23 Nov 1950
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Newspaper
Independent Long Beach
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Nov 23, 1950
Page
1
ABERDEEN Md Nov 22 Army Secretary Frank Pace announced closing development of a powerful new tank busting weapon designed to knock out the most potent enemy tank known The 105-mm recoilless rifle mounted on a jeep demonstrated here has an effective range of 8500 yards fires a 32 pound projectile more than three inches in diameter.
Livermore Justice Peace Manley J. Clark sentenced Elmer Niles of Concord to six months in jail and a $350 fine for buzzing the city in a light airplane on March 26. The case was heard in Livermore, California, by INS.
International News Service reports that 27 American war prisoners were freed from a Chinese Communist camp after a three week briefing. Some observers speculate on surrender or withdrawal in Korea, but General MacArthur’s spokesman says the report has no basis in fact.
The piece reflects on early settlers who endured hardship in a new land and valued freedom won through their own efforts. It notes they set aside a day for prayer and thanksgiving, a custom carried down but often underappreciated, with continued coverage hinted on Page 16-A.
The Secret Service arrested Julio Pinto Gandia and Juan Bernardo Lebron in New York on charges they masterminded the assassination attempt on President Truman. Gandia, 42, was president of the Puerto Rico Nationalist party New York junta and Lebron a past president.
Vice-President Alben W. Barkley entered Bethesda Naval Hospital in Maryland for a general physical checkup following a severe cold. He, who turns 73 this week, said he plans to attend Senate sessions when Congress reconvenes and expects to preside.
Mercury climbs to 93 in Long Beach and 89 in Los Angeles breaking Nov 22 records. Thanksgiving day forecast hits 90 as month heat peaks with highs across Southern California including Thermal 91 and Palm Springs 81. Previous November record 96 from 1890 remains unthreatened.
A Long Island express train crash into a standing local train near New York on November 22 killed 78 people and injured 133 or more. Rescue workers moved bodies and living victims for hours as emergency crews responded. Officials reported morgue arrivals and ongoing removals from the wreckage.
A grease fire in the vent flu at Burgerville No 2 at 14th and Atlantic caused about 400 dollars in damage last night. Five fire rigs responded under Battalion Chief J R Odette who investigated the blaze.
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