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Long Beach Press Telegram

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Nov 22, 1948

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Hotel Slaying Film Truck Suspect Sought

On November 22 in St Louis a 3 year old former mental patient was sought for questioning in the brutal slaying of 2 year old Joseph Nichols. The child's battered body was found in a hotel room dresser drawer. Witnesses viewed photos of William Pollard who registered with the child and left the hotel. Pollard had been in Tongview Hospital and several other facilities, with a recent release from Chillcothe Ohio.

ST. Louis Joseph Nichols Jeremiah O'Connell William Pollard Cincinnati Police Department Cincinnnati Palite George Pearcy Pollard Tongview Hospital Veterans’ Neuropsychiatric Hospital Chillcothe Ohio Betty Nichols Huntington W. Ya

Butchers Offer to Be Presented in Arbitration

Los Angeles officials planned to present an employers arbitration offer to the union members Tuesday night as part of a two week strike by about 1800 butchers at around 300 meat markets. The proposal calls for a weekly raise of $5 plus a wage bonus by the arbiter retroactive to the end of the strike, with workers to return to duty.

Los Angeles L. Moat Cutters Los Angeles Area

British Papers Pry Eisenhower Book Critique

The conservative Times says Eisenhower book Crusade In Europe jeopardizes British American friendship, calling the work surprising and painful for admirers and relations. The Sunday Pictorial notes extravagant praise for some generals contrasts with its chilly overall tone.

London Sunday Times Dwight D. Eisenhower Europe

Truman Campaign Plan Seen Winner

Washington report notes Missouri voters favored President Truman due to farmers’ satisfaction with current policies and a campaign style they admired. Senator Donnell of Missouri credits voters for not wanting a change and praises Truman’s aggressive, combative approach.

Truman Washington Missouri Republican Donnell R.mo Donnell

Woman Dies Pilot Hurt in Plane Crash

In the Santa Ana Mountains near Elsinore a small cabin plane crashed after fighting strong winds. Miss Helen Josephine Healy, 22, visiting from Elmhurst, died. Pilot Thomas Blevins, 27, of Muroc, was critically injured in Riverside Hospital with little chance to live. A witness said the aircraft nosedived into a canyon wall during the gusty wind.

Elsinore Jane Santa Ana Here Helen Josephine Healy Elmhurst Thomas Blevins Muroc Riverside Hospital Blevins

Sentence Awaited in Nevada Slaying

Convicted murderer Clayton Fouquette faced formal sentencing for killing Boulder City service station attendant Donald Brown, 22, during a robbery. Fouquette, 35, showed no emotion after the jury returned a guilty verdict and fixed the death penalty.

Las Vegas

British Crewmen Return to Liner but Bar U. S. Visit

In Southampton on November 22, four striking crewmen of the Queen Elizabeth returned to work after Cunard White Star promised not to sail to the United States until the East Coast longshoremen strike is settled. The move also halted plans to sail to Halifax, restoring service for more than 1500 passengers aboard who had remained onboard since Saturday's walkout. The stoppage, costing about 120000 in docking fees, wages, food and fuel, was in sympathy with the U S longshoremen. The Queen Elizabeth and Queen Mary delays affect New York docking, with tides delaying departure to tomorrow afternoon.

Southampton Engle Queen Elizabeth Cunard White Star Line United States Halifax Cunard White Star U. S New York

Israelis Tell U.N. of Egyptian Attacks in Negev

Tel Aviv reports to U.N. truce supervisors that Egyptian forces attacked Jewish communities in the Negev desert for three days. Israel’s defense army says it views these actions very seriously and notes prior reports of Egyptian withdrawal from southern Palestine except Gaza.

Tel Aviv Israel United Nations Negev Defense Army of Israel William E. Riley U. N Palestine Gaza Paris

Korea Reassured on U S Troops

Seoul November 22 UPI Kim Dong Sung Korea republic spokesman said the government has been assured the United States has not changed its policy on withdrawing American troops. He cited U S troop movements as a regrouping tied to transferring governmental responsibilities to the new republic of Korea. The United States policy calls for withdrawal in the immediate future unless determined by the United Nations.

Seoul Kim Dong Sung Korean Republic United States Kim Republic of Korea Korea United Nations

Mexican Meat Purchases Noted

EL PASO Texas Nov 22 A Senate subcommittee said the U S government has 25 000 000 pounds of unsold Mexican meat in storage Part of 123 000 000 pounds of varied product contracted through June 1949 is piling up at 4 000 000 pounds monthly There is hope a buyer will be found Europe is failing as a market because it can obtain more food for its dollar in wheat and other grain products.

EL Paso Texas Senate U. S Preston Richards Production and Marketing Administration Livestock Branch Richards Europe

Truman Visits Austin in Hospital

President Truman visited Warren R. Austin at Walter Reed Hospital after arriving from Key West. Austin had flown home from Paris for treatment for complications from a cold, as stated by the White House.

Washington Truman Warren R. Austin United Nations Walter Reed Hospital White House Mr. Truman Austin Key West Fla Paris

Flying Hunters Burned to Death in Plane Crash

Two hunters arriving for a pheasant hunt perished when their plane crashed at West Lane Airport. Witnesses reported the aircraft spun in during a turn to land in light fog. Names identified include men from Stockton area.

Stockton West Lane

Silver Persian Cat Judged Best in Feline Exhibition

The silver Persian owned by Mr and Mrs William Bunbury of Los Angeles won best cat at the Long Beach Cat Show held at the Masonic Temple. About 265 cats, 3500 spectators, and top prizes across multiple breeds were recorded as the third annual Championship All Breed Cat Show concluded after late judging.

Esheel Beverly Serrano William Bunbury Los Angeles Long Beach Silver Crest Alcyone Skyland Gladys E. Weirich la Mesa Khybers Peter el Gato Azul Emily de Haas Claremont Champette Charles Vassar Tarzana Masonic Temple United States Monrovia Bost Champice Katoip Korner Spieklerrits Vivian Orburtt Miss Osburn Tow Charles Vasuar Pantora Port Mev Marguerite Glee Angeles Michael Willam Bunbury Scimiy Co Hyas Gata Norman S. Batty Laesa Ringo Tubby Grace W. Wellery Nor-Mont- Binet Hugo Augustson Golden Avé den Sen Dorotien Mumldons Cora J. Best Seal Point Mre Lee Best Mire Mince Warren Nk Best de Warren Falretlid S Palrchia Abou Ben Ober Vision Azal Max Visla Hassan Glen Mar Gattis George Ferry Harbor City Abou Ben Adhem Peanuts Wani Wat Yana Masonite Press-Telegram

Two Men Arrested in Gangland Death

In San Francisco on November 22 two men were arrested and four others sought on murder conspiracy charges connected to the May 1947 killing of Nick De John, Chicago gambling figure. Suspects include Mike Abati and Sebastiano Nani, with others identified and investigated as Sunland Sales Cheese and Olive Oil Company associates.

San Francisco U.P Nick de John Chicago Mike Abati Sebastiano Nani Brooklyn Frank Tornabone Leonard Calamia de John Tony Lima Jodi, Calif Frank Scappature Leonard Bruno Sunland Sales al Capone James English English Nani

Open house slated for Long Beach Mental Hygiene Clinic

The Long Beach Mental Hygiene Clinic invites friends and contributors to an open house on a Tuesday evening from 7 30 to 9 30 at Chestnut Avenue 1428. Established in 1945 the clinic moved to the Chestnut Avenue house rent free for expanded use by Seaside Memorial Hospital. Staff include Dr John A Russell director and psychiatrist Miss Nancy Maddy psychologist Mrs Mildrea Groselfinger and Miss Julie Plowman social workers. Board members listed with retiring members noted.

Long Beach Nancy Maddy Mildrea Groselfinger Julie Plowman Frances Ann Nielsen Milton BR. van Dyke Loris G. Nelson E. L. Brown Marion Monroe Walter J. Desmond Jr L. Elliott Grafman John EB. McCarthy Elbert Molle Melva T. Woestman Winfield Edson Sarah Ruddy Charles F. Reed John V. Cooper E. Peek John E. Carr Kenneth E. Brandenberg Virginia Bajlara

Deep Snow Storm Claims Eight. Midwest Digout Underway

Blizzard conditions across the Great Plains left eight dead after a three day storm. Nebraska and Kansas reported multiple fatalities as crews cleared highways and power outages disrupted life. Mrs. Hal Laughlin, Lester Carson, and John Haun were among the deceased, found near stalled vehicles and shoveling exhaustion. Government and local responders struggled with marooned motorists and halted trains and buses.

Chicago Great Plains Sioux Falls Sioux City Nebraska Kansas Hal Laughlin Jetmore Kan

AFL on Record for Red Trade Bar

Cincinnati Ohio November 22 The AFL records its support for arming Europe and Asia and opposing trade with the Soviet Union until the Berlin blockade ends The 67th AFL convention committee on international relations approved the foreign policy report and the delegation expects formal approval The convention will also address Taft Hartley repeal and re elect William Green for the 25th time

Cincinnati Ohio A. FP. L Europe Asia Russia Berlin Convention International Relations Committee William Green Woodruff Randolph International Typographical Union A. F.L. Cincinnati Moscow

Gen Weir Dies At 57 In Walter Reed Hospital

Brig. Gen. John M. Weir, 57, career Army officer, died yesterday in Walter Reed Hospital Washington. Death was attributed to a heart condition and follows a long service record.

Washington John M. Weir Walter Reed Hospital

College Head Dies in Beaver Falls at 74

Dr McLeod Milligan Beavee 74 longtime Geneva College president died today at Providence Hospital He was an ordained Presbyterian minister and led the college for more than twenty five years The report notes his long tenure and clerical calling

Beaver. Falls McLeod Milligan Beavee Geneva College Providence Hospital

Concert Program by Municipal Band Schedule

Municipal Band concert program for November 2 Tuesday afternoon lists conductor PAMES BH and performers including VEE Tadic KGER. The event features intermission and selections from classical pieces with a focus on orchestral arrangement and student or community ensemble participation. The readable fragment mentions location, timing, and a sequence of pieces with conductor and soloists, reflecting a 1890s municipal music program style.

Riga Nicharde Roductor Pames Afteemnan Tadic Kila Evsila Ae Serure Triart Cone Walit McIver Airerman Rane Ierania Lim Berenate

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