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Newspaper

Long Beach Press Telegram

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Oct 06, 1949

Page

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Preacher Roe Shuts Out Yankees In Six-Hitter

Brooklyn pitcher Preacher Roe blanked the New York Yankees for six hits in a 1-0 victory at Stadium New York in the 46th World Series. Jackie Robinson sparked the lone run with a second inning double as Roe weathered late Yankee threats and a hand injury. The series stands one game each as the Dodgers head to Ebbets Field for the next games.

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Strike Settlement Claimed by Bridges in Hawaii

In Honolulu Bridges claimed a settlement of the longshore strike after negotiations. The employers’ chief negotiator denied any agreement, noting the dispute remains unresolved. Bridges said wage increases would total 15 cents an hour for 2000 workers with a further 7 cent raise next February.

Tonolulu Harry “Bridges Bridges W. Russell Starr

Settlement talks falter in longshore wage dispute

No settlement reached as union and companies haggle over 1949 World Series style issues and a longshore contract. Bridges warned of continuation of negotiations only with union approval, while plans to end the strike loom over outside port workers and wage hikes for non stevedoring staff.

Untitled listings and sections cross references

A catalog of newspaper sections and page references covers Bridge Comics Editorial Financial sports theaters and various columns. It lists pages C-4 C-12 to C-15 B-2 B-7 B-13 A-14 A-15 and sections such as Women's activities and Old Skipper with multiple page allocations.

Court-martial Looking for Crommelin

Secretary of the Navy Matthews ordered charges against Capt. John Crommelin and denounced him to a Congressional committee. Crommelin, suspended and restricted to his home, defended Navy morale amid unification policy criticism.

Washington Secretary of the Navy Matthews John G. Crommelin Congressional Navy Crommelin Lyse Crommelin Edwin 5.Woods Sutton D.tenn United States House Fleet Adm William F Bull) Halsey Aviation Vetteran Tial House Armed Services Committee Truman Storm Center John G. Crommefin Releas Corras A.P. Wiraphoto

School Bus Crash Kills 6 on Narrow Bridge

A bus carrying about 70 pupils collided with an ice truck on a dirt bridge in Middlesex North Carolina. Six children were killed and 15 injured, with one critically ill. The dead include Judie Massey Anne Debnam Carolyn Debnam Shelby Jean Bryant from Zebulon and Robert Carter Swian Bryant from Middlesex.

Middlesex N. C D. H. Bunn Jr Bunn Judie Massey Joanne Debnam Carolyn Debnam Shelby Jean Bryant Zebulon Robert Carter Swian Bryant

Lewis Accepts U S Offer to Mediate Soft coal Dispute

Lewis, the labor leader, accepts the U S mediation offer in the 18 day soft coal strike. He informs S Ching with a telegram saying Will attend and meets Northern and Western operators at White Sulphur Springs West Virginia for a three day conference. Officials worry over talks as coal and steel strikes affect the economy. Truman defends lack of intervention while discussions consider a fact finding board. Westinghouse Electric rejects a wage increase proposal and pushes pension and insurance fund talks.

Ohn L. Lewis United Frese U. S S. Ching Mags Guay Fee Truman Philip Murray Kaiser Steel Corp de Sawyer Hoowever

Three Questioned After Report of Armed Holdup

Three men were questioned today in connection with an alleged holdup of a City Lines bus driver. Police said the driver conspired with two companions to stage the incident. In custody were William M. DeVries, 29, Cecil Coleman, 24, and Edward Ehrlich Jr, 22. Investigators recovered money and papers in DeVries home and Ehrlich and Coleman admitted the conspiracy. The case involved other robberies including a February 12 liquor store holdup.

City Lines Wiliam M. DeVries Sir W. Téth St Cecil Coleman Wilmington Edward I. Ehrlich Jr DeVries Det Inspr. C. A Ehrlich Tulie’s Ehrlichh Frank Chambers Loma Ave Chambers Wiggins

United States protests Soviet mistreatment of Americans

The United States delivers a sharp note to Moscow condemning the mistreatment of two American students and an American soldier detained in the Soviet zone of Germany. It demands punishment for responsible Soviet officials and notes that innocent citizens were unfairly treated and held for long periods without charges while in Europe.

Ashington United States Russia Germany Kirk Moscow Pisadin AG Asnesi Oneneney John J. Sienklower Tor Berlin State Department Warren Oelsner Oyster Bay Peter Sellers Radnor

Cripple Killed in $50 Holdup

AMARILLO Texas Oct. 6 A polio victim was shot and killed by a robber last night at a suburban filling station. The victim Charles Lee Freeman 21, attendant, suffered crippling polio in his left arm. Police said the robbers took $50 from the cash register and searched Freeman’s pockets for more money.

Amarillo Texas Polio Charles Lee Freeman Freeman

American Freighter Empire State Runs Aground Near Walvoorden

The 8284-ton American freighter Empire State ran aground on the Scheldt near Walvoorden in South Beveland early today while en route to Antwerp. She requested tugboat assistance.

Roteerdam Netherlands Empire State Scheld Walvoorden South Beveland Antwerp

Truman UK seven billions arms aid signed by President

President Truman today signed the seven billions in arms aid bill and a separate $5,809,990,000 measure to fund aid through next June. The aid targets Western Europe, the Middle East, and the Pacific to bolster resistance to communism, with most funds going to the Marshall Plan and additional support for Greece, Turkey, Germany, Austria, Japan, and the Ryukyus.

Truman Europe Middle East Far ‘Pacific Ae White House United Nations Greece Turkey Germany Austria Japan The Ryukyus Congress Sime ECA Paul G. Hoffman

RFC Lends Kaiser-Frazer 34.4 Million for 1951 Tooling

The Reconstruction Finance Corp. granted 34.4 million dollars to Kaiser-Frazer Corp. in Washington on October 6 to finance tooling for 1951 model production. The motor manufacturer was understood to seek the funds to prepare new models and expand facilities amid ongoing discussions.

RFC Kaiser-Frazer Washington Corp Kaiser-Frazer’ Corp TONEY

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