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Newspaper
Long Beach Press Telegram
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Feb 06, 1951
Page
1
The fragmentary text hints at a Nevada test with sensational phrasing likened to Bikini, mentioning Utah, Pine River, Popeye, and various scattered names. The garbled lines imply a news wire style report on nuclear testing and public reaction, but most specifics are unreadable.
An OCR polluted text fragment mentions a commission and legal action with scattered names and places. The readable parts indicate a formal notice context involving a city, attorney, and authorities, but essential details are missing.
Fragmented text describes U.S. withdrawal from the United Nations with scattered references to political tensions, ideological critique, and unspecified figures. The garbled OCR mentions communist influence and international positions but lacks coherent events or clear dates.
Washington Feb 8 Russia's note to western powers says German rearmament must be the main topic. Moscow hints at potential Four Power talks but no guarantee they will occur. State Department to consult with Britain France to align positions and decide on possible subject list beyond Germany.
General Dwight D. Eisenhower resumes duties at Columbia University while on leave from his Allied command. He plans to stay at the university residence until mid next week before returning to Europe.
The FCC asks the Supreme Court to affirm Chicago’s ruling backing Colbie Broadcasting’s color plan and to dissolve a restraining order preventing commercial color operations. It argues color TV decisions rest on extensive hearings and should not be impeded by judicial interference.
Reports quote Gen. MacArthur urging Washington to use Chiang Kai-shek’s Chinese Nationalist forces against the Chinese Communists in Korea and possibly on the mainland. Sources note the administration’s Feb. 1 position citing limited Nationalist capabilities and manpower advantages favoring the Communists, with policy guidance from Jack McFall.
Washington Feb 6 UPLA proposal to draft 18 year olds but require six months basic training gained favor with the House armed services committee. Chairman Vinson said he would press for six months training before inductees may be sent to combat. The plan, backed by top military advice, aims to reduce combat exposure and speed up readiness of a semi permanent 3.5 million strong force. The Pentagon has sought authority to draft 18 year olds in its Universal Military Service bill now before committees.
Rail strike hampers defense effort in California as described in the teletypes. The note lists where to find related coverage across newspaper pages including Boyle on page A-5, bridge on A-33, classifieds on B-8 to B-11, and other sections such as comics, sports on A-14 and A-15, and theaters. The mention of radio, TV, and women’s activities pages is also provided.
Washington February 6 The Defense Department issued a regulation to stop physicians dentists and veterinarians who decline a commission from entering the armed forces later at a higher rank than originally offered They explain that a doctor with under three years private practice earns a first lieutenant or lieutenant junior grade and over three years a captain or lieutenant The rule effective March 1 limits rank credit for those who declined commissions before that date to experience gained before December 6 1950
Rail workers return to some cities while others stay away as a broad walkout and sick strike spreads. Sen. Humphrey urged optimism for a near settlement. The Defense Transportation Administration ordered trucks to prioritize vital freight and mail, warning of large-scale rail-to-truck diversions.
Colorado Springs report says Patrolman Horate Stokes encountered a skunk from a police car window. The skunk died from the officer's shot but allegedly fired back, leaving the old patrol car out of service while a replacement is used.
Washington Feb. 6 AP Congress studied a Treasury outline for a 36.5 billion second bite of new taxes to balance the budget. Secretary Snyder proposed a five phase approach, detailing a first phase of higher core taxes on individuals and corporations plus steeper levies on liquor beer cigars refrigerators and similar consumer items. Lawmakers expressed mixed views and debated whether to pass one bill or two and whether to make boosts retroactive to Jan 1.
Kansas City February 6 oil executive Harry J. Kennedy vice president of Continental Oil Company told the Missouri Petroleum Association convention that a small group acting from Moscow aims to ruin America's economy through subversive propaganda. He warned one percent of the world’s population infiltrates government and industry to trigger chaos and collapse the economy without firing a gun.
Fog is expected late tonight with increasing high cloudiness and continued warm temperatures tomorrow. Light variable winds accompany the conditions described.
LAKE SUCCESS, Feb. 6. Russia will seek to have the United Nations designate the United States as an aggressor against Red China. Western diplomats call it transparent propaganda and doubt any real support beyond four satellites. The charges cite Truman’s order to seal off Formosa and bombing in Manchuria as aggression. The Security Council previously threw out the move after a bitter antiAmerican tirade by Chinese envoy Wu Hsiun-chuan. The committee must decide if Wu’s speech, left by him in December, will be heard. Communist Premier Chow En-lai demanded the speech be heard via cable.
Oklahoma troopers forest rangers and volunteers combed East LeFlore County rugged timber and mountains after a Kansas City Southern rail crew reported an explosion and flash at 8 12 p m near Page near the Arkansas border. It was believed the plane originated from Perrin Air Force Base in Sherman Texas.
Tokyo dispatch reports stiffened Chinese resistance as United Nations forces resume attacks south of the 38th Parallel. Tank columns and artillery barrages pave a path for advances while lunar New Year signs renewed fighting fronts near Seoul and the Rabbit.
Subzero temperatures grip the upper Midwest with Dickinson at minus 14 and Bismarck minus 10 as 30 mph winds drive snow and blowing drifts. The Weather Bureau warns a sharp cold snap will sweep Minnesota Wisconsin Illinois Michigan and Indiana, with -25 expected in northwest Minnesota and widespread snow and ice across the region. Northwest lake warnings and heavy snow threaten Michigan and northern Illinois and Indiana, while rain extends into the Mississippi Valley and Texas. The week’s cold snap follows costly livestock crop and property damage across southern states.
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