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Long Beach Press Telegram

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Nov 14, 1950

Page

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Charge Tips on Huge Racket Take Ignored

The California Crime Commission released a detailed final report on ties between tax officials and tax-evading gangsters. It cites lavish lifestyles, undisputed cases of undeclared cash, and lack of prosecutions or penalties, noting no first rank racketeer convicted of income tax fraud in California.

Acramento California Crime Comission Mickey Cohen San Francisco Solano County Salinas Calif Honolulu California Bureau Fireman Commission Adm William H

Army to call 40,000 draftees in January

Washington reports a January draft of 40,000 with total calls reaching 250,000 since Korea began. California’s share based on six percent will be about 2,400. Space and facilities limit January inductions. most of 210,000 draftees will remain in basic training through early next year.

Washington Army Korea Navy Air Force California

Mina's Quarantine Ends Tomorrow

Nina Warren polio stricken daughter of Gov. Earl Warren will be released from quarantine and may receive four visitors daily in her hospital room. Her quarantine and observance at the Governor's Mansion for two other Warren children, Bobby Dorothy and Earl Jr., will also be lifted tomorrow.

Sacramento Nina Honey Bear) Warren Earl Warren Junius B. Harris Jine Tommorrow Governor's Mansion Warren Bobby Dorothy Earl Jr

Charges Studied Washington Hints on California Case

Officials indicated the Internal Revenue Bureau has looked into charges against bureau personnel in California accused of taking money from major criminals seeking to evade federal taxes. The California Crime Commission published details, but the bureau refused to comment. The bureau plans no new action in California based on the accusations.

Washington Internal Revenue Bureau T Bureau California Callifornia Crime Commission Crime Commission

Final Report Urges New Tax Enforcement Commission

The ambassador to Russia group vanished in July and urged a new commission with subpoena and evidence-taking powers missing from the prior panel. The closing report laments the underworld’s mockery of tax laws, noting weak enforcement of income tax against operators of organs.

Cloud seeding linked to heavy rainfall near Santa Ana Basin

Weather officials studied cloud seeding effects after a major rainstorm in Southern California. A plane dispersed silver iodide over the Santa Ana River Basin, with officials noting the downpour may have been accelerated, though scientific proof will take at least two weeks. John Mylne Jr. of Riverside, president of the Santa Ana River Weather Corporation, said they believe some benefit occurred.

Banning Santa Ana River California Santa Ana Corporation John Mylne Jr Riverside

Epidemic of Runs Plagues L A Nylon Stockings

LA report describes an epidemic of runs in women's nylon stockings at Pacific Telephone and Telegraph general offices. Workers report sudden pops and long runs after arriving at work. Similar hosiery epidemics occurred in 1949 in Jacksonville and in 1947 at Cleveland. cause unknown.

Los Angeles Pacific Telephone and Telegraphic Jacksonville Fla Cleveland Ohio

Telephone pickets flare as union workers clash with police

Violence erupted on telephone picket lines as Western Electric workers joined strikes to block reporting at a Philadelphia exchange. About 150 pickets confronted 250 police who escorted six nonstriking operators inside after a 45 minute scuffle. Eleven pickets were arrested for inciting to riot.

Bell Telephone Company of Pennsylvania Exchange C. I. O. Communications Workers of America Bell Associated Press York Western Electric Philadelphia New York Telephone Company Pennsylvania New York California Richmond Los Angeles Company Supply House North Hollywood Bayview Randolph San Diego National City Joseph A. Beirne Telephone Company

Long Beach Sees Heavy Rain With More Forecast

The recent storm drenched Long Beach with 0.69 inch of rain, boosting the season total to 1.00 inch. The Weather Bureau warns intermittent showers and cooler temperatures will continue tonight and tomorrow with mostly cloudy skies and further rain chances through the week. Temperatures ranged from 50 to 53 degrees yesterday, and citrus areas may need smudging.

Long Beach U. S

Ammonia Tank Blast Wrecks Plant In Linden New Jersey

An 000 gallon ammonia storage tank exploded at the DuPont chemical plant in Linden New Jersey causing structural damage to the weed killer building and shattered windows in Elizabeth five miles away. Ammonia fumes drifted to Staten Island and Manhattan while over a hundred workers were nearby. twelve workers treated for cuts and bruises.

Linden N. J V& An duPont Chemical New Jersey Elizabeth Arthur Kill Staten Island Lower Manhattan New York

Snow First Falls in San Bernardino Mountains

The first snow of the season covered the San Bernardino Mountains with six inches at Lakeview Point and four inches at Big Bear Lake and Barton Flats, two inches at Big Pine, with Lake Arrowhead seeing .2 inches that melted on impact. All roads into the range remained open and passable.

San Bernardino San Bernardino Mountains Lakeview Point Big Bear Lake Barton Flats Big Pine Lake Arrowhead

B-29s Damaged by Soviet Jets Over Korea Border

Fifth Air Force reports two B-29s damaged in a five minute air battle with Soviet built jets over the Korea Manchuria border. One bomber diverted to Seoul Kimpo after a leg wound and brake fluid loss. another landed at a second airfield with wounded crew and fuel issues. Ensuing strike targeted railway bridges over the Yalu River at Sinuiju with good to excellent results.

Fifth Air Force Headquarters Korea Seoul Kimpo Wone Tokyo Emmet 'Rosy) O'Donnell Bomber Command 5Th Air Force Yalu River Sinuiju

58 Dead in Air Liner Wreck on Icy Alpine Peak

Alpine guide Martial Ravana reached the wreck on Monte de L Obiou and reported all 58 aboard the Sky Master chartered liner perished. The Holy Year pilgrims numbered 51 with seven crew, disintegrated bodies scattered over 1500 feet in blizzard conditions. Rescue teams and Vatican officials described the disaster as Europe’s worst in a month.

France Martial Ravana Monte de L’obiou Sky+master Rome Europe Air India Airways Mount Blane British Air Stiake Mdon Porte Ravana Felix Germain Vatican

Urbina slain after Venezuela president's assassination

General Rafael Simon Urbina, once linked to the gang that killed President Carlos Delgado Chalbaud, was shot while attempting to escape custody. He died amid a government crackdown with curfews and orders to shoot on sight.

Caracas Venezuela Rafael Simon Urbina Urbina Cerro del Obispo Carlos Delgada Chalbaud Delgado Chaibaud Radio Caracas Delgado Charbaud

All-male Jury Convicts 3 of Bra Brigade

In Miami on November 14, an all male jury found three Southern Bell Co. workers guilty of stealing quarters by concealing them in their brassieres. The defendants Marie Orr Betty Corrigan and Billy Ruth McNabb 21 24 and 27 face light punishments as sentencing is postponed to Monday. They will appeal and remain free on bond. The jury deliberated 19 minutes. The state alleged large sums were stolen by stuffing toll coins into bras during counting room work.

Miami Fla Telephone Company Ben C. Willard Marie Orr Betty Corrigan Billy Ruth McNabb Prassieres Southern Bell Co

Bambi Turns Killer and Pays With Life to Posse

In Wilbur Springs California a pet deer named Bambi killed a resort guest Nick Muskul in Burney. After being feared for years the deer attacked again and a 30 man posse with a plane finally shot it dead. Sheriff Max Mayfield led the chase after warnings from game wardens.

Bambi WolanMs Calif Fish and Game Wilbur Springs Here Seton Barker Bambit Nick Miskulin Burney William Shay Shay Max Mayfield

Teletype News Highlights Page References

Broadcast note lists sections and pages for Copper and Michel cutback orders and various features. It mentions editorial, obituaries, financials, sports, tides, temperatures, and local activities with page locations.

Copper and Michel Boyle Beais and Teleytioner Faust Thesters Wienanta

Marines seize key town on Changjin rim in Korea front

U S Marines overran Hagara amid bitter cold and seized arms and ammunition. Units moved toward the Manchurian border as 90 000 Chinese Communists faced the First Corps in subzero winds to 21 degrees below zero. Civilians in Hagara asked for food while Marines wore winter gear in rugged conditions.

Seoul Korea U. S Changjin Manchuria Hagara U. S. First Corps U. S. Eighth Army Hagemu U. S. Seventh Division Merchurian Seventh Division Associated Press Tom Stone

Powder Truck Crash Explodes Damaging Highway near Poland Mines

A loaded powder truck crashed into a car near Poland Mines in California Pennsylvania and exploded. An official from Jones and Laughlin Steel Co reported no occupants found. The blast tore a 20 foot hole in the highway and damaged 10 to 12 nearby buildings with windows shattered over a wide area.

California Poland Jones & Laughlin Steel Co

Senate Crime Probe Examines Mickey Cohen In Los Angeles

The Kefauver committee prepares to hear Mickey Cohen in Los Angeles as part of a nationwide probe into organized crime. Subpoenas total 22 with hearings planned Thursday and Friday. Rudolph Halley arrives to summon lawmen and underworld figures for testimony. The panel has already probed Miami, Kansas City, New York, Philadelphia, and will visit Las Vegas before returning to the East.

Los Angeles Senate Crime Investigating Committee Mickey Cohen Cohen Rudolph Halley Sen. Estes Kefauver D.tenn Enald Hi. G. Robinson San Francisco

Also Mentioned on This Page

Morrie Landsberg U. S. Army Mina Nicholas L. Mezin Jr Richard Tobey Gardena Harbor San Pedro Mezin L. A Marines Border of Alp Robert James Handerson Willowdale Ontario A. P. Wirepheto Senate
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