11 Dec 1952
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Newspaper
Independent Long Beach
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Dec 11, 1952
Page
1
The Army will drastically cut production of tanks and trucks with some plants closing. Immediate needs are near met, while strong lines stay to meet future demand. Medium tanks drop about 45 percent below the spring 1954 goal. sight tanks down 22 percent. 2.5 ton trucks slowed. other weapons later. Some factories may shut entirely or reduce output, but goals stay1 intact.
Thirteen regional wage board members in Texas Ohio and Iowa resigned Wednesday joining national protests against President Truman the WEB recommendations on coal miner raises and the broader wage and price controls. The walkout includes eight from Texas four from Ohio and one from Iowa all representing industry interests. The group opposed the administration overrule of the WEB and the full 51.90 daily miner raise despite 81 63 agreed by miners. A new production schedule will begin July 7 at government plants slowing output. Defense officials said production is stabilizing and ready to shift toward sustaining rates without excess weapons buildup.
Washington authorized broader metal usage in various construction tasks and eased automobile restrictions in a Wednesday policy move. Officials indicated the changes affect multiple construction sectors and may alter procurement and compliance requirements.
A reader reports three arcades in Long Beach showing 10 cent stag movies aimed at youngsters. Shows last about three minutes on large machines and drew teens and servicemen, prompting concern about juvenile delinquency and calls to enforce city ordinances banning adult material.
The city auditor seeks a basic travel expense allowance for all city employees to curb approved payments. Harbor officials and other departments face the impact, as commissioners travel regularly to Washington over tideland litigation. Continued on Page 16.
The National Union of Marine Cooks and Stewards won a 22 to 11 victory over the TFL Stewards union in a bargaining election aboard small coastal lumber vessels. Two ballots were voided on challenges as the independent union seeks a broader test against AFL Marine Cooks and Stewards.
President elect Eisenhower will meet Gen Douglas MacArthur in New York to hear his clear and definite solution to the Korean War. Secretary of State-designate Dulles notes a broad policy framework set by mid Pacific conferences. Truman challenges MacArthur to present a workable plan without triggering a world war.
Two drivers were in serious condition after a head on collision on Pacific Coast Highway near the Airport Club in Seal Beach. Harry A. Stares, 36, of Downey, was hospitalized with brain concussion and multiple lacerations after his southbound car hit Edward Spillman, 31, of 1506 Ocean Ave, whose vehicle then struck a third car and sent its driver to Harriman Jones Hospital.
Two members of a 12 man ground rescue party reached the Air Force C 47 transport wreck on Mt San Gorgonio after climbing the steep slope on snowshoes. March Air Force Base officials said the plane carried 13 airmen and was seen from the air.
An Air Force C 47 transport with six men aboard vanished late in a snowy storm over the Utah Nevada border. An air search by more than a dozen planes was planned at dawn. The crew and one passenger were Stead AFB, names not released. It last radioed at 2 30 p m west of the Great Salt Lake. Weather was windy with snow. 11 emergency fields were available between here and Salt Lake.
United Nations has dismissed four non American employees suspected of Communist ties, the first non Americans affected by the U N loyalty purges. The firings, including nationals from Britain France and Scandinavia, occurred in the last 60 days amid a broader staff review overseen by Trygve Lie.
A judge fined Ross Streva, 36, operator of a liquor store at 6207 Orange Ave, $225 for selling alcoholic beverages to three juveniles from Jordan High. A jury in Municipal Judge Frank Je. Charvat's court found him guilty on three counts.
In freezing weather South Korean forces held Nori Hill and a second outpost as Chinese Reds launched their biggest assault in a month. The attack began with heavy artillery and mortars, feeding in up to 1400 attackers. Allied airmen reported clashes, river currents and stubborn fighting along the Imjin front, while U S air units claimed several Chinese positions and a high number of enemy trucks destroyed.
The Weatherman underestimated Long Beach as temperatures topped 78 degrees while Miami lagged with 77. Officials projected more sun and a high near 73 on Sunday in a city-wide warmth clash.
A 24 year old Israeli ship captain, Adam Graetz of the Abraham Graetz, threatened to sink his freighter in the Atlantic unless his father joined the Israeli cabinet. He was brought ashore in Halifax, described as mentally ill, and hospitalized after forcing the radio operator to relay demands to Prime Minister Ben-Gurion. The ship sailed from New York December 6 bound for Canadian ports and Israel. details since radio contact was cut off remain scarce.
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