin as results came in.

San Francisco California Truman Thomas E. Dewey Contra Costa County Dewey Contra ‘Costa County Walter Pasch Henry “A. Wallace

Plane crash near Castle Field injures crew members

An Army B 29 from Castle Field California crashed on a golf course just northeast of here today. None of the crew members were seriously injured according to police.

iAn Castle Field Calif Here

Russia reported arming Israel via Czechoslovakia route

UPI reports American intelligence notes sworn deserters from the Israeli Air Force confirm arms and aircraft shipments from Czechoslovakia to Palestine. Deserters also told Dr Ralph Bunche that 200 aviators may be involved in the air shuttle, aiding Israeli successes in the Negev and Galilee.

U.P Russia Czechoslovakia Palestine United Press Ralph Bunche United Nations Count Folke Bernadotte Sweden Negev Galilee Bunche Paris Sonal

Dulles Denounces Russia Charges as Vicious Lies

In Paris on the UN debate floor U S Secretary of State John Foster Dulles rejects Russian charges that the United States plans aggression in Greece and its eastern European allies. He calls Moscow's remarks insultingly false while affirming U S resolve to stay strong for self and allied interests.

Paris United States Russia Beneft U. S John Foster Dulles United Nations Dulles Republican Party Andrei ¥. Vishinsky U.N. Special Commission On the Balkans Unscob Vishinsky Unscor Yugoslavia Albania Bulgaria

Stock Prices Skid Up to $6 in Savage Selling Drive

New York November 5 stock prices tumbled one to six dollars per share as a savage selling drive hit trading. The Stock Exchange floor showed heavy activity with orders streaming in from all sides. Rapid trading outpaced ticker reporting, causing lags of several minutes on actual transactions.

New York Stock Exchange

U S Army Declares Curfew in Korea

The U S Army announces a weekend curfew for American personnel in Seoul as a precaution against possible disorders on the November 7 anniversary of the Russian Revolution. Korean police intensify rounds and detentions of alleged extremists.

Seoul U.S. Army

Hundreds Battle Raging Fire in Topanga Canyon

Los Angeles November 5 AP reports hundreds of firemen fought to save Santa Monica mountain homes as Topanga Canyon blaze spread. Winds up to 40 mph fueled flames, gasping humidity under 30 percent. About 4000 acres burned, with at least one battalion chief injured and two firemen with broken legs. Evacuations for Silvia Park and surrounding neighborhoods continued as crews worked to establish lines and backfires amid shifting weather.

Los Angeles Santa Monica Mountain Weather Bureau Topanga Canyon Pacific San Fernando Valley William _Penprase Vnd Beg Mulholland Drive Silvia Park Topanga Woods Topanga Flat Trippet Ranch Fernwood Canyon Joseph Davis County Fire Department Castro Mountain Lookout

Five Men Die From Fire in Coal Mine Ventilation System

A mine near Kitzmiller Maryland Nev reportedly caught fire yesterday when a ventilating fan blew smoke into the shaft. Five men perished as authorities investigated the blaze and the mine entrance to the horizontal shaft.

Kitzmiller Nev

20000 Acres Blackened in Orange County

Firefighters battle a major blaze in eastern Orange County sweeping about 20000 acres in the Santa Ana watershed. Marines from the Santa Ana Air Station aided nearby Riverside County areas while crews attack embers blown toward Newport Beach. Fire remains under control in most places though outbreaks persist in Black Star Canyon and Cerro Villa Heights as wind and dry conditions persist.

Robert F. Geivet Prese-Telegram Ana Orange County Santa Ana Black Star Canyon Santa Ana Marine Corps Air Station Riverside County Newport Beach Green River Camp Santa Anar Canyon Santa Ana Canyon Joe Scherman Orange State Division of Forestry Cerro Villa Heights Villa Park Scherman Irvine Park Santiago Canyon Dam Truman Holland Green River U. S. Forest Service Sierra Peak Santa, Ana Canyon Road Penne Riverside

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