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Newspaper
Long Beach Press Telegram
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Dec 21, 1951
Page
1
The Associated Press reports the U S traffic death toll near 1 000 000 with 999 861 recorded by 9 30 a m The count reflects 1951 losses surpassing 36 000 and notes uncertainty in early estimates The National Safety Council and AP project the millionth fatality may occur around Saturday amid winter travel conditions
NEWHALL Dec 21 Reports of a plane crash in the Tehachapi Mountains spurred ground and air searches from Los Angeles and Kern counties. Residents near Gorman and Frazier Mountain reported a trailing fire across 8000 foot peaks, with initial IDs switching from an Air Force C46 to a DC6, but authorities later deemed the report unfounded as search efforts continued.
Atlanta December 21. Motorist Turner Galloway 21 failed to answer a traffic court summons for striking a pedestrian. He claimed on the way to court he received a summons from Patrolman E C Carter for hitting another pedestrian.
Taft Calif December 21 Three year old Charles Holt wished for a big red fire truck for Christmas. While his parents were shopping the house caught fire and Charles left home alone was burned to death. Five big red fire trucks fought the blaze for hours.
The cost of living index rose 0.6 percent to a record high, triggering a 4 cent per hour wage increase for about 1.25 million railroad workers. Increases are tied to the index, with a potential annual rise of roughly $120 million for rail carriers starting January 1.
Washington AP December 21 reports steel labor negotiations ended in deadlock and were referred to President Truman. Cyrus Ching of the Federal Mediation Service said the case would go to the White House, with options including a Taft Hartley court injunction or Wage Stabilization Board recommendation. CIO’s Murray warned a strike was likely, while both sides held firm on wages and price impacts.
Vienna reports a major shakeup in the Soviet occupation command in Austria with three deputies to the Russian high commissioner leaving and being replaced. Lt. Gen. P. Sviridov is said to be on vacation while Russian troops hold about a quarter of the country. Western powers continue to press for a treaty ending occupation, but Soviet delays and control measures persist.
The forecast calls for mostly clear skies tonight and tomorrow with variable high cloudiness. Temperatures rise slightly tomorrow afternoon while remaining cold tonight.
Betty Shedd, 16, and Douglas Norman, 18, became ill in a car that slid into a snow pit near Greeley. Betty crawled about 300 feet to seek help after shutting off the engine and opening doors and windows as temperatures fell to 16 below. Both survived with frost bite and after tonight’s ordeal.
In Washington and Rome officials announced that the United States and eight allied nations have waived the World War II peace treaty limits on Italy’s armed forces. The move frees Italy from prior constraints allowing a larger rearmament and shifts in its military capacity.
Vice President Barkley announced Winston Churchill will address a joint session of Congress about January 17. He said Churchill would arrive in early January and then travel to Canada before returning to speak to both houses.
Budapest said four American airmen forced down by Soviet fliers last month will be brought to trial for violating Hungary’s border with premeditated intent. Hungary calls the aircraft a military transport with maps radio and parachutes. The United States contends they were on a legitimate mission between Germany and Yugoslavia and got lost.
Fresh snow and frigid temperatures cripple plains states and head east, with South Dakota ranches snowbound under drifts up to 15 feet. Gov. Anderson may seek federal aid if conditions worsen as heavy snow and gale force winds affect the Midwest and East. Snow and rain extend from the Mississippi Valley to the Atlantic, with Chicago and Cleveland reporting record early-season totals and transit disruptions.
Washington December 21 General Lemuel C Shepherd was sworn in as the 20th commandant of the Marine Corps in a brief ceremony with Navy Secretary Dan A Kimball. He vowed to maintain top combat readiness and carries a record as a Guam conqueror and veteran of World Wars One and Two. The change is part of a three way switch with Clifton B Cates moving to Marine Corps Schools at Quantico and Lt General Franklin Kart taking over as commanding general of the Fleet Marine Force Pacific.
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In Chester District yesterday a fire with a violent explosion tore through a home. Two children, Robert Locatell aged 6 and John aged 5, died while napping in their beds. Housekeeper Mrs. H Barnett suffered serious burns and was hospitalized.
DETROIT December 21 Nearly 3000 men seeking jobs as snow shovelers mobbed the city hiring hall last night. Ninety policemen restored order as workers pressed the door. Officials said it was the largest group of job seekers since the depression. About 1000 were hired at $1.41 an hour and sent out in gangs. 2000 were turned away.
In Panmunjom the Allied note demanded an explanation for wide discrepancies between the number of prisoners the Communists claim to hold and the U N total. It also urged access for the International Red Cross and hinted at a shift on airfield construction during a truce. The Red list of 11 559 prisoners was handed over earlier this week.
Paris December 21 Gen Charles De Gaulle announced his own plan for a European army to replace a US controlled model. He said his rallying party would file a bill in Parliament outlining a confederation with equal rights for all nations including Germany. He noted US aid remains essential even with European forces. He declined to detail the plan, pending bill presentation.
Loganport Ind Dec 21 servicemen checking a radiator found a wild rabbit on the engine of Bonnie Reed’s car after a 12 mile drive from Onward. The rabbit was so warm it stayed in place until an attendant freed it. A rabbit dinner seems assured.
In Paris the United Nations Political Committee rejects Russian claims that the United States backs anti-Kremlin plots. The vote 29 to 5 with 11 abstentions backs America’s denial of aggression charges tied to the Mutual Security Act and refugee aid.
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