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Newspaper
Independent Long Beach
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1951
Page
4
City councilmen debated closing Lite-O-Line games on the Pike before the recent city election. The matter has bounced between the city prosecutor and officials, with Lite-O-Line described as a political hot potato. Prosecutor Sutherland and the council were urged to act soon to avoid perceptions of inaction.
President Truman praised Senate foreign policy hearings and vowed a real Korea peace settlement while denouncing Kremlin propaganda. He dedicated a $157 million Air Force research center, defended Secretary Acheson, and warned the Soviets of united Western resistance if attacked.
Silver City New Mexico June 25 Over 1000 firefighters battled the worst forest fire in the sparsely settled Eslack Range in southwestern New Mexico. Officials say at least 25 000 acres have burned with heavy deer and turkey losses reported. Smoke filled volunteers fought on two fronts as the Forest Service urged extra help from nearby towns. Edward Tucker head of the Gila National Forest said no communities were endangered as the 250 000 acre wilderness remained intact. The fire started from a careless smoker in Me Knight Canyon and swept out Friday as 30 mile per hour winds fanned the treetops. Monetary damage is not yet estimated but exceeds 209 000 from the initial burn of 10 000 acres.
In Los Angeles on June 25 a natural mother regained custody of Linda Kay, five, after a guardianship contest against foster mother May Fourl Elliott Black. Testimony revealed Linda Kay was born to Mrs Mary A Schilling during a wartime romance. the foster mother, who worked with Mrs Schilling, kept the child due to the mother’s fear and later divorce. The custody reversal followed the mother's remarriage and move to reclaim the child.
High tides today reach 4.9 feet at 4 54 p m and 14 feet at 11 48 cm Low tides occur at 1 foot and 2 4 feet today with tides ending at 10 46 a m Tomorrow high tides are forecast at 3 2 feet and 2 feet at 8 36 p m with a low tide of 15 feet at 10 46 a m
Western officials respond to Malik cease fire offer as a first step toward halting fighting. Britain, France, Canada and others study terms, with Rusk and allies weighing a demilitarized zone, troop withdrawals, and UN supervised elections in Korea.
Romans watched Rod Skelton, Hollywood and radio comedian, perform impromptu skits in the park and on streets, closing with a ride on a midget scooter. Tomorrow he will be received in private audience by Pope Pius, who will leave for Paris Wednesday.
Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors urged Gov Earl Warren to veto the compromise court reorganization bill. It would add 79 municipal judges in Los Angeles County, officials said five more than necessary and would burden taxpayers.
Douglas Aircraft Co. announced it has received two production orders for guided missiles. One order comes from the Navy and the other from the Army Ordnance Corps. The projects have been under way for five years in collaboration with major electronics research organizations.
Al Mackrill, a PACOIMA trucker, credited 32 years of safe driving after a spectacular crash. His semi slammed into a car, then into a real estate office and halted with the tractor protruding into a house. By Lignano says he had just finished building the home.
Sacramento police hold 25 youths after breaking up nightly parties at McKinley Park featuring drinking, marked cards, and loaded dice. Children up to 12 years were sent to juvenile hall while others were booked in city jail. Residents reported two weeks of parties and vandalism.
Police report a two year old, Bobbie Tims, was rushed to Seaside Hospital after swallowing an undetermined amount of paint thinner at home on Via Carmelitos. A stomach pump was used to clear the substance yesterday.
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