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Long Beach Press Telegram

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Nov 20, 1951

Page

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Mediators Reach Agreement to Avert Blood Plasma Strike

A 16 hour mediation produced a tentative settlement for the Sharp and Dohme blood processing plant in West Point Pennsylvania to prevent a CIO United Workers Union strike that threatened to curb up to a quarter of the nation’s plasma supply for the armed forces. Final approval by union members and possible White House involvement were still pending.

Washington Cio-United Chenbitas Sharp & Dohme West Point Philadelphia E. M. Sconyers Federal Mediation Service White House

Ex Policeman Adolph W. Lempia Faces Dope Trial

Ex Los Angeles policeman Adolph W. Lempia aged 46 with USC master's degree must stand trial on narcotics charges. Officers found five heroin capsules in his pocket during a Nov 5 arrest. He is held on $2900 bail.

Los Angeles Adolph W. Lempia University of Southern California Lempia

Tone Wins Divorce Bid Over Barbara Payton After 53 Days

Hollywood reports Franchot Tone filed for divorce from Barbara Payton after a 53 day marriage. Payton sought no alimony and demanded Tone pay back bills including furnishings. Attorneys expected Tone to file a cross-complaint as Payton warned of simultaneous action.

Hollywood Franchot Barbara Payton Tone Robert Feder Barbara Beverly Hills He-Man Tom Neal Coonef Stanley N. Gleis Neal Miss Payton

British and Russian jockeying delays UN disarmament talk

In Paris a U N political committee debate on western disarmament proposals was paused as British Minister Selwyn Lloyd and Soviet Andrei Vishinsky sought to have the final speak. A British spokesman said Ache son’s opening remarks left Vishinsky hesitant to respond quickly, signaling Russia’s careful approach to the plan.

Paris United Nations Selwyn Lloyd Andrei Y. Vishinsky U. S Dean Acheson Acheson Vishinsky

Kidnapping Suspect Confesses Slaying of Relative

State's Attorney Don Porter announced that Robert E. Thwing confessed to shooting and killing Harvey Burr, the 59 year old uncle of a Kimball rural school teacher. Burr's body was found in a hayfield after Thwing led officers to the scene. Thwing also implicated in abducting and raping Mrs Stadler and in the abduction case.

Kimball Don Porter Robert E. Thwing Harvey Burr Thwingt Porter Burr Robert Stadler

Eighth Callahan goes into service as WAF member

Pvt Helen Callahan, fifth in a large military family, leaves New York to begin three years in the Women’s Air Force. Her mother and brother Sgt Vid Callahan attend sworn-in ceremony as brothers across Korea to England serve in Air Force. she is last of ten children to join/one sister and another brother former servicemen.

New York Navy Helen Callahan Air Force Callahan Helen Vid WAF Korea England James C Callahan Dwhn Jehan P. Callahan Henry Jeff Richard Needham Lansing Mich John Needham Oakland Chicago

Holidays Planned for Air Force

The Air Force will suspend most training between December 22 and January 2 and grant Christmas leaves to as many men as possible. Leave will be given as liberally as schedules and local conditions permit.

Washington Air Force

Typhoon Threatens Visayan Islands

Manila reports a typhoon with strong winds and heavy rains moving toward the Visayan Islands in the east central Philippines. The storm whirled at about 20 miles per hour, disrupting the region as of November 20.

Manila Visayan Islands Philippines

Where to Find It and Page References for a Newspaper

A reader guide listing section pages and topics across the paper. It mentions locations for Boyle-Page A-9 Bridge-Page A-9 Classified Ads B-8 to B-11 Comics B-4 Brossword 6-8 Editorial A-8 Financial News B-6 7 Radio TV Obituaries B-T Shipping News 6-7 Sports A-10 Tl Theaters B-5 Temperatures H-7 Women's Activities 8-2 3.

Boyle Brossword Financial

U S Plane Attacked Near Iron Curtain Report

Tokyo reports from November 20 state Gen Ridgways U S headquarters cite considerable evidence that about 6000 American soldiers died in Korean War atrocity killings though only 365 bodies recovered. NHQ notes Hanley’s higher total and rejects conclusive proof of deaths.

Tokyo Matthew B. Ridgway Korea Panmunjom United Nations U.N James M. Hanley GHQ Hanley

Bus Skids on Coast Highway. Six Hurt

A Greyhound bus skidded on wet pavement on Coast Highway near McKinley Avenue at about 9 15 am. The vehicle crossed the road, struck a curb, and slid back across the thoroughfare. Six passengers were taken to Capistrano Emergency Hospital for first aid. none seriously injured.

Dana Rvint Greyhound Coast Hwy Capistrano Emergency Hospital McKinley Ave

Infantrymen Reclaim Hill Near Yonchon Front

U N infantry recaptured a hill at dawn after losing it to 600 attacking Chinese, in the only reported action on the western Korean front. Allied gains were reported northwest of the Punch Bowl and Yondon Hill as forces counterattacked two hours after initial assaults. Fifth Air Force jets scouted the area while B 26 bombers and Marine fighters hit about 1500 trucks and two supply trains, lighting the night with explosions.

Seoul Korea GP al Yonchon Punch Bowl Yondon Hill U. N North Korea Fifth Air Force

Sailor Indicted in San Francisco Bay Bridge Bus Tragedy

Alameda County Grand Jury indicts Boatswain's Mate Orville C. Russell over Oct. 28 Bay Bridge crash that killed eight and wounded 22. Witnesses describe heavy drinking and wild driving the night before, with Russell threatening to kill and endangering others in Oakland and San Francisco. The bus from Salt Lake City plunged 40 feet after a tire blowout and fence impact.

Oakland Greyhound San Francisco Bay Bridge Alameda County Orville C. Russell Russell Independence Kan San Francisco Treasure Island Salt Lake City Ite

Truman Returns to Capital for 20 Hour Stop

President Truman cut short his Florida vacation to fly back to Washington for a 20 hour stay. He arrives at 12 01 p m and will address a National Woman's Democratic Club banquet at 1 00 p m. He plans to return to Key West at 8 a m tomorrow. He discusses George Kennan as a possible ambassador to Russia and denies support for Eisenhower.

Washington Truman Florida Key West National Woman's Democratic Club Viewsmen George F Kennan Russia Acheson State Department

Pleven Wins Confidence Vote in Limited Austerity

Paris November 20 Premier Rene Pleven secured a confidence vote from the National Assembly by 247 to 229 backing his middle-of-the-road austerity program. The plan aims to fund a Western defense partnership through sharp import cuts and a 200 billion franc tax rise, including excess profit levies, endorsed by Finance Minister Rene Mayer.

Paris Rene Pleven French National Assembly Pleven West Somraunists Charles de Gaulle Rene Mayer Mayer

Underworld Puts Sign on Ex Boss Anastasia

New York reports say an underworld court ordered Al Anastasia to leave town or be killed. The Brooklyn waterfront boss, linked with Willie Moretti, faced a so called double cross in a high crime case. He plans to go to Hot Springs Arkansas as his property is transferred within his family.

New York Lunderworld Albert Anastasia Murder, Inc New York City Anti-Crime Committee Anastasia Brooklyn Willie Moretti Moretti Cliffside Park N. J Hot Springs Ark

Atom Bomb Carrier Crashes in California, Killing Three

A newly built B47 Stratojet crashed in the Edwards Desert base near Edwards California. The six engine aircraft exploded after takeoff killing three crew members. Capt. Joseph F. Wolfe Jr. 43 experimental pilot from Chattanooga, Maj. Robert A. Mortland 20 copilot from Clarion, and M Sergeant Christy N. Spiro from Worcester were named as the deceased.

Edwards Ain Func Ease Calif America California Joseph Ef.wolfe Jr Chattanooga Tenn Robert A. Mortland Clarion Christy MN. Spirolz Worcester Mass

Weather Forecast For Tonight And Tomorrow

Occasional showers expected with southwest winds 10 to 20 mph. Gusts will be stronger at times, bringing brief bursts of rain across the region.

Missing U S Cargo Plane Sought After Shootout

An American military cargo plane with four aboard was fired on by Romanian and Hungarian guards near borders with Yugoslavia. The aircraft disappeared after drifting off course en route from Germany to Belgrade and last reported near Zagreb. 15 Air Force planes were mobilized to search the northern Adriatic and Yugoslav Italian border.

Belgrade Yugoslavia U. S Adriatic Sea Germany Zagreb U. S. Air Force Treviso Italy Air Force Rome Adriatic Bavaria

Truman trip cost debated as political junket

UP Rep Busbey labeled President Truman's Key West to Washington flight a political junket and blamed Air Force funding. He estimated an $2280 round trip, at $285 per hour for the Independence, eight hours total, and urged the Democratic National Committee to pay. He noted $223,894 on hand last Sept. 14 and suggested using the plane to fly wounded veterans home for Thanksgiving.

Washington Busbey Rutil Truman Key West Democratic National Committee Air Force National Democratic Club Secretary of Defense Democratic Committee

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