Truman veto undecided on tidelands oil bill spurs filings
Salt Lake resident Smoot claims President Truman told him he would veto a tidelands bill though the White House denied it. Congress debates state control of offshore oil, with House and Senate measures diverging on revenue shares and three mile limits as speculators push leases on submerged Long Beach waters.
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Polish Vessels Czechs Supplying China Reds
Stockholm reports about 20 Polish freighters supplying Communist China with guns and war material from Czechoslovakia. The Poland-China Line, opened last December, uses sea refueling in the Persian Gulf and at Aden to keep the operation secret. Cargoes include artillery, tanks, ammunition, and machinery, unloaded at Tientsin and returned with corn rice and fruit, via Singapore Calcutta and Karachi.
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Coupon Book Promoter Arrested for Labor Code Violations
Burton W. Turner, 28, promoter of the Pot of Gold coupon book sales venture, was arrested at his home on a warrant from the California Industrial Welfare Commission for failing to keep adequate wage and hour records. The one month telephone sales campaign sold coupon books for a nominal fee offering theater tickets and merchant services. Bail set at $500. Turner to appear before Municipal Judge Charles D. Wallace.
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City Council Considers Water Fluoridation Issue
A debate looms in the City Council over fluoridating the water to reduce tooth decay. Supporters urge reliance on scientific studies from Cal Tech and Johns Hopkins, while opponents call for solid evidence before any decision. The outcome hinges on credible research confirming benefits without major harm.
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Johna Hopking
Weatherman Promises Sunshine for Today and Tomorrow
Forecaster calls for warmer conditions with a high near 77 degrees and light local winds. Rain prediction from yesterday faded after the official forecast, the district forecaster joked that the tail fell off and they avoided a washout.
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Allied Forces Battle in Korea Promised Strong Retaliation
General Van Fleet, eight Chinese armies and three North Korean corps defeated, says UN forces have halted major offensives for now. He warned Communists could strike elsewhere, with UN troops ready to respond within 10 to 14 days. Heavy tank clashes reported as UN tanks advance and air strikes hit rail lines.
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Two Injured in Pair of Mishaps
A motorcyclist and a pedestrian were injured in street accidents reported by police. Roy Locke Jy, 26, of 1545 Locust Ave, suffered abrasions and a possible fractured leg after his motorcycle collided with a car driven by Samuel G. Campbell, 32, of 932 East Second Street, at Magnolia Ave and Seventh St. Joseph S. Edwards, the pedestrian, was taken to Seaside Hospital with a possible dislocation after being struck by a car driven by Mary A. McCormick, 60, of Manhattan Beach, on Carson St east of Cherry Ave.
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Manhattan Beach
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Cherry Ave
Tides Forecast Today and Tomorrow
High tide today 2.0 ft at 3:26 p m. Low tides -6.2 ft at 7:32 a m and 2.7 ft at 8:22 p m. Tomorrow high tides 4.0 ft at 12:22 a m and 2.2 ft at 4 61 p m with low tides -02 ft at 6:56 a m and 3 ft at 8 0 p m.
Ike Taft Test in New Jersey Primary Headlines Day
Eisenhower and Taft lead a pivotal New Jersey primary as polls open. Officials anticipate a record turnout near one million votes with 28 district and 10 at large Republican delegates and 36 Democratic delegates at stake. Stassen runs in a three way GOP race while Kefauver seeks stalled Democratic momentum.
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