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Newspaper
Long Beach Press Telegram
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Nov 30, 1948
Page
1
The Army halves its January draft call to 10 000 men due to budget limits, with February set at 5 000. Navy and Air Force have not requested inductions. Current Army strength is about 645 000, with funding constraints shaping defense spending for fiscal 1950.
Tokyo report says wartime premier Hideki Tojo and six senior Japanese war criminals won a delay until the U S Supreme Court acts on appeals lodged in Washington. General MacArthur said executions would not occur before the court rules, with next SCOTUS session set for December 6.
The paper reports the awarding of the contract for the Veterans Memorial Stadium with construction to begin soon, outlining project scope, contractor, and expected timeline. It notes related civic approvals and impact on local infrastructure and services.
In Sacramento Gov Earl Warren challenged Assemblyman Ralph Disch for criticizing loan rate enforcement. He cited a 1947 failed bill to cap higher loan interest and said attorney general officials questioned Daugherty's authority over larger loans. Warren pressed to gather information for possible legislation.
Suchow garrison in east central China begins to quit Suchow to aid 140,000 government troops trapped by Communist drive from the south. Army group 12th encircled as 250,000 Suchow defenders ordered to fight elsewhere. Chiang Kaishek’s government reports Paotow retaken and heavy casualties on Communist convoys. Diplomats evacuate dependents. Madame Chiang Kai-shek travels to seek aid in Tokyo and Washington.
San Francisco November 30 The West Coast maritime strike marks 90 days with settlements pending between employers and three sea going unions and a fourth facing jurisdiction questions. Longshoremen have ratified a new work contract while independent firemen press to submit a full package for approval. The Pacific Sailors Union seeks guaranteed jurisdiction and wage gains before returning to work, amid cross- port disruption and talks over cargo handling on coastwise lumber vessels and steward jobs. Firemen report an offer of a Salamonth wage increase and an annual review, yet await a complete settlement before approving points. Crossings of possible picket lines remain unclear.
Washington reports President Truman urged a thorough congressional investigation of lobbying to have a salutary effect and said he would be glad to see an investigation undertaken. He voiced the view in a letter to Eric Peterson, general secretary treasurer of the International Association of …
Natchez Mississippi prepares for 1-year-old Willa Matchett of Chatham New Brunswick who answered Santa’s note last Christmas. After stops in Houston Maine New York City and Atlanta she arrives December 4 and on December 6 lights the tree of a thousand lights. She presides over a banquet for orphanages on December 7 and on December 8 is Villa Machett Day touring stores and appearing in homes before leaving December 11.
In EBAUGH California a four year old boy, Charles Edward Caesar, died in a 1000 foot irrigation well after a daring rescue attempt. Nate Escoto, 24, led the effort lowering into the pipe 75 feet down but could not reach the child. Escoto emerged exhausted with bruised shoulders as workers continued to search for the body.
Cleveland man Wilbert Zdove filed for divorce claiming breakfast in bed for three months failed to save the marriage. He asserted the habit did not prevent his wife from leaving him, as stated in his petition filed today.
Upland authorities said the Mt Baldy fire, which burned 1400 acres of brush and timber over three days, was virtually under control with only a few hot spots remaining. A 165 man crew will stay on the peak until the fire is entirely out.
In Paris on November 30 Andrei Vishinsky argued the veto originated with Franklin D. Roosevelt and warned any move to remove it would end the United Nations. He urged retention of the veto as essential, as the Berlin currency issue loomed with Western powers doubtful of a settlement.
In Miami a railroad flagman William Marshall Weaver aged 45 died from injuries after attempting to rescue an elderly blind woman, Mrs Wilhelmina R Wittigeblager 37, who walked into a slow freight train. Weaver lost both feet under the wheels. Wittigeblager was killed.
WASHINGTON Nov 30 UF Secretary of State Marshall is in Walter Hospital for tests and examinations. It was disclosed today. Warren Austin U S delegate to the United Nations attended the operation this morning and went on Olow morning. Marshall and Austin had just returned from the Paris U N meeting. In their absence John Foster Dulles a Republican acting.
Berlin scene as the Soviet backed Communists stage a handpicked meeting and elect a mayor for the city, claiming jurisdiction over all Berlin. Ferdinand Friedensburg, acting mayor, denounces the move as illegitimate and vows to remain in office, while thousands march amid the currency dispute and power split in the divided city.
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