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Newspaper
Long Beach Press Telegram
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Nov 06, 1947
Page
2
The Navy asked Secretary Krug to extend Elk Hills California petroleum reserves by 7000 acres. A Navy spokesman said the extra land would allow exploration for new air discoveries while Standard Oil California would retain ownership and operate oil development.
Former Secretary of State James F. Byrnes urged the United States to demand the immediate repatriation of about 828,000 Japanese prisoners allegedly held by the Soviet Union in violation of the Potsdam agreement. He spoke to the House of Bishops and criticized Allied powers for delays in repatriation and the use of prisoners of war as forced labor.
Reports from Washington state that since Japan’s trade reopened August 15, about 300 American businessmen have travel permits to bring back samples of Japanese goods including Christmas-tree ornaments stamped Made in Japan. The Commerce Department and General MacArthur's headquarters approve travel, with Japanese exports now featuring light trinkets, silk goods, bamboo crafts, lacquer items, and other wares for foreign trade.
In Mississippi, Senate candidate Stennis leads with about 50,809 votes from 178 precincts, more than 6,000 ahead of runner up Colmer. Rankin issued a Tupelo statement noting voters oppose his House tenure.
Police report a 19 year old woman, Diane Bennett, was approached by a man with a gun while leaving a date in Hollywood. Her screams frightened him away and he fled the scene. Investigators seek clues as details are scarce.
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