Reds Attack Korea Beachhead Shapes Early UN Stand
Tokyo dispatch reports Chinese Reds launched a large scale assault on the Hungnam beachhead in northeast Korea. 12 enemy divisions massed in the hills above Hungnam as a snowstorm reduced allied support and visibility. US warships, land, and carrier planes backed the UN positions eight miles west of Hambhune, with heavy enemy movement observed. Chicago brief notes striking trainmen ordered to end their walkout as government embargo on parcel post service affected Christmas mail.
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L B Hero Due Today At Long Beach Airport
A 40 piece band and city officials gather at Long Beach Municipal Airport at 3 p m to greet Marine Sgt Johnny Martin Inchon hero returning home for convalescence. His wife Barbara Jean, son Stephen Robert 2 years, and mother Betty Martin lead the waiting crowd.
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Inchon
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Barbara Jean
Stephen Robert
Betty Martin
Sky Giant Sets Off From Long Beach For Honolulu
A United Air Lines Stratocruiser bound for Honolulu had to depart Long Beach owing to LA Airport's short runways. With 55 passengers, the heavy plane loaded lightly on fuel to reach Long Beach where a longer strip exists. After refueling with 4000 gallons, it completed a training start toward Honolulu, about 10 hours and 53 minutes distant.
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Los Angeles International
War Weary Europe Editorial Opinion Questions Resolve
Two observers William L. Shirer and Carveth Wells warn Western Europe lacks will to resist a Soviet backed overrun of Germany France Italy and Scandinavia. They speak in Long Beach confirming views of journalists and businessmen who know the regions well. Continued on Page 42.
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France
Italy
William L. Shirer
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Shirer
Quake Hits Ordnance Depot Sparks Damage and Reports No Injuries
Early today a series of earthquakes rattled the Sierra Ordnance Depot near Reno 50 miles away. Col Hf E Hopping said there were no injuries but damage could be high with at least 10000 dollars to underground conduits and cracks in walls at 1050 dams. The Army reported losses to the post theater gymnasium and civic buildings and possible damage to munition storage igloos. Mrs Eve Taylor, a local newspaperwoman, noted a sharp tremor as the scene continued into the afternoon.
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Manny
President Truman to Broadcast Tonight at 7:30 Pst
President Truman plans a nationwide address before declaring a state of emergency. The 7:30 p m broadcast will air on KHJ KNX RECA and BFL stations reinforcing warnings of imminent perils ahead.
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Indirect Effect Here on Beach Postmaster Says Mail Embargo
Long Beach postmaster Howard K Goodwin says a Midwest rail strike has caused a postal embargo not seen in 15 years. He notes the region is clogged with Christmas packages and many packages bound for the embargo area have already left. Delays may occur as the strike disrupts transportation.
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Howard K. Goodwin
Goodwin
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Long Beach
Court order amid Army threat of contempt citation
Assistant Postmaster General Jack Redding said the partial embargo hit parcel post and bulk mail in areas struck by wildcat railroad walkouts. He warned the mail situation worsened as the strike crippled the distribution system across regions.
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Funsters Host Fylke Day At City College Vikings
City College observes Fylke Day with a morning talent show in the Student Union Building then a freshman vs sophomore football clash at St. Anthony's field in Lakewood near Clark and Del Amo. A victory caravan heads to Irvine Park for Norse sports and games. Jean Riggs is crowned queen.
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