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Newspaper
Independent Long Beach
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Dec 27, 1950
Page
4
The fragment reflects a critique of urban life and safety, lamenting a worsening city street situation. It notes implausible events, misdirections, and a call to paint streets for better visibility. The text references responsibility to safeguard the population and hints at social critique.
The City Council met to declare a vacancy in the Seventh District and set a four day period for candidates to file with the city clerk. The vacancy will trigger special elections while dates and procedures, including Saturday office hours, were discussed.
Local officials request additional deputy presence in Lakewood to bolster security amid growth. Lakewood Chamber of Commerce backs Enhanced Patrols as community leaders cite rising resident needs and urged municipal funding for the new reinforcement.
Washington reports from Blair House say President Truman will not request new taxes next month while Congress is in session. White House officials cite ongoing discussions on foreign and domestic policy and the high tax proposals then under consideration in Senate and House committees.
The American Community Party plans its biennial convention with simultaneous rallies in Manhattan The Bronx and Brooklyn but faces venue issues. The Communist Party denounces U N delegates hypocrisy and vows to reach workers. In Tokyo a Chinese Communist ultimatum threatens Korea and Formosa, warning of force and urging retreat from the region.
Lie warned that failure to repulse Communists in Korea would hinder the world organization from realizing peace. In a broadcast he said the fate of Korea hinges on which country will act next and a solution satisfactory to free peoples and the United Nations must be found to maintain peace in Korea.
Apostolic Document TICAN CITY dated December 26 announces the intention to mark the 1950 holy year with a worldwide celebration. Local pilgrimages may be arranged as part of the observance.
A sailor's wife in Long Beach struggles as her husband, aboard the repair tug USS Cone, has not received family allotment for four months. He has been transferred five times and lacks a paymaster on board. The wife, with two children, supports the family while awaiting funds and assistance. Navy Relief Society notes many dependents go without allotments. relief funds and loans help those in need.
Tides in Aidé today show a 1.4 foot low at 7 p.m. with 5.6 foot high at 9 59 p.m. Tomorrow’s tides reach 3.8 feet at 12 32 a m and 5.2 feet at 10 38 a m with low tides of 2.8 feet at 4 35 a m and a 0.2 foot low at 0 73 p m.
Washington December 26 Richmond Calif qualified as the fastest growing city and received official recognition from the Census Bureau. The agency released a list of cities with populations between 25 000 and 50 000 that more than doubled in the last year. Richmond rose from 23 642 to about 50 000 inhabitants in the year surveyed, marking rapid growth.
Members of the Bel mont Bears grid champions will be awarded jackets at the Down town Lions Club meeting this Friday. Lab member Jack White, commissioner of the Southers Cali fornia Kid Football League, will make the presentation.
General Eisenhower departs from Denver for New York to begin the first leg of his journey to Western Europe to lead the free world's armies against Communist aggression. He had been visiting Christmas with his wife's parents when the departure was scheduled.
A party to honor Long Beach poetess Doras Blindin Hill will take place at the home of Mrs. Elizabah Moore at 355 Bayshore Avenue. The event includes a regent honor and features readings by local poets.
The senate gathered in session today for a brief hour long routine. Proceedings lasted 22 seconds with three senators present at the capitol during a Christmas recess period. Minor remarks noted no major actions or votes.
City council discusses a three phase civil service system overhaul with City Manager Sam Vickers backing a standard service procedure. Kroeger and Diane voiced concerns as the meeting adjourned on a decision basis, considering abolishing the civil service commission and shifting exams to the manager's control.
Bread prices rose after Christmas, with major San Francisco bakeries announcing an average increase in the cost of a loaf. The move follows a Market District price shakeup and impacts daily shoppers citywide.
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