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Long Beach Press Telegram

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Oct 10, 1950

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Truman to meet MacArthur in Pacific talks

President Truman announced plans to fly to the Pacific to meet General Douglas MacArthur for the final phase of United Nations action in Korea. He will also discuss other responsibilities with MacArthur, with meeting place undisclosed. The trip starts from St. Louis and includes stops at Fairfield-Suisun and Hickam Air Field in Honolulu en route to the Pacific meeting.

Washington Truman Douglas MacArthur Pacific United Nations Korea MacArthur White House Hawaii St. Louis Torrow Mary Jane Truman Order of the Eastern Star Bradley Omar Bradley Joint Chiefs of Staff W. Averell Harriman Idi Philip Jessup State Department Dean Rusk Secretary of the Army Pace Fairfield-Suisun Air Force Base California San Francisco Sacramento U. N United Nations Commissons General Assembly

Burned fish meal odors blanketed Long Beach harbor

Fogbound Long Beach awoke to a sickening burned fish meal smell drifting over the city. Police and health officials investigated reports of odor from cannery retorts at local canneries as residents worried about schools and air quality. Captain Leonant V. Foster urged Board of Health inquiry while canneries hurried to process sardine loads and control the odor.

Long Beach Pres Telegram Leonant V. Foster Prevention Bureau Board of Health

35 Injured in P E Crash in Heavy Fog

A Pacific Electric southbound local and a stalled freight train collided in dense fog at 83rd St and Graham Ave in South Gate injuring 35 passengers. Motorman A V Knowles 64 of South Gate was severely hurt several others were bruised or scratched.

P. E A. V. Knowles Pacific Electric South Gate Associated Press Edward J. Barrnett Sheriff's Deputies Knowles California Long Beach Los Angeles International Inglewood Los Angeles Bell Gardens Santa Barbara Desert

Caltech Blast Injures Scientist at Pasadena Lab

A laboratory blast at California Institute of Technology injured Dr. Howard J. Yeas during a transfer of oxygen from a tank to smaller containers. He suffered facial and right leg injuries and was taken to Huntington Memorial Hospital in fair condition.

Pasadena California Institute of Technology Merguiely Howard J.eas Bikini Teas Huntington Memorial Hospital

Waitress Is Sentenced For Beating Crippled Husband

In Esington Maryland a 32 year old waitress, Mra May Sexton, was sentenced after a pollos court trial for beating her paralyzed husband G Norvet Sexton with a switch. She claimed self defense after he struck her with a tennis racquet. The jury noted the severity of the assault, noting the husband has been paralyzed for two years and has little use of his right arm. Sexton posted a $300 bond after appeal to Montgomery County Circuit Court.

Mia Sexton Auhai James R.miller Jor Montgomery County

Lifting of Ban on Married Men Draft Seen by Lawmakers

Washington Oct 10 The White House may lift the draft ban on married men for the armed forces. Maj Gen Lewis B Hershey said in testimony that action would be recommended to President Truman. The move would start with childless married men and proceed to others as needed to meet military demands.

Tashington Truman Lewis B. Hershey Selective Service Senate House Armed Services Committees the. T Ely Joe Army Department

Texan Nabbed After Wild Chase Ends in Sleuths Arms

Texas youth William T. Perkins, 20, was arrested in Long Beach after a high speed pursuit. Private detective Charles Hart nabbed Perkins in a doctor’s yard with a patrolman firing warning shots nearby. The stolen car had been reported in River Ridge days earlier.

Texas William T. Perkins Lone Star State Long Beach Perkins Charles Hart 17Th St Orange Range Ave J. E. Smith Hart River‘Ride

Classifieds and notices amid page references

Partial OCR lists sections like Classified ads on pages BB to Families page B 4 Crossword on A 1 Financial pages 8 6 7 Obituaries page 8 7 Political news page B 5 A 10 pages AS 18 Treetoran Pape Ab B 7 and Wosten's activities Fagus two dollars.

Wosten

Blaze Devastates 500 Shops in New Delhi Fire

A massive all night blaze in New Delhi destroyed nearly 500 shops including a bank and a post office. The fire caused extensive property loss estimated at two million dollars though there were no reported deaths. Officials and residents battled flames amid smoke and crowds today.

New Delhi India

South Koreans Take Wonsan After Bitter Street Fight

South Koreans captured Wonsan, a major port and oil center on Korea’s east coast, after heavy street by street fighting. U S Cavalry renewals faced stiff resistance north of 38 with log pillbox defenses. The fall opens plans to seize harbor facilities and the captured airport for rapid use.

Tokyo Wonsan U. S. First Cavalry South Korea Sea of Japan Republic of Korea ROK Red Country Arter Reds

Warren Political Talk to Be Aired Tonight

Sacramento October 10 Gov Warren will deliver the first state wide broadcast of his general election campaign tonight from 7 30 to 8 30 over facilities of the American Broadc system in California. The talk marks his first strictly political address since June when he defeated Democratic rival James I in a two party race by 720000 votes.

Sacramento Warren Ana Eter Cibco James I

State Civil Defense Chief Sees No Mass Evacuations

Californias civilian defense chief Maj. Gen. W M Ral told newspapermen there are no plans for mass evacuations in the event of an atom bomb. He said the best place to be is where you are if a bomb occurs and noted heavy casualties in the inner area with temporary hospitals used for the injured, urging those not injured to stay put.

California Minjor Casas W. M.ral

Six Hour National Legion Parade Captivates Los Angeles

In Los Angeles the National American Legion Convention halted sessions for a six hour parade to press for continued national preparedness. The event featured tanks, armored units from the 13th Armored Reserve Division, bands, and participants from Alaska to Puerto Rico. Downtown stores and schools closed to allow tens of thousands to watch.

OS Angeles 13Th Armored Reserve Division Legion Algit Alaska Philippines Canadana Italy Puerto Rico Mexico Panama France United States Russia Ina

Yugoslavia Backs U S Peace Plan Proposed in U N

Yugoslavia aligned with several small powers to back a seven power United Nations General Assembly plan for collective security against aggression. Foreign Minister Kardelj warned some provisions were vague and reserved the right to propose changes later amid Moscow-directed Cominform pressure. Australia Peru and Brazil also voiced support.

Yugoslavia Cominform Kar+del United Nations Suriny

Weather Update Largely Hazy and Warmer Afternoon

Weather forecast notes hazy conditions and warmer temperatures this afternoon with light southwest winds up to two miles per hour. Noting fog and low clouds with variable winds tonight and tomorrow, as indicated by the incomplete station report.

Araing

Injured Man Jailed Two Days in San Pedro Case

Jake J. Allen 49 Wilmington bartender held in San Pedro jail on suspicion of murder as police probed the death of Verde Lee Morgan 42 Long Beach longshoreman. Morgan died at St Marys Hospital after a skull fracture from an incident Sept 30 in Seven Seas Cafe Wilmington. Witnesses said Morgan was pushed. Allen denies it. Morgan was briefly jailed for drunkenness then released on bond. He later died Oct 4 after being found in a coma at his Long Beach apartment. Body at Los Angeles County Morgue pending autopsy.

Jake J Big Jake) Allen Wilmington San Pedro Verde Lee Morgan Long Beach Morgan St. Mary's Hospital Avalon Blvd Sandro Les Gillenwater Ben Baker Broad Ave Wélimington Seven Beas Iganen Allen J. R. Joneich M. A. Gore Gore Thornberry Stu Nolia Ave Seaside Hospital Harbor General Hospital Verlon Lee Morgan Jean Morgan Magnee Ave Floyd Morgan McFarland Ave Wimington Los Angeles County Wir Seincamington le

Mexican youth makes aviation history by hitching airliner tail

Nineteen year old Cilferio Reyes Guerrero grabbed the tail of a Lamia air liner during takeoff from Torreon and hung on for a 450 mile flight to Mexico City. The plane was declared tail heavy and returned to Torreon after the teenager and another boy clung to the outside of the craft. Reyes Guerrero said he always wanted to ride an airplane as he recovered late last night.

Marico Lamia Mexico Cilferio Reyes Guerrero Torreon Jorge Guzman Reyes Guerrero

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