Federal law ends 38 slot machines at L B Navy Club
Patrons at Allen Center watched as a new federal law banning land based gambling led to the removal of 38 slot machines at the Navy Station Officers Club. President Truman signed the measure and Navy officials announced immediate destruction of the devices, which had been posted for closure since New Year’s Eve.
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Stalin Wed To One-Time Aviatrix
Paris report says 71 year old Premier Stalin of Russia married a former aviatrix nicknamed Comrade Raskova. The claimed spouse reportedly belonged to the Soviet Aerodynamic Research Committee. No marriage date given. Raskova described as tall with chestnut hair and gray eyes.
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Snake With Two Heads and the Russian Threat
A commentary likens the Russian threat to a two headed snake. One head signifies military action forcing distant wars, the other covertly undermines spiritual strength. The piece warns of fifth column influence and Communist subservience, suggesting tensions could flare over labor disputes.
Coast Guard Rescues Five Offshore After Storms
The Coast Guard yesterday rescued five persons stranded off shore by tumultuous seas. Willard Ericson aged 40 and his sister Mrs Jean Assing 35, both from La Habra, were rescued after drifting over two days when their 16 foot outboard boat broke down en route to Santa Catalina from Seal Beach. A Newport Harbor fishing boat Jerry Jean was towed to Santa Barbara by a Coast Guard patrol boat after its rudder was carried away by heavy waves near Santa Rosa Island leaving owner Harry Cramp his wife and teenage son aboard.
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Panic in Capital as Leaders Flee in Korea Crisis
Communist forces surged toward Seoul as Chinese troops advanced from Uijongbu and northwest, breaching UN positions while Allied planes and artillery targeted the attackers. The city faced a major threat as Communists moved to Koyang, under ten miles away.
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Army guards New York with anti aircraft fortifications
The 80th regular Army anti aircraft artillery group arrived from Fort Bliss with 120 mm and 9 mm guns and radar to defend New York City. Lt. Col Robert Connor said Fort Totten in Queens and Fort Tilden on Rockaway Beach form a protective umbrella, with additional units possible if raids exceed 100 planes.
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Prize Float Here Today
Long Beach's prize winning float from the Pasadena Tournament of Roses Parade will be on display near City Hall today. Paul Rogers, a mechanic in the city automotive department, has steered every Long Beach entry in the New Year's Day parade since 1939. He piloted the 1946 48 and 50 sweepstakes winners and the 1951 Spring in January entry, with two police cars guiding him as it speeds to its display site.
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