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Newspaper
Independent Long Beach
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Dec 07, 1950
Page
4
In the libel suit Fred Hiewser Drew Pearson the senate crime committee reframes bookmaking as the base of a national syndicate. Detectives capture only minor offenders while failing to net the bosses, despite ongoing raids aimed at pressuring the operators.
A Los Angeles oil operator bid for the government lease on 100 acres of Long Beach Veterans Hospital land. Robert S. Lytle, ex‑Doheny manager, agreed to pay 350 159 plus 16 percent royalties. Drilling would be east of Bellflower Boulevard and north of Seventh Street, if it does not disrupt hospital operations. The hospital site adjoins Long Beach State College land, with city plans to buy the 222 acres. Mineral rights may allow slant drilling if needed, per city manager.
E F Chubbie, 6, of 1422 FE Sith Street, collapsed after 8 p m and died at his home of an apparent heart attack. Police reported the death and a family physician pronounced him dead. Funeral services are pending at Spongberg Mortuary.
President Truman and Prime Minister Attlee wrapped up a third Washington meeting reaffirming opposition to appeasement of China, pledging to accelerate Western European rearmament and pushing for a firm stance in Korea and UN actions. They pledged to strengthen Europe while balancing Far East commitments and will continue talks.
Washington reports the Commerce Department ordered seizure and confiscation of all foods and goods en route to China Hong Kong or Macao if entering US ports or transfer points. The move targets eight ships carrying tin plate auto parts penicillin streptomycin sulfa drugs and other items suspected of routing to China after leaving New York since November 2.
Washington reports that new studies suggest the H-bomb may never be feasible yet the government will not halt the project. An official notes the device could demand far more atomic material than A-bombs and cites costs and technical challenges. The DuPont plant in South Carolina is slated to produce explosives, whether H-bomb or A-bomb if needed.
The Army awarded a $100,000,000 contract for 500 improved General Patton tanks to the American Locomotive Company of Schenectady New York. The new tanks are described as the best in Korea.
Gossip filled pregame chatter between Mayor Chace of Long Beach and Boise’s mayor over the Little Ross Bowl contest. Officials discuss city produce bets while two colleges, Boise J. C. and Long Beach City College, prepare for Saturday’s game amid unlikely exchanges and playful taunts.
Forecast covers Mountain area with temperatures near 60s to 70s by day and cooler nights. Winds light to moderate from the west. Likely afternoon showers over higher terrain with dry spells elsewhere. Highs around 68, lows around 52. Local travel advisories not expected.
A National Guard B 26 crashed into a hillside near Longacres race track south of Seattle killing both crew. The plane, on a return flight from McChord AFB to Moses Lake AFB, buried the fuselage in a 10 foot hole and 40 foot wide crater. Names of the crewmen not recovered in readable text.
Tokyo dispatch reports a one month embargo by the Japanese government on all shipments of strategic materials to Red China effective today. The ban also covers North Korea Hong Kong and Macao.
Seoul radio went off the air during an air raid scare as the tide of war swept toward the third month. The alarm lasted briefly with no incidents reported. American civilians returning to Seoul after liberation were preparing to depart, as were several Korean officials and business leaders.
Glen Van Auker of Compton drove a Pacific Electric bus west on Seventh Street when it caught fire after Redonda Avenue. Police officers Sternberg and Sutherland flagged him, and he assisted with a fire extinguisher and hose until firemen arrived. The rear of the bus was badly burned and towed away after passengers were discharged at Seal Beach.
Corland J. Wezie, 16, of 167 Scott Street, was hospitalized at Seaside for second and third degree burns after lighting a match to test for gas in a motor scooter’s rank last night. The incident occurred when he attempted to verify presence of gas.
Washington December 6 defense officials and Senator Johnson predicted a draft of veterans by mid-1951 or earlier as part of a full mobilization. Officials say extending training and expanding manpower could require about 1.5 million new recruits in 1951, with the draft age possibly raised to 30 or 35 or lowered to 18 to 19. The pool of over 3 million veterans under 27 remains the large potential force, while the National Guard offered civilian commissions to raise officer strength.
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