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Newspaper
Long Beach Press Telegram
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Oct 02, 1947
Page
16
Dr Lawrence G Thomas of Stanford University reports findings from three surveys funded partly by the California Congress of Parents and Teachers. Comic books are widely read but not a major time consumer, with boys reading more than girls. Readers prefer animal cartoon and humor. violence and sex comics are less popular. implication is using comics to aid poor readers in schools.
Secretary James Forrestal addressed the Army Ordnance Association amid charges of warmongering. He argued private ownership claims lack validity and noted U S industry has invested over 20 billion dollars in capital expansion in the past 20 months, warnings that war would hinder such investment.
Florida gale leaves immense damage with 46 deaths and hundreds injured as Apalachicola region reports extensive house destruction. Officials tally casualties and assess wreckage across coastal areas.
Washington reports a planned hospital research program to study 1010 radioisotopes across American and Pacific institutions. The effort aims to advance treatment methods and share findings through a new panel and cooperative project.
The progovernment press says warplanes attacked off the Shantung peninsula sinking more than 100 small craft carrying Communist troops and supplies in the Yellow Sea. Nationalist planes and ships were ordered to destroy fishing vessels aiding Red lines as Communist forces retreat toward Mouping and Wel teng in a coast to inland offensive.
John L Pietrzyk 38 Ocean Park Ave reported to police last night that 50 dollars and a gold watch were stolen from his apartment by Somenne who broke in through the front door. His complaint was supported by his landlord Alex Toarosibioicz 34 Ocean Park Ave who accompanied him to the station.
Phoenix October 2 plane seed plan announced by Marsh Aviation Co to restore overgrazed lands. Airplanes will spread specially prepared pellets that integrate after seasonal rains. Pellet creator cited as Lyle S. Adams of Tucson Arizona.
Police seek heiress Ann Cooper Hewitt and her jockey husband Frank Nicholson after reports he faces four gambling and traffic violations. They are awaiting a hearing on a conspiracy to evade a marital blood test. A prior death of Ann’s predecessor Mrs. Gert Nicholson is noted in police statements.
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