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Newspaper
Long Beach Press Telegram
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Dec 23, 1949
Page
2
Holiday travel surges as Americans head to festive destinations by train, plane, and bus. Airports bustle with families and travelers seeking seasonal visits, while rail services report higher occupancy and longer lines during peak departure days.
Travel congestion data from unnamed sources suggests a record travel period ahead as holiday getaways begin. Mood and pace indicate heavy passenger movement across airports and rail hubs with crowds forming long lines and peak departure times stretching into evening hours.
A seven month old boy facing a day in jail dispute with his mother and guardian spurred a tense court moment. Legal proceedings continued as authorities sought temporary custody and a judge weighed safety and welfare concerns amid unclear next steps.
Fragmentary text describes a fire at a Tarzana residence during the holiday season. Details are incomplete but indicate a blaze affecting a home and possible involvement of local responders. The clippings reference pagan themes and a story about a savior, with garbled lines surrounding the incident.
A report from AUSSELUMILE Kentucky describes a hospital related public safety incident. A soldier is held for medical care following an altercation and potential injuries. Authorities conveyed details of the event and the involved persons, with limited readable specifics due to text damage.
Lou Bett home for the holidays as family denies axe threat and keeps plans intact. Local authorities report no injury and a peaceful gathering amid festive preparations.
A damaged excerpt mentions a worker in a coal field area and an unclear event. The readable fragments reference safety concerns and potential labor context but lack concrete details or names to confirm a specific incident.
A Puerto Rican bride joins a wedding by telephone to bypass an old custom amid Seton rue ater. William E Gilroy, D.D records the event and notes the novelty of remote vows.
Warhington December 2. Hap report details confusion over holiday sales figures and a misheard phrase leading to implied controversy. Officials urge review as a partial tally remains unclear while merchants push for resolution.
A report from an unspecified region claims a new rainmaking method has achieved success. Details are unclear due to garbled text but reference is made to water, Sharia, and Revixa in the fragmentary account.
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