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Newspaper
Long Beach Press Telegram
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Oct 07, 1949
Page
2
Paul Minnesota October 7 AP The national commander of the American Legion warned there are too many demands for increased government services. He urged the AFL to oppose expanding welfare programs amid calls for broader federal aid.
Three American soldiers were brought back to the Austrian zone from the Soviet side after more than four months abroad. One man suffered scabies and numerous insect bites, another was malnourished and weakened, with weight loss around ten pounds, while Praester showed signs of illness. Russians claimed the men were tourists not detained and that they left of their own free will. Additional man still believed to be in Russian hands. The trio were held at an Army stockade pending investigation into absence without leave. The report ties to Allied council remarks and U.S. high commission response.
Washington Oct 7 A head on dispute in Congress over Air Force size halted a large military spending bill. House members pressed for 5 group Air Force while Senate backed 48 groups, with a clash over a 275 million stockpile program. Debate delayed passage of a budget exceeding Truman’s request.
The German People's Council in Berlin votes to form the German Democratic Republic in the eastern zone, a Soviet backed state that deepens Germany's split. Western powers weigh counter moves as Bonn and Berlin debates potential realignments. Washington warns of a police state trend under Moscow influence. U.S. Ambassador Kirk heads to London for regional talks as crisis broadens.
Fordham University seismograph recorded two strong earthquakes in the Dutch East Indies at 7 21 47 and 7 25 p m The university seismologist Father Joseph Lynch said the shocks occurred about 20 000 miles east of New York and noted the readings on October 7 in New York.
Colorado Springs Oct 7 A veteran driver Joy L Pitts of Cripple Creek Victor Stage Lines admitted embezzling fares and express charges, totaling about $4500 over seven years. District Attorney James F Quine said Pitts admitted thefts since 1843, noting he kept about $2 from each day’s collections.
Bartow Florida Oct 7 2 The county school board relieved of deciding what to do about a 24 year old teacher accused of removing her pants at a fishing camp on Sep 4 Witnesses accused Mrs Alene Overstreet a Haines City school teacher of removing her shorts and underpants in public At a board hearing she said ants got in them She resigned her position in the best interests of all concerned
Palo Alto student Savel Kliacka, 26, visiting Charles University, alleges security police seized him in Michalovce on Sept. 28, held him five days in a 7 by 13 foot cell, denied charges, tore an American flag, demanded he admit spying, confiscated his belongings, and fed him slop while awaiting papers. He reported to the U S embassy after returning.
A mass of cool air stalled over the northern plains and northwest states while the rest of the country enjoyed mild autumn weather. Temperatures fell below freezing in parts of the cool belt as far south as northern Nevada, with light snow in Montana mountains. The cool air from Alaska was not expected to move east for at least two days. skies were cloudy from the Rocky Mountain region to the Pacific Northwest and there were light precipitations from Cleveland to New York.
Rain sparked mysterious blisters on auto paint across several states including Kentucky Missouri Louisiana and Texas. Cars suffered bubble like damage from hoods to doors with sizes from a pinhead to a dime. Experts offered humidity or air chemicals as possible causes while insurers brace for claims and some vehicles need new paint and repairs.
Odessa Texas October report says sheriff claims a nitroglycerine dump explosion was intentional after explosives were stolen. The blast shattered the area, heard miles away, but no injuries occurred. The 2000 quarts belonged to Larkin Torpedo Car of Odessa, a supplier to oil operators.
In a Tucson story the traveling cat Skipper, once separated from her owner Seymour Ryan who moved to Phoenix, trekked about 125 miles back to Tucson. Ryan retrieved her in Phoenix then she vanished again but returned to Tucson where she finally stays, with Ryan noting she wins paws down.
Freshmen pledges at the University of Washington endured pies thrown by upperclassmen during a campus fundraiser. Participants paid 31 to 2 dollars per pie as proceeds benefit the Community Chest drive.
In Kansas City a crowded downtown store elevator unexpectedly plunged two floors yesterday then halted with a jarring impact injuring 21 people. Automatic safety devices may have minimized injuries.
In Chicago on October 7 James Burke of Webster Mass was in a hotel room when a steamy shower overheated and sent steam into the corridor. A traveling auditor nearby witnessed the incident and firefighters peered in as the scene unfolded.
In Philadelphia on a downtown street a small elderly woman crossed traffic unassisted. A policeman offered help but she waved him off saying she would request a superior to assign her a permanent aid when needed. The officer stood puzzled as she continued through the busy corridor.
Rev. Thomas J. Tierney chaplain for the Cambridge fire department used a siren and a two way radio to pursue and locate an east Boston motorist who had sideswiped his car and drove away. The priest’s actions led to the motorist being arrested.
DETROIT Oct 7 UP A youth named Frank Olivero 18 admitted pouring sugar into Thomas Henrys gas tank after their friendship soured Judge Joseph A Gillis ordered Olivero to pay 540 in damages and placed him on three years probation He said I did it because I didnt get along with Henry
In Charlton North York on October 7 1942 firemen from the local community rescued a heifer found alive at the bottom of a 16 foot well after a six hour search. Only the head remained above water as workers pulled the animal free with a tow car. The cow appeared uninjured aside from wet fur and a bit of shock.
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