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Long Beach Press Telegram

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Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Nov 16, 1951

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Soviet Union unveils four point disarmament plan

Paris Nov 16 AP Soviet Russia offered a new four point disarmament plan demanding UN Security Council control where USSR has veto power. It would ban atomic weapons, count all arms quickly, and require the Big Four and Red China to cut arms by a third in two years. Vishinsky spoke cheerfully amid applause while Western observers awaited detailed critique from France.

Paris Russia United Nations Security Council U. N Vishinsky Robert Schuman France Schuman

Warren Hospitalized. Presidential Bid Broadcast Tonight

Governor Earl Warren enters University of California Hospital in San Francisco for an intestinal ailment. His kickoff bid for the Republican presidential nomination remains scheduled to air tonight on KECA from 10 30 to 11 o'clock.

San Francisco Earl Warren University of California Hospital Gov. Warren Keca

Governor’s Health Update Broadcast Planned Nationwide

In Sacramento yesterday the governor described a three week health concern. His speech will air from Hollywood to the GOP state central committee in San Diego and nationwide on ABC. Dr. Junius Harris noted possible hospitalization for several days, while family members also faced a similar ailment.

Sacramento Hollywood GOP State Central Committee San Diego ABC Warren Junius Harris

Army Estimates Enemy Losses in Korea Reach 1,457,466

The Army reports total enemy casualties in Korea through November 6 at 1,457,466, up 14,622 from the prior week. Battle casualties are 1,050,770 and non battle losses 237,724 with 168,972 prisoners of war.

Washington Korea

Rhode Island Proclaims Thanksgiving from Roberta Fong Essay

A 17 year old Roberta Fong won a statewide high school contest, and her essay was issued as Rhode Island's official Thanksgiving proclamation signed by Gov. Dennis J. Roberts. The piece recalls Pilgrims and Indians, gratitude to God, and American freedoms as the nation observes Thanksgiving.

Providence R. I Rhode Island Dennis J. Roberts Roberta Fong Roberta America

ICC Again Boosts Railroad Mail Rates

The Interstate Commerce Commission granted the railroads a further approximate 32 percent increase in mail pay rates, adding about 74.9 million dollars annually. The decision lifts railway mail compensation about 80 percent above 1947 levels, following prior escalations and retroactive settlements dating from 1947 to 1950. The new increase is retroactively dated to January of the current year.

Washington Interstate Commerce Commission Post Office Department ICC

Combat Force Revamp Aims at Western Front

West allies shift from quantity to quality in troops bound for Western Europe. SHAPE plans cut target to a ready army of about half the former 60 divisions by mid next summer. Two thirds of the force already in action include US, British, French divisions and a multinational component in Europe.

Paris Eisenhower Europe Supreme Allied Washington Supreme Headquarters Allied Powers In Europe SHAPE U. S Germany France

Iranian Says Aid Pledged by U S

The report says President Truman assured Iran's prime minister the United States will do what it can to provide financial aid to Iran. Fatemi, Iran's deputy premier, said Truman's assurances came in a letter sent to Premier Mossadegh and described the reply as very favorable and encouraging.

Washington Truman Iran United States Hossein Fatemi Mohammed Mossadegh Fatemi Tran

Where to Find It Beach Combing and More

A compact directory lists section locations for features across the issue. It notes pages for beach combing, Boyle, bridge, classifieds, comics, crossword, editorials, financials, obituaries, politics, radio and TV, shipping, books, theaters, tides, temperatures, and women’s activities with page references.

Jail Teacher in Hollywood Extortion Case

Hollywood detectives say a city school psychology teacher and drama school adviser was jailed on suspicion of extorting 8100 from actress-wife Jacqua Lynn Bard. Robert W. Major, 48, allegedly acted as intermediary for letters by “Louise Carter” demanding money for a non existent amorous recording. The case involved a staged drop in a Federal Building, six months of postal and sheriff investigations, and linked handwriting to Major.

Hollywood Jeity Ben Bard Our Gaig Jacqua Lynn Bard Robert W. Major Malibu Beach Bard Major Louise Carter Sheriff's John L. Harris Carter Major’s Ralph E. Stapenhurst Miss Lynn Zella Major Joe Jeffers Jeffers McNeill Island Paul Haertel Hall of Justice

20 Below in Montana Forecast More Cold Temperatures

The mercury fell to 20 degrees below zero at West Yellowstone Montana early today and the U S Weather Bureau predicted more of the same tonight in the state.

Montana Helena Mont West Yellowstone U. S. Weather Bureau

Buffer zone talks near in Korean truce dispute

United Nations officials reported negotiators were closer to an accord on the Korean buffer zone than two months earlier though the Panmunjom talks produced no tangible results in five hours. U N command urged a full armistice before fixing any cease fire line.

Munsan Korea U. N Panmunjom Howard S. Levie U. S Levie Henry I. Hodes U. N. Command Red Hodes

Paratrooper Saves Buddy in 500 Foot Rescue at Fort Benning

A 90 man drop ended with Pfc James R Fernandez of Providence R I grabbing deflated lines to save Pvt Frank Elliott of Coates N C after his auxiliary chute failed 40 feet from ground. Elliott reached for Fernandez and both landed on Elliott's chute as mayors from across the U S witnessed the rescue during an orientation conference.

Fort Benning James R. Fernandez Providence R. E Frank Elliott Coates N. c Elliott Fernandez United States Leried

Vishinsky Receives White Dove at U N Hall in Paris

Soviet Foreign Secretary Andrei Vishinsky was presented a living white dove of peace in the United Nations Assembly chamber. He carried the bird to his desk, exchanged smiles with a French peace group representative, and later handed it to an aide as photographers crowded the scene.

Paris Andrei Y. Vishinsky U. N Vishinsky Palais de Chaillot Allan Vought Europe Anthony Eden

Bulldozer on spree terrifies Floridians

A driverless bulldozer roared through a four block area in Miami causing about ten thousand dollars in damage. Residents described hearing a loud grinding noise and seeing a dark moving mass as the machine plowed through fences trees and buildings before stalling in wreckage.

Miami Fla Myre Calfin Srey Jerry Dade County Paul C. Gulas Perry Brannan al Block Carl Gulbrandsen Spur Frank Nowell Nowell

Two Killed and 21 Hurt in Train Collision

NAHUNTA Ga November 16 02 Two persons were killed and 21 others injured when the Atlantic Coast Line Havana Special sideswiped a freight train and demolished Hortense depot. Engineer A H Byington was killed as he jumped at impact. Hortense station agent James Strickland died under wreckage. Navy personnel and foreign cadets aboard the train were among the injured.

Nahunta Atlantic Coast Line Havana Hortense Crossing J. Walter Crews Brantley County A. H. Byington James Strickland Hortense

Weather Outlook Clear Tonight with Light Winds

The forecast calls for clear skies tonight and tomorrow with little temperature change. Winds will be easterly to northeasterly at 20 to 30 mph, with stronger local gusts in exposed areas.

Reds Chop Off 2 Allied Positions

Seoul report details a Friday action on the Korean fronts with Chinese infantry and tanks driving Allied troops from positions north of Yonchon and near Yanggu above the Punchbowl. A Red battalion of about 600 men attacked overnight as MIG jets were seen overhead but did not engage.

Seoul Yonchon Aledi Yanggu North Korea

Submarine Contact Off Southern California Declined

In San Diego on November 16, the Navy said there was insufficient evidence to support a report of an unidentified submarine off the Southern California coast. Two destroyers tracked an unidentified object 20 miles offshore yesterday but could not confirm any contact or origin of the report. The 11th Naval District offered no further details, and the USS Blue previously tracked an unidentified object near here two years ago.

San Diego Navy California 11Th Naval District Blue Here

Why Doesn't Brass Know Senators Ask Why Doesn't Brass Know

The Armed Services Radio 1 program to front line troops in Korea aired a report claiming the Communists have slaughtered 5500 captured U S fighting men.

Armed Services Radio 1 Today Korea U. S

Number of Prisoners Killed by Reds Rises in Korea

Pusan Korea Nov 16 The Eighth Army war crimes investigator raised the total of U N war prisoners murdered by the Communists since the Korea conflict began June 25 1950 to 19400. Of the total 7000 were South Koreans.

Pusan Korea Eighth Army Ores Col Ane Yh Sacleys Gitolo Ie Hanley U. N

Repercussions Continue From Korea Announcement

Repercussions continued from the starting announcement made at Pusan Korea Wednesday by Col James M Hanley head of the Eighth Army judge advocate general s section in Korea. The British foreign office in.

Pusan Korea James M. Hanley Eighth Army British Foreign Office

French List New Bans on Imports

Paris reports drastic French measures to curb imports and slash dollar value to avert financial crisis. Finance Minister Rene Mayet announces austerity, halting tobacco and paper pulp imports and further cuts in coal oil and chemical products after talks with U S officials.

Paris Rene Mayet National Assembly France Mayer U.S Dean Acheson

Treasury Probing Chinese Extortion in U S

A Treasury official said the department is investigating widespread extortion of Chinese in the United States by Chinese Communists. Chief Elting Arnold noted money shipments to Communist China violate the law and the Treasury will push to halt such transfers, though prosecuting individuals here was not decided.

Washington Treasury Department Elting Arnold Foreign Assets Control Division China Arnold Sen . Arnold United States U. S

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