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Newspaper
Long Beach Press Telegram
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Nov 08, 1947
Page
45
New Delhi reports say Pakistani tribal invaders pushing raids in Kashmir are bringing heavy reinforcements as winter nears. The tribesmen, well armed with trucks gasoline and ammunition, exhibit increasing organization and have been looting and burning along their march, showing little concern for fellow Muslims.
ATLANTIC CITY New Jersey November 8 George F Addes withdrew his bid for the presidency of the United Auto Workers and will seek re election as secretary treasurer He says the unions strong finances justify another term and plans to raise a 5 million fighting fund to support strikes and oppose the Taft Hartley Act with delegates at the convention next week Also R J Thomas remains as the sole other potential candidate against Walter P Reuther.
William J. Fox chief engineer of the Los Angeles County building and safety department accused eastern firms of pushing substandard products on Southern Californians. He cleared local retailers, saying clever methods make detection unlikely and cited chipped sinks fungus rotted lumber and untested plumbing fixtures that fail in showers requiring costly wall dismantling.
Pravda in Moscow argues the enemy seeks to delay the inevitable end of capitalism by sparking a new war. The Communist Party paper predicts such efforts will hasten the collapse of the entire capitalist system.
The U S Army Signal Corps reports radar signals to the moon and back in seconds near Belmar New Jersey Asbury Park area where contact first occurred in January 1946 The Evans Signal Laboratory Fort Monmouth says moon radar is routine and almost constant during moonrise and moonset
John G. Winant former ambassador to Great Britain and three term New Hampshire governor, shot himself Monday night. His will filed in Merrimack County Probate Court, dated November 18 1940, leaves two fifths of the estate to his widow and three fifths to his three children. The document provides for his aged mother and a year of salary for all servants with three or more years of service. Personal adviser J Bernard Teulon receives 20000 while five others receive 5000 each.
Veronica Cavada Koonce a 14 year old bride of nine days is held in the juvenile home as her mother seeks annulment of her marriage to 20 year old William R. Koonce who was convicted of contributing to a minor's delinquency. The bride protested as she was led from the courtroom saying she wants to stay married while her husband was released on 100 dollar bond pending a hearing. The couple married in Henderson Kentucky after police cited the minister they claimed was 21.
New Orleans dispatch reports four dead two missing and twelve injured after two tornadoes struck Galiano and Red Bayou Louisiana. Victims include Mrs Henry Danos 23 and Frazie Pitre 41 plus Hugh Bartlett 30 and an unidentified man. Rescues continue for missing and possible further victims.
Tokyo reports Emperor Hirohito's famed white stallion Shirayuki died at the imperial farm in Sanrizuka. The thoroughbred, known as White Snow, retired after 16 years as the emperor's mount and sired one colt during retirement.
Austrian sources say 83 Hungarian soldiers including at least one officer crossed into Austria last night to seek political refugee status. They surrendered with arms to Austrian gendarmerie near Feldbach in the Soviet zone, with one man likely in the British zone and 20 still missing.
Australia watches Victoria state election as 1 250 000 voters decide. Premier John Cain campaigns for reforms while Liberal and Country parties oppose the federal bank nationalization policy.
Douglas Aircraft Co recommends operators disconnect air pressurization and heating systems on DC-6 aircraft as a safety precaution. The move follows the Bryce Canyon United Airlines DC-6 crash that killed 52 when the plane caught fire, with causes still under investigation.
In Los Angeles on November 8 a man identifying himself as Governor Warren waited to meet California District Attorney William E. Simpson. A receptionist asked for his name. he replied Warren and claimed he was there to see Bill Simpson, prompting astonishment from a nearby newsman.
Mr and Mrs Miles W Ford of 5653 Campo Way have returned from a five week trip to Iowa and Kansas.
Vacationers Dr. and Mrs. John A. Harris of 320 W. Bixby Road will fly tonight for a three week trip to Mexico City Guatemala Cuba Bahamas and New Orleans.
Mr. and Mrs. James D. Howell of 330 East 45th Street announce the birth of a daughter, Catherine Ann, born this morning at St. Mary’s Hospital. The baby weighed 9 pounds 14 ounces.
Eight year old Dwain Lane son of Mr and Mrs Charles J Lane of 5485 California Ave recently recovered from an appendectomy at Seaside Hospital performed on October 31. He will resume studies at Jane Addams School soon.
At a Bixby Knolls Maternity Hospital staff gathering Dr Milton A Katz presented a case of an infant with erythroblastatic disease. Dr Harold S Johnson presided and a social hour in the nurses dining room followed.
After hours of discussion the Mayfair Civic Organization voted to survey the tract and pursue a volunteer cooperative sidewalk plan before forming a special assessment district. Five sections will be canvassed with area supervisors and street captains, coordinating with county officials to obtain cost data.
James J. Donahue owner of Cal-Tex Boiler Works at 2459 Orange Ave Signal Hill was honored at a birthday stag party with about 150 employees and associates present. Mayor William Hobba spoke and presented a traveling bag. E R Manahan chief boiler inspector led a department delegation. Hugh Harmon led a group from American Boiler Works.
William Glen DeWitt age about 28 of Tujunga was found this morning in the water beneath the main pier of the Coast Guard receiving station Wilmington. The county coroner ruled accidental drowning. DeWitt had been missing from Wilmington Boat Works about a week, identified by Los Angeles homicide officers.
Rome reports Ansa says 600 workers at the Teramo hydro electric plant halted the giant turbines in protest against the dismissal of several employees. The turbines supply a large portion of central Italy's power.
Poultrymen urge a 4.7 million bushel saving by eating more chicken and reduce duck production by 15 percent from 1947 levels. They propose culling U S chicken flocks from 536 million to 400 million by January 1, saving 30 million bushels. Monroe Babcock hailed the Poultryless Thursday end and urged public education to eat more chicken while noting grain relief for farmers. The Agricul ture Department reported seasonal cold storage stocks at 206 million pounds on Oct 1, with a grain saving substitute to be tested for one month and reviewed every 30 days.
Paris reports heavy security as troops and police clear streets to collect a five day backlog of garbage amid a broad public service walkout. Premier Ramadier considered meeting strike leaders but no confirmation. central committee says the government aims to prolong the stoppage.
Los Angeles based report of Frederick Hills 43, re sentenced to die in the San Quentin gas chamber January 16. His lawyers Sanford Simon and S Hahn seek a truth serum test and governor Earl Warren commutation to life imprisonment. Hills, a Van Nuys nurseryman, was convicted of first degree murder in the strangulation death of his wife Doris, aged 42, on December 7, 1946.
In San Diego during Wednesday amphibious exercises off the Southern California coast the Navy will stage a realistic assault using large rockets live fire bombs machine guns and cannons. Three hundred planes including new aircraft will participate under Rear Adm. W K Harrill command in the San Clemente Island operation.
Port Colborne Ont November 8 Shipping men report the grain carrier Shelton Weed of the Upper Lakes and St Lawrence Transportation Company ran aground on rocks off Presque Isle in Lake Huron. The tug Favorite of Sault Ste Marie Mich went to her assistance.
The Lionel Corp. announced a Christmas tale of a diamond found in a coal tender of an electric train set. Lena Termini of Newark, New Jersey, lost a three-fourths carat diamond from a ring, believes it was packed with the tender, and seeks its return as the set moves from Irvington to a jobber and dealer.
A Senate House committee recommends expanding shortwave Voice of America and other foreign information programs in tandem with the Marshall Plan. Sen. Smith of New Jersey says the United States must make Europe aware of its aid aims to help the plan succeed and European recovery.
The Coliseum Commission was ordered to forbid carrying or drinking hard liquor at its events. City council directs city attorney to draft legislation to ban drinking liquor in all public places except licensed areas. Aims to expand existing rule prohibiting drinking on streets sidewalks or parkways.
In Los Angeles on November 8, a crowd of about 250 watched a robbery suspect assault a 65 year old Lancaster man, Frank A. Kennepohl, as he approached his car in a parking lot. Roosevelt Henderson, 21, tackled him, kicked him, and struck his head on the pavement until police stopped the attack.
A brush fire started in Little Sycamore Canyon at noon yesterday and, after going out of control last night, briefly closed the coast highway. Firefighters including 50 Seabees from the Winona Naval Base brought it under control and no property damage was reported as traffic was rerouted for about three hours.
Los Angeles citizens transit committee filed objections with the State Public Utilities Commission against one man car operations on select Pacific Electric lines. The objections accompany a petition by Los Angeles three transit companies seeking fare increases approved by the same commission.
The Senate war investigating panel postponed the Hughes hearing as nine Hughes witnesses failed to appear on time. Chairman Ferguson clashed with attorney Tom Slack over who would testify, delaying proceedings for more than an hour while Meyers and Hughes aides prepared statements.
The Associated Press index of 35 wholesale commodity prices rose to 197.55 on Friday from 196.65. Industrials reached 173.87 and textiles 234.36, with food and grains and cotton also higher while livestock declined.
Edward Lock's play The Climax staged at the Municipal Auditorium last night comes across as dated yet entertaining in a fast tempo era. Guy Bates Post dominates as Luigi with polished, commanding performance, while Daniel Gordon and Nelda Scarsella contribute strong piano and vocal moments amid a museum piece romance of young artists.
Deaf flier Rhulin Aomas 37, a Washington Star linotype operator, landed in Los Angeles after a 12 day solo flight from Washington. He braved lightning, storms, gas loss and getting lost on the way. He will greet George Truman and Clifford Evans who arrive from Alaska next week to finish their around the world journey. Truman taught Aomas to fly using a paper and pencil method in the air.
A crowd of 1500 greeted Margaret Truman for a second Texas concert in five days. The Amarillo Globe News polled music teachers musicians and singers for comment and reported enthusiastic approval of her performance.
Budapest reports a cabinet order bans the Catholic weekly Aj Ember for one month after it published a letter by Cardinal Mindszenty accusing Communist pressure on priests and laypeople.
Esther C. Cain a taxi driver and registered nurse assisted in delivering Elizabeth Ann Libeck born in a taxi on the way to Queen of Angels Hospital in Los Angeles. Mrs Libeck and baby were reported hale and hearty.
Davenport Iowa reports a gas leak caused a blast that destroyed two apartments near the business district injuring nine people including six children. One killed was six year old Mary Hertig as debris scattered. several family members were hurt.
More than 2000 Seattle residents enrolled in free family life education courses supervised by the Seattle school board. The first topic is Understanding the Teen-Ager, a weekly eight session course. Four more courses are planned starting Oct. 16 covering Berens are the Child, Understanding the Infant, and a fathers course Understanding the Family.
Schuylkill Haven officials investigated a mysterious election result as the phantom candidate John Mc Harty appeared to win the councilmanic post last Tuesday. County registration records showed no such resident, prompting scrutiny of the borough's voter rolls.
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