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Newspaper
Independent Long Beach
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Dec 14, 1950
Page
4
The Christmas Clearing House, usually a major fundraiser, is short this year with only 100 usable toys versus a need for 5000 for needy children. Sponsored by the Community Welfare Council and the Junior Chamber of Commerce, donations can be made at local banks. clothing and household goods are also needed.
Eight men tied to California mob figures including Dragna and the Sica brothers were arrested in Los Angeles on suspicion of murdering Sam Rummel, the underworld figure. Federally indicted Siea brothers suspected of leading narcotics rings were linked to the case. Police reported no suspects named initially and cited evidence supporting custody.
Veteran Long Beach bookmaker Joseph Irvine produced his 1945 to 1949 bookmaking records in a libel suit brought by state attorney general Fred N. Howser against columnist Drew Pearson. Records show weekly profit or loss with expenses deducted, not itemized. Depositions also involved James T. Mulicy’s claim Irvine gave $1200 to Howser during a campaign. The libel trial in Washington, D. C. is set for January 3.
General Dwight D. Eisenhower urged Americans to curb quick condemnations of leaders and seek informed unity to lessen dangers to the free world. He spoke on receiving the Salvation Army Association’s 1950 distinguished service award, condemning uninformed criticism without naming individuals or groups.
The 1951 automobile license potentials mailed from the Sacramento DMV office, later becoming registration cards, allow owners to obtain plates with fees at the Motor Vehicles Dept. New metal yellow on black plates will be used for 1951, says Dan J. Bullock of the Long Beach DMV office.
William M. Jeffers former wartime czar and Citizens Smog Advisory Committee chair blasted officials for failing to clear the smog. He urged Mayor Fletcher Bowron to take drastic action as residents endured one of the smoggiest days ever with people coughing and wiping streaming eyes.
Lt. John B. Dacust of Berkeley in Korea is winning a battle with fans after his photo appeared in a hometown paper. He fears trouble with his girlfriend Evelyn of Phoenix as girls flood his mother with calls for his address and consolation.
All States Society of Long Beach will furnish a bus trip and reserved seats for the Rose Parade in Pasadena. Reservations may be made at 148 E. Ocean Blvd or by phoning 7-9159.
A new federal regulation will require harbor identification papers for entrants to militarily important Long Beach Harbor areas. The Couvé Guard will announce the effective date. Eligible individuals include vessel employees, waterfront facility workers, and others with regular harbor business.
LOS ANGELES December 13 to 15. A sheriff's vice squad sergeant testified before the county grand jury that he was ordered to pull out and make no arrests after raid ing a bust branch office of the Guarantee Finance bookmaking syndicate. Capt. Carl Pearson and Set. Larry Schaffer were cited as giving the orders. The jury investigates alleged protection of the Guarantee organization by law enforcement. Six other witnesses described vice squad operations.
High tides today reach 4.9 feet at 12 35 p m with low tides of 2.7 feet at 6 57 a m. Tomorrow high tides are 4.3 feet at 3 05 a m and 4.2 feet at 11 51 p m with lows of 2.5 feet at 8 36 a m and 0.5 feet at 8 52 p m.
Washington dispatch reports a cloakroom altercation between Senator Joseph McCarthy and columnist Drew Pearson at a private Sulgrave Club party. Witnesses quoted Pearson and McCarthy about blows and threats, with Senator Nixon separating them. Pearson teased McCarthy over a sexual accusation while McCarthy minimized intent.
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