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Newspaper
Independent Long Beach
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Dec 11, 1950
Page
4
First District supervisor Herb Lege names George Turaee of Long Beach as field secretary for Laie Beach study. Turner Ir, a longtime local, praised for reliability, intends to hire a local county helper while avoiding aristocratic appointees, citing community ties and practical experience.
Thousands mobilized tonight amid fear of rioting as Communists plan a march on President Vincen Auriol's palace to protest rearmament of Germany. Jacques Buelas leads the action calling workers to join a parade along the Champs Elysees despite government warnings.
Costa Mesa December 10 Richard M. Gilbert 29, a hot rod racer, died after his car veered off during a race at Orange County Airport air strip. He leaves four children.
Flood waters from the San Joaquin River and its tributaries inundate about 100000 acres of upper valley farmland. Towns between Tracy and Mossdale are evacuated as four levee breaks wash roads and rail lines. Guardsmen use amphibious Jeeps to aid residents while weather bureau notes light rain spreading south from the north end of the state. The Stockton area experiences flooding described as worse than the 1911 event by local observer Mary Seamans.
Two people were injured in hit and run accidents reported to Long Beach police. Mrs. Katherin Wilson, 43, of Los Angeles, was struck while crossing American Avenue at Seventh Street and treated at Seaside Hospital. Lloyd Lowery, 29, of Mitchell Avenue, was injured when a speeding car glanced his vehicle on Second Street west of Cedar Avenue.
First lieutenant Willian J Sims of Dothan Alabama recounts Chinese Communist troops advancing south along the Chongchon River despite heavy American air strikes. He describes dense columns, ineffective strafing, and frequent field attacks on spotter aircraft with losses mounting. Sims recalls a close encounter with enemy planes near the Yalu River and a daring dive to escape.
Quazi Mohammed Isa, head of the United Nations delegation, says Pakistan and India are crucial bridges for possible U S Red China mediation. He spoke on Human Rights Day at Tangy Beach Chapter of the American Association for the United Nations, with his wife Negum Saida Tse present. The event, held at Mathe Junior High School, honored the first anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights in Paris. Isa argued Indian and Pakistani positions may influence future China West talks, stressing religious and socialist tensions affecting infiltration concerns. Hosts wore costumes representing native lands, with guests including Wanda Brownson, Maymanyiy Lee, Letty Janis, and Anna Jonson.
A Coast Guard tow lifted the ferry Russian River from a San Francisco Bay grounding about 100 yards off Richmond after fog delayed arrival. 43 cars and unknown passengers aboard, deckhand Wil ford Hobson of Richmond suffered a heart attack. he was treated at Marine Hospital. The vessel, high in bay mud, faced tides and no passenger evacuation planned.
A developing winter storm from the Midwest is forecast to hit the East Coast tonight and tomorrow. The Weather Bureau ordered storm warnings from Block Island to the Delaware breakwater. Gales to pound the coast first from the northeast, then veer northwest, born from a low off Cape Hatteras.
Ottawa reports Prime Minister Louis St Laurent and cabinet members show Canada agrees with Britain and the United States on key peace objectives. Clement Attlee says talks with Truman and St Laurent indicate broad alignment on avoiding war and opposing communism while noting some differing views on methods. He outlines a shared aim for peace and freedom for all men.
Naples boat owners reveal plans for fighting city vessels as part of the Christmas Carols on the Canal sponsored by the Naples Improvement Assn. The fourth annual Canal Carols will be held on December 22 and 23. Decorated boats with carolers will sail the canals while lighted boats anchor at Alamitos Bay. The association’s events committee is taking applications from cat owners who wish to participate.
High tide today 3.2 feet at 6 05 PM and low tide 6.9 feet at 12 12 PM plus 1 foot at 3 07 PM. Tomorrow high tides 5.3 feet at 5 42 AM and 3.3 feet at 7 10 PM with low tides 0.4 feet at 1 02 PM and 2.1 feet at 11 45 PM.
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