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Newspaper
Long Beach Press Telegram
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Feb 13, 1951
Page
1
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Frail child Miss Beautiful, famed as Tranta Poh, sparks a nationwide outpouring as parents recount her dream to weave valentines. The story follows hospital care, community support, and hopeful plans for recovery amid efforts to comfort the ailing girl and raise funds for her treatment.
A Dallas gambler survives a bomb attack on his car after a February incident. Police describe a hazardous device planted in the vehicle near nine downtown stores. His wife, Ney, 29, is fatally injured in the blast.
The uncle of auto magnate Tommy Lee, Gan AeaMeeS Og, 65, died by self inflicted gunshot in his bathroom. The deceased, a retired dealer for Don Lee Motors, left an estate tied to the Lee fortune. Reports indicate a contested will and disputes over executorship involving Mrs. Patee and Mrs. Lee as beneficiaries.
NOWATA Okla Feb 14 Arthur Turner reports his 1300 pound Hereford bull was found treading water in a pasture well after being shoved in during a fight with another bull. A wrecker hauled the animal out after a line was secured on his horns. The bull showed only his head above water and was exhausted but uninjured beyond cuts bruises and fatigue.
A B 29 from Gayksdale Air Force Base Shreveport crashed north of Parsons killing one sergeant. Seven crew were unhurt two survived with injuries, five seriously hurt sent to hospital for examination. Crew said plane cleared Barksdale at 9:40 a m destination unknown.
A brief weather note states clear skies through Wednesday with slightly warmer conditions tomorrow afternoon. Light variable winds are expected tonight and tomorrow, contributing to mild conditions overall.
Chinese forces shifted to mountain corridors in central Korea aiming to split Allied lines on the Wonju to Yaju road. Gen. MacArthur warned that enemy manpower remains large as Red columns attacked Chipyong and Hoengsong, while Allied air power pounded targets to thwart the operation.
Economic Stabilizer Eric Johnston announced completion of an agreement between the Office of Price Stabilization and the Justice Department for court enforcement of price and wage controls. Special assistant attorneys will operate in 11 districts, sworn in as Justice Department employees, to pursue overpricing damages and assist consumers. The arrangement retains OPS oversight but places enforcement in DOJ. Meanwhile, Cyrus S. Ching resigns as Wage Stabilization Board chairman amid confusion about board expansion and wage formula. Peter Seitz confirms Ching will stay on until expansion and a general wage control framework is issued.
Oliver F. Miller, 41, of Randsburg California, was hijacked from his heavy truck and trailer on the Ridge Route, knocked unconscious, and kidnapped to a sedan. After a perilous ride he escaped, was treated for minor injuries, and assisted by sheriff's deputies. The vehicle carried ground machinery bound for Bishop and some food for a Naval base.
Francis Harty, a veteran bus driver, recalled choosing to ram his 40 passenger bus downhill after brakes failed near Mays Mills. He chose to risk the bus over the lives of 40 children, skidding past a frozen 7-year-old Esther Flinchbaugh who suffered serious head injuries but survived in fair condition.
London February 13 a mysterious package addressed to Food Minister Maurice Webb was opened by Scotland Yard officers after soaking in water revealing only a small green alarm clock A telephone tip to the British Press Association warned Webb the package would be a story amid widespread anger over meat ration cuts and Webb’s role as food minister.
The brief notes a breaking news item about Minneapolis teachers picketing the local school system with further section references across the paper. It also lists features like a Navy mystery on flying saucers and various pages for comics, crosswords, editorials, sports, and weather.
Washington Feb 13 AP Selective Service laid down rules for thousands of college and high school students to enlist after school ends next summer with an 80 day postponement. A student may apply for a 30 day hold up after the school term to enlist. If he enlists the case closes. if not, he is drafted. Director Hershey issued telegrams to state directors explaining the new policy.
Chinese Communist shore guns on Lintin Island fired on the British tanker Caltex II of the Caltex China line injuring two British officers Capt. P.T. Adams and first officer E. A. Anderson. The 900 ton ship was damaged and limped into Hong Kong for repairs. thirteen other crewmen were unhurt.
Snow avalanches slammed down Alpine slopes in Switzerland and Italy for a second time in three weeks, killing at least 21 and perhaps 22 people. Heavy snows and thaws raised risk across the Swiss Italian Austrian and French Alps, with warnings of more slides and maximum danger from officials.
Senate sources said the universal military training service proposal would extend active duty for thousands already on duty. It lowers the draft age to 18 and lengthens service from 21 to 24 months, or 26 months five days with leave. The bill adds service for inductees and reservists and preserves presidential extension authority for voluntary enlistments. Final committee action was not expected today.
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