MacArthur signals Japan may reararm if peace threatened
In his fifth New Year message Gen. Douglas MacArthur urges Japan to mount force to repel force if international lawlessness endangers peace. He praises Japan’s renunciation of war but warns the ideal must yield to self preservation if Communism threatens world peace. He pledges allied concern for Japan’s security and hopes for political freedom through a postwar treaty.
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MacArthur
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Pacific
Calfornia holiday weekend claims many lives in accidents
United Press tally shows at least 37 deaths in California during the New Year weekend. Seven killed in auto crashes, nine in two plane crashes, and one drowned as holiday traffic and weather worsened. Names include A F Banks George Miller Alfred Springer Blackie Sheldon Lee Aller Elmer Scroggins Diane Nolle Veronica Corcoran Daniel Helkom Jr Louise J Cook Robert I Miller Hila Tolstad and others in incidents across San Francisco Bay San Mateo Santa Monica Malibu Long Beach Gardena Arcadia and surrounding areas.
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A. F. Banks
San Gabriel
George Miller
Alfred Springer
Berkeley
Blackie" Sheldon
Mission Santa Barbara
Sunland
Lee Aller
Oakland
Southern Pacific
Elmer Scroggins
Sausalito
Slapper Mistakenly Addresses Stranger Wife Incident
An Oakland housewife, returning from shopping, was slapped by a man who climbed into her car and accused her of infidelity. After a peek at her, he apologized, saying you’re not my wife, then jumped from the vehicle and fled.
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Oakland
Bright New Year for L. B. Lad Orr LB Lad Orr
Gordon Stout, a visually impaired boy, will regain sight after a private fundraiser by his mother Mrs Anna Mae Stout and local workers. More than 200 donors from diverse trades contributed to cover surgery and hospitalization costs, with funds also earmarked for a new outfit for Gordon once he can choose it.
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New World
Anna Mae Stou
Gordon
Gordon Stout
Pacific Ave
Anna Mae Stout
Mrs. Stout
Renner of Austria Dies at 70 in Vienna
Dr Karl Renner president of Austria died at his Vienna villa after a Christmas Eve illness. He founded the first and second Austrian republics and guided the nation through postwar recovery. His death leaves Austria a small democracy under Western influence amid occupation by the Big Four.
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Karl Renner
Austria
Fritz Meznik
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Meznik
Reamer
Vienna
Germany
Gen Walker's Kin Accompany Body Home to East
Lt Gen Walton H Walker arrives in Pittsburgh with the flag draped casket. The 61 year old U S Eighth Army commander died in Korea and will be buried at Arlington National Cemetery. A special Constellation flight stopped to pick up Walker’s wife and their 13 month old grandson, accompanying the body to Washington.
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Walton H. Walker
Korea
Allegheny County
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U. S. Eighth Army
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Seoul
Washington
Walker
Sam Walker
Walton
Borly
Realty Sales Set All Time Regional Record in 1950
Realty board reports a 12500000 dollar 1950 real estate record for Long Beach Lakewood and Signal Hill with about 15000 transfers. Growth driven by defense housing demand and large eastern builders financing. Despite credit controls a strong 1951 pace expected though Lakewood area may slow. Eight districts beat 1949 figures. out of town buyers increasingly active.
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Barbara Mass
Board of Realtors
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Moss
Realty’ Board
Wounded L. B. Marine Welcomes Baby Daughter Christie
Marine Johnny Martin, home from Korea, was greeted at Municipal Airport by city officials and the 40 piece Marine band. At St Marys Hospital yesterday his wife Barbara Jean gave birth to a seven pound fourteen ounce girl named Christie at 12 49 a m. The couple already has a two and a half year old son, Robert Stephen.
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St. Mary's Hospital
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Christie
Robert Stephen
Sunshine Likely for Rose Parade and Grid Classic
Forecast says mostly sunny weather for Pasadena events with scattered clouds. Warmer temperatures expected after a cold snap tonight in the citrus belt. Long Beach outlook calls for partly cloudy today and sunshine tomorrow with cooler today and warmer tomorrow.
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U. S. Weather Bureau
Long Beach
Rains Due Over Much of Nation
The weather forecast predicts cloudy skies and scattered rain nationwide for New Year’s Eve. The southwestern states are expected to remain fair, while Chicago and the Dakotas, Nebraska, Kansas, and parts of Minnesota may see wind, colder air, and light snow across the Great Lakes region.
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Dakotas
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Kansas
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Great Lakes
Confidence vote ends Pleven arms program bid
Paris Sunday sees the French National Assembly back Premier Rene Pleven’s arms program by a confidence vote on new taxation. The tally was 614 to 223 with roughly 100 abstentions, allowing continuation of the plan.
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French National Assembly
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P T Rose Fete Pictorial Orders Open By Phone
The Press Telegram announces a seven page pictorial edition for the Tournament of Roses Parade and football game. Orders may be placed by mail or telephone. a special eight page photo feature covers the parade, Long Beach area, and the football classic. Telephone orders stop at noon today and continue all day tomorrow.
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Fress-Telegram
Long Beach
Acheson Sketched 1951 Foreign Policy Aims
Secretary of State Acheson condemned Soviet aggression and warned against appeasement as he outlined U S plans for 1951. He urged unity at home and steadfast leadership with allies to repel aggression in Korea and beyond, insisting cooperation with other nations and continued U N action.
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Acheson
Russia
U.S
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Europe
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Asia
Korea
Soviet Union
Palitburo
Peiping
U. N
Plane Crash Near Sunland Kills Five People
Five persons died when a private single engine plane crashed and burst into flames near Sunland. Two witnesses said the monoplane circled low several times before slamming into a hillside by a busy highway. Identifications will await checking the aircraft number with ownership files at CAB in Washington.
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Sunland
Allan F. Bade
Civil Aeronautics Board
CAB
Washington, D. C
Nationwide Violence Toll Light So Far
A light early New Year toll offered cautious optimism after a bleak Christmas period. The National Safety Council projected 330 traffic deaths by Monday midnight, with 1950 possibly reaching 95,000 motor-vehicle fatalities, making it a top sixth worst year.
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National Safety Council
Since & P. m
Long Island
Raritan Hay
Chicago
The
Safety Council
Luzon Typhoon Claims Two Dead In Philippines
A typhoon in Luzon left two dead and two missing with property damage over 1 million dollars as it moved west toward the China Sea. A 13 year old girl drowned in a Luzon river and a Manila taxi passenger died when the cab swept into the bay. Two firemen were missing on Laguna de Bay and Clark Field and other bases reported no damage.
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Lewis Lake
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Diana Lee Barringer
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Sue
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Douglas
Associated Press
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UPA
Luzon Island
China Sea
Luzon
Laguna de Bay
U. S
Clark Field
Philippines
Troops Mass at Three Key Road Centers
Chinese Communists massed armies along the 38th Parallel at three major road rail gateways to Seoul. U S Eighth Army reports forces moving toward Hwachon and Yonchon as big Red buildups span a 60 mile section of the UN defense line. Allied planes hit back as Reds probe for soft spots in the line.
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Seoul
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Korea
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Yonchon
Seo
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Korean Peninsula
Kaesong
U. N
Far East Air Force
Long Beach Families Prepare for Pasadena Rose Parade
Long Beach area families gear up for the annual Rose Parade with plans and viewing near Pasadena. Readers are advised of routes, schedules, andLocal community engagement is highlighted as events unfold on the big day.
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