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Long Beach Press Telegram

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Oct 11, 1947

Page

3

Author Attacks Wests Bickering at Salt Lake Meet

Clarence Budington Kelland national Republican figure urged end to infighting among western states. He pressed for united action and federal funding to develop the Colorado River basin, saying the issue affects 12 western states. Kelland’s remarks came as Speaker Martin criticized the Truman administration and called for private capital alongside U S funds to rebuild Europe.

Salt Lake City Clarence Budington Kelland National Republican Congress Colorado River Kelland Martin

Heifetz Plans Year Off From Stage After Europe Tour

Violinist Jas eha Heifetz announced aboard the Queen Mary that he will abandon live stage performances for one year after returning from a European tour, then perform a concert in Cuba. He will limit activities to recording and broadcasting during the hiatus.

Heifetz New York Jaseha Heifetz Cuba

Actress Anne Jeffreys seeks divorce in Hollywood

Actress Anne Jeffreys aged 24 files for divorce from Joseph R Sereni in Hollywood. She requests no alimony and restoration of her maiden name Carmichael. The couple wed in March 1945 and she cites the separation in the petition.

Hollywood Anne Jeffreys Joseph R. Sereni Coast Artillery Carmichael

Hoover Dam Shifts to Republican Nelson Township

In Las Vegas October 11, Clark County commissioners voted to move Hoover Dam from Henderson to Nelson Township. The Nelson area, now GOP stronghold, backed the shift, while Henderson remains heavily Democratic. The change renames the vast project to Boulder as locals note its historic identity.

Las Vegas Nevada Boulder Hoover Dam Clark County Nelson Township Boulder City Nelson Henderson Township Henderson Congress Hoover

Hollywood Adages and Industry Tricks Revealed in Mines of Quotes

Hollywood reporter catalogs adages and quirks from film industry lore. It lists lines and maxims about stars, divorces, press, and studio behavior, noting how fame, flops, and publicity shape careers in Griffith Park lore and studio culture.

USO Liquidation Plan Approved in New York

USO to end operations in the United States and overseas starting December, with a plan to mothball activities and place operations in a streamlined liquidation trustee setup, as directors vote to wind down.

New York United Service Organizations, Inc USO

Friends Help Bring Back Man s Light

West Grove Pennsylvania October 11 Edward Gibbon who had been blind for 19 years received funding from friends totaling 2000 dollars for an operation performed by Dr Donald Weeks Bogart of New York. Vision in his left eye is slowly returning.

West Grove Edward Gibbon Gibbon Donald Weeks Boggart New York

Kansans Wait to See About Ike

Kansans survey the 1952 presidential outlook as Eisenhower lingers in the wings. Dewey supporters soften their stance while Taft gains enthusiasm in Kansas with a homecoming at Kansas State Agricultural College. Delegates could shift if Eisenhower remains unavailable, with Taft seen as a rising alternative and Truman’s margin viewed as a hurdle for GOP hopes.

Lyle C. Wilson Topeka Kan Eisenhower Dewey Gen Ike Kansas Snewey G.O. P Truman Prairie Republcan Robert A. Taft Ske Kansas State Agricultural College Milton Taft O. P Prairies

Eisenhower Name to Appear on Primary Ballots

New York October 21 The Draft Eisenhower for President League says Eisenhower’s name will appear in Republican primaries in several states including Wisconsin and possibly New York. Maurice Mumford league executive vice president says hundreds urge his candidacy and hopes he announces around January 1. He notes the league seeks Eisenhower as second choice to favorite sons at conventions.

New York Dwight D.eisenhower Wisconsin Eisenhower Maurice Mumford Leagué Army League Columbia University Mumford Washington Wille Wendell Willkie Philadelphia Thomas E. Dewey Eisenrhower

Postal Mystery Card From 1931 Delivered In 1957

A 1931 WPA mailed card to Mrs Phaon Krebs regarding a Tow er City Water Club meeting was delivered in Tower City Pennsylvania on October 11 1931. Krebs died last December. Pottsville officials say the card could not have stayed in their post office for 16 years since a 1957 office transfer and cleaning.

Tower City WPA Phaon Krebs Tower City Water Club Krebs Pottsville Tower City

Ousted Hawaii Prosecutor Amid Indictment Fallout

Governor Ingram M. Stainback announced the removal of Joseph Espiosito as Honolulu public prosecutor for "unfitness" to serve. The move followed yesterday's dismissal of 15 indictments against former Honolulu police chief William A. Gabrielson, who had returned from Tokyo to face charges. indictments were dismissed for insufficient evidence.

Honolulu Thl Ingram M. Stainback Puble Joseph Espiosito William A. Gabrielson Homolulu Tokyo

Tree crushes aged cemetery resident in Des Plaines

Carlo Smeisner, 85, longtime custodian at All Saints Cemetery near Des Plaines, was killed when a tree he was cutting toppled onto him. He died of injuries at a hospital after the accident yesterday.

Chigagu Carlo,Smeisner All Saints Des Plaines

Wilson Urges Debt Paydown and Spending Cuts

Sen. Wilson proposes a pay as we go plan to retire the national debt, earmarking 20 percent of all revenue for debt reduction while not blocking tax cuts or European aid. Treasury opposition and questions about future revenues are noted as the plan awaits Senate committee action.

Ashington Sen. Wilson Browa Congress Europe United States Wilson Alire Wilson Republian Senate Expenditures Committee Treasury Ison Icould Sen. Millikin R.colp Senate Finance Committee Mulliken Truman White House

Ann Hewitt's New Mate in Hospital

In San Francisco on October 11, Frank Nicholson husband of heiress Ann Cooper Hewitt was treated as a nervous case after an emergency antidote for poisoning. An unidentified friend said a poison attempt occurred but Nicholson denied taking poison. He was moved to Mission Emergency Hospital then released to friends including Hewitt. Both Nicholsons face charges related to falsifying blood test certificates.

San Francisco Frank Rodeo Roy Nicholson Ann Cooper Hewitt O ’ Nicholson Miss Hewitt Farber Ernees Eocy Hospital Tia Dante Mission Emergency Hospital Nicholsons Liberty Ander Pearir

Treasure Hunt contest costs Phoenixville merchants

Phoenixville merchants reported today that the real treasure hunt promotion would cost them far more than the estimated 1600. About 107 prizes might have to be awarded five times due to a printing error. Some 100000 tickets were sold before the issue was found that stubs were printed in quintuplicate.

Phoenixville

Mickey Mouse Aged 20 At Birthday Party In Hollywood

Hollywood October 11. Up Mickey Mouse the animated character by Walt Disney is twenty years old today and Papa Disney is coming through with a first rate birthday party. Entertainment will be provided by Edgar Bergen and Eddie Bracken. About 500 children of movie, radio and newspaper workers will be guests.

Hollywood Mickey Mouse Walt Disney Papa Disney Jg Edgar Bergen Eddie, Bracken

Cugat divorce final clears way to remarriage

Hollywood report states bandleader Xavier Cugat, 45, can marry actress Lorraine Allen after his estranged wife Carmen Castillo Cugat, 40, secured her interlocutory decree yesterday. Cugat had announced plans to wed once divorced. The decree follows testimony suggesting he made her feel like an outsider.

Hollywood Xavier Cugat Lorraine Allen Carmen Castillo Cugat

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