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Newspaper
Independent Long Beach
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Dec 19, 1950
Page
2
Long Beach funds ex Senator Downey as a tideland lobbyist to secure information from Washington on the Navy shipyard. The piece urges clarity on the yard’s future amid a stepped up armament program and suggests Downey’s proximity to officials could attract other agencies. Prompt city instructions are urged if needed.
Negotiators for railroad unions and management pressed a second session at the White House as they work to end a 2 month wage dispute that sparked sporadic strikes. President aide John R. Steelman oversaw talks begun Monday night and ongoing past midnight with spokesman optimism.
Long Beach mechanic Floyd Bell reported his 10 inch impact wrench stolen from his garage at 133 American Ave. He said he left it under his overcoat while he went to lunch and returned to find the tool gone. Police are investigating.
The House approved a compromise bill to provide Yugoslavia 35 million dollars in additional food aid. The aid supports Marshal Tito in defiance of the Kremlin.
New York December 18 194? Alfred Bergdoll son of WWI draft dodger pleads guilty to evading the draft. He faces up to five years and a $10,000 fine on each of two counts. Sentencing set for December 21. He offers to enter limited non combat service but awaits action by Selective Service.
Entry deadline for the Junior Chamber of Commerce Christmas lighting and decorating contest is 5 p m Friday. Brent Williams warns. Sixteen bronze plaques will be awarded by Cy Perkins. Two sweepstakes plaques will be given in indoor and outdoor divisions. Entries phone 6-1251. Judging will follow theme originality ingenuity and attractiveness. Winners named Dec 26. Weather facts included.
General Motors stopped sales of 1951 Chevrolet Pontiac and Cadillac models from today and asked the government to modify its price freeze. The move, aimed at pressuring ESA on rollback rules, threatens wage safeguards and signals a broader industry dispute. Oldsmobile and Buick were not included, with Ford Chrysler and Nash remaining quiet. GM warned unions that the action could affect the five year contract and potential wage adjustments.
Brussels report says NATO approves part of a master plan to build a 56 division international peacetime army by 1953 led by General Eisenhower. The defense ministers and council expect final approval soon as the plan unites French American British Benelux Canadian and German forces against possible Soviet aggression. France seeks clearer authority for the supreme commander amid fears of a new Korea episode and a Russian attack, while Western Germany joins the alliance.
Disabled American Veteran members tonight all put on the program at the Veterans Administration Hospital. Tomorrow afternoon features Doris Day and Carman Cavallero. Week includes Red Cross sponsored events, Keenan Wynn appearance, Puppeteers Don and Ivy Wilson, Christmas Eve puppetry, TV star visits Christmas morning, and caroling by groups visiting the hospital with B n a i B r i chapters arranging events. 12 radios will be by te to the hospital Friday.
President Truman appointed General Dwight D. Eisenhower supreme Allied commander of European defense forces at the North Atlantic Pact Council request. The former Columbia University president will lead 55 to 60 division forces across pact nations to form a united army against Soviet aggression.
Mailman Mason Gilmore of 178 Prospect Ave. was assaulted by an irate driver after a car bumped his rear fender in an alley at 188 Nieto Ave. The attacker dragged him from his car and struck him three times before Gilmore obtained the license number and contacted police.
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