11 Jan 1951
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Newspaper
Independent Long Beach
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Jan 11, 1951
Page
1
An editorial argues government owned food stockpiles and price controls burden consumers while protecting farmers whose incomes have surged. It blames the Democratic party for twenty years of policy, noting price freedom would better reflect market conditions.
Heavy fighting rages in central Korea as Communist forces attack near Wonju. U N troops repulse dawn assault after a seven hour battle in snow and sleet. 8th Army says 2100 enemy casualties with French and Dutch troops aiding the 2nd Division. Counter reports note Chinese reinforcements and continued clashes across the Wonju arc.
City Atty. Irving M. Smith and former Sen. Sheridan Downey say a tidelands bill has an excellent chance to pass this session. Reps. Doyle Werdel and Poulson introduced the measure to grant title to tidelands to the states, with Long Beach backing the plan amid pending revenue disputes.
James H. Quinn of Oakland was elected chairman of the State Board of Equalization, succeeding George R. Reilly of San Francisco. The appointment follows a 1949 policy that rotates the chairmanship among board members.
Police arrested William F. Thomasson after a stop at Ocean and Linden for failing to dim headlights. The 38 year old from 1744 E Ocean Blvd is wanted by authorities in Tennessee New Mexico Arizona and Washington for burglary car theft and other offenses. He allegedly rented a car from U Drive in Albuquerque discarded license plates and replaced some with his own. He was brought to the station for questioning when he failed to show a California registration. He is also wanted in Stockton for car theft and assault and battery.
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