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Newspaper
Long Beach Press Telegram
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Feb 04, 1951
Page
3
Officials say General Eisenhower's confidence boosts Western defense planning and morale amid strategic concerns. The report notes administration belief that his leadership secures a stronger deterrent and nationwide resolve.
Washington reports tension in the foreign policy committee over setting a cap on American troop deployments to Europe. Senators debate limits as leaders warn against hasty reductions while outlining strategic commitments. no agreement reached.
The Rail Union Weekly reports embargo impact on union activities and publication. Washington datelines note industry concerns as leaders address disruptions. The issue mentions President WW oP eEpeSL and editor comments on delayed printing and distribution at a Chicago facility.
Vatican City reports the Holy Office condemns uncontrolled miracles and warns against hype of visions and messages. It cites Mary Anna Van Troet of Wisconsin who claimed Mary’s messages eight times from May to Oct last year, drawing a large crowd in August.
A couple, Genten Ker ristiansan and Faith, plan to resume their Pacific wanderings in the six foot schooner Tantalus. They sailed from Minneapolis down the Mississippi to the Gulf of Mexico and hope to reach Vienna ta Se and Alaska before July.
In San Francisco on February 3 Undersecretary Dan Kimball announced an $8 million Alameda Naval Air Station expansion including snow repair facilities and longer runways for jet aircraft. He opposed a Senate plan to boost Marines to 410000, arguing it would sever the Marine Corps from the Navy and disrupt the unit’s amphibious role.
Washington report says Michael V. Dis will present his first progress update on price freezing Monday night in Toledo. DiSalle had resigned as Toledo mayor two months earlier to take the post directing price stabilization.
Twenty four persons including twenty children died in four separate home fires across four states yesterday. In Texas near Lamesa eight of a single family perished as the father attempted to start a fire with kerosene on live coals. only two family members escaped. In Georgia at Dillard a toppled stove sparked flames trapping fourteen people, eight dead including six children. Edgar Teague died trying to save the youngsters. Five children died in Groveton Virginia at a two family dwelling. authorities could not yet determine all identities. In Mishawaka Indiana a blaze in Robert Durbin’s home claimed three children. mother and another child were injured.
Washington February 3 Brig. Gen. Claude B Ferenhaurs veteran World War I to lead the 7th Infantry Division in Korea He succeeds Maj Gen David G Barr who becomes commander of the Army armored school at Fort Knox Kentucky
New York February 3. A Gutenberg Bible, believed the most valuable book on sale, may fetch well over 151000 dollars. The two volume work, lost since 1824, was found in England and brought to New York by Charles Scribner's Sons who paid between 106 and 151 thousand dollars and expect a higher sale price.
In Greensboro Alabama the large clock on the Hale County courthouse ceased functioning yesterday due to freezing conditions. The clock has not ticked since, halting time perception at the courthouse square.
Washington February 3 UP The status of major legislation at the end of the week. Draft Law hearings on lowering induction age to 18 and extending service from 21 to 27 months. No votes yet. Taxes: Truman's request for heavy tax increases to fund preparedness to be debated starting Monday before the House Ways and Means Committee. Reciprocal Trade Program: House to vote next Wednesday to extend three years beyond June 12. Senate has not acted. Appropriations: House committee abandons lumped budget plan. hearings on separate Defense budgets. Defense: Bills passed on a huge increase in ship construction and $10,000 life insurance for servicemen. Senate has not acted.
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