Air Force trains all fighter pilots in jet operation
The Air Force announced it is training all fighter pilots in jet operations while preserving piston engines for multi engine bombers and transports. The transition will be gradual with remaining propeller driven fighters like the F-51 Mustang in use in Korea and cadets receiving a common eight month preflight training before specialization.
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Washington
Air Force
Craig Air Force Base
Selma
Ala
United States
Korea
U.S
Long Laughs and Local Eats Fill Odd LA News Parlor
A quirky column blends casino games, celebrity chatter, and restaurant notes. A Looff game boast sparks a Cadillac tale while a joke about a clever player threads through dinner outings at Mexicali Kitchen and Mexico City Restaurant. Highlights include Victor McLaglen’s 66th birthday party and tips from sports figures.
Annexation Plea Clears Biggest Hurdle for Long Beach Vote
Lakewood Plaza residents seeking a special annexation election in their district cleared a major obstacle after verifying 1052 valid signatures, well above the 600 required. City Clerk Peggy Heartwell and aides checked names against Registrar Ben S. Hite’s list. 64 signatures were invalid. Hite records show 2459 registered electors in the area, confirming 25 percent threshold met. Council scheduled to consider the request Tuesday.
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Lakewood Plaza
Long Beach
Peggy Heartwell
Ben S. Hite
Hite
Theft reported from three local sites on Sunday
In a series of Sunday thefts reported to police Friday, fishing gear worth 209 dollars was taken from Wallace J. Taylor's garage at 4302 Olive Ave. A suitcase and contents valued at 175.50 dollars were lifted from M. F. Tillotson's auto at 229 St. Joseph Ave. A 98 radio was stolen from a car on the lot of a used car dealer at 1599 American Ave.
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Wallace J. Taylor
Olive Ave
M. F. Tillotson
St. Joseph, Ave
American Ave
Martin and Lewis Top Movie Money Makers of 1952
Hollywood confirms Dean Martin and Jerry Lewis as the year's leading box office earners, edging out Gary Cooper and John Wayne. Roy Rogers tops western stars, with Crosby, Stewart, Day, Peck, Hayward and Scott also in the top 10 as TV’s impact on theater earnings grows.
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Lewis
Hollywood
U.P
Holly Wood
Dean Martin
Jerry Lewis
Roy Rogers
Gary Cooper
John Wayne
Motion Picture Herald
Rogers
Martin and
Cooper
Wayne
Bing Crosby
Babe Hope
Jimmy Stewart
Doris Day
Gregory Péck
Susan Hayward
Randolph Scott
Crosby
Crooner
Bodies of L B area men brought home from war
The 288 American bodies, including four from Long Beach, arrived Friday aboard the Robin Goodfellow at San Francisco Port of Embarkation. Next of kin were notified. bodies will be escorted to a designated location per kin’s wishes. Southern California deaths include Army men Pic Harold D. Duran Anaheim. Corp Pete G. Magallanez Harbor City. Pic Loren Rylance Garden Grove. Sgt William E. Ockert Wilmington Bay area.
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Long Beach
United States
Robin Goodfellow
San Francisco
Next of Kin
Next of
Gregorio Magallanez
Normandie Ave
Harbor City
Pic
Loren Rylance
George Rylance
Hope St
Garden Grove
Marine Corps
William E. Ockert
William H. Ockert
Avalon Blvd
Wilnington
Pocket Watch From 1897 Worn By Joe L Angle
In Tupelo Mississippi a 19th century pocket watch bought in 1897 is still worn by Joe L Angle. The item serves as a personal keepsake reflecting local era craftsmanship and family memory.
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Davis Duke
Wiltor
Gat
Miss
Ucp
Joe L
Angle
Get Acquainted Special Barbecue Plate at Longhorn
A local restaurant advertises a Get Acquainted Special featuring a barbecued plate. The offer highlights a barbecue dish with sides and drink at the Pacific and Willow location, inviting patrons to sample in a casual dining setting.
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Pacific
Congressmen to Pick New Leaders Friday
Congress plans to choose leaders next Friday as the 83rd Congress convenes at noon January 3. Republican Taft is expected as Senate majority leader and Bridges as temporary president. Knowland to chair the GOP policy committee. Democratic Johnson likely floor leader. Clements mentioned for whip. Morse to vote with Republicans on organizing the Senate. House set at 221 Republicans, 211 Democrats, one Independent.
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Senate
Robert A. Taft
Ohio
Sen
Styles Bridges
New Hampshire
William Knowland
California
Taft
Leverett Saltonstall
Massachusetts
Lyndon
Johnson
Texas
Earle C. Clements
Kentucky
Milton R. Young
North Dakota
Felton M. Johnson
Sen. Young
Wayne Morse
Oregon
Charles A. Halleck
Indiana
Sam Rayburn
Joseph W. Martin Jr
Rayburn
Subdivision Slated for 1 0 Homes Near 190th Street
Construction of 10 homes at 190th Street and Yukon Avenue in Torrance is set to start next week after city council approves final tract maps. Frame and Frame are developing the subdivision.
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Mexico City
South St
Old Mexico Cafe
Elmet
Jimmie
Gloris Janrequi
Asapet
Connie Skipworth
Torrance
190Th St
Yukon Ave
Frame and Frame
World’s Largest Christmas Stocking Draw Winners Share Winnings
The Hamiltons of Lakewood distribute most of their groceries to others in need after Mrs. Hamilton won the drawing at The Boys Market in Lakewood Center. The event, an annual stocking prize, yielded hundreds of dollars in staple groceries which they then gave to 28 new families via aid from the Air Base and local charities.
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D. Hamilton
Greenbrier Rd
Lakewood
Providence
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