U S Pledges Military Aid to Formosa
Assistant Secretary of State Dean Rusk outlined U S policy for Asia at the national veterans convention. He said the United States will provide economic aid and selective military assistance to Formosa to bolster defenses, pursue a peaceful Formosa settlement through international action, and back Korea and Asian nation participation in the United Nations.
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Dean Husk
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Rusk
United States
Japan
International Uie
Far East
Truman
Agia
Korea
United
Natons
Ageremen
United Nations
Formosa
China
Ceylon
Indonesia
Nepal
Republic of Korea
Long Beach Retailers Map 1950 Christmas Decorations
Long Beach retailers plan Christmas decor for 1950 with Associated backing. The promotion committee, led by Valle G. Young, outlines strategies after meetings in Los Angeles. Other members include Clarence F. Miller, Jamie Dean, Ken McCaltexty, and Hal Hughes.
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Long Beach
Associated
Promice
Othe
Los Angeles
Thes
Valle G. Young
Clarence F. Miller
Jammie Dean
Ken McCaltexty
Hal Hughes
Forest Fires Put Out Under Rainy San Francisco Weather
In San Francisco on September 9 cool rainy conditions aided persistent firefighting crews as they battled brush fires in California and San Bernardino area brush and scrub.
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San Francisco
Caligornia Brush
Sanber Piack
Six die as connecting homes collapse in Wales
In Wansea Wales a chain of three connecting homes collapsed killing six of the 23 sleeping occupants including five children and a 74 year old man. Cyril Stanley Lewis father of two of the dead children was believed buried but rescue teams ended their search after eight hours. Debris, bricks and toys littered the scene as police and volunteers pulled out the dead and injured. Fifteen survivors were treated. cause of collapse undetermined and an investigation ordered.
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Wansea
Wales
Cyril Stanley Lewis
John Shibko
Eagles to Hold Fish Fry Tonight
Eagles of Long Beach Aerie 791 hosts its annual fish fry at 7:30 p.m. in Eagles Hall. Members left earlier on a fishing trip to secure the main dish. Lodge Secretary James W. Payne notes they rely on good fortune for ample fish or may end up with crackers and cheese.
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Slingshot Ties Vandals To Local Fire Damage
A slingshot found at the scene tied two young vandals to a nighttime spree that burned a rug, shattered a 150 year old glass vase, and spilled milk at Byron Dunham’s home at g29 W 35th Street while the family was away at Catalina. Police traced the weapon to the youths after the vase exploded from lighter fluid and holes burned the rug. The two two year old boys were released to their parents.
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Byron Dunham
Dunham
Catalina
Help Wanted now in Press Telegram Want Ads SNOW
Job seekers can scan the Help Wanted column in today's Press Telegram Want Ads SNOW section for current postings. It highlights employment opportunities across various fields and local employers seeking workers.
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Press- Telegram
Truman Signs Law Drafting Government Trained Medics
President Truman signed a bill authorizing the drafting of government trained medical men as privates unless they volunteer as officers. The measure aims to mobilize about 5600 doctors and 3000 dentists and other specialists who trained at government expense but saw limited service. Age limit is 51, with reserve calls and possible bonuses for volunteers, while drafted personnel receive private pay. Army, Navy, and Air Force planning calls await details as reserves are mobilized.
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Washington
Truman
Defense
Army
Navy
Air Force
Bolt Kills 2 Hiding Men Amid Lightning Strike
Two men sheltering from a storm were struck dead by lightning in a gravel crunkh under which they hid. The victims were Collins N. Thompson, 46, of Kimberly, Nevada, and William Lloyd Hayes, 48, of Warren, Utah. Price, Utah, Sept. 9. 0% Two.
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Kimberly
Nev
Wiliam Lloyd
Hayes
Warren
Utah
Price
Harvester Parleys Called Off by Union
CHICAGO Sept 9 Union negotiators representing about 23 000 workers called off further day to day talks with International Harvester Co A union spokesman said the negotiators would retire from daily sessions because the company refused to grant any of the just contract and wage demands of the workers.
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Chicago
C. E.O
United Auto Workers
International Harvester Co
Strikers Decrease In Los Angeles August Workers On Strike
Los Angeles area workers on strike in August fell to 6475 from 31100 in July, according to the Merchants and Manufacturers Association report. The decline marks a sharp drop in labor actions amid ongoing urban labor activity.
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Los Angeles
Merchants and Manufacturers Association
Officer Refuses Non-Red Oath as Indiana Officer Is Dismissed
Indiana National Guard officer William G. Prescott, 3rd lieutenant of the 38th Division, was fired after refusing to sign a non Communist loyalty oath. Samuel C. Hadden cited the oath requirement. Prescott cited constitutional allegiance and potential conflict with his veterans status. The dismissal notes his service record as excellent despite the dispute.
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State Highway Department
Indiana National Guard
Samuel C. Hadden
Highway Commission
Wiliam G. Prescott
J. Prescott
United States
National Guard
Partment
Hadden
Prescott
Joss
Bunker
France
Department
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