Mansell Sweeps Auditor Race and Red Air Offensive
A United Nations air assault in Korea and Japan claimed to massacre the Communist air force as Allied forces break the siege of Seoul and advance 18 to 20 miles north. The enemy airfields were camouflaged and defended by heavy anti aircraft fire. The front lines show enemy withdrawal toward the 38th Parallel along the 100 mile frontier.
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United Nations
Korea
Japan
United Nations High Command
Seoul
Lee Wak
Murder Hatchet Slaying Probed Near Signal Hill
An anonymous tip triggered a long emergency search by Long Beach and Signal Hill police for an unidentified man believed murdered in a hatchet attack. A caller said a bloodied man in a car confessed to killing another man near a hilltop tool company and showed a bloodstained hatchet before driving off, providing the license plate.
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Long Beach
Signal Hill
Going It Alone Editorial Caution At Home And Abroad
The President warns against antagonizing allies lest the nation fight alone in Korea and Europe. General Marshall testifies that Joint Chiefs directives were rejected by other UN members, shaping plans to blockade China and use Chiang Kai-shek forces. Continued on pages 18.
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Korea
Europe
Marshall
Senate Committee
Joint Chiefs of Staff
United Nations
China
Chiang Kai-shek
Propositions OK'd by Long Beach Voters
Long Beach voters approved charter amendments on the primary ballot. Proposition 1 allows contracts up to 8500 without bids and modifies police and fire pension terms. Proposition 2 failed with 11180 yes and 13265 no. Prop 1 passed 20727 yes to 10687 no.
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Long Beach
Mansell Wins City Auditor in Primary and June Council Race
John R. Mansell surged to a sweeping victory in the city auditor primary. Eight council incumbents sought renomination in the June 5 primary, with Bazil Carleson trailing in district nine by 923 votes and Patrick Ahern leading Max Livoni in district six by about 300. City Atty Irving M. Smith won reelection nearly four to one, while prosecutors and judges ran unopposed. Hull on critical list after condition improves at Bethesda Hospital.
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John R. Mansell
Dick Beach
Harry Fulton
Bazil A. Carleson
George Vermillion
D. Patrick Ahern
Max Livoni
Irving M. Smith
Atty
John O'Brien
Kenneth KB. Sutherland
Percy Hight
Wilber F. Dawns
Martin DeVries
Mansell
Carl Fletcher Patie
Raymond
Simpson
Donald L. Wilkins
Arthur Lynn Parmley AW
Lewis K. Cox
Edwin
MacDonal
Murray T. Courson
Paul B. Wilcox
James R. Seaton
Harley H. Kelly
F. Ray Downey
Wilburt J. Mallory
Jack Magee
Sam Feldman
Hubert R. Wyllie
Jack T. Frye
Clarence E. Wagner
How They Voted Unofficial Returns From City Precincts
Unofficial complete returns from the city's 290 consolidated precincts detail vote totals by precinct and candidate, providing a snapshot of early results across districts. The report notes overall turnout patterns and regional variations while awaiting final certification.
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Trew Pe MacArthur
Ray Tucker
Hull
Washington
NSI
Cordell Hull
Bethesda Naval Hospital
Irving Smitset
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