Dense Fog Triggers Mass of Traffic Crashes in Norwalk
In thick Southland fog, Norwalk sheriff's station and California Highway Patrol struggled as more than 49 accidents occurred. Over 20 injured, no fatalities reported. Incidents spread across Norwalk Bellflower Paramount and Artesia with minor collisions and slowed ambulance service. Reports of robberies under the fog surfaced, including a South Gate kidnapping of a police officer who was later released.
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Jeep Crash Fatal to 8th Army Chief
In Seoul Korea on December 23 Lt Gen Walton H Walker commander of the U S Eighth Army died when his jeep collided with a South Korean army truck. His son Capt Sam S Walker 25 was to receive a Silver Star but rushed to the hospital to be told his father was dead. Gen Douglas MacArthur announced Lt Gen Matthew B Ridgway would replace Walker as commander of the Eighth Army.
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Six Begin Holiday In L B Hospitals
Long Beach police faced heavy traffic strain as fog and alcohol fueled a surge of crashes. By midnight about 100 accidents in Los Angeles County were logged, with a six car pileup on Lakewood Blvd delaying traffic for 30 minutes. No fatalities reported, but county hospitals treated critically injured motorists. Catherine M. Fleming of Long Beach was treated at Seaside Hospital. See WAVE, Page 4.
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Seaside
Yank Jets Down Six Red Fighters
The air battle near Sinuiju, the largest air clash of the Korean War to date, saw Sabers entering combat over Korea for the first time and damaging a seventh MiG 15. Eight American planes, flying above 600 mph, fought about 150 enemy planes with no damage to their side. Northeast Korea saw gunners wipe out four-fifths of a Communist force attacking Hung Nam beachhead. See U.S. JETS, Page 4.
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Won't Be as Bad The War Economy Posture and Shortages
The piece argues defense efforts will trigger major economic and social shifts but likely avoid the severe shortages of the last war. It notes we have spent $60 billion on the armed forces over five years yet possess large stocks from prior shortage-causing industries and speedy wartime plants completed 1940–45. Production dramatically increased as plants ramped to meet wartime needs.
Naples Canal Pageant Falters In Dense Fog
Thousands gathered to watch the Naples canal pageant but a thick fog rolled in last night. About 25 boats with choral groups lights and a Santa brigade were blocked as traffic stalled on E Second Street. Organizers vow to stage the event tonight.
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Don’t Miss The Story That Can’t Grow Old Feature
A special Inde pendent page tomorrow centers on The Story That Can’t Grow Old the Nativity tale spanning 20 centuries. It will be illustrated with an old master painting of the Adoration of the Magi.
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