Shooting of attorney prompts calls for shakeup in Los Angeles
The shooting of Mickey Cohen's attorney Sam Rommel in Los Angeles is blamed on failures in law enforcement. Two top men met with Rommel shortly before the shooting and kept details quiet to avoid a leak. The incident is cited as another reason for a county overhaul, with Dist. Atty. BW Simpson viewed as capable of enforcing changes.
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Rummel Funeral Sees Cohen Weep as Rummel Slain
In Los Angeles Mickey Cohen cried during the rites for attorney Samuel Rummel, slain in front of his Laurel Canyon home. The day included a detector test for Carl Pearson, head of the sheriff's vice squad, amid new questions over a $7 million bookmaking operation and a related grand jury probe. Police consider that Rummel was killed to silence him as investigations continue.
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Grand Jury
Payoff Man Named Before County Grand Jury
George Dalby alias George Bates named before the County Grand Jury as the alleged payoff man for a floating gambling concession. He carried a gun permit approved by Sheriff Captain Al Guasti. Deputy Dist Atty Joe Powers said Dalby fled town ahead of a subpoena. A witness, Robert Clark Collins of Long Beach, testified he paid $100 weekly protection for the gaming concession. Lt. Ray Palmer reported Guasti approval of the gun permit in the jury chamber.
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George Dalby
George Bates
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Joe Powers
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Robert Clark Collins
Long Beach
Burned by grease at home store mishap
Mrs Mary Wilder age 47 of 681 Grand Ave was treated at Sea Ride Hospital for first and second degree burns on her right hand after a grease spill ignited on the stove in her kitchen yesterday.
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Sea- Ride Hospital
Truman Speech Ends Division and Warns of Emergency
President Truman signals a national emergency and calls citizens to unite for defense. He outlines upcoming price controls on key defense and living materials, wage stabilization, and federal help for state and municipal civil defense, urging swift congressional action.
Presidential message on mobilization and fiscal plan
The government moves to appoint Charles E. Wilson as director of defense mobilization directing production procurement manpower transportation and economic stabilization. It directs recommendations to Congress to fund defense through a pay as you go approach while shifting costs accordingly.
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Charles E. Wilson
Congress
Military strength and peace stance statement
The speaker cites a current active force of 2,500,000 and a plan to rise toward 3,500,000. He asserts no irreconcilable conflict with the Soviet Union and pledges peaceful settlement whenever possible, while rejecting appeasement and committing to honorable steps to avoid general war.
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Calif Planes in Southern California Face War Production Push
An Los Angeles editor notes President Truman’s call for a fivefold rise in aircraft output presses the local plane plants. Experts say success hinges on abundant supplies of aluminum and other metals, plus sustained manpower as selective service shifts. California’s airframe sector employs nearly 100,000, supplying about half of U.S. planes, with skilled workers already tightening as war demand grows.
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Kaiser Set for War Conversion
Oakland reports Henry J. Kaiser announces his industrial empire mobilized to produce war materials, including airplanes, in response to President Truman. He says Kaiser-Frazer will contribute through Willow Run plans and cites past war production leaders to guide aircraft manufacturing efforts.
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Draft Price Freeze for Autos
Washington reports a federal order freezing auto prices as part of Truman price control measures. It rolls back recent increases on General Motors Ford and Chrysler models and caps prices at last month’s levels. The move accompanies a broader defense-focused controls drive announced by the President, with 700,000 autoworkers tied to quarterly wage adjustments and annual 4 cent pay boosts under UAW agreements.
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Solons Favor Tougher Action on War Economy
Washington editors report bipartisan support for President Truman with calls for stronger controls and full mobilization. Senators Ives Ure and Wherry urged immediate economic and military measures, Dewey echoed the demand for nationwide wage ceilings and National Guard mobilization. Spence questioned selective controls but endorsed voluntary industry cooperation.
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Warning to Chiselers In Truman Speech
President Truman warned chiselers who violate fair standards of prices and wages. He said controls will be imposed where the Economic Stabilization Agency standards are bypassed and pledged action to prevent evasion.
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L. B. Policeman Hurt in Crash
A Long Beach police officer was injured when his three wheel motorcycle collided with a car near Spring Street and Long Beach Boulevard. Officer Wayne Carter, 31, was taken to Seaside Hospital with contusions to the head left shoulder arm and hand. The car was driven by Russell James Bonnewitz 19 of Cerritos Avenue. Carter said brake failure caused the crash as he traveled east on Spring Street toward Long Beach Boulevard.
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Torrance to Get Aluminum Plant
A Torrance firm, Harvey Machine Co Inc, plans a refining plant in Kalispell Montana and a network of supplying plants nationwide, making the company the first independent aluminum producer in the United States by 1952. Officials announced the agreement after federal negotiations were completed yesterday.
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Long Beach Transit Civil Defense Maps Wardens Plan
Long Beach civil defense committees mapped plans to call back World War II air raid wardens and set up block wardens, led by Mayor Burton W. Chace. Roland Bach heads the reorganiza tion committee with Edward Folger and others. Henry Jordan leads the warning device system with Col. Louis Sprincer and Ernest Glazer on his panel. Dr. Irving D. Litwack notes inventories of hospital facilities, hotels, and schools for emergencies. Four control centers will be established as schools begin a 15 hour first aid program in February for 9th and 12th graders, with PTA parents and teachers also trained. A regional director will be appointed by Gov Earl Warren, and the city manager slate includes Clifford Petrie, William Alsworth, and Frank Seymour.
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Los Angeles
Orange County
Earl Warren
Sam Vickers
Clifford Petrie
Manhattan Beach
William Alsworth
Palm Springs
Frank Seymour
Montebello
No Rationing Of Gas in Sight
Washington dispatch reports Deputy Petroleum Administrator Bruce K. Brown stated no gasoline rationing is needed under the current defense program. He told reporters that Armed Forces use less than 5 percent of the nation’s petroleum output, easing fears of an early return to A coupons.
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Bruce K. Brown
Yale Party Tonight at YWCA Christmas Party
Nebraska State Society will hold a Christmas party at 7:30 tonight at the YWCA. Paul S. Dietrick, president, said the event is open to members and guests.
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Tides Report For Today And Tomorrow
High tide today reaches 3.6 feet at 3 18 p.m. Low tides occur at 10 09 a.m. and 9 47 p.m. High tides tomorrow rise to 4.8 feet at 4 34 a.m. and 3.3 feet at 4 46 p.m. Low tides are 1.5 feet at 11 24 a.m. and 1.9 feet at 7 27 p.m.
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