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Newspaper
Long Beach Press Telegram
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Oct 30, 1950
Page
1
The Security Council overrode Russian objections and allowed the General Assembly to consider extending U N Secretary-general Trygve Lie's term. Russia’s Malik said the U S S R would not recognize Lie if the Assembly acts. The council vote to postpone was 7 to 1 with India and others abstaining.
At Lake Success Soviet Deputy Foreign Minister Andrei Y. Vishinsky unexpectedly called a news conference today. The exact time was not announced but Soviet officials said it would be held between 4 and 6 p m. The purpose of the conference was not disclosed.
The Indian government reported a 100000 strong Chinese Communist force crossed into Tibet and moved within about 200 miles of Lhasa. The Dalai Lama, a 15 year old, prepared to seek refuge in India as Tibetan pleas for diplomatic aid were relayed to New Delhi. Observers note infiltrating propaganda and rugged high altitude terrain along the route from Sikang toward the capital.
Floodwaters in Oregon leveled off amid improving weather after a surge forced about 2000 people from their homes and isolated communities. A Siberian storm off British Columbia threatens the Pacific Northwest with 50 mph winds. at least 20 dead or missing from storms since Thursday. Red Cross National Guard and civic groups aid homeless in south-central Oregon with amphibious rescues and emergency drops to the Dillard Roseburg Myrtle Creek area.
Max Amerman turned over an 85 acre Medina farm valued around 20 000 dollars to Mrs. Rendh Mast widow of Harold Mast. The act followed the slaying of the farm owners with the suspect cited as wanting to aid the victim’s family. The farm had been rented to the Mast family and linked to the October 5 incident.
Sheriff's deputies launched a wide search after Ruth Irene Martin 37 was beaten with a hammer and assaulted near her home at 1225 East Carson Street in Dominguez. She was found by William Willis and treated at Harbor General Hospital.
Gustav VI was proclaimed king after the death of Gustaf V. The new monarch swore to uphold the constitution and govern with duty above all. A crowded Stockholm ceremony saw officials, royals, and thousands outside in the rain awaiting the 68 year old ruler.
The teletypes note that tight contests for control of Congress could trigger a record turnout in November. Political reporting across sections points to heightened voter interest and near-term campaign activity.
Housing Expeditor Tighe E. Woods will ask Congress on return to extend rent control and remove the local option provision. He may seek power to reimpose controls lifted where defense needs require. Approval from President Truman pending. He toured local rent offices and found reports of an acute housing situation.
In San Juan on October 30 Nationalists attacked the governor's palace and police stations across Puerto Rico. Officials say the uprising was crushed with at least 15 dead and eight wounded. Rebels aimed to embarrass Gov Lula Munoz Merin's administration and push for independence from the United States. The unrest led to school closures and heightened guard alerts as riots spread from Jayuya to Utuado and Ponce.
U S forces in North Korea report 80 North Korean civilians found dead at Pakchon, apparently killed by retreating Red soldiers. In Wilkes-Barre Pa a separate incident sees three men killed and a fourth critically injured in a gas explosion at Avondale College ery, Glen Alden Coal Co.
In Los Angeles on October 30 a scheduled divorce trial involving Ingrid Bergman and Dr. Pete appears delayed by two days. Attorneys for the couple joined in requesting the postponement but gave no reason for the action. Bergman, now married, is reportedly acting through an Italian proxy to director Roberto Rossellini.
Traffic Officer Robert E. Cleveland stopped a driver on Pacific Coast Highway at American Avenue for failing to signal and driving recklessly. The man, who claimed to be named Safety First, 56, 3344 W 119th St Inglewood, was cited after officer checks found license and pink slip valid.
Belgrade dispatch reports Yugoslavia premier Marshal Tito publicly praised the United States in Zagreb during a congress session. He pledged Yugoslavia’s support against Soviet aggression if aid comes with fewer strings, criticized Russia, and warned of UN complaints over Moscow inspired provocations by neighbors.
North Korean counter drive backed by Chinese units threatens Hamhung in the east coast region as UN forces along the Manchurian border press to hold the line. U S Fifth Regiment battles near Kusong while South Korean divisions withdraw to form new positions after a three day clash. Heavy casualties reported by AP correspondent William Jorden as fighting stiffens along the frontier.
In Newton Massachusetts two Halloween masked men entered the Newton National Bank Newtonville branch as it opened. They threatened clerk Storla Doherty and a man teller with a sub machine gun and fled with the weekend night deposits after warning not to touch any button. The amount stolen was not disclosed.
Curtiss Wright announces a turboelectric propeller series designed for use with gas turbine engines. The system aims to boost cruising speeds by 100 to 150 mph over current propeller craft and could enable speeds around 1000 mph in future designs. Models are under test with the Air Service Command at Wright Patterson Air Force Base in Dayton Ohio.
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