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Newspaper
Long Beach Press Telegram
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Nov 12, 1947
Page
12
New York curb quotations as of noon today show Bulowort figures for standard time. The bulletin lists current prices and shifts from prior levels, reflecting market conditions and immediate trading activity.
Italy's Premier Alcide De Gasperi, busy steering a fragile coalition of Christian Democrats, Communists, and Socialists, faces pressure from both ends. A hard fought victory in the national assembly secures him a breathing spell as party divisions loom. Naples convention expected to set future policy amid right and left pressures.
Norristown November 12 Earl Bunting president of the National Association of Manufacturers told the Foremen's Club yesterday that relief for stricken Europe should be aided by the United States. He cited two immediate needs greater production and restraint in domestic consumption to speed relief efforts.
The Dow Jones average showed a rise as MK Alutien and Co, members of Be tow Exchange, reported as of 2 PM New York Time. Industrial indices reflected gains amid market activity.
Charles Schmitt, 20, reportedly pulled a pistol from his belt and fired on his front porch in Salti more. He was found with a bullet wound to the abdomen and claimed the weapon discharged accidentally. He was listed in labored condition at West Baltimore General Hospital.
NEW YORK, Nov. 12. UP Prices of mattresses and other bedding items are being raised by manufacturers. The Shymops Co announced that the retail price of its Beatty rest mattress will rise to 59.50 from 49.50, effective Nov. 24. G. D. Wright Jr, vice president, said the firm had hoped to hold the line but higher costs forced the change.
Munich report says Frau Franziska Braun cleared of denazification charges and Wilhelm Braun awaiting ruling. They are Eva Braun’s parents, the woman who married Hitler hours before the wartime suicide in a Berlin bunker.
Hollywood report shows the Runyon Fund will distribute 1,000,000 by December 10, the first anniversary of Damon Runyon's death. Treasurer WP Cohunniss-Walter Winchell announced 625,000 already distributed and 100,000 each for the Damon Runyon Cancer Clinic in Miami Beach and for cancer research in Oregon Washington Idaho, with 125,000 earmarked for the Cancer Hospital in Boston and a Texas hospital or university hospital yet to be chosen.
Detroit November 12 car dealers plan a grass roots public relations push to retouch customer contracts after an automotive market survey. It shows 25 percent of buyers ordered from multiple dealers, 50 percent stick with one dealer, and many expect rising prices and higher living costs to curb demand in coming years.
Oklahoma City November 12 The Air Forces first multiengine jet bomber took off from Tinker Field for Wright Field Dayton Ohio Crew spent the night here after the first flight from Muroc California The new craft Consolidated XB 46 four engine jet landed in Oklahoma City at 4 26 pm yesterday two hours after leaving Muroc Field Pilot Captain Glen Edwards Lincoln California noted a Navy jet fighter did the trip in two hours 10 minutes and said they flew at 30 000 feet and about 507 miles per hour ground speed
Lake Success Nov 12 India officially withdrew from the race with the Soviet Ukraine for Poland's seat on the United Nations Security Council. The move ends a deadlock since Oct 1, when neither India nor Ukraine won the necessary two thirds. Ukraine remains the sole candidate as the General Assembly prepares a plenary session.
Chicago hogs and cattle prices edged up and down with mixed demand. High quality cattle and choice steers held firm to higher, while lower grades weakened. Sheep and calves showed limited gains, hogs steady to higher on moderate demand amid large consignments.
Confusing report from New York notes volatile cotton prices as market observers watch for admin policy impact. Early trading shows steady parity on some futures while speculation grows over an $18 million allocation for humanitarian aid and related subsidies.
Treasury data from Washington shows month receipts of 7,174,815.2 and year receipts of 92,166,083.41 with expenditures at 104,420.20 and a balance of 582,473. The report lists customs receipts and various year totals, alongside a detailed section on butter eggs poultry market figures and price listings for commodity categories and farm livestock weights and counts.
Donald D. Deibler a longtime vegetarian explains why he favors meatless meals citing health and ethical grounds. He and his wife have lived meatless for four years growing soybeans and garden crops while avoiding leather and animal by products. Deibler claims vegetarian ingredients can replace meat with direct sources like wheat and soy and asserts plants in his garden thrive without animal fertilizer.
Akron area faces high polio cases with 343 in Akron county seat while Cleveland reports 134 and Columbus 70. Officials fear cure supply limits and urge action as national experts and the Infantile Paralysis Foundation commit funds. Public concern grows over canal pollution and sanitation conditions.
BERKELEY November 12 Dr Edwin F Hubble Mt Wilson Observatory astronomer warned that scientific knowledge must be rationed to avert civilization wrecking dangers. He said world wrecking knowledge has reached dangerous levels and should be controlled with a wise solution as history’s greatest land effort.
Market notes from Chicago show varied grain bids with wheat and yellow corn trading. figures include $34 per bushel quotes and a $2,461 total, with references to white and heavy lots. The garbled OCR text mentions futures like Nov 2 and quantities around 62.0, indicating weekly fluctuations and distinct grain lots.
Hollywood reports silent-screen star Claire Windsor plans to quit the fishing business after her 70-foot conquest boat, used for shrimp and albacore, failed to yield expected profits. She says money is often made by those who know the trade, not by actresses.
In Munich on November 12, King Mihai I of Romania dismissed rumors about Russian domination. The 26-year-old monarch said reports were ridiculous and untrue. His mother Helen intervened during a brief interview, limiting what could be said.
Wreckage of a twin engine plane carrying three men was found by deer hunters about 20 miles southeast of Las Cruces, New Mexico. The site lies on the Beasley ranch near Soledad, with the craft described as a silver twin engine. Local reports identify the Beechcraft model.
In Serres area, the Greek Army said it killed 23 guerrillas and four women during a clash with about 300 insurgents. Dispatches reported the engagement as ongoing military action of the guerrilla conflict.
Fragments hint at a classified like notice seeking an installer or franchise partner. Names and places are unreadable. The readable bits suggest a job or business opportunity notice with unclear details.
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