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Newspaper
Long Beach Press Telegram
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Sep 17, 1944
Page
4
The 1947-48 shrimp season in the Gut of California will open October 1 and close July 31. The season spans the coast near San Diego with fishing regulations announced by authorities.
State Department compiled a report listing ten Americans who died under questionable circumstances in Russian dominated areas since the war's end. Five occurred August 19, 1946 near Lake Bled as an army transport was shot down. Three deaths happened in Poland, one in Hungary, and one in the Soviet zone of Germany. Four nonfatal incidents occurred in Hungary. The report notes no recorded deaths within the Soviet Union itself.
Lt. Gen. John C. Lee, who recently led the Mediterranean command, arrived in Frankfurt en route from Italy to retirement in the United States. He denied plans to become Truman’s Vatican envoy, confirmed intent to pursue religious work and Christian unity, and noted congratulations from Secretary of War Royall. His Mediterranean role passed to Maj. Gen. Lawrence C. Jaynes.
A benefit game titled Will Aid Building Fund is planned at Lakewood Stadium on Wednesday September 24 at 8 pm. The event supports the Hi-Teen Canteen Club Jordan High boosters and school band, with participants in uniform from North Long Beach. Local leaders Phil Chandler Bob Gower Harold Nelms Carla Antle Janet Gourlay Janet MacTavis Gene Gillis Joe Santorno head the drive, with Lions Club canvassing and Mrs Joe Grace Pickerill assisting in directing the campaign.
European health officials report an infantile paralysis surge with Britain leading in spread since 1912 records. Germany Austria Sweden France Italy Czechoslovakia Netherlands Denmark also report cases. By September total reached 4856 with Hamburg alone reporting 160 cases and 19 deaths.
About 2 million Italian workers already on strike prepare for a countrywide demonstration next Saturday in Rome aimed at pressuring authorities over the rising cost of living. Union leaders say hundreds of thousands will join in city squares while party leaders deny plans for revolution. Economic hardship cited as the trigger with food prices more than doubling in six months.
Long Beach Oil Development Co reports four wells completed in Wilmington field with W-190, 2-114, and 36 zones producing mixed results. Richfield Oil Co drills A-85 slant below 3100 feet aiming for Ranger zone. New wells planned include Z-36 on harbor land and Alamitos No. 49 at Signal Hill. Honolulu Oil production noted.
G. O. Grimmell aged 65 was rescued in National City after spending three days and nights helpless in his automobile following a stroke. Deputy sheriffs reported the incident.
The Lamb No 1 well at East Huntington Beach produced 233 barrels of oil and 78 barrels of water, signaling a significant extraction event for the field. The report highlights the oil output with water cut details and notes the well's status within the development play.
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