16 May 1952
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Newspaper
Independent Long Beach
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
May 16, 1952
Page
1
General MacArthur warns that republics degenerate when civilians cede control to the military. He notes historical losses of liberty in democracies advancing toward quasi military rule and says such a development would be tragic, even as he refrains from naming Eisenhower.
Dorothy Wilson a 38 year old city bus driver was rescued after the Locust and Broadway bus burst into flame. Louis Rumfalo a fellow driver leapt aboard grabbed a fire extinguisher and controlled the blaze before fire crews arrived singed his arm in the effort.
Washington May 15 Price stabilizer Ellis Arnall said he probably will suspend ceilings on cotton and almost all types of textiles next week. The move would ease controls on price actions across major fabrics, potentially impacting markets and consumer costs.
The measure passed 247 to 89, 23 votes over the needed margin to override a possible presidential veto. Senate action is expected soon. Opponents hope the Senate will support President Truman, who vetoed a similar bill in 1946. Senator Joseph C. O'Mahoney said he would seek Senate consideration tomorrow as a non privileged matter.
Third time in a year unions block Lurline sailings spoiling Hawaii trips for 700 plus passengers each voyage. The company loses thousands of dollars with over 300000 refunded to vacationers nationwide. No wage or hour dispute. the whole issue centers on stalled sailing.
Captain Griggers of the Sheriff’s Aero Squadron pursued a Cub-type light plane that dodged landings near Dominguez field and Avalon Boulevard, nearly collided with the sheriff’s craft, ending with the stunting aviator brought to Physicians and Surgeons Hospital in Compton after the pursuit.
The Navy orders transfer of 16 destroyers, an aircraft carrier, and seven other vessels from San Diego to Long Beach by June 1 to Sept 15. Long Beach is named future home port after a 15 month Pacific Fleet study. Reasons include harbor congestion in San Diego housing limits and dispersal needs for training areas. Local business leaders, Chamber of Commerce, and congressmen urged the move.
Five thousand Harvard students rioted for hours in Harvard Square during a satirical rally for Pogo For President. Police injured and 28 students arrested as crowd clashed with officers when a patrol car blocked a bus path. Walt Kelly attended as demonstrators shouted and beer cans flew.
LAS VEGAS May 13 The Atomic Energy Commission postponed tomorrow morning's atomic bomb test due to unfavorable weather. Radioactivity from last week's test also delayed preparations.
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