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Newspaper
Long Beach Press Telegram
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Feb 04, 1951
Page
1
A fragmentary report notes tests on air in Los Angeles for radioactivity. Details are unclear due to garbled text, but mentions the project and statements by a director about horatioe fran Woes and potential social context, with inconclusive results.
A passenger ship carrying 18 aboard encountered a raging storm. The vessel lost three lifeboats and life rafts, with Coast Guard measures underway to restore stability. Reports describe attempts at emergency steering and efforts to sight rescue planes from Elizabeth City station as the vessel bound from Baltimore to Miami endured severe weather.
Southern Florida farms report heavy cattle losses as a severe cold spell devastates pastures around Lake Okeechobee. Officials tally about 230 Brahma head killed with total damages near 106000 dollars, threatening citrus and vegetables in the region. Farmers fear further deaths as stock raisers brace for more cold impact.
Tomorrow is the final day to renew license plates. In person at the Catitorais Motor Vehicle Department office, 700 Broa. Mail must be postmarked by midnight to Sacramento. Plates may be obtained at three stations including Security-First National Bank, Bank of America locations in Long Beach and Anaheim.
A 35 year old California girl was shot and killed during a family incident at a home near South Gate. Deputies said Bonnie Jo and her ten brothers were at the house when a pistol was discharged, apparently by the brother who then turned the weapon on the sister before self inflicting harm. Police noted the tragedy amid broader reports of a nationwide rail worker strike affecting freight and passenger service as unions threaten legal action for contempt.
A garbled report describes a circus wedding spectacle with a planned procession featuring twelve horses, twelve lions, twelve pythons, and three bears. The text is fragmented and difficult to parse for precise names or locations.
In a collage of brief items, Berne murder case hints at a new argument while Sacanerians rally behind ten page coverage. Great Circle secures victory in a key race as Anita Maturity wards challenge rivals in a busy sports section spanning pages C1 to C5.
A garbled newspaper index lists where to locate content across pages and sections. It mentions aviation, beach combing, bridge, classifieds, crossword puzzle, editorials, forums, obituaries, politics, TV, realty, sports, and more with scattered page references.
Forces in the Han River valley north of Ichon report two major estrome attacks by Chinese-backed forces as UN troops seize hill positions toward Seoul. An 8th Army briefing notes continued heavy fighting with increased mortar fire and stubborn enemy counterattacks along the front near Inchon and Kangnung, while South Korean units dug in and held positions overnight.
London report says a U S Superfortress crashed near its Bassingbourne base in Cambridgeshire killing five of eight crewmen. Three survivors escaped unhurt from the burning craft as pieces and bodies were found by firemen. Names of the dead were withheld pending next of kin notifications.
A 9 year old boy fell from a tank into a water-filled pit near Lakewood. He could not swim and drowned. Rescue units and witnesses described the attempt to save him, with other boys present including his brother. The incident occurred during a play session near Deb Ame Street as a county fire department crew responded but were unable to revive him. The boy’s name and exact location were recorded by local authorities.
Armed bandits staged several holdups here at night, escaping with 670 dollars. A liquor store on Atlantic Avenue saw 73 taken from a register after a gun was shoved in its clerk. The Atlantic Theater cash cage yielded 200. Bixby Park Drug Store closed with 395 taken after a gun was forced in. A liquor store on Anaheim Street and a failed hold up on E Broadway added to the night’s tally as a woman frightened off a bandit and a husband.
A Chino cafe employee was found slain with evidence suggesting a relative may be implicated. The scene included torn stock and shattered glass. authorities noted a possible link to a Los Angeles area suspect as the investigation unfolds.
GP Soph Allen, aged seven, collapses after overdoing nicotine while with friends in a street scene. Witnesses, including Stephen and Broun, offer a breath of smoke and a cigar before he falls ill. Allen recovers several hours later. parents Mr and Mrs Owen Allen file a sheriff’s report.
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