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Long Beach Press Telegram

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Sep 17, 1944

Page

5

Wallace Third-Party Drive Loses Steam as Backers Drift

Washington dispatch notes labor leaders and New Deal stalwarts back away from Henry A. Wallace's plan for a 1948 third party. The Communist Daily Worker reports leaders like Philip Murray and William Green oppose the move, while Truman gains renewed support from some New Dealers and Pepper eyes a possible vice presidential bid.

Ashington Henry A. Wallace New Deal Wallace Democratic Party Communist Party of the United States Communist Daily Worker Philip Murray William Green Communist Organ Trwuman Sen Pepper Florida Truman

Pension requests for two Fire Department officers referred for review

The council will consider pension applications for Capt. Clif W. Lothrop and Engineer Arnold E. Roe of the Fire Department. The requests were sent to City Attorney Irving M. Smith for recommendation to the City Council. Lothrop joined February 1, 1924, and Roe on July 11, 1925.

Clif W. Lothrop Arnold E. Roe Fire Department Irving M. Smith Frank Sandemar Lothrop Bee

Myrtle the Turtle dies after hiccup at New Brunswick station

Myrtle the turtle, once honored by Army and Air Force recruiting staff in New Brunswick, died after a gargantuan hiccup. Found eight years ago near Pittsburgh with shell inscribed Vicksburg 1865, she was celebrated as a Civil War veteran and shipped grasshopper miner sone meals. Army buddies penned an epitaph praising her faithful service and quirky appetite.

New Brunswick N. J. Sons Myrtle U. & Army Air Force Pittsburgh Vicksburg

Delay Considered for Reds Reports

Washington reports NLBR chief Robert N. Denham is considering a five week extension for filing non Communist affidavits under Taft Hartley. Thousands of pending cases may be dismissed starting next week if not granted. Denham plans a quick decision within a day or so. John L. Lewis opposes signing the forms, delaying AFL CIO compliance ahead of the CIO convention in Boston on October 13.

Washington Robert N. Denham National ‘Labor Relations Board Denham NLURB A. FL NLRB NLRE John L. Lewis United Mine Workers A. F. L. Executive Council C.T. O Boston

Governor to appoint Dr Wilbur Bailey to Medical Examiners Board

Governor Warren announced the appointment of Dr Wilbur Bailey of Los Angeles as a member of the State Board of Medical Examiners. He will succeed Dr J R B Walker of Fresno whose term has expired.

Sacramento Warren Wilbur Bailey Los Angeles State Board of Medical Examiners Bailey J. RB Walker Fresno

British Prepare Gifts for Elizabeth's Wedding

Britain and the Commonwealth prepare presents for Princess Elizabeth before her November 20 wedding to Prince Philip. Crowds donate coins to fund gifts while King George VI and Queen Elizabeth plan a November 17 party. A USA gift arrives from Mrs Blair Buck of Richmond Virginia, head of the General Federation of Women’s Clubs, with Madeira table linen.

London Elizabeth St Philip “Mountbatten Britain George VI Westminster Abbey United States Blair Buck Richmond General Federation of Women's Clubs New York Fideration

New Vaccine Aims to Prevent Many Pneumonias

Squibb & Sons announced a vaccine for pneumonia made from the sugary coats of germs, called polysaccharides. It prevents or reduces attacks if given two weeks before exposure, with immunity lasting six months to a year, and trials showing effects in 100,000 people.

Howard W. Blakeslee Bowne York UPE P. Squibb & Sons Today Squibb Lloyd Felton U. S. Public Health Service Colin MacLeod New York University School of Medicine Michael Heidelberger College of Physicians and Surgeons New York Paul Kaumian

City moves to register ex felons in area

Reno law department drafts a bill after a police chief recommendation to require registration of all ex convict residents in the area.

Reno Clayton Phillips

International General Assembly of Spiritualists MASS MEETING

The International General Assembly of Spiritualists calls a mass meeting at Portamomih Wisconsin at New Manonte Temple 6th and Locust 3rd Floor on Thursday September 18 at 7 30 p m All church members and workers are urged to attend led by Lt Commander Wrod Jory dan WU and others in the missionary delegation.

Buckley Leland Hanson Jr Hanson Miss Buckley Sacramento A.H. Mundt Jack Rugaard Rugaard Lane Associated Press International General Assembly of Spiritualists Wrod Jorydan WU A. Ni Manonte Temple Thuraddy

Salesman Wanted for Long Beach District Earnings

Advertisement seeks a salesman for the Long Beach district offering potential yearly earnings around 6000 dollars. Applicants must provide references and note achievements. Address listed as PIUMA WINE 28 Nery Ave, Los Angeles, California.

Long Beach Nery Ave Loon Angeles Calie

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