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Newspaper
Independent Long Beach
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1951
Page
2
City councilmen debated closing Lite-O-Line games on the Pike before the recent election. The issue, referred to the city prosecutor, has bounced back and forth as Lite-O-Line booms become a political hot potato. If the prosecutor and council fail to act, the matter may stall like a hands tied situation.
President Truman told the Russians peace in Korea is possible only with a lasting settlement and defended Secretary Acheson against critics. He dedicated a 157 million Air Force research center in Tullahoma and praised Senate foreign policy hearings while urging action against future Soviet aggression.
Silver City New Mexico June 25 More than 1000 firefighters fought to control the largest forest fire in the Gila National Forest area with at least 25000 acres burned. Smoke blackened the region as volunteers and Forest Service crews worked on two fronts seeking aid from Silver City and Truth or Consequences. No communities were in danger as winds pushed flames through primitive timber. early losses include deer and turkey habitat and initial damages exceed 200000 dollars.
In Los Angeles a guardian dispute ends with Linda Kay, five, returned to her natural mother Mary A. Schilling by court order. Testimony shows Linda Kay was born from Schilling's wartime romance with a sailor while her husband served overseas. Foster mother May Elliott Black, 36, had cared for the child since birth and testified about the marriage breakup and divorce filings.
High tide today reaches 4.9 feet at 4 54 p m. Low tides occur at 9 55 a m with 1 foot and 4 feet at 19248 cm. Tomorrow high tides near 3 2 feet at Sundee p m and 6 2 feet at E 36 p m. Low tide 18 feet at 1 46 a m.
An editorial on Malik’s cease fire proposal calls for a first step toward peace without the usual Communist demands. State Department officials convene with Allied reps to map Western policy. Britain France Canada weigh follow up while Moscow and Pravda give mixed signals. Talks consider a UN supervised armistice with a demilitarized zone and elections.
Romans watched in open mouthed amazement the impromptu skits by Red Skelton in the park and streets. The comedian ended with a ride on the back seat of a small motor scooter before leaving for private audience with Pope Pius XII and a trip to Paris.
Los Angeles County supervisors urged Gov Earl Warren to veto the compromise court reorganization bill creating 79 municipal judges in Los Angeles County. Supervisor Herbert C Leer said the plan adds five judges beyond need and would burden taxpayers.
Douglas Aircraft Co announces production orders for two guided missile types. One order comes from the Navy and the other from the Army Ordnance Corps. The firm has pursued the projects for five years with major electronic research organizations.
Trucker Al Mackrill, nursing a sprained finger, reflects on 32 years of accident-free driving after a spectacular crash. His semi slammed into a car, toppled it off the road, then crashed into two real estate offices before stopping with the tractor nearly touching a man, Jerry Tignany, who had just finished building a home.
Police held 25 youths after breaking up a drinking spree at McKinley Park that nightly ran for two weeks. Eight youths as young as 12 were sent to juvenile hall, the rest booked in city jail. Residents blamed vandalism and flagged the gatherings as ongoing trouble.
Two year old Bobbie Tims was rushed to Seaside Hospital after his mother found him had swallowed an undetermined amount of paint thinner at home. Paramedics performed stomach pumping as police investigated at 94514 Via Carmelitos.
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