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Newspaper
Independent Long Beach
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1951
Page
2
Harey Fulton reports on projects that would exhaust funds if released. Part of the proposals would need more than 100,000,000 dollars. The project attracts enthusiastic citizen groups who favor it over others, underscoring the need for careful study and a prioritized public vote by a sound committee.
Senate Banking Committee records show Long Beach among 120 communities that could be designated critical defense areas under a proposed federal rent bill. A Kaul letter lists the areas under review though approval standards may vary. Maspero notes vacancies have risen since decontrol and a housing survey is being compiled for Washington while denying a housing shortage.
Pope Pius XII denounces Communism by name in a long encyclical. He urges Christians to aid missions in Far East lands like China and Korea, warns of state ownership and loss of human dignity, and calls for lay Catholic groups to help bring the one billion still living in darkness into the fold. The message also highlights dangers in Latin America and stresses freeing nations from perceived errors and atheistic doctrine.
Two motorists collided north of the Atlantic Avenue underpass sending five to Seaside Hospital. Irvin A. Minsky 42 of Downey remained unhurt. passengers Rose Wolfe 65 with possible skull fracture Robert Wolfe 31 with right shoulder abrasion Renee Wolfe 26 with abrasions Minnie Kate Minsky 38 with possible right ankle fracture. Eva Veldink 46 of 1316 Harding Street suffered head and shoulder injuries. All Downey residents.
In Torrance on June 16 two men and a woman bound and gagged 54 year old Donald Thackery at a spring water company. They tried to crack a 200 pound safe containing $100, loaded it with hydraulic silt, and fled in a truck later found by police.
Margaret Truman dined and danced in Luxembourg after arriving from Belgium. She was received by Grand Duchess Charlotte and spoke with her for an hour. At the U S Legation she dined with Minister Perle Mesta, and attended a dance with invited guests including hereditary Prince Jean.
More than 2,000 delegates were expected in Santa Cruz for the opening of the Disabled American Veterans four day state convention. The event runs through the weekend with participation from DAV members and officials.
Mae E. Algeo of the Long Beach Chapter NFIP warned polio outbreaks are possible this summer with locations and severity undetermined. The chapter will survey services to cope with emergencies as NFIP officials recruit personnel from 10 western states for preparation. Last year Los Angeles County reported 3297 polio cases with 33,351 nationally. funds already spent to cover 1950 bills and ongoing care for patients.
Cpl. William E. Taylor 20, a bazooka man with the First Marine Division and son of Mr. and Mrs. William E. Taylor Sr. 6357 St Louis Ave., was reported killed in action yesterday. A City College attendee and Jordan High School graduate, he was a veteran of Inchon Seoul and Wonsan. He suffered frostbite at Chosin, was treated in Japan, rejoined Feb. 15, and was killed June 2. Survivors include brothers Ronald 3 Richard 7 and a sister Mrs Dorothy T Harvis.
Two Long Beach Post Office employees Jeff last night by plane for Washington D C to attend a special conference of the National Association of Letter Carriers and the National Federation of Post Office Clerks. Donald E. Pinnis chairman of the executive board California State Association of Letter Carriers and Mike Kostoski president of Local 543 Post Office Clerks attend. The conference opens tomorrow to urge congressional action on pay raises for postal employees.
Great Falls Montana July 16 A two year old pianist named Hampton from the Townsmen Trio was killed today after tripping and falling from a fourth floor hotel window. The group had opened an engagement at the hotel last night. Hampton is survived by his widow with no children.
In Muskegon on June 10 a small floral tribute was sent from inmates at Muskegon County Jail to the funeral of Judge Joseph F. Sanford. The $2.50 offering came from prisoners’ funds, part of the jail’s 4 percent skim.
President Truman signed a two year extension of the reciprocal trade program and condemned Congress for tight restrictions. He warned against tariff by product legislation and urged focus on general principles. The law, hailed as a cornerstone of policy, continues the program until 1953 and bars special concessions to Soviet Russia or its satellites.
Washington June 16 An estimated 122000 college students took a nationwide Selective Service examination at over 1200 centers to decide if they will be deferred to continue education Three weeks earlier about 175000 men sat a three hour test aiming for at least 70 Today’s questions were as tough as the May 26 exam The quiz focuses on mathematics vocabulary and reading comprehension A third test for a new question set is scheduled for June 30 and a fourth on July 32 for those whose religious beliefs bar Saturday work
Minnesota University regents terminated Assistant Physics Professor Joseph W. Weinberg amid a stem spy probe. He received a one year salary of about $6000, effective June 15 1951, after refusing to answer questions before a federal grand jury in Washington. Weinberg had previously been cited by HUAC in 1949 for alleged atom secrets transfer.
Low tide today at 1 42 p m reaches 7 feet while high tides reach 3 6 feet at 9 04 a m and 6 8 feet at 7 68. Tomorrow low tides at 3 27 a m reach 1 0 feet and at 2 22 high tides reach 2 7 feet while 1d 7 1 feet occur at 8 46 p m
The council must decide how to apply released tidelands oil funds. About 37.5 million past earnings and 10 to 15 million yearly future revenue could be freed for general city use, pending charter changes and voter approval. Potential projects total well over 100 million, including storm drains, a civic center, parks, a city hospital, and harbor-area developments.
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