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Newspaper
Independent Long Beach
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Dec 30, 1950
Page
2
As the year ends the political careevs wind down. Carl Fletcher is the sole casualty from the November vote in Long Beach. A bid to succeed Merle Klock appears likely, with Fletcher hoped to win and possibly serve many years.
Senate GOP leader Robert A. Taft says secret briefing claimed Korea was the most complete setback in U.S. history, casting doubt on saving Japan or the Philippines. He criticized Truman for delaying GOP talks, urged a clear defense program and questioned Europe fighting strategy and foreign policy costs.
Long Beach will divide into ten block warden areas under a civil defense plan. William J. Mooney says the system will be population based and about 3 000 residents will join. Leaders from WWII raid wardens will be invited to serve as commanders with loyalty oaths and training in fire fighting rescue and law enforcement. Weekly operative group meetings will begin after the new year with key officials named.
Blonde Alice Richard, 13, who killed her twin sister Sally last March in Fresno, was committed today to the California Youth Authority for long term medical treatment. Superior Judge Arthur C. Shepard transferred the case from Fresno County Juvenile Court after findings by the State Department of Mental Hygiene showed extensive treatment was needed.
In Battle Creek a 19 year old wounded G I. Reeves survived a snowbound capture by Chinese troops after being left for dead. He crawled in sub zero cold to safety and faces possible amputations while doctors at Percy Jones Army General Hospital assess his injuries. Reeves was wounded near Changjin Reservoir and hid under a sleeping bag as Reds fired at him. He and another wounded man were later rescued by a Marine plane.
Raymond R. Sanders, 14, of 2752 Easy Ave, was struck by a hit and run near Santa Fe Ave and 271st St. A motorist, Mervin W. Hanson, rescued the boy after he was struck by a dark green 1916 Dodge. Another crash at Wardlow and Walnut injured Madalyn Crain, 41, and Harvey Crain, 25, of Bellflower, with Esther L. Burke, 35, of 39 Marshall Way, involved.
Freezing rain endangers highways across the Atlantic seaboard as temperatures rise from a severe cold front. The U S Weather Bureau warns motorists in the Piedmont Plateau and East Appalachians into New York City to drive with extreme caution. Bus and train travel stalls. many cars abandoned. flights delayed at LaGuardia and Idlewild.
WASINGTON Delaware reports Robert L. Smith, a Korean War veteran who lost both arms and feet, tested a temporary right hand hook at Waller Reed Hospital. Harold Russell, Amvets commander, praised his recovery and urged community support as Smith awaits a special amputee pension, housing aid, and medical care benefits.
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