25 Oct 1951
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Newspaper
Independent Long Beach
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Oct 25, 1951
Page
1
Autumn chills hit Long Beach with a pelting rain squall that slickened streets and forced pedestrians to seek cover. Showers continue today with highs near the low 60s as heavy clouds gather to the west. At sundown rain began two hours later and worsened around 11 o clock before shifting to Donner Pass, Page 4-A.
A mother father and son were hurt in a two car collision on Artesia Street west of Atlantic Drive late last night. Robert Wallis 35 of 6028 Orange Avenue braked to avoid a car, swung into a U turn, and struck Wilford Woodbury 36 of 467 Poppy Street. Woodbury wife Mildred 35 and their son Donald 8 were treated at Seaside Emergency Hospital for possible wrist chest and skull injuries. Earlier Thomas Fryer 15 of 16103 Orange Avenue was knocked from his bicycle at Artesia and Clispo Avenue and treated at Community Hospital for facial abrasions and a possible skull fracture.
In the sixth straight day of intensified clashes over North Korea, about 150 Soviet-made MIG-1 jets engaged 31 American F-86 Sabres near Sinanju and as far south as Wonsan. One American Sabrejet was reported lost as Red air forces pressed United Nations defenders.
The era sees weekly football gambling cards sold nationwide with players aiming to pick three or more winners for easy money. Few succeed while gamblers reap millions yearly. Sellers often earn only a small cut, raising concerns about the sport's future.
Milk drivers delivering to 610,000 people in three states joined a strike today. Mayor Vincent Tinelli of New York called the walkout a menace to the health and welfare of millions.
London voters began early turnout in Britain’s national elections to decide if Winston Churchill returns to No. 10 Downing Street. Polls opened at 7 a.m. and will stay open until 9 p.m. Final public opinion polls place Churchill's Conservative ahead.
The Yugoslav government presented 79 depositions and 11 other documentary pieces in Los Angeles to press for the extradition of Andrija Artukovich, former Croatian minister of justice, to face mass murder charges. Artukovich, found living in Surfside and later at liberty on temporary bail, faced a continued hearing before US Commissioner Howard V. Culverley, with proceedings resuming December 4 and a new immigration hearing set for ten tomorrow.
Dear Boss details a private mint run by Todd Faulkner at 2259 Orange Ave. in Signal Hill. The piece portrays his operation, dubbed the Miracle Block, as a flashy yet risky “glorified bingo game” that leaves players often losing money.
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