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Newspaper
Independent Long Beach
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Dec 09, 1950
Page
2
The Long Beach Third District Dental Society advocates treating city water with Thunrifles to reduce tooth decay for the next generation. Officials debate the plan, but supporters insist it is inexpensive and beneficial, urging serious consideration rather than delay.
Federal plans for civil defense appropriations totaling about 3.1 billion were transmitted to City Mer Sam Vickers by Paul V Betters of the U S Conference of Mayors. Key items include regional stockpiles, warning communications centers, communal shelters, specialized equipment, and volunteer support. Funding shares vary among federal, state, and local governments.
Police report a juvenile, Wills C. Ashbough Jr. 2, of 2448 Mira Mar Ave, suffered severe face and head abrasions after falling from the back door of a car driven by his father near Cherry Ave and Spring St. He was treated at Conomunity Hospital yesterday.
Defense Secretary George C. Marshall told the National Association of Manufacturers that the United States faces a graver military situation than in World War I beginnings. He warned against wavering in purpose, predicting an unprecedented era of prolonged tension and heavy fighting in Korea, while stressing U.N. unity and the moral aim of enforcing peace.
Six servicemen parachuted to safety after a B25 bomber developed trouble on takeoff from Chanute Field near Omaha. Only crew chief Sgt. E. E. Ryerson was injured with a broken leg. Navy Fireman J. H. Moore reported he was safe on a Ludlow farm with a welcoming family after two days snowbound.
Stanley Adams was convicted of perjury and sentenced to four years in federal prison. A jury found he lied about his whereabouts on February 28 during a grand jury probe of the slaying of Abe Davidian, a key witness in a $1,000,000 narcotics case.
The leaders of the United States and Great Britain issued a 2000 word communique after five days of meetings, pledging unity to counter the Korean crisis and expansion of armament. They backed immediate action to strengthen Western Europe defenses, planned a joint North Atlantic army, and anticipated appointing a supreme commander soon. Eisenhower could head the force, with talks to arm free nations continuing. Attlee left Washington for New York, Ottawa, and talks with St Laurant.
Federal Judge Leon Yankwich ordered income tax records of bookmakers Joe and Pat Irvine released. Tax consultants Burt Bassett and Mayhew must answer questions about returns for the Irvine clients. Pearson, sued for libel by California AG Howser, faces deposition on alleged protection payments.
Low tide today reaches minus 1.7 feet at 3 38 am with high tides of 7.2 feet at 8 11 am and 3.8 feet at 10 12 am. Tomorrow's low tides include 2.1 feet at 2 37 pm and 1.7 feet at 4 27 pm while highs hit 7.1 feet at 8 57 pm and 3.8 feet at 11 08 pm.
President Truman named Joseph H. Short Jr. of the Baltimore Sun as White House news secretary to succeed the late Charles G. Ross. Short, 46, a Vicksburg native, will assume duties December 18 after a long journalism career in Washington. Ross died at his desk of a heart attack last Tuesday.
Deputies reported a truck driver, Robert Mills, 36, of Garden Grove, lost most of a large load of empty cans on Anaheim Telegraph Road near the Rio Hundo bridge in Norwalk. The cans rolled loose from their paper containers and halted traffic for about two hours. Deputies James Johnson Ray Fossey and Von Risen aided traffic control at the scene.
Paris dispatch reports representatives of the United States Britain and France deciding to invite Russia to a Big Four foreign ministers conference if pre agreed topics are settled. A drafting committee met for over three hours to prepare a note that could go to Moscow Monday or Tuesday, aiming for a peaceful East West settlement amid the wartime history.
Canada is not afraid of Russia and has earmarked 10,000 men for the Korean conflict and will defend northern borders. Allen Stewart, Canadian attorney and defense committee member, told Long Beach Bar Association members at a Christmas meeting at Virginia Country Club. Dr. Webster Daly explained handling personal injury cases as yearly committee reports were received, led by association president Russell H. Pray.
The United States imposes an immediate ban on exports of critical and strategic materials to Russia and all Communist countries except Yugoslavia. The order, signed by Commerce Undersecretary Fleming, exempts non-strategic items and covers over 1000 items on the Commerce Department list. Earlier, a virtual embargo was placed on shipments to Communist China and distant ports.
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