Quadruple Amputee Returns Home From War
Robert L. Smith twenty arrived at Walter Reed Hospital after becoming the first American soldier in the Korean War to lose all four limbs. He expressed relief at his mother’s forthcoming visit as photographers kept their distance. Smith’s wounds include legs removed below the knees and arms at the wrists, with rehabilitation to follow alongside other quadruple amputees from World War II.
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Rapid wartime mobilization increases servicemen on streets
More servicemen appear on weekends as war mobilization steps up. Most will be boys or teens, and the city’s Servicemen's Club remains closed but may reopen for service members housing or information needs.
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Truman to Seek Drastic Tax Increases for War Budget
Washington reports President Truman will ask Congress to enact at least 10 billion dollars in annual tax increases, with a war crisis budget pushing total outlays toward about 75 billion for the coming fiscal year. The plan aims to fund U.S. and allied defenses, with a projected total spending about 1.5 times the current year.
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Tides Schedule Not Full Readable
High tide today 5.2 feet at 10 38 p.m. Low tides 2.8 feet at 4 35 a.m. and 2 feet at 6 19 p.m. High tides tomorrow 3.7 feet at am and 47 feet at 2 25 p.m. Low tides 2.9 feet at 5 6 50 p.m.
CIO Assails HSTs Price Control Policy
The CIO denounces President Trumans voluntary price control plan as cruelly deceptive and a shoddy Christmas present to the nation. Emil Rieve of the CIO economic committee criticizes the rollback standards as poorly drawn and enabling price increases on many items while noting new cost of living data will include beer, TVs, baby food next year. He says voluntary controls without enforcement fail and calls for amending the defense production act to permit real price controls. The first cost of living figures under the revised index are expected in February.
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Americas Most Handsome Race Painted by Dana Salmon
Dana Salmon, noted portrait painter of British nobility, says Americans are the most handsome race. She notes blending of races, explains regional traits from New England to the South, and plans to paint society readers and industrialists across the United States. Born in Scotland, she studied at Slade in England before living in South Africa.
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Three Car Collision Injures Two On Pacific Coast Hwy
Beulah James 35 of Carson Street and Henry D Cory 33 of Los Angeles suffered minor injuries in a three car crash at Pacific Coast Hwy and Ximena Ave yesterday evening. Kenneth V Grant 49 of Los Angeles, driver of the third car, was cited for failing to stop at a red light. Sarah E Strouble 49 of Livingston Drive was the other driver. The injured were treated at Community Hospital.
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Gibson sworn in as chairman of displaced persons panel
John W. Gibson former assistant Secretary of labor was sworn in as Chairman of the Displaced Persons Commission Washington December 27. He succeeds Ugo Carusi who resigned.
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John W. Gibson
Labor
Displaced Persons Commission
Ugo Carusi
Assam Quake Deaths Set at More Than 1500
The Assam earthquake death toll was estimated at over 3500 with property damage surpassing 350 million dollars. The quake affected 15,000 square miles of terrain, altered streams and lakes, and Calcutta geologist Dr Ramachandra suggested Everest may have risen due to the event.
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Christmas Scooter Causes Lad's Death
Santa Maria authorities report 12-year-old Arthur Blanco died after being struck by a dump truck while riding a Christmas scooter near his Santa Maria home. Investigators are reviewing the incident and local residents recall the boy's joy at his gift.
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French Recapture Part of Front Near China in Indo China
Heavy fighting raged tonight between French and Communist forces in northern Indo China. French headquarters announced the recapture of part of the lost frontier facing China.
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Queen Begins Her Reign Tonight at Pasadena Coronation
Pasadena notes Queen Hanent of Ruses to start her reign with an elaborate coronation parade at the city auditorium. Grand marshal Marine Corporal Robert S. Gray, Korea veteran, will escort the 17 year old queen to the coronation ball.
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Korea
Senate subcommittee names chair for stray toxic shipments probe
Washington December 27 report Herbert R. O'Conner JD MD was named chairman of a Senate subcommittee to investigate shipments of stray toxic materials to Communist centers.
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Fake Colonel iHeld on Bad Check Charge
FBI agents tracked and arrested John McCarthy, 31, formerly of Buffalo and San Francisco, who posed as a lieutenant colonel in the Army Air Force. McCarthy, wearing an unauthorized uniform, passed bad checks in San Francisco and Buffalo before being taken into custody in Long Beach. Federal warrants were issued for his arrest in both cities. he claimed to have reached master sergeant in prior service.
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Army Air Force
Richard B. Mood
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Jet Fighters Guard Eastern Industrial Areas
The Air Force says its first all weather jet fighter unit stands 24 hour guard over eastern industrial targets. The 62nd Fighter Air Weather Wing based at McGuire AFB Fort Dix N J fields F-94s with radar to intercept bombers in all weather. F-94 speed exceeds 600 mph and service ceiling reaches above 50,000 feet.
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New Hollywood Freeway Link Opens To Traffic
A new 2.5 mile segment of the Hollywood Freeway opened today in Los Angeles linking Grand Avenue to Silver Lake Boulevard. The $13 million stretch is expected to ease rush hour congestion on Sunset and Temple Streets. Subsequent sections will extend toward Western Avenue and connect with the Cahunga Pass Freeway and the San Fernando Valley. Work continues on grade separations at Grand Avenue to link with the Santa Ana and Ramona Freeways.
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P. E. Abandons Six Rail Lines in Los Angeles
Pacific Electric Railway completed abandonment of six rail lines serving Pasadena Venice Watts and Hollywood by dropping the one train a day service to maintain mail and freight operations. Bus service has replaced rail on all routes.
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Irish Poet James Stephens Dies in London
Irish poet James Stephens aged 68 author of The Crock of Gold who described the rainbow’s end died at his London home last night.
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James Stephens
City Officials Spend Million Dollar Day in Long Beach
City officials approved a flurry of purchases totaling 1 110 097 267 50 for the 324 acre state college site near Long Beach Veterans Hospital. Payments to Ford H Bixby Properties 850 000 Fred H Bixby Home Trust 75 000 and Lloyd Whaley 72 267 50 were issued for the land bought with voter approval in June.
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