26 May 1951
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Newspaper
Independent Long Beach
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
May 26, 1951
Page
1
Sacramento May 25 The Senate Social Welfare Committee refused two bills that would have raised aid to the blind from 85 to 95 dollars per month.
A party at 724 W. 29th St turned violent when uninvited guests arrived with alcohol and engaged about 50 youths in a melee in front of the house. Police arrived to find the crowd scattered and began arrests, noting disorder and multiple intoxicated participants.
The piece notes profits of manufacturers and wages of organized workers are at record highs since June 25, the Korean attack. It argues both groups will likely see continued increases amid inflation but urges curbing escalating benefits as living costs push many people out of markets. The editorial hints at continued discussion on page 14.
May heat burst across Southern California with new May high marks at three desert towns. Sandberg reached 94 while Daggett hit 105 and Palm Desert 104. Thermal in the Coachella Valley topped the region at 114, Blythe registered 113, and Los Angeles capped at 84 with Long Beach at 70 as downtown San Francisco set an all time May 25 record of 87 in the north.
Henry Ford McCracken a 34 year old guitar player was indicted by the Orange County grand jury on charges of kidnapping murder and child stealing in the tracing of Patricia Hulls motel cabin slaying Her case follows the discovery of the blond girls body and District Attorney James L Davis vowed a verdict of guilty or not guilty in a stark press statement delivered before townspeople and reporters
Alfred R. Eubanks, a Navy chief petty officer, was found in an alley with a severe head wound. Police believe he was robbed of his wallet except for one dollar. He was in fair condition at Seaside Hospital after the attack.
Britain announced the 16th Parachute Brigade will depart within 10 days for the Middle East. The move signals a show of force amid Britain’s dispute with Iran over oil concessions.
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