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Long Beach Press Telegram

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Sep 29, 1948

Page

3

Series of Plane Crashes Kill

Seattle report describes a sequence of B 20 weather plane crashes. U S and Alaska Force crews faced fatal losses and survivors on Shemya Island during a weather flight from Sha Ried Alaska. One craft failed in overcast conditions, killing several crew members while others survived the wrecks.

Seattle Yao Weeny Sory Noles Abe Ng. S U. & Ale Shemya Island Fees Sha Alaska Shand Sean Sieror Coeut Dialene

Howser Declines Attendance at Showdown Meeting

Attorney General Fred X. Howser will not attend the showdown meeting arranged by Governor Karl Warren. The action occurs amid the tidelands dispute with Washington and California officials planning a public statement after the session chaired by Adm. William H. Standley.

San Frangieqo Fred X. Howser Karl Warren Frida Las Sainh Peal Tenn Washington, D. C Tidelands Howder Seani Seani Ay To California, Nee Wese Nealght Howser Ani Adm William Hi. Standley Crimé Commission Spl Howser Piowaes

Raid at Hollywood Gaming House Leads to Charges

Deputies raid a Hollywood gaming room finding blackjack poker and slot tables in operation. Seventeen others questioned while three men from Los Angeles face Beverly Hills court charges for violating county gambling ordinances.

Hollywood Arn Pear Tha Min Tson Kly Lew Jerald F. McManus Jack Folboy David Schubin Beverly Hille Court

Victim of Golf Ball Injury Dies in Roxborough Hospital

The unnamed 28 year old woman, identified as Miss Lusis, died at Roxborough Memorial Hospital after a Labor Day golf ball struck her temple on the Ninth Lane Golf Course in Roxborough. Reed reported the incident to police as they walked toward the seventh green when the ball hit.

Fhiladelphia Stea Luals Roxborough Memorial Honapittal Mas Reed Miss Lusis Nyeinat Lane Golf Courae Roxborough Ching

Officers Unite in Threat of Ship Tie Up

The Officers' Union may halt 12 000 ship officers on the east and gulf coasts by Thursday midnight if contract talks fail. A. F. L. Masters, Mates and Pilots Association president Captain Charles F. May warned of a no contract no work scenario with potential idle seamen and dockworkers. Negotiations center on wage hikes and hiring practices with a proposed 19 percent rise for mates and substantial increases for captains. employers counter with about 6 percent.

New York GDA East Land Gulf Coasts Shipping Enid Charles F. May A. F. L. Masters, Mates and Pilots Association May

Drowned Girl Case Sees Peddler Held for Murder

In Cumberland a peddler Francis J. Kelley was held without bail on a murder charge in the drowning of his former sweetheart, the daughter of a local man. Police say Kelley admitted he held her head under water after she rejected his marriage proposal, claiming she began to struggle and then stopped breathing. He pleaded innocent at a local court session and was ordered held for a hearing on October 2.

Cumberland Bali William J. Boyle Francis J. Kelley Burns Kelley Boyle

Homesick prisoner seeks pardon from board of pardons

Percy Reid Miller, 24, of Lancaster, imprisoned at Eastern State Penitentiary for robbery, asks commutation claiming homesickness. The Pennsylvania Board of Pardons will hear Miller’s petition at the October meeting after a letter to District Attorney Job M. Ranck. In parallel news, the U.S. seeks continued debate on atomic control as delegates discuss ongoing oversight.

Harrisburg Pennsylvania Board of Pardons Jinn Pieoner Percy Reid- Miller Lancaster Eastern State Penitentiary Philadelphia Job M. Ranck Lancaster County Miller

Silo Blast Flatly Wrecks Farm Structures

In St Charles on September 20 farmer Maurice Reynolo slept through a night disruption as his silo exploded far enough to lift concrete and collapse onto the feed shed. The windmill and implement shed were toppled in the blast, which neighbors attributed to silage gas. Reynolo reported hearing a faint noise but did not investigate.

ST. Charles Maurice Reynole Reynolo

Eisenhower Urges College Fun and Recreational Expansion

In New York on September 29 General Dwight D. Eisenhower told more than 1200 Columbia University students that having fun is essential and Christlike. He called expansion of recreational facilities a primary duty and the crowd cheered as he spoke. In Chicago on September 28 fair weather with temperatures in the 70s was expected nationwide, while rain clouds drifted over the southeast.

New York Dwight D. Eisenhower Columbia University Eisenhower Chicago T Country

World Bank urges Europe to unite for self help

The World Bank cautions Western European nations to boost effort and regional cooperation as Marshall Plan aid winds down. It warns that removing trade barriers is essential, while questions linger about forming a European union and aiding Poland, Czechoslovakia, and Yugoslavia within the Soviet sphere.

World Bank Europe Spateworthy Ted European Union Poland Czechoslovakia Yugoslavia Abe Este

Permit Denied to Move Church in Wilmington

The City Council rejected the Apostolic Tabernacle’s application to relocate a church from Canal Street to 486 Orange Avenue after 32 protesters addressed the council. The denial blocks the move and triggers potential further action.

Clearance sale of accessories includes wallets and key chains

Sale notice lists wallets in genuine leather originally 1295 now reduced. Key chain in silver originally 4 95 reduced. Cigarette cases in gold color advertised. Items for sale described with prices and storage code 790-A0 wy.

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