Surprises from a bustling news week in 1952
Warden John Craner learns why seven inmates shovel coal at the powerhouse and dig 16 feet under the wall. Anne Baxter, Dan Dailey, and Keenan Wynn triangles plus Billy Graham and other figures populate a string of Hollywood and world events. A Texan jet pilot survives a Mish-Mash crash. Stock markets rise to new highs as varied local tales unfold.
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John Craner
Washington State Penitentiary
Cranor
Dan Dailey
Hollywood
Keenan Wynn
Roovieland
Wynn
Hetty Jane Butler
Dailey
Betty
Korea
Ira M. Porter
Houston
New York
Los Angeles
Bruce Wheldon
L. A
Ivan Lancaster
Staties Oh : the
Memphis
Tom McCanley
Ho, Me
Memphis Press-Scimitar
Memphis Agricultural Club
Tom Meanley
Sand box plan to shield beach from oil subsidence
A discussion outlines a giant sand wall from Santa Monica Pier to flood control to protect the beach from waves and high tides due to land subsidence from oil extraction. It warns that the entire coast may need similar protection and frames oil revenue as a costly burden.
Fifteen Former Gestapo Members Condemned in Paris
Paris reports the wartime Gestapo members were condemned to death by a four tribunal and five others received prison terms ranging from five years to life. The verdicts come amid postwar investigations and trials in France.
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Paris
Gestapo
Faris
Harbor Department seeks charter change to reorganize
Harbor Commissioners asked the city attorney to draft a charter amendment to create a general manager and an assistant general manager and allow the board to establish divisions by ordinance. The plan replaces two principal assistants with division heads appointed by the board, renames the port manager to general manager, and aims to modernize operations.
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Harbor Department
Board of Harbor Commissioners
Emmet Sullivan
Mgr
E. J Amar
Sullivan
Warship Returns to Long Beach for Christmas Homecoming
The destroyer tender USS Frontier, commanded by Capt. Frank Novak, arrived Monday at Pier B in Long Beach Harbor with its crew returning from Korea in time for Christmas. The Frontier, previously based in San Diego, served as a repair ship and flagship for Destroyer Flotilla 4 since departing last May.
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Frontier
Pier B
Long Beach Harbor
Korea
Frank Novak
Destroyer Flotilla 4
Long Beach
San Diego
Free Movie and Candy Party for Local Children
Up to 2000 youngsters will view a Santa Claus preview at 8:30 a.m. today in the West Coast Theater. The Long Beach Central Labor Council hosts its annual children s Christmas party with motion pictures candy and favors distributed by Santa Claus at 333 East Ocean Boulevard.
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Santa Claus
West Coast
E. Ocean Blvd
Long Beach Central Labor Council
Confidence Vote Set On Israeli Cabinet
Premier David Ben-Gurion faces a first test as his new coalition seeks a vote of confidence in the Knesset. The government policy statement Monday outlines cabinet changes, with 64 confirmed supporters and a possible gain to follow.
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Jerusalem
David Ben-Gurion
Ben- Gurion
Knesset
Panel Favors One Level Aud. Park Plan 3-to-1 Vote
The subcommittee based hearing on a one level municipal auditorium plan drew six visitors. A 3 to 1 vote favored the project with two members undecided. Chairman Kenneth Wing explained the rain issue during the City Council chamber session.
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Municipal Auditorium
Civic Center, Education and Culture
Citizens’ Committee On Public Improvements
Kenneth §. Wing
TIDES AND city land plan discussed by chamber official
High tides reach 3.2 feet at 2 19 p m and 0.9 feet at 8 39 p m while low tides occur 8 52 a m and 7 4 feet at 10 30 a m and 1 4 feet at 9 39 p m Wednesday. Independent Press Telegram ad writer note follows. City land acquisition between Collins Way and Hart Place described as not public property yet. Underground parking garage with recreation park tentatively planned, supported by George Maxwell for the Chamber of Commerce. Opposed by O S Proctor who favors completing the auditorium but urges parks consideration. Planning Commission views uncertain.
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Collins Way
Hart Pl
Ocean Blvd
Seaside Blvd
Pine and
Alamitos Aves
George Maxwel
Chamber of Commerce Board of
Direcors
Chamber
0. S. Proctor
Planning Commission
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