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Long Beach Press Telegram

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Nov 17, 1950

Page

11

U S Economist Lee Quit and Was Fired

Michael E. Lee, a 42 year old U S economist, left the Commerce Department amid loyalty disputes. Sawyer cleared him of disloyalty then ordered his dismissal under new authority, back pay was set at about $2000, and Lee resigned stopping further salaries.

Ashington Michael E. Lee Commerce Department Lee Secretary of Commerce Sawyer Department Sawyer Congress United States Loyalty Board Sen Malone R.-Nev Far East Foreign Trade Branch Chiang Kai-shek Douglas Mac

Effort Foreseen to Nullify Vargas Flection in Brazil

In Rio de Janeiro on November 17, deputies sign petitions urging Congress to extend its term to March and study the October election for fraud. President-elect Getulio Vargas' inauguration remains set for January 31, while President Dutra opposes any plan to delay or invalidate the vote. The Chamber of Deputies has named a committee to review the electoral process and balloting.

Rio DE Janeiro Getulio Vargas Brazil Congress Eurico Gaspar Dutra O Jornal Chamber of Deputies Vargas Dutra

TV Performers Hold On For Peace Talks As Radio Disputes Go On

New York November 17 The television and radio performers unions have voted to strike over pay and working conditions while peace talks continue. George Heller said TV members would stay on the job pending further talks. networks include National Columbia American and Dumont WOR TV with proposed minimums of 70 85 115 and 6 dollars for rehearsals. Radio talks with AFTRA representatives yielded limited progress and unsettled issues in Chicago Los Angeles and San Francisco. AFRA represents 30000 radio performers and pressure remains on network officials after late night meetings.

York George Heller A. F. L. Television Authority National Columbia American Dumont Wor-Tv Television A. F. L. American Federation of Radio Artists A. Frank Reel Ow York Chicago Los Angeles San Francisco A. F. R. A. National Board Colum

Unruly Circus Chimp Attacks Aerialist in Baltimore

A 150 pound chimpanzee at Shrine Circus in Baltimore mauled 19 year old aerialist Bobby De Wayne after escaping its trainer Capt. Albert Fleet. The performer was bruised and treated at a first aid station before returning for the show’s second half. The incident occurred during the Fifth Armory Regiment performance.

Baltimore Shrine Circus Bobby de Wayne Fifth Armory Regiment Albert Fleet Fleet

Civil Service Seeks Qualified Men for Exams

Long Beach civil service commission, facing manpower shortages, appeals for qualified men to take civil service tests for sanitarium health department and radio operator technician to service police radios. Filing deadline Wednesday 4:30 p.m. at Public Utilities Building 215 W Broadway. Pay ranges from 258 to 322 monthly, ages 25 to 55 for sanitarians and 21 to 50 for radio technicians. Applicants must be local residents. Tests will create a civil service list for future hires amid union concerns of a possible walkout affecting telecasts and radio broadcasts.

Long Beach Civil Service Commission Henry Davies Health Department Public Utilities W. Broadway

Church Expansion Approved Plans for S. L. Church Addition

The planning commission approved architect Kenneth S. Wing's plans to add three Sunday school rooms a social hall and a pastor's study to Savior's Lutheran Church at 370 Junipero Ave off street parking provided. It also approved a 10 lot subdivision on the south side of Poinsettia St west of Cherry Ave with J H Johnson as subdivider.

Junipero Ave Kenneth S. Wing Poinsettia’ St Cherry Ave J. H. Johnson

Inventor Ernest Sweetland Dies at 79

Oakland reports the death of Ernest J. Sweetland age 79, an inventor and industrialist famed for about 30 inventions. His Purolator officer device, used in many cars, earned him substantial royalties.

Oakland Ernest J. Sweetland

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