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Newspaper
Independent Long Beach
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Dec 21, 1950
Page
2
SHERIFF BISCAILUZ has announced a shake up of his staff after evidence of vice protection. It has long been public knowledge bookmakers could operate in the county while other areas were closed. If action is taken, we hope it will be permanent, not another Resture.
The House sent to the White House a bill to ban interstate shipment of slot machines the first major crime measure of the current drive. It makes shipping the machines a federal crime in states without explicit exemptions and requires manufacturers and sellers to register with the Justice Department and file monthly sales and delivery reports. Penalties reach up to 3900 in fines and two years imprisonment.
The House Rules Committee cleared the way to bring up President Truman's request for two emergency war powers, with a floor vote planned for tomorrow. Republicans challenged the executive-reshuffle power, delaying a House rule, while the Senate Committee on Executive Expenditures deferred action but approved a second power to broaden government authority in negotiating defense contracts.
Fog blankets Long Beach as the longest night of the year approaches with forecast clearing after midnight. Forecasters say nights will shorten starting tonight through June 21 while the sun lingers longer over the city. airport visibility was reduced to half a mile earlier in the evening with haze and afternoon fog expected today.
The Long Beach effort to nominate Mike for the Ike honor grows as the Defense Department and a triad of lawmakers consider the armless Korean War veteran. Defense officials and California politicians like Nixon and Hinshaw may meet at the Pentagon to decide who fills General Ike’s Pasadena Parade shoes. Mike and his brother Gerald, wounded in Korea, enjoy a 30 day furlough with their parents.
State Allocations Board delayed distribution of school construction funds, but Long Beach schools say the move won’t affect the district. Sup t. Douglas A. Newcomb notes only impoverished districts qualify, defined as using 95 percent of bonding limits and max tax rate.
New York Dec 20 UP The CIO Transport Workers Union calls for nationwide demonstrations by Pan American Airways employees to press for higher wages and better working conditions. The action aims to support a run on wage demands and related labor goals.
Cheeta the Tarzan chimp star was critically burned in Darlington South Carolina when firemen blamed its matches. The chimp was brought by station wagon for a personal appearance show, left unattended, and smoke poured from its cage. It was rushed to an animal hospital in Hartsville, but vets said Cheeta has only a slim chance to live.
Robert L. Minckter, president of General Petroleum Corp., was elected president of the Western Oil and Gas Association. He succeeds Reese H. Taylor, president of Union Oil Co. of California, who led the group for the past two years.
Wilbur K. Brooks returning to Long Beach from Navy recruit training in San Diego found his hot rod motor missing from a garage at 223rd St and Maine Ave. The motor valued at $500. Dorothy MacQuiston reported additional items worth $170 from her car after a short absence.
Seal Beach residents named to the city Rose Parade float include 17 year old Sandra Hayley portraying a bathing beauty and the Lynde family enacting a beach picnic scene with son Jack as lifeguard. The scene titled Fun features sponsors and local Chamber of Commerce president Glenn O Jones.
Mike Ropczycki a wounded Korean War veteran from Lukewood Long Beach is nominated to serve as grand marshal for the Pasadena Rose Parade New Year’s Day. The 13 year old hopes to kiss the Rose Queen, while his wife Patsy Ja questions the idea. His brother Gerald and sister Gloria recall his daring rescue near Pyongyang and ongoing injuries.
St Edward's Catholic Church in Corona was closed due to earthquake hazards. Built in 1919 and damaged in 1933 and later tremors, the closure was ordered by Rt Rev Bishop Charles A Buddy of San Diego. Masses will be held at the parish hall until a new church is completed.
Readable forecast notes indicate varying tides with measurements like 5.7 feet at 8:47 PM and 5.8 feet at 7:13 AM, plus several low tides around 0 to 0.6 feet. Times and values appear inconsistent, suggesting a partial or corrupted teleprint of a coastal tide outlook.
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