Mother Seeks Son Missing Since 1944 Separation
Mrs. Yuba Brewer of Long Beach seeks her son Fort Wayne Brewer, age 10, last seen after the couple split on December 27, 1944. A letter to the Los Angeles Sheriff’s Missing Persons Bureau referenced Clinton Court, Clinton, Okla, but contact with the boy remains unconfirmed. The case echoes prior attempts to reconnect with the family after the father William Brewer allegedly took the children to California.
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Divorce suit details in Brewer case mother named
The article notes Mrs. Brewer filed a divorce suit and was granted custody of the daughter while the son, living out of state, left with her mother in Texas. The court took no action on the boy as he was not present when the divorce was granted. See L. B. MOTHER, Page 2.
No Rules of War Now A Fragment On Missing Americans
A fragment from a column laments the absence of war rules, noting 8000 Americans reported missing and likely dead. It argues brutality rises when no rules govern conduct and questions why identification to the enemy was once required, hinting the Red Cross on one side documented some data.
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First big winter storm hits Midwest and East
United Press reports heavy snow sleet and freezing rain pelted the Midwest and East as a violent Atlantic storm raged. With winter officially due Saturday, blizzards and snow moved across the north, causing hazardous driving and a rising death toll.
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Road Blocks Target Drunk Drivers In California
California Highway Patrol plans road blocks statewide starting at 4 p.m. tomorrow to curb holiday traffic deaths. Commissioner Clifford K. Paterson said checks would continue through Saturday and possibly beyond. A similar operation will run over New Year’s weekend to find drunk drivers as he noted the problem is increasing. Patrol expects to screen about half a million vehicles.
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Reds Offer to Occupy Islands North of 38th Parallel
Allied spokesman Brig. Gen. William Nuckols says the United Nations command offers to occupy islands off Korea's west coast north of 38th parallel. Some targets lie only five to 30 minutes flying time from Red China and Soviet Asia, a longstanding Communist demand. The full report continues on Page 3.
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