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Long Beach Press Telegram

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Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Jan 14, 1951

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Greatest Levy in History Is Truman's Aim

President Truman plans the largest tax increase in history, targeting at least 16 billion dollars to fund defense against Communism. The budget aims for a pay as you go program with heavy taxes, potentially raising total taxpayers to about 60.1 million and expenditures above 70 billion for the 1952 fiscal year.

Washington A.P Capitol Hill Truman Congress Doughton D.N House Ways and Means

Planes Fall In Boise With No Injuries

Two planes fell in Boise near the country club and houses but caused no injuries. The C-47 cargo plane from the Idaho National Guard 193th Fighter Squadron had its left engine fail during an instrument descent. Co-pilot Lt. Phil Mahler and Captain Jim Baxter survived, landing in a meadow after clipping clouds. Earlier, an F-51 from the 190th Fighter Squadron struck a target and detached a wing chunk, but the pilot Dean E. Salmeir landed safely.

Boise Idaho Boise Country Club 193Th Fighter Squadron Idaho National Guard Phil Mahler Jim Baxter Mountain Home Air Base Martin Johnson 190Th Dean E. Salmeir

Angered Parents Protest Drafting 18 Year Olds

Anger swells as parents protest the plan to draft 18 year olds for 27 months of service. Mrs Anna Rosenberg testimony sparked complaints while President Truman backs lowering the induction age and extending service. lawmakers discuss possible compromises and mounting mail protesting the proposal.

Washington, Jan Congress Today Anna Rosenberg Senate Preparedness Subcommittee Rosenberg Defense Marshall Truman Senate McFarland D.-Ariz Wherry Nebraska United States Sen. Ives Sen. Dirksen R.-I Sen. Cain R.wash

Girl Driver Killed by Santa Fe Flyer

In South Pasadena on January 13 the Santa Fe Super Chief from Chicago struck a car at an intersection, killing 28 year old Helen Jackson of South Pasadena. Investigators said Jackson’s car stalled on the tracks as the train, traveling slowly on a downgrade, dragged the vehicle 300 feet.

South Pasadewa Santa Fe Chicago Jday Helen Jackson South Pasadena Nota Miss Jackson

Florida Plans $15 Rental Homes for Pensioned Folk

Florida officials outline a pensioner housing plan to attract retirees on about $125 a month. Neighborhood villages near cities would include tailored engineering features like waist-high ovens and ramps, with dormitories and yards, aiming to allow residents to raise gardens and chickens. Plans call for long-term loans to fund the villages as rents drop toward $15 monthly.

Ampa Fla Fuller Warren Florida Walter E. Keyes State Improvement Commission CIO State Indusion Council Keyes Citizens’ Retirement Committee Improvement Commission Petersburg

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The United Nations committee approved a five point cease fire plan for Korea and a Far Eastern conference with Red China, despite Soviet opposition. The vote was 50 to 7 with absentees, signaling possible rejection by Communist China and drawing charges of appeasement.

U.P United Nations Korea China North Korea Peiping Red China Formosa U. N el Salvador Philippines Afghanistan Costa Rica Jacob A. Malik Tais United States

Key Hill Lost Second Time in Two Days

In central Korea near Wonju the U S 2nd Division withdrew from Hill 247 for tactical reasons after a late recapture, while Communist units wheeled to within 65 miles of Pusan. Artillery pounded Wonju as 13,000 Chinese Reds were identified around Osan, with larger enemy forces extending flanking penetrations to threaten the UN line.

Tokyo U.P U.S Wonju United Press Joe Quinn United Nations High Point Korea Pusan U. N 2Nd Division HS 247 Quinn Osan Yoju Foju Seoul 8Th Army

Congress Backing of Military Aid Plan Called Vital

Washington January 13 three Senate supporters of the administration say Truman’s best path to unity is congressional approval to send troops to Europe. Taft and Wherry renew demands to let lawmakers vote on any move to dispatch ground troops for Western Europe’s defenses against Soviet threat.

Washington Senate Truman Europe Sen Taft R-Onio Wherry Western Congress Dwight D. Eisenhower Sen. George D.-Ga Senate Foreign Relations Committee George Bing Us H. Alexander Smith Smith Ives R-N State Acheson United States

Magda Gabor Robbed of Jewels by Gunmen in New York

Magda Gabor, sister of Eva and Sam Gabor, was robbed of jewels and furs worth about 74 000 dollars by two masked gunmen who forced entry to her penthouse apartment at 6 40 p m. One thief demanded the rings while the other compelled Gabor to sit and the loot was stuffed into a pillow case before they fled.

New York Magda Gabor America Miss Gabor Sam Gabor George Sanders Conrad Hilton Eva Hilton

Bubonic Plague Claim Shocks Hobbs New Mexico

Hobbs reports another bubonic plague death with Dr. A H Rutledge confirming cultures postmortem and the state health laboratory in Albuquerque confirming presence. The victim was Bailey Everett White who died Tuesday. This marks the sixth plague case in New Mexico in two years.

Hobbs N. M A. H. Rutledge State Health Laboratory Albuquerque Bailey Everett White New Mexico

Bathrobe Fire Fatality Claims Bellflower Girl

A 12 year old girl, Diane T. Schisler of 6006 Adenmoor Ave Bellflower, died after her bathrobe caught fire in her back yard from a incinerator and she burned in Artesia Hospital. Parents Mr and Mrs John W Schisler and sister Donna survive. Funeral plans are pending in Bellflower Mortuary.

Diane T. Schisler Adenmoor Ave Bellflower Artesia Hospital John W. T. Schisler Donna Parent-Teacher Association Bellflower Mortuary

B 26s Bomb Korean Targets Nightly Largely Successful

FORCE HEADQUARTERS Korea Sunday January 14 Maj Gen Earle B Partridge Fifth Air Force said his B 26s conducted notable night bombing and strafing. The planes hit over 60 of nearly 300 enemy vehicles sighted and all were illuminated by flares. Three enemy tanks were damaged.

Gorarerair Korea Earle B. Partridge Fifth Air Force

Rear Echelon Fat Doomed From Obesity Warnings Memo

Tokyo January 13 Brig. Gen. Milburn head of Headquarters and Service Command orders obese personnel to be fit for combat or emergency duty. He demands prompt corrective action including physical exercise regulated diets and medical consultation. He targets sedentary roles and requires reports on progress to reduce obesity within the command.

Okyo Bryan L. M&burn General Headquarters Headquarters and Service Command Milburn

Eisenhower Lands in London to Advance Atlantic Pact

Gen. Dwight D. Eisenhower arrived at Northolt Airport in London to coordinate European defense against Communism. Attended by Defense Minister Emanuel Shinwell and other officials, he faced antiwar protests from British Communists as he planned to stay through Tuesday to push Atlantic Pact preparations across Norway and allied capitals.

London Dwight D. Eisenhower Supreme European Defense Command Northold Emanuel Shinwell William Elliott U. S Walter Gifford Charles Spofford Atlantic Pact Council of Deputies Tse Claridge Hotel Eisenhower London Peace Council Youth For Peace Council England Germany Oslo Norway Denmark Netherlands Belgium France Soviet Union

Flu Epidemic Strikes Rio. 160 Dead Reported

Rio de Janeiro reports 160 influenza deaths as the health department monitors the epidemic. Officials warn residents to seek care, while hospitals brace for additional cases amid rising illness and public concern.

Rio DE Janeiro Brazil Municipal Health Department Jofo

Outlook Bright for Winter Sports in SoCal Mountains

Weather outlook shows ideal winter sports conditions in snow covered Southern California mountain resorts. Forecasters predict variable high clouds with mostly sunny skies and warmer temperatures in Long Beach. Readings ranged from 40 degrees yesterday to 62 at peak, with good driving conditions reported across Northern and California winter sports areas and Sierra Nevada into Nevada.

California Arrowhead Highlands San Bernardino Associated Press U. S. Weather Bureau Southland California State Automobile Association Sierras Nevada Long Beach

Six Hurt in Two Car Collision Near Pacific Coast Highway

Six people injured, five from Phoenix, in a two car crash at Pacific Coast Highway and Walnut Avenue. Amelia Mitchell, 23, suffered back injuries and possible pelvic fracture, and five others from Phoenix including James and Margaret Mitchell were treated for lacerations and other injuries. The sixth injured person was Margarite Frid, 61, from Bellflower, who declined aid after back injury. Police freed a trapped occupant.

Pacific Coast Hwy Walnut Ave Phoenix Aziz Amelia Mitchell William A. Hanchett Hanchett Norma Charlotte Holsen James Mitchell Marguerite F. Frid E. Ramona St. Bellflower Mitchell

Two Jet Airmen Walk Away After Crash Landings

Two Air Force jet planes ran out of fuel and crash landed two miles north of Madera. Both pilots escaped unharmed. One F 86 touched belly first near the airfield, slid through a pasture, and tore a power pole. The second jet failed to catch the runway from the south and wrecked in a plowed field.

Madera Jan Air Force Here Madera Airfield

Harbor commerce hits all time high in today’s news

Highlights from today's edition note record trade at the harbor, a registration drive for doctors dentists and veterinarians with the Selective Service board tomorrow, and naval shipyard hiring starting soon. War correspondent John Randolph reports the Korean War refugee catastrophe affecting 2,000,000 people, and a famed California bred horse named Your Host breaks a leg at Santa Anita.

Harbor Selective Service Board Naval Shipyard John Randolph Santa Anita

Where to Find It Political News Public Forum Rodis TV Realty News

Public notices list where to find political news on Page A T Public Forum Page A 13 Rodis and Television Pages 8 6 and 8 7 Realty News Southland Magazine details and locations for readers to access varied content across sections.

Armed Services A-T Public Forum Rodis Southland Magazine

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