26 Nov 1950
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Newspaper
Independent Long Beach
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Nov 26, 1950
Page
3
A parade featuring Bakersfield’s top band concludes its three hour showcase highlighted by a petite blonde soloist and a closing salute from the Long Beach Youth Band. Officials reported strong turnout and noted a celebratory mood throughout the event.
Grace Bartholomew of Torrance was struck and killed while walking across Seventh Street at Linden. She was Long Beach’s 30th traffic fatality and 13th pedestrian death this year. Her husband William, 60, was injured. Driver Robert Sevilla, 19, of East 17th Street, was not cited. Another motorist, John Turner, 32, was treated for minor injuries after swerving into a parked car to avoid a collision.
An attractive stenographer, a police department employee for two years, was among three arrested on forgery suspicions yesterday. Selma Davidson, 26, of 1 B10 Chestnut Ave., admitted asking 20 checks totaling $1600 drawn on a fictitious account.
Editorial questions whether French resolve and Western Germany’s role could deter a Communist push. It notes concern that large U S military aid to Europe might be used against Americans rather than Russians and highlights France where Communists are strong.
Police reports list arrests including Kathryn S Mallory aged 19 and Lloyd F Patterson aged 24, tied to a batch case on 3016 E Pacific Street. Further details appear on Page 12 of the Lace edition.
A massive storm battered the eastern states with hurricane force winds and heavy snow. The Washington Weather Bureau labeled it the most severe of its kind on record, with at least 98 deaths and comparisons to the 1813 blizzard. The system affected wide areas, disrupting travel and daily life.
Ronald G MeEwan age 18 residing at 1640 East 61st Street slipped through a skylight at the Newhouse Cafe on Fourth Street while attempting to attend an All Western Band Review. He sustained severe injuries to his right thigh and was taken to Seaside Hospital by emergency crew after a rope rescue. Attendants said a tendon may be severed and the incident came amid city storm disruption with widespread industrial and transportation impacts.
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