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Newspaper
Independent Long Beach
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Dec 01, 1950
Page
2
A reader recounts a troubling encounter with police described as a stop in a pestrul car. The writer laments poor treatment and questions the officers courtesy and professionalism. The piece advocates better conduct to foster trust with the community.
Assistant City Mer J R McHenry spoke before the County Re zoning Planning Commission to oppose Oil Operators Inc plan to rebuild a settling basin at 223rd St and Golden Ave to replace the old one. McHenry warned flood risk and wastewater percolation could pollute the river bank and flood control channel toward the ocean front.
Washington dispatch says defense officials claim readiness for instant action if Truman orders use of the atomic bomb. Targets named Peiping and Antung in China, with possible launch bases near Japan or Okinawa and Guam urged as alternatives. Observers note no warning likely, though Reds might be warned to pull troops from Korea. The first bomb was dropped on Hiroshima with no prior warning.
The article reports a major escalation in Korea with 200,000 Chinese troops entering the North Korean front and UN forces facing heavy opposition. It notes increased Soviet-backed Chinese strength, looming threats in Lhasa and Indo-China, potential Formosa invasion, and global fear of a broader war as MacArthur’s offensive momentum meets renewed Communist strikes.
Mrs. Louise R. Simmons reported a burglar entered her home at 3627 Della Avenue by breaking a rear door. The thief ransacked every room and escaped with S107, tearing photo backings and ripping books and magazines. Simmons, 25, a school teacher, described the break in to police.
Belmont Recreation Dancers announce a regular weekly dance at 8 p.m. tomorrow at Belmont Recreation Center. Violet Bergprens Orchestra will provide the music for the event.
President Truman warned the United States may use the atomic bomb if needed but hopes to avoid it. The piece argues U N forces face a disadvantage if nuclear exchange occurs, noting atom bomb reach and geographic spread across Korea Japan Okinawa and nearby air fields while Soviet targets lie far away.
Washington November 30 The White House issued a statement stressing that only the President can authorize the use of the atomic bomb and that no such authority has been granted at this time.
High tide today reaches 3 feet at 12 46 p m with low tides near 3 9 feet, tomorrow high tides set at 4 feet around 4 02 a m and 2 12 p m and low tides near 2 9 feet at 3 27 a m and 7 feet at 9 27 a m.
Washington lawmakers largely endorse President Truman weighing atomic weapon use on Chinese Reds amid war emergency. Senate leaders pledge non obstruction while calling bomb use in dire necessity and military should decide final action. Some criticize lack of full facts. others urge use against concentrations and supply dumps to stop Korea crisis.
Washington reports a move toward price and wage controls as Congress presses for full mobilization amid the Korean crisis. President Truman remains noncommittal while naming Mayor Michael V. DiSalle to head price stabilization, and Senate committee leaders say active consideration is under way. National Security figures and industry leaders note a shift toward mobilization, but no specifics on ceilings.
In Tokyo Mayor Shino Hamai of Hiroshima urges a diplomatic solution to the Korean crisis to avoid any more atomic bomb devastation. He recalls Hiroshima’s destruction and calls all parties to pursue peaceful means, reiterating repeated efforts if initial talks fail.
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