07 Mar 1952
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Newspaper
Independent Long Beach
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Mar 07, 1952
Page
1
A 1932 revue in Baltimore was halted when stands collapsed just before the opening number. About 5000 sat or moved toward seats as 21 people were admitted to hospitals for serious injuries. Ambulances rushed the injured. others traveled by automobile. Witnesses described loud cracking and waves as the upper sections gave way.
Fire swept a Pleasanton race track barn killing and injuring horses as 600 animals housed nearby faced danger. The blaze razed a 3 by 1 foot structure and threatened outlying stables ahead of the Golden Fields spring meet starting next week.
President Truman appeals for renewal of foreign aid programs via two messages to lawmakers and the public. He warns cuts would be foolish and dangerous and urges support to avoid another world war. The reference hints at the upcoming November elections.
The piece criticizes Secretary Acheson for defending or tolerating figures like Alger Hiss and Oliver Edmund Clubb, arguing his stance casts doubt on his loyalty to anti Communist aims. It notes Sen McCarthy’s charges and hints at dishonesty in handling sensitive staff cases.
Mike Carlson, a seven year old from Norwalk, was born with a hole in his heart and failing heart valves. His family lives in a remodeled street car on Painter Avenue to save on medical costs as doctors pursue a possible surgical miracle amid ongoing research. An operation is planned in a few weeks.
The district forecaster warns of near continuous drizzle totaling over an inch then tapering tonight with possible sprinkles into Saturday. Heavy mountain snow closed Ridge Route last night. CHP notes storm totals at 5 inches this midnight, 18.26 inches this year, and 8.23 inches last year.
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