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Newspaper
Long Beach Press Telegram
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Oct 08, 1950
Page
3
Turnout surpassed four million in an off year, but previous elections showed lower engagement when no governor's race existed. Democrat James Roosevelt challenges Gov. Warren, urging party voters to back their candidate, reflecting California’s history of varying turnout.
In Sacramento on October 7, Eugene J. Taylor of New York University urged using physically handicapped, women, and older persons as a mobilization labor pool. He cited unemployment figures and urged action to expand the workforce to meet mobilization plans, noting California leads in care for crippled children and cerebral palsy efforts supported by Gov. Warren.
Five United Auto Workers Ford Local officers, including Petron Ot and John Gallo, face trial on charges tied to alleged Communist links. The case, backed by Carl Stellato and supported by International President Walter Reuther, centers on violations of the union constitution forbidding members from holding office if linked to foreign political organizations. A guilty verdict could bar them from office or expel them from the union.
Two boys aged eight and ten fled Long Beach City College science building after deputies observed them investigating a broken window. Deputies chased the pair as they left the premises, citing the scene as too spooky for the intruders.
The report traces Long Beach unemployment from peacetime lows to peaking in 1946 with 20 220 jobless, then fluctuating stages through 1948 as 9 16 651 were unemployed, and a drop in May 1950 as Douglas Aircraft Co began hiring again. Developments in Lakewood and state projects are cited as steady future work.
Annette B. Holmes, 25, of 3607 Eesy Ave., suffered minor injuries last night when her motorcycle collided with a car atworld ad joining Summit St. area. She was treated roadside and released.
News from the Korean front describes U S and South Korean forces advancing toward Pyongyang and Won san with naval bombardment and air strikes. Reports cite 2000 Communists eliminated near Yongdong and 1000 surrendering as the UN prepares for a broader push across the 38th parallel.
Wilks Haviland Carrier, 73, founder and first president of the Carrier Corporation, pioneer of modern air conditioning, died in New York. Born in Angola, New York, he began developing the first practical system in 1902 after studying paper distortion from humidity.
SOUTHAMPTON Eng Oct 7. Ambassador Lewis Douglas presented a specially made slee inieaanetto in appreciation of the treatment he received here in April 1949 after a fish hook injured his eye. Electromagnets are used to remove metal particles from the eye.
In Asbury Park Pace declares at the 55th national encampment that the United States and its allies must rapidly build up armed strength. He warns Communist imperialism is ready to aggression and stresses backing friends, preparing borders, and not letting Korea crisis dilute resolve to keep democracy safe. Veterans are urged to embrace vigilance and avoid war through strength.
East Grinstead England October 7 AG Gerry Fitzgerald a California business executive walked from East Grinstead Hospital after his 32nd operation with Sir Archibald McIndoe. He plans one more operation in January and says he hopes to be back for his last procedure next year. His bones were shattered in a Swiss air crash and reconstructive work has continued for four years.
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