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Newspaper
Long Beach Press Telegram
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Oct 14, 1949
Page
1
Reports say Nationalist troops deserted Canton as Communist forces closed in. Municipal officials reportedly began surrender talks, while Reds moved through the city with police retaining control elsewhere. British steamer Fatshan rushed to Can a to avoid disorder as authorities planned a peaceful transfer of power.
The President signed a bill yesterday to help nonfederal public agencies plan upcoming projects over the next two years. The measure aims to streamline coordination and provide guidance for long term planning.
The House passed and sent to the Senate a bill providing 1 314 010 000 to non Communist nations with 187 000 000 for new military construction. Cash totals 1 038 506 380, plus 50 000 000 contract authority for foreign arms and 2 000 000 for military projects. The measure supports NATO nations with most funds for Greece Turkey Iran Korea the Philippines and the China area.
Stalin congratulated East Germany’s Communist leaders and urged unity with the Soviet Union to keep Europe peaceful. Pro-Soviet sources predict signings of peace treaties by January 1. He praised German and Russian sacrifice in World War II and warned against new wars in Europe.
YOKOSUKA Japan Oct 14 Russia today returned nine American lend-lease patrol vessels of the 1430 ton Tacoma class to U S officials at the Yokosuka naval base. More vessels are expected to arrive soon, bringing the total returned ships to 27.
A federal jury in New York convicted 11 top leaders of the Communist national board on charges of conspiring to overthrow the U S government by force. They face up to 10 years in prison and a $10,000 fine each, with sentencing set for next Friday. Contempt sentences for five lawyers ranged from 30 days to six months. Eugene Dennis, secretary of the party, drew a six-month contempt term. The verdict ends a trial described as unprecedented in American history.
Hildane B. Final 82 of 130 Linden Ave dies in a Long Beach hospital. Born in Saginaw Michigan he lived in Duluth Minnesota before moving to San Diego in 1916 and Long Beach in 1918. Vice president of Smart & Final Co at death and longtime Royal Arch Mason. Survived by widow Maude a son William Final Glendale two daughters and six grandchildren. Private services at Mottell's Mortuary with interment in Saginaw. Flowers omitted.
Idaho Governor Al Robins announced Henry C Dworshak a 57 year old former Burley publisher was appointed United States Senator to fill the late Bert H Miller's seat for the interim until the next general election. Robins said sentiment favored this choice after conferences and audiences over the past six days. Miller died in Washington and was buried here yesterday. The state will elect two senators in 1950 one for Miller term remaining and one for Taylor term.
Investigators seek a flashy man and a blonde companion in the bludgeoning death of Dr Donald Barker Buge, a North Long Beach physician. A waitress from Torrance and other witnesses reported seeing the pair with the victim near Gardena after a night out. The man is described as about 26, light complexion, wearing sport clothes, nicknamed Bud or Johnny. The woman’s description is similar in age.
Doctor Fernando A. Gregorio reported two men hijacked his car at a traffic signal in Hollywood Oct 14. They threatened him, forced him to drive to a nearby street, stripped him of $131 cash valuables and his clothes before driving off with his vehicle.
Alameda date Oct 14 1921 165 CID report says steel workers walked out at Boyle plant with guards posted at gates. Nationwide action claimed 2560 men from Maywood Los Angeles and Vernon to join other United States steel plants. San Francisco Berkeley Fresno and Bakersfield remained unaffected, staffed by AF of L unionists.
NEW YORK Oct 12. Federal Judge Coxe denied Hiss request to transfer his second perjury trial to Vermont citing lack of fair trial in New York. Hiss faces trial in November for denying passing State Department secrets to Whittaker Chambers. Chambers, a former courier now Maryland farmer, testified that Hiss gave him official secrets.
United Mine Workers leader John L. Lewis proposed that AFL and CIO unions join with him to provide 2.5 million dollars weekly for coal miners on strike and to back a broader labor unity against steel and financial interests. He urged AFL to subordinate politics and meet the challenge, while operators warned government intervention may be preferable to higher costs. Continued on page AS, col 4.
A former Soviet army officer discloses possible A bomb capability lessons. The brief notes suggest new claims about Soviet nuclear potential and strategic implications.
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