09 Jun 1951
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Newspaper
Independent Long Beach
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Jun 09, 1951
Page
1
Eight Thunderjets, part of a distant cross-country flight, crashed near Richmond Indiana. Three pilots were killed and a survivor, Captain Bryce Long, said his engine exploded after clearing a thunderstorm. Two pilots bailed out with injuries. guards enforced silence.
Alexander Freeman 24 and Mrs Mickey Cleveland 26, both Los Angeles residents, were arrested after a roaring chase through the Bixby Knolls area. They allegedly burglarized markets including a till raid at 4282 Anahiem Street, escaping in a car that crashed near Claiborne Way and Lime Avenue. Police recovered 160 dollars hidden in Freeman’s armpit. Freeman and Cleveland were booked for burglary investigation. Freeman to city jail, Cleveland treated for head injuries.
In Wichita Kansas crowds estimated at 70 000 cheered Jimmy Jabara the world s first jet ace during a celebratory home town parade. The event highlighted his wartime air achievements and local pride in the aviation hero.
A B-25 from Reese Air Force Base crashed ten miles southwest of Lubbock Texas shortly after takeoff killing all three crewmen. Identified victims include pilot 1st Lt Stephen C Frost 31 of Emmett Kansas, co-pilot 1st Lt LeRoy Adams 35 of Kansas Missouri, and 1st Lt E D Jentzen of Hammon Oklahoma.
This editorial argues that true labor costs exceed gross wages as many benefits and costs are paid outside payroll. It notes workers seldom see the full value of benefits and highlights rising hidden costs over recent years, with a continuation on Page 18.
In Sacramento on June 8 a three day ocean fishing license for California tourists won final legislative approval. The bill by Assemblyman William Grant of Long Beach allows purchase of a three day license for one dollar, valid only for ocean fishing.
James Adams, Sr. escaped with minor chin lacerations and leg bruises after his car struck a wooden railing on the bridge at California Avenue and Hill Street, plunging 30 feet to the Pacific Electric tracks below. He was at 1336 Cowles Street at the time of the accident early this morning.
In Tokyo the article reports United Nations guns pounding Chorwon and Kumhwa as Allied forces push toward these base cities in Korea. Analysts say the Reds may have concentrated forces in the Chorwon Kumhwa Pyongyang triangle and expect intense resistance. East Coast probes hint at possible broader all out attacks on the UN right flank while Red forces oppose the deep UN spearhead along the Sea of Japan coast.
Two teenage girls June Williams nineteen Velma McKay seventeen and sailor Clarence Clark twenty three were injured in a two car collision at Cedar Avenue and Fifth Street. Clark suffered extensive injury to the left forearm and the trio were taken to Seaside Hospital by Fire Department ambulance. Clark is listed as aboard the USS Cimarron.
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