28 Mar 1953
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Newspaper
Independent Long Beach
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Mar 28, 1953
Page
1
Two New York Central passenger trains carrying about 400 people crashed into a derailed freight train near Conneaut Ohio. Death toll reported between nine and 25 with 30 injured. Eyewitnesses described mangled wreckage as rescue workers moved to aid survivors.
A troubled Inglewood pilot named Roland Sperry stole a Stinson plane from Gardena Valley Airport and flew a four hour wandering route between Los Angeles and San Diego. He radioed intentions to crash, but landed at Lindbergh Field in San Diego where deputies booked him for grand theft. Sperry had a history of attempted suicide and family estrangement. Remaining text includes other local notices about a widow and children, a boarder’s death, and a city legal matter on oil money for upland improvements.
L A says in a U S News chart that about 304000 manufacturers exist in the country while roughly 100 giants receive 62 percent of defense spending totaling over 43 billion dollars. The remaining manufacturers share about 30 billion dollars, fueling debate on competition and reliance on a few large firms.
A temporary injunction in Los Angeles bars Edison strike picketing within 20 feet of properties and bans harassment of non-strikers. Rehearing set for April 6 to decide if the injunction becomes permanent. A CIO gas workers walkout could affect service in Southern California if authorized.
City mayor announces plans to unveil a plaque honoring armed services. The ceremony will mark community respect for veterans and service members, with details on the date and location to follow.
Moscow reports a sweeping Soviet decree freeing a large number of men women and children jailed for crimes posing no great danger to the state. The measure restores citizenship to thousands who served brief terms for petty offenses and halts several trials planned or ongoing.
A Soviet decree signed by President Kliment Voroshilov frees prisoners under five years, pregnant women, mothers, juveniles, elderly and seriously ill inmates. It excludes counter revolutionary murders, premeditated killings and grand larceny of socialist property. Reassessment of criminal laws to favor administrative measures is ordered. The move aims to reduce crime and raise social order and well being.
A two year old Compton girl was found wandering in North Long Beach Friday bleeding and wearing only an upper garment. Police said she may have been kidnapped and molested, but doctors reported she was not seriously injured. Juvenile officers noted she was too young to explain. Parents said she had been missing since 10 30 a m. She was found at 1 p m by Mrs Edward Perry at 6281 Lemon Avenue near her home. Compton police suspected she walked from southern Compton to the location.
A heavy outboard motor valued at about $300 was stolen from Roy Garrett’s garage at 1225 Andrews Place after doors were left open for ten minutes. The incident occurred during a day’s time frame and police are investigating possible access by a thief.
Ivory L. Wilson, released from a Seattle city jail, faced a misdemeanor charge after admitting he left the jail weekly to collect state unemployment checks. He testified he was permitted to depart when payments were due, admitting small bribes to a jailer allowed the escapes, totaling 51 dollars across three collections.
New York obituary for Pr Abraham Ma zer 77 immigrant who built a small grocery bag business into a 36000 ge pulpard paper firm and was credited with making paper napkins commonplace in American homes.
Tokyo dispatch reports Chinese radio saying Reds accept UN proposal to swap sick and wounded prisoners and resume armistice talks. Peiping says Kim Il Sung and Peng Teh-Huai made the offer in a letter to General Clark.
Reports from Nairobi describe a brutal raid near Lavi outside Nairobi where about 150 Hikuyu tribesmen were killed by masked Mau Mau militants. Victims included loyal government servants and families, with huts burned as attackers seized rifles and machine guns before fleeing in trucks.
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