Gollum to Take Stand Thursday in Newport Habor Murder Case
Santa Ana California September 6 George R Bud Gollum and Beulah Louise Overell are accused of murdering Walter E Overell and his wife on their cruiser Mary E during the Newport Harbor blast on March 15. Gollum will testify Thursday in his own defense followed by Miss Overell. Judge Kenneth Morrison recessed the case until Wednesday as two more explosives experts are awaited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Santa Ana
George R
Bud) Gollum
Beulah Louise Overell
Newport Harbor
Miss Overell
Walter E. Overell
Placid Bay
Mary E
Kenneth £. Morrison
Z. B. West
Bud
Beulah
Morrison
Railroads seek interim 10 percent freight rate boost
Washington Sept 5 railroads ask the Interstate Commerce Commission to grant a 10 percent stopgap freight rate increase at a Tuesday hearing while seeking a 27 percent overall rise. The petition cites rising costs including a wage boost and higher taxes and materials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Ashe Nation
Australia to represent Java on UN three-power commission
Batavia Java Sept 6 The Indonesian Republic designated Australia as its representative on the UN sponsored three power commission to reconcile the Dutch Indonesian conflict. Belgium had been chosen previously Netherlands. Australia and Belgium will create a third neutral government on the commission. Australia’s selection follows dockside worker protests against Dutch shipping boosting its standing with Indonesian Republicans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Batavia
Java
Australia
Netherlands
Belgium
British Reds Said Near War in 1940
Stockholm dispatch notes a Swedish white paper claiming a two day longer Russia Finland war would have prompted France and Britain to send 50,000 troops against the Soviet Union. It recounts Raoul Nordling delivering a Daladier message promising a northern Norway invasion as part of a broader March offensive that Finland avoided by peace on March 13.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stockholm
Foreign Office
Russia
Finland
France
Britain
Soviet Union
Raoul Nordling
Gustaf
Edouard Daladier
Norway
Editor Dies in Tarrytown at 69
Herbert Kaufman, 69, editor, author and poet, longtime figure in the Terbert Kaufman newspaper syndicate, died at his home in Tarrytown. He had operated the syndicate in recent years and was recognized for his extensive contributions to journalism and letters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tarrytown
Herbert Kaufman
Terbert Kaufman
Push-button War Seen in Next Two Decades
SEATTLE Sept 6 Gen George C Kenney commander of the US Strategic Air Forces returned from an around-the-globe inspection and predicted air war in the next twenty years would need piloted aircraft not guided missiles alone Major programs will pour huge sums into pushbutton warfare they cannot afford not to he said but so far all that is perfected is the button.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seattle
George C. Kenney
U.S
Strategic Air
Need of Farm Help Told
LOS ANGELES September 6 A Congressional subcommittee heard California farmers warn of a 1948 crisis without thousands of Mexican nationals to harvest. Farmers from Santa Paula to San Juan Capistrano urged extending federal labor import laws beyond December 31. Migrant labor shortages threaten crops and housing wages, with leaders like J EC. Kimball and Milton Teague citing potential strikes and prewar unionization drives as imminent risks to harvest success.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Los Angeles
California
Santa Paula
San Juan Capistrano
J EC. Kimball
Ventura County
Milton Teague
Six Germans Accused of Storing War Goods
Six German representatives of the Askania Works, makers of scientific instruments, were arrested by American authorities on charges of storing, manufacturing, and transporting war materials. A U S military summary court ordered their trial within forty days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Urlin
Askania Works
U U. S
Livestock Market Report from Chicago Auction Draws Varied Notes
Market data shows hogs and cattle mixed, with weights up and prices higher than week ago. Top hogs reached around 15 dollars, while medium and good cattle traded steady to higher. yearlings and dairy cows also moved with varied bids and notable supply driving prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Edad Algher
Fan.wie Beat Ight Weiter
Bulla
Ste
AXOS
Hague
Frida
Grain Market Movements Spur Mixed Open on Board of Trade
Chicago and Los Angeles reports show grains and livestock prices wavering at the start of trading. Wheat and corn fell from early highs amid federal notes. cattle and hog futures showed modest gains, with cattle advancing to around 4.00 higher and corn struggling to hold earlier increases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Lm Grains
Board of Trade
Anderson
Jews Delivered to German Port in Hamburg Arrival
Three British transports carrying 4400 European Jews turned back from Palestine arrived in the Elbe estuary near Hamburg. British officials boarded the ships seeking to manage disembarkation and prevent leadership from influencing resistance. The Exodus 1947 voyage sailed from Sete July 10 and faced reshipment to German camps after protests in Port de Bouc France.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hamburg
Germany
Palestine
Elbe
Cuxhaven
Liebeck
Sete
France
Port de Bouc
Weather Bath Hot Cool in Midwest
Heat from a southwest to Midwest heatwave surged across the region with temperatures above 100. Tulsa Oklahoma hit 108, Wichita Falls Texas 107, and Little Rock Arkansas 105 as Missouri saw some relief. A cool air mass moved into eastern Nebraska South Dakota Iowa Minnesota and Wisconsin easing the heat in parts of Missouri.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Midwest
mid-Missouri
Mississippi
Tulsa
Okla
Wichita Falls
Texas
Little Rock
Ark
Missouri
Nebraska
Dapt
Iowa
Minnesota
Wisconsin
Ohio
New England
Black Market Deals Told by Maywood Mayor
Los Angeles Sept 6 A mayor and wholesale meat packer Harry H Caldwell testified before Superior Judge Robert Scott that his store sold meats at OPA prices plus an extra one to two cents per pound in 1943. He said cash overcharges totaled nine to ten thousand dollars that year and blamed his late partner Abraham Himmelfarb for part of the scheme and the business dispute that led to dissolution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Los
Angeles
OPA
Robert Scott
Harry H. Caldwell
Maywood
Caldwell
Tillie Himmelfarb
Idaw
Abraham Himmelfarb
Himmelfarb
Himme
Farb
Himmilfavb
Vultee Avco Deal Advances Aviation Merger Plan
Directors of Consolidated Vultee Aircraft and Avco Manufacturing approved organizing a new corporation to include aviation assets of Consolidated Vultee Victor Emanuel Avco board chair said Avco will gain substantial interest and sell much of its Convair stock Avco continues expanding durable consumer goods while reducing aviation investments The plan goes to Convair stockholders at a special meeting November 3.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Consolidated Vultee Aircraft Corp
Avco Manufacturing Corp
Consolidated Vultee
Victor, Emanuel
Avco
Convair
Wil
Aim
Aveo
Auto of Missing Leader Said Found
Berlin dispatch says Hessische Nachrichten Kassel reports the automobile of Dr Rudolf Paul minister president of Soviet occupied Thuringia found in the Russia zone northeast of Kassel near the Helligenstaat district where zones meet. He, his wife, and two police officers were traveling when he disappeared Monday and were under border police search.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
Hessische Nachrichten
Kassel
Rudolf Paul
Thuringia
Weimar
Russia
Helligenstaat
Jose Iturbi Set to Play for Inmates at County Jail
In Los Angeles the county jail women’s annex prepared for an informal concert by pianist Jose Iturbi. Iturbi offered to perform for inmates after meeting Sheriff Eugene Biscalluz, with a grand piano moved to the women’s dining hall for the free performance. Iturbi typically earns about $4500 for upper concerts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lus Angeles
Women's Annex
Jose Iturbi
Iturbi
Eugene Biscalluz
Hearing Continued in Hodges Street Fight Manslaughter Case
Preliminary hearing for Horace Maroney charged with manslaughter in the Aug. 21 Wilmington street fight that left Ruby Hodges died has been continued to 10 a.m. September 14 by Judge Irvin Taplin in San Pedro.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San” Pedro
Horace Maroney
Ruby Hodges
Wilmington
Irvin Taplin
Vessels Arriving and Departing Vessel Schedule Note
VESVEIA ARRIVING SATURDAY 1 AErn 6 lists arrivals and departures for the Federal-State Market News report. Includes Butter-Eggs-Poultry market prices, grade listings, and vessel names, with notes on rate reinstatement and product categories such as Leghorn, fryers, ducks, and other poultry items.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aerview Tas Apgeten
Benn
Cartend
Vesveia
aErn
Senator Praises Hughes Plane After Unofficial Inspection
Senator Chan Gurney of South Dakota, chairman of the Senate Armed Services Committee, praised Howard Hughes' giant flying boat after an unofficial inspection in Long Beach Harbor. He said the craft shows a definite service potential for the armed forces and endorsed its relevance, despite not being part of the Senate committee investigating Hughes' war production contracts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard Hughes
Chan Gurney
South Dakota
Gurney
Long Beach Harbor
Hughes
Armed Services
Senate Armed Services Committee
Senate
Dog Shooting Cited in Felony Assault Case
William Laird of Dana Point faces a felony assault charge after allegedly shooting a chow dog dead while a 12 year old girl held the pet and then beating Ralph Sims when he intervened. Laird pleaded not guilty at arraignment and a trial date was set for October 22. Kathryn Sims filed an $816,500 damage suit against him.
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Santa Ana
William
Laird
Dana Paint
Léa Sims
Ralph Sims
Will Gel
Franklin G West
Raymond Thompson
Kathryn , Sims
L A Offers Help to Patrol Beaches
Los Angeles mayor Fletcher Bowron offered police officers to patrol beaches and enforce the quarantine. He said officers would be available for patrols along six and one half miles of the twelve mile quarantine sector between Hermosa Beach and Santa Monica within Los Angeles territory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Los Angeles
Fletcher Bowron
Hermosa Beach
Santa Monica
City Cool but It’s Hot Elsewhere
Long Beach remains last in the Southern California heat wave, with a nine to ten degree drop bringing temperatures to 79 degrees yesterday. Cool weather lingered with low clouds and fog as noon readings reached 69 degrees atop the Press Telegram Building and last night’s minimum hit 59 degrees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Long Beach
Weatherman's League of Southern
Artesia Woman in Huntington Beach Accident
Artesia resident Mrs Lolitle Duncan aged 44 sustained minor injuries when her husband Albert Duncan’s car collided with a vehicle driven by Jim Farquhar Jr at the intersection of Lake Street and Frankfort Avenue at 12 15 pm today in Huntington Beach.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buntington Beach
Sept
Lolitle Duncan
Studebaker Rd
Artesia
Albert
Jim Farquhar Jr
Shelton St
Santa Ana
Lake St
Frankfort
Minor Deluge Starts as Car Breaks Fire Plug
A car owned by Henry I. NeCa nek backed from a parking space on Elm Ave and struck a fire plug on Elm Ave, breaking it at the base. Water Department crew shut off the water. The incident occurred near im Ave and 46th St where Leed conditions prevailed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Im Ave
46Th St
Henry I. NeCanek
Rose’ Ave
Elm Ave
Albanian Plot Report Triggers Red Agency Accusation
London dispatch reports that Anglo American military missions promised aid to an Albanian underground group seeking to overthrow the government. The charge was aired as tensions over Balkan political interference intensify and diplomatic comment followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alton Raymond Mather
12Th St
Mottell
All States
London
Tass
Spectator struck in eye by metal at gallery shooting
Don Gibson reports a metal fragment struck his eye at a shooting gallery on West Fourth Street. The incident occurred last night as he stood near John L. Kerns 430 and 33956 E Wourth Pike. He lost a wallet with $35 and was taken to Seaside Hospital.
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John L. Kerns
Wourth W. Pike
Don Gibson
California Ave
Seaside Hospital
Not Earthly Sued Pastor Says Cash in Orion
LA report details Rev. Joe Jeffers of Yahweh sect claiming vast riches stored in Orion. He testified on an alimony arrears case, saying earthly goods totaled 1.53 in cash and a 125 watch, while predicting $400–500 billion in jewels and diamonds held for him among the stars. Dismissal was won as a judgment debtor. next appearance set for contempt charges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Los Angeles
Joe Jeffers
Constelnation Orion
Teffers
Yahweh
Georgia
Als
Convalescing Mrs Louise Mercer at Home
Mrs Louise Mercer, previously in Seaside Hospital with a stone illness, is now convalescing at her home at 70% W Arbor St.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louise Mercer
Seaside
W. Arbor St
Man robbed of cash after night walk in city
Kirby C. Ponds of Olive Avenue reports being slugged on New York Street between Lime and Olive Avenues and robbed of 20 dollars in cash after a passerby asked for a mateh. Wian Colinger Jr of Palm Court Village reports a separate wallet theft near Anaheim Street.
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Kirby C. Ponds
Olive Ave
Ponds
New York St
Olive Aves
Ayman
Wielian Colinger Jr
Palm Court Village
Palley
EL Anaheim St
Suit and tie stolen from hotel room on Cedar Ave
Robert C. Bryson reported a suit valued at 7 cents and a $2 tie stolen from his hotel room at 45 Cedar Ave while he was away between noon and p.m. Leland Sherman, John C. Taylor and the dog report follow, plus a purse loss on a Long Beach bus and a found fox terrier with harness and license No. 6734 awaiting owner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Ave
Robert C. Bryson
Leland M. Sherman
Oecan
Linden Aye
Mary's Hospital
Tra F. Russell
Airport Addition Plan Opposed by County Officials
Santa Ana reports plans to enlarge Sunset Beach Airport, now East Long Beach Airpark, by 15 acres on the south side of Reil Ave between Bolsa Chica and Graham Streets. Planning commissioners displeased. application denied. manager Richard E. Willale previously found the field. Threats of suit from the county were mentioned regarding runway extension.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
SANTA_ANA
Sunset Beach Airport
East Long Beach Airpark
Reil Ave
Bolsa Chica St
Graham St
Richard E. Willale
Jed
Alreasdy
Poison Mailer Gets Probation
Mrs. Anna Hanrahan a 52 year old divorcee pled guilty to a federal charge of sending poisoned candy to a rival in a romance with a 16 year old man. Federal Judge Charles Briggle placed her on probation for three years noting the act was a foolish notion born of infatuation for Wilberh Allen a 36 year old Rock Island Indiana painter. The candy was turned over to postal authorities after the recipient noticed tampering and reported it to police.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springfield
Anna Hanrahan
Charles Briggle
Rock Island
Tih
Ipolice
Wife stabs husband in bed and seeks reconciliation
Los Angeles report: Richard Durant, 24, refuses prosecution of his wife Mary Durant, 25, who stabbed him near the heart after catching him with her sister Margie Benson, 23. Durant returns home from hospital after doctors advise. Mary says she handed back but remains free as sister not charged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Los Angeles
Mrn
Richard Durant
Loday
Mary Durant
Durant
Margie Benson
Funeral Rout es SUSTAISON Arthur I Das Ontartz and Others
Obituary notices list multiple individuals including Arthur I Das and others with survivors, service details, and funeral arrangements at various chapels and churches. Names, addresses, and kin are given for each decedent with dates and locations for services, interment, and memorials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sustaison
Arthur I. Das
Ontartz
Mle
Lair Gueestuon
Straened
Km Wan
Nick Jerrasen
Eddie Hinedani
le M. Wehrved
Mian Arbene
Goela Tani
Adolph” Guatalro Witters
Fiw
Witty Bergeryde
Ming Dae Bel Guatataon
Nrownerd
Clarence Gistardon
Johnie Guitnsunn
AG Inea
Reve Arnud
Kannebed
Gear Te MeInthal
Wallace
Crick
Attell
Alamilon
Benes
Mong
Merviers
Johaatyariite
Minn
Mollett's
I Oat
Tutavaiel Kenimon- Mia
Arnage Ave
I Srani
Ralph Johann
Acoma
Winfield Basan
Rottalla Chapel
Alamitos
Tallant
Freakin Axe
Holywoot
Cals
Paltetaon
Snively
Morluiry
Myiu
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Gollum
Robert F. Geivet
Priso-Telegram Bink Corremondent
Rank Fast
Caicase
Agri ‘ Wt
Reeh
Cesta
Tonei
Fordera
MtDckne
Una Feeder Ca
Amnaieer
Faye Amon
Ted
Reed
Vultee
Annarent
Mane
Vonaumer Ares
Beodta Gras
Ban Eopis
Joe
Ues
Domentic
Oneratur
Jonea
Putine - Whang
Comer
Ivenon
Atorman
Ling Ae Yorba
Clement Perkin Wok
Yokonsron T
Danto
Raneigea
Bilver Java
Lac
Tlaite
Culoh
Fortiand Vite
Generel Tut, Corp. Dent
Henttia Foglia Fen Br
Mini Norfolk Watermean Line
Onyax
Lidvard
Ban Tranciaco Fearpley
Exar Can
Bult
I Aon
Sant
Travann Menino Hite
Vancouver Pac, Tankers Co
Olivar Oleon LB
Col
River Oliver J, Olson Co
Ingefinite el Regundo
Stephen Pardee Lees
Avonminum Pre. Atl
Yndefinivn Teng Chineat
Anc
New Crienna Gevernl & & Co
Bensemer Victory
Bent
Lorain Filmore
Howard Qison
Aira
Ec Bent
San Diego
John Morton
San Ruin
Lauh
Ryan
Che
Gregs
Ike
Dapritiany Park
Powell River
Nor
Tessesa
Buenos Alton Jerk
Atk Parke Bom Sncale
BT Com
Enbaral
Fepit
Park Gia Lasty
Polk
Tom Breneman
Finligeood — Aine
Cal
Hwy
Lang Brack
MacMont Trailer Camp
W. Compton Blvd
Hynes, Colls
Fence d Gring Iato Way Trans
Cone Clean Utility
Henriette
Slug
New Masonic Temple
L. A
Huntington
Gustafson
Arthur J. Gustafson
Ontario Ave
Moorhead
Boilermakers Union
G.I. O
Lutheran Church
Laura Gustafson
Kenneth Sautson
Achene Gustafson
Lang
Eau Claire
Chapel of Mottell's Mortuary
Arnott M. Nelson
Or Savior's Lutheran Church
Ansted Cemetery
Fergus Falls
Webster Tallant
Franklin Ave
Hallywood
St. Paul
Hollywood
Flo
First Baptist Church
Minneapolis
Beta Theta Pi
Big Ton Club
Town Hall Club
Authors and White Club
Minnesota Alumni Golf Club
Susan Lambert
Coatsville
Ruth L. Peterson
Mary Kopp
Yakima
Wasa
Marston E. Tallant
Chapel of
Patterson &,Snavety
Walter L. Riley
McIntosh
Walter Henry McIntosh
Ocean Blvd
Riagara Falls
Moscow
Idaho
Downey
George C. McIntosh
Wausau
Wis
Wallace W. McIntosh
Kiehe
Thomas C. Kieht
Plymouth St
Worthville
Bemedi
Long Beal
Kilnora Kieh
Lester C. Kick
Long, Beach
Juin H. Tel
Garden Grove
Steter
Ta Lindsay
Holcomb
Guy E. Holcomb
Morton Pl
Ludington
Mich
Terminal Island
Pinkerton Detective Agency
Mina Maria Holcomb
Mortell
Gordon
Diantha A. Gordon
Junipero Ave
Eva Peltzke
Charles &. Stevens
Everett
Wash
May Brewer
Flyntington Park
Mis
Louella Stevens
W. Coon
Red
Harbor Chevrolet CO
Ports Department
Anaheim
Orion
Lena Clitson
S. Bellflower Blvd
Belle Flower
Moone
Ahrawi
Sonat
Georelic Survey
Suonn
Bonihern Caliernas Max
Hong
Culver
Lonaria
Angules Havion
Mt. of
Jacy En Muriel
Sit Bernard
San Gabriel
Bunith Ann
Torrance
Wythe
Asus Museen Asprin
Essen
Harry
Emmy
Saomsvarrane Sansernee
Suefemened Arssenn
Loubr
Ban Bale
Guy Praneiace
Whanington
Allied van Lines
West Coast University
Califormla College OF Engineering
Mandel
Tachetor
Acletico
South Wratern Avenue
Rochester
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