05 Jan 1952
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Newspaper
Long Beach Press Telegram
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Jan 05, 1952
Page
1
Eighth Army reports Allied infantry cleared the western front recapturing hilltop positions seized December 28. American Sabrejets fought 40 MiG-15s to defend rail lines from Manchuria, claiming multiple MiG losses and disrupting 27 rail locations.
A Wilmington pursuit led to the arrest of Joaquin T. Linhares, 22, of San Francisco, and James B. Marlow, 21, of Los Angeles. Linhares, driving a reportedly stolen car, fled through city streets and a sand pit after 4 p.m. shots were fired. Marlow admitted stealing the vehicle. Authorities in San Francisco sought Linhares for grand theft person.
A Communist New China News Agency dispatch from Kunming said the December 21 earthquake in western Yunnan Province killed 890 people and injured 155, with the tally rising in the latest figures reported in Hong Kong on January 5.
Narcotics agents targeted large scale operators after a nationwide roundup of more than 500 known drug peddlers. Commissioner Anslinger announced mass arrests in major cities would finish today and a grand jury would indict many big narcotics operators after a month-long secret investigation. Some big operators were captured, though not all will face indictment.
Chattanooga story reports Arvil Ott 23 and Eva Dean Baggett 11 seeking to wed after a Christmas ceremony in Rising Fawn Georgia. Officials voided the marriage citing Eva Deans age as 11 leaving the couple to separate. Eva Dean plans to return home but may resume schooling while Arvil has no clear plan for the future.
SAN DIEGO Jan 5 Police and Coast Guard officials reported three mystery blasts in the area with no known cause. The first shake was in Mission Hills after 8 30 p m followed by a strong jolt at Point Loma, reportedly not a meteor. The final blast hit Chula Vista around 11 p m and was much smaller. Authorities urged residents to stay alert as inquiries continue.
Increasing high cloudiness expected tonight with a warmer outlook tomorrow. Light variable winds continue as a weak warm trend develops. Rain is forecast for tomorrow night.
Bitter exchanges at Munsan Korea stall truce progress as UN and Communist negotiators spar over POW exchanges and enforcement. Maj. Gen Turner denounces Red force, Hsieh accuses UN of meddling while Libby laments feeble talks and delays.
Rio de Janeiro January 5 15 people died and many were seriously injured in a crash involving two buses and a streetcar in Salvador the capital of Bahia according to the Brazilian Meridional News Agency details remain unclear about the sequence of the collision and the extent of the injuries
The crippled Flying Enterprise, towed at three knots, battles rough seas toward Falmouth as Captain Kurt Carlsen refuses to abandon ship. Tug Turmoil secures a tow line after 30 hours of effort with First Mate Kenneth Dancy aboard. Weather calm with good visibility offers cautious optimism for a four day voyage to port.
Winston Churchill arrived in Washington from New York to meet President Truman. They pledged lasting friendship and cooperation in the pursuit of peace, with Truman affirming the long alliance between the United States and the British Commonwealth and Churchill saying unity will keep them safe at the end of the road.
AUGUSTA Ga Jan 5 A Coast Guard alert searches for Warrant Officer Ernest L Whetzel Jr missing since Thursday The 30 000 pay roll at Camp Gordon may be in danger until a locksmith opens the safe The detachment was to be paid from funds seized Monday and a senior Coast Guard officer from New Orleans was en route The detachment pay is being flown in to men today.
Washington Jan 5 AP The government ordered a 5 to 10 percent rollback in white potatoes a major food item The Office of Price Stabilization said the cutback takes effect Jan 19 and will slow accelerated price rises The move targets higher priced Idaho potatoes with immediate impact on farmers shippers and retailers Parity prices aim to ensure fair returns for farmers relative to buying costs
December work on Navy vessels at Long Beach and Los Angeles harbors totaled over $500,000. Major contracts included Harbor Boat Building Co 113,500 for the mine sweeper Chief. Todd Shipyard 105,913 for the destroyer Stanley. Bethlehem Pacific Yard 93,720 for the destroyer D. W. Taylor. Craig Shipyard 59,966 for the mine sweeper Competent. Beach Marine Repair Co 2,000 for YFN-945. 815 for USS Town. Bethlehem Pacific 22,540 for USS Sandoval. Harbor Heat Building a Aid 39,200. Todd 40,000 for USS Cocopa. Forster Shipbuilding Co 22,512 for USS YTE-255.
Six civilian workers at Camp Polk were trapped and burned to death when a parked bus slid off an embankment, exploded, and caught fire. An oil heater flooded the bus igniting fuel fumes. eight others were injured. The bus door jammed against a telephone pole. Officials reported 14 passengers on board, including the driver, with eight escaping. Injured were taken to Camp Polk base hospital. names withheld pending kin notifications.
Listings indicate locations across the newspaper for sections such as Churches on pages A-6 to A-7, Classified Ads on B-5 to B-8, Comics on A-B, Financial pages on A-4, and Obituaries on page 8-5, with Radio and Television on BA.
Tokyo January 5 UP three members of Gen Matthew Ridgways honor guard were linked to a candy theft from the allied commander's office. Two privates first class and a Purple Heart veteran allegedly took pieces from a box found on a filing cabinet in Ridgways outer office. No charges filed yet.
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