Long Beach man linked to Los Angeles diamond theft
A Long Beach man identified as Frank Lightfoot and a Downey resident Gere M. George, with three others, were nabbed in Los Angeles in connection with the April 25 theft of 150000 dollars in diamonds from a salesman. Police recovered 35000 dollars worth of gems and suspect a sixth man remains at large.
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Long Beach
Downey
Frank Lightfoot
McNab Ave
Harry Didion
Los Angeles
Lightfoot
Aother
Irwin A. Lewis
Biltmore
Didion
Chasin
46Th St
Western Ave
Florence Ave
Figueroa St
Lincoln Heights
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Scooter Operator Dies After Crash in Long Beach
Wells Warner, 20, of 2942 Sawyer Ave, died at Community Hospital at 10 20 p m from injuries after his go to scooter was struck at Obispo Ave and Tenth St by a car driven by Jean E Farber 28 of 750 Roswell Ave Police said no charges were filed against Farber The death marked the fifteenth traffic fatality of the year in Long Beach and increased the annual toll by two from the prior year.
Tank Flames Frees General Dodd Amid Koje Island Stand
May 11 Seoul reports a fire from at least 20 American flame throwing tanks compelled Communist prisoners to release Brig. Gen. Francis T. Dodd after 78 hours and 15 minutes in Compound 76. Dodd freed unharmed at 9:30 p.m. 6000 prisoners were not injured. Tanks were ordered by Gen. James A. Van Fleet as 138,000 North Koreans on Koje Island watched.
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Korea
Francis T. Dodd
Dodd
James A. van Fleet
Eighth Army
van Fleet
Koje Island
Koje
Goes Pretty Deep Editorial on Truman Era Corruption
The piece argues no cleanup of corruption while Mr. Truman is in office. It cites tax fixing by the Internal Revenue Department and reluctance to prosecute by the Justice Department. The editorial warns voters may forget amid ongoing scandal, noting continued coverage on later pages.
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Truman
Internal Revenue Department
Greyhound Strike Ends After 67 Days in West
In a 12 hour bargaining session ending today, Pacific Greyhound drivers conclude a contract with AFL AMEU. The agreement grants a five day work week, a 4.6 percent immediate wage rise, and labor cost of living linked wages by Oct 1 1953. Service on all routes to resume by May 29 subject to member approval of the 3500 strong union. Route restoration and wage terms hinge on ratification and collective bargaining outcomes.
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Pacific Greyhound
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AFL Amalgamated Assn. of
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M. C. Frailey
Tha
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California
Oregon
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