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Newspaper
Long Beach Press Telegram
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Feb 08, 1951
Page
1
The report notes Allied forces in Korea have halted a Communist counteroffensive south of the Tan River. U S Eighth Army and allied units push the attack, aiming to regain momentum and secure positions amid renewed fighting. Details remain uncertain due to damaged text.
William W. Remington, convicted perjurer, was sentenced to up to five years in prison and fined $260,000 by Judge Charles Creary Noonan. The case centered on Remington denying Communist ties while accused of transmitting government secrets to Elizabeth Bentley, a former Communist courier. Attorney General Saypol called his actions treasonous as the jury delivered their verdict after a dramatic trial.
A garbled OCR note references Italy, a Red Boss, and a move to Rome amid unrest. Mentions resignations, figures named Yoge Panty, Reuben, and Connery with a veiled call to revolt. No clear facts or dates are legible.
A foggy morning crash near Santa Anna killed eight Marines and a civilian. Names listed include THOMS of Cleveland, MOR Bainey of Houston, and Robert A Holly of Riverside. Weather heavy rains preceded the fall, and debris scattered over nearby fields. Eight others died, with four more seriously injured in the collision near Scranton, Pennsylvania.
Washington February 8 The government plans to unfreeze retail prices on tens of items including clothing cosmetics furniture and lamps with new margin based rules. Officials say higher costs and wholesalers post freeze price increases will pass to consumers while some savings may come from adjusted margins by midsummer.
Considerable fog and low clouds persist with partial midday clearing today. Tonight and tomorrow see little temperature change as conditions slowly ease.
California’s tidelands revenue statute, effective Jan 30, transfers state leases royalty funds to the U S Treasury while reserving about 12 000 monthly to the State Lands Commission for administration, with 350 000 yearly to the Interior Department. The measure, approved after the recent session and signed by Gov Hart Warren, involves a roughly 25 million dollar trust pending boundary rulings. The U S Supreme Court has ruled federal ownership of the lands.
Washington February action by the National Production Authority orders paper mills to reserve three to ten percent of output for possible government purchase. The move aims to distribute priority orders equitably among producers by capping the share of government business each mill must accept.
The Army warned railroad workers they must report to work by 1 p.m. Pacific Standard Time or be fired, or prove physical inability. President Truman ordered action to restore full operation as wage-hour disputes linger. The nine day sick call strike nears end with most regions back on duty though Chicago see-sawed with many switchmen still off.
Fort MacArthur will host more than 1000 men to bolster the 409th Engineer Special Brigade. A first group of 300 from Fort Sheridan, Illinois arrives Saturday, another 300 Sunday, and about 430 on Tuesday. Total strength will reach about 2000. The unit recently activated is undergoing basic training at the fort with 500 recruits from Fort Lewis, Washington. Brig. Gen. Henry Kellogg commands.
President Truman denounced a Senate banking subcommittee report as asinine, defending White House aide Donald Dawson and refuting claims of influence over RFC loan policies. He urged Dawson not to testify, criticized the Fulbright panel, and defended his own record while denying pressuring RFC.
President Truman told a news conference the 571 billion dollar budget is tight and good and dared Congress to cut it. He said lawmakers had threatened to squeeze the water but historically add funds instead of trimming his spending recommendations.
A butane gas explosion at Minnesota Mining and Manufacturing Co in St Paul ripped through a section of the plant minutes before 8:30 am. Foreman John Richards detected gas and investigated. By late morning six bodies were at the morgue, three at Aneker Hospital, with at least 34 injured hospitalized or treated for serious conditions. The blast, at the Scotch tape and abrasives maker, prompted continued coverage.
Burma government reports a counter offensive 40 miles west of Rangoon to retake Setkaw In village in the Irrawaddy delta seized by Communist and Karen rebels. Fighting also near Toungoo where about 300 Karens attacked a Loyalist outpost.
News section warns that registering all firearms in the United States could assist fifth columnists. The note appears amid a newspaper guide listing where to find various features, including editorials, obituaries, weather, and sports across multiple pages.
Washington February 8 AP government to cut 25 to 40 percent April 1 in basic metals used for automobiles stoves and home appliances to conserve steel copper and aluminum for defense. Output may drop less than metal use due to substitutions and conservation. Order to appear in about two weeks allowing a month to prepare.
Thieves daylight burgled the residence of Mrs Edith W Van de Water a prominent Republican and former national committeewoman at 4130 Chestnut Ave stealing a 600 pound safe and its contents valued at 2000 dollars. They moved the desk bound safe down stairs through the back yard and loaded it onto a waiting vehicle. The safe contained a 1500 dollar diamond brooch three 100 dollar government bonds two old watches and business papers. Mrs Van de Water reported she was away from 11:30 am to 3:10 pm yesterday.
Middlesex County official probing the Pennsylvania Railroad wreck blamed the railroad for a "complete and indifferent disregard for human life" as crews cleared frozen snow to remove wreckage. He pledged to explore criminal aspects and present them to the grand jury, criticizing speed restrictions and signals along the right of way. A Pennsylvania Railroad spokesman declined to comment.
Vlado Clementis, Czechoslovakia's former foreign minister, arrived in Yugoslavia and asked for asylum after missing from Prague since last Saturday. Belgrade officials declined to confirm reports of asylum, suggesting they hold Clementis for a forthcoming press conference.
An explosion at a crankshaft plant in Boston area left four workers dead and triggered emergency responses. Investigators described the blast as a catastrophic industrial accident at the manufacturing facility, with local authorities securing the scene and notifying families of the victims.
King George faces a heavy burden as wartime expenses drip into royal costs. The government contemplates saving measures after a near 10,008 pounds strain on palace finances. Contemplated cuts include scrimping royal establishment spending by about £20,000 yearly and crediting savings toward deficits.
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