09 Jan 1952
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Newspaper
Independent Long Beach
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Jan 09, 1952
Page
1
Near Cornwall a slender tow line broke while the Flying Enterprise was being guided toward port ten miles offshore. Captain Henrik Curt Carlsen radioed the escort Willard Keith that the ship rolled hard and he could not inspect the damage, heightening fears as the vessel drifted at sea.
The Independent invites readers to express a presidential preference amid Gen Wright Eisenhower and Senator Kefauver rising as contenders. The piece notes the nomination planned for summer and the election in November and asks voters which candidate they would support now.
Long Beach police and sheriff’s deputies arrested nine suspects and the Sarong Club owner in a wide operation dubbed the Sing Sing Caper. Officers recovered whisky, cigars, watches, jewelry, and other items as the investigation spanned Long Beach Santa Ana and areas from Palos Verdes to San Clemente.
An editorial argues that most businesses today earn similar profits while handling half as much volume, halving profit margins. It notes operators may tolerate after tax earnings yet face near disaster as margins shrink and losses can occur quickly, citing food stores with under three cents per dollar after taxes.
The forecast predicts a clear start today with a significant cold snap ahead. A storm is expected to reach the area by Thursday night per the U S Weather Bureau. Yesterday’s high reached 59, while Mount Wilson reports four inches of snow from the prior storm over Southern California.
President Truman's annual State of the Union address to a joint Congress session will be aired on all networks. Radio starts at 9 30 a m, TV at 9 15 a m, with the speech ending about 10 15 a m. Mutual plans evening debates and editorials, KHJ airs locally, with additional rebroadcasts on KLAC and KFWE.
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