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Newspaper
Long Beach Press Telegram
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Nov 09, 1949
Page
1
Democrats celebrate Herbert Lehman's easy win over John Foster Dulles in New York for the U S Senate as a national trend favoring the Fair Deal. Truman signals the result as confidence ahead of 1950 elections while Republicans note New Jersey’s governor win but concede losses in New York.
Paris November 9 three Western foreign ministers United States Britain and France agreed to develop a common policy toward Yugoslavia and Communist China. They planned a two day meeting agenda including aid to Tito to maintain independence from Moscow and recognition of China. Bevin and Schuman indicated China border issues and Indo China might be discussed.
The Weather Bureau reports 70 mph gales sweeping the mid Atlantic as British freighter Scottish Prince, with about 40 men aboard, awaits rescue after breaking down Saturday. Officers said by last night she was about 300 miles east of the Halifax tug Foundation Josephine and had not communicated since.
A brief notice notes that indictments are to be sought against a kidnap suspect. The item appears under brief editorial content with page references for A-2 and related sections.
John Alvin Ray, 22, a Los Angeles musician, reported being kidnapped in Los Angeles and held in a closet for 26 hours. He described a green sedan with three masked men, one about 26, six feet tall in a dark turtleneck and blue jeans, who blindfolded him, stole $3, and released him near a refinery on the Pacific Coast Highway after a long detour from First Street and Western Avenue.
Senator Clyde M. Reed, 78, veteran of politics publishing and the railway mail service, died in Parsons after collapsing on a home stair. A Republican, he served in the U S Senate from 1938 to 1951 with focus on transportation and farm legislation. Funeral arrangements are incomplete.
Undersecretary of State James E. Webb said the State Department is circulating a working paper for a peace treaty with Japan. No final draft decision yet. the treaty discussion with Pacific Allies likely delayed until after December 1. A survey trip to Japan, China and other Far East countries is being planned for Ambassador-at-Large Philip C. Jessup.
In a sweeping special election, California voters ousted welfare chief Myrtle Williams and approved Proposition 2 a $250 million bond measure for new school facilities. Los Angeles County carried the welfare reform vote by a wide margin while overall support backed the bond issue and other measures including legislative pay raises and daylight saving time. Shelley won the Fifth District seat over Cosgrove.
Long Beach voters backed a retirement pay system for about 270 city workers and approved Local Proposition C a charter amendment allowing surplus gas fund money to be used for city needs. They rejected State Proposition No 2 statewide repeal of old age aid, while approving State Propositions No 1 and 22 and Local Proposition D transferring gas funds with a two thirds council vote. Local turnout reached 44,864 of 130,193 registered. Local Proposition C led 5 to 3 locally with 42,032 yes and 27,765 no. State No 2 failed 44,976 to 39,209. State No 1 passed 50,214 to 21,077. State No 22 passed 45,487 to 32,023. Local D approved 43,293 to 19,913.
Fredericktown Missouri November 5 two people died in a crash five miles north of Fredericktown when trucks collided on Highway 61. The victims were identified as Thomas J Deshazer 32 of Denver City Texas and Miss Katherine Fox 24 of Fredericktown. Fire erupted as the wrecked cab burned.
Northern California faced drenching rains and high winds while the Sierra saw heavy snow. The first major storm of winter blocked passes with 2 to 4 feet of snow and gates closed. Rain extended from the Oregon border to Monterey with gusts up to 50 mph.
New York voters backed former Gov. Herbert Lehman to win the one year U S Senate term. In New York City William O'Dwyer was re elected mayor over Morris and Marcantronio. Edna Kelly won a Brooklyn seat in Congress. New Jersey Governor Alfred E. Driscoll defeated Elmer Wene. Virginia elected John W Battle governor while a repeal of the poll tax was rejected. Texas rejected a plan to repeal the poll tax while preserving revenue. California John S. Ley won a San Francisco district seat in Congress. Boston elected John B. Hynes mayor. Pittsburgh re elected Mayor David L. Lawrence. Louisville re elected Mayor Charles Farnaley. Detroit and Cleveland saw mayoral wins. Philadelphia Democrats captured four city offices. Ogdensburg and Glens Falls races closed with party shifts.
Near Buckeye Arizona a frantic father stopped the Sunset Limited after midnight to aid his wife during childbirth. Mrs Ben Dun can 31 delivered a six pound six ounce girl aboard the train with Brakeman G A Fal as doctor. Mother and baby were later taken to St Monica's Hospital in Phoenix and reported to be doing well.
Washington reports that John L. Lewis halted the coal strike briefly restoring labor peace while signaling a possible new walkout at month end. Cyrus Ching plans a meeting with Lewis and coal operators to pursue a fresh contract and direct negotiations with mine owners. Washington officials note the steel strike ending partly and government officials expect renewed industrial activity.
Atherton California November 9 One man died and about 500 students fled when a fire destroyed the living quarters in the old gymnasium building at Menlo School and College a private institution The deceased was William H Hartshorn 54 an employee who had a heart attack a month earlier and authorities suspect he may have suffered another attack while celebrating in the gymnasium building
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