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Independent Long Beach

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Dec 09, 1950

Page

5

Santa Headlines Lakewood Lollypops Parade

Lakewood youngsters crowded the intersection near People's Bank to greet Santa Claus and share in his sack of lollypops. Santa arrived on Lakewood Engine Co 45's large fire truck, summoned by the Lakewood Business Association in a festive event.

Lakewood la Cerritos Diagonal Village Rad Santa Claus Lakewood Business Association Santa People's Bank Lakewood Engine Co. 45

Women Hurt In Car Crash At Atlantic and 45th

Two women, Ellen Martinez and Nina Flores both 35, were injured yesterday when their car collided with Ernest Ward's vehicle at the Atlantic Ave and 45th St intersection. They were treated at Seaside Hospital for possible fractures to the neck and back. Isaac Martinez, 28, was the driver of the other car from 300 E. Arbor Rd. Ward, 58, of 2124 Chestnut Ave, was traveling south on Atlantic Ave when his car hit the Martinez vehicle.

Atantic Ave 45Th St Hart Ellen Martinez Nina Flores E. Arbor Rd Seaside Hospital Issac Martinez Arbor Rd Ernest. L. Ward Chestnut Ave Ward Atlantic Ave

Police Organized Unity of New York 1844

The article notes that New York's uniformed police force was organized in 1844, marking a formal establishment of organized policing in the city. It emphasizes the founding year and the creation of a structured police service.

New York

Margaret Truman Recital Critique Sparks White House Fallout

Washington postsman Hume criticized Margaret Truman at Constitution Hall calling her singing uneven while noting the public’s support and an accompanying critical tone from the White House scene. The review, attended by Attlee and many officials, drew attention to timing and personalities in a tense cultural moment.

Charles G. Ross White House Constitution Hall Philip S. Graham The Washington Post Marine Corps Stalin Marine Corps League Washington Mr. Truman Hume Margaret Truman Miss Truman Clement Attlee Afr Truman Froman Paul Hume Margaret Air

Margaret Truman Concert Draws Mixed Reviews in Nashville

In Nashville at the Ryman Auditorium critics Alvin Wiggers and Sidney Dalton praised Margaret Truman's stage presence but debated her soprano. Wiggers called the voice lovely yet lacking size and resonance, while Dalton found the voice average and not wholly secure.

Nashville Tent Dec Truman Washington Alvin 5 Wiggers The Nashville Tennessean Sidney Dalton Nashville Banner Margaret Truman Dalton Ryman

Evacuation Fleet Waits Marines Off Korea Coast

British forces and U S Marines prepared to evacuate from the Chosin area as Joint command officials met in Hamhung. Vice Admiral Joy said ships would back the 10th Corps with gunfire and supplies while air battles raged near the Manchurian border. The UN abandoned Wonsan and Hungnam became the stand site as Chinese troops surged in the northeast.

Korea Coast France Hamhung C. Turner Joy United Nations Naval Forces Joy 10Th Corps Manchurian Sinuiju Kato-ri Majondong Chosin Reservoir Korea Eighth Army Seoul Lemuel C. Shephard Pacific Fleet E. M. Almond Field Harris First Marine Air Wing United Nations Wonsan Hungnam Sindung-ni Koto-ri Pyongyang

Oregon Washington Christmas Party

Oregon Washington state Society holds its annual Christmas Party at 6 30 tonight at Redman with dancing and cards Planned program includes a drive for canned or staple foods and clothing for Christmas baskets All members urged to contribute both food and clothing for those in need

Oregon

Car Hits Pedestrian on Molino Avenue

John Henry Richards a 64 year old Hayward California man suffered minor injuries after a car struck him while he walked along the east curb of Molino Avenue near East Second Street. The vehicle was driven by John Engel 35 of 3100 East Second Street.

John Henry Richards Hayward Calif Molino Ave E. Second St John Engel Second St

Procter & Gamble Raises Soap and Shortening Prices Again

Cincinnati dispatch reports Procter & Gamble lifted wholesale prices on household soaps and shortening by 3 2 percent due to higher raw material costs. This marks the third shortening price increase since November 4, adding five and a half cents per pound, while soap powders have risen about four cents since September.

Cincinnaty, O Procter & Gamble

Police Cars Dispense Mob of Youths at Atlantic and 60th

Police dispersed a noisy crowd of 60 to 70 youths near the Atlantic Avenue and 60th Street corner after four patrol cars were dispatched to the scene. No injuries or arrests are reported.

Atlantic Ave 60Th St

Arrest of Andrew D Evens for Forgery

Police report Andrew D Evens age 48 of 42 Gaviola Avenue was arrested for investigation of forgery. Officers say he admitted forging four checks totaling eighty dollars.

Andrew D. Evens Gaviola Ave Evans

Newsmen Capture Fugitive Stevens After 90 Minute Hunt

Four newspapermen from Omaha World-Herald and Council Bluffs Non-Pareil helped seize Howard Stevens, 41, wanted for forgery by the Town Bureau of Investigation. He fled from Oakland marshal Earl Chambers, hid in a cornfield washout, and surrendered after the reporters shouted for him to stop.

Treynor Town Bureau of Investigation Howard Stevens Woodbine Oakland Earl Chambers Chambers Highway Patrol Wheh Stevens Bart Zimmerman Robert Beckman Omaha World-Herald Jack Kennedy Max Namen Council Bluffs

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