Teachers Shy From Red Quiz in Un-American Probe
A House subcommittee pressed an inquiry into Communist influence in schools. Witnesses, including Dr. Jack Patten, testified about infiltration efforts in Washington and California. Patten admitted past party ties and said he left after psychotherapy but claimed continued Communist reach. He described pressure from party headquarters to influence labor groups.
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Jack Patten
San Francisco State College
Dr. Patten
Washington
California
U S Probes Dual Oil Pricing Revived by FTC
Washington reports the Federal Trade Commission revived an 18 year old probe into a dual pricing system used by major oil firms Texas Gulf and Shell. The case, first filed in 1939, could expand to include more companies as the commission continues to pursue alleged preferential pricing to large operators.
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Federal Trade Commission
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Shell
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Court of Appeals
Commission
U. S
Texas, Gulf and Shell
Predicts Statehood for Alaska to Get OK
Washington report says the House committee chairman predicted strong likelihood the Alaska statehood bill will pass this session if brought to the floor. Rep. O'Brien of New York cited a 123-65 party vote as a booster for statehood while noting House Democrats favor action.
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India regrets attack on two U.S. women by villagers
New Delhi officials say India has expressed regret after villagers attacked two American women who were mistaken for child kidnappers. Foreign Secretary Subimal Bur t conveyed the apology in a formal letter to the U.S. ambassador, with a normal note to follow and pledges of punishment for the attackers.
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U.S
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Subimal Burt
Tridian
Slisworth Bunker
Dutt
Sea Wind Turns Off L B Heat Water Supply Crisis
The Orange County Board of Supervisors and local mayors urge rigid conservation and voluntary rationing as reservoirs dip, with plans to pump ocean water if needed. Newport Beach and other cities face fast-falling supplies. In Santa Ana, 100 degree heat and 82 million cubic feet of water delivered to the county. Fatalities linked to the wheat crisis reported in Los Angeles and Vernon, while traffic congestion worsens around Marine Stadium in Long Beach.
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Brooklyn Dodgers
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Santa Ana
Metropolitan Water District
Orange County
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Harry McCall
Vernon
Agnes Warren Chubb
Long Beach
Marine Stadium
Col Cissne on Duty With AF in Hollywood
Col Ralph M. Cissne USAFR is on a two week tour of active duty at the Armed Forces Information Office in Hollywood California. A former Long Beach resident and public information officer at Long Beach Air Force Base he later served at Hamilton Field and for the Convention Bureau. He now works for Phoenix Mutual Life Insurance in Oklahoma City.
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Hollywood
Ralph M. Cissne
USAFR
Long Beach
Oklahoma
Armed Forces Information Office
Sunset Blvd
Long Beach Air Force Base
Chamberlot Commerce
Convention Bureau
Dth Air Force
Hamilton Field
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Phoenix Mutual Life Insurance Co
Oklahoma City
New In-Car Heating Device Aims For Quick Warmth
DETROIT company Stewart-Warner Corp announces the South Wind division's new car heating device called Minit that rapidly heats a vehicle interior in seconds rather than minutes. The device promises faster comfort by achieving desired temperatures much sooner than current systems.
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South Wind Division
Baker Boss Says He Will Retain Job
Washington reports James G. Cross declares he will finish his five year term as Bakers Union president unless the Lord disposes of him. He faces questions from the Senate Racketeering Investigation Committee about alleged beatings, fund misuse, and substandard contracts. Cross said he would not invoke the Fifth Amendment if allowed to answer pertinent questions.
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Nobusuke Kishi
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Submarine Funds Debate Stirs Long Beach Shipyard Aid
The Long Beach subcommittee criticizes federal and state action on shipyard subsidence risk but urges continued vigilance. It backs aggressive measures and says funds should be tied to timely preventative and remedial works by California and its subdivisions. The panel rejects extending its mandate into January to monitor further recommendations.
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