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Newspaper
Long Beach Press Telegram
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Jan 16, 1952
Page
5
Los Angeles dateline reports Porky the elephant and cousin Ophelia were shipped to a circus from Bangkok. Porky gained about 1200 pounds during sea voyage and, after being greased to pass through a doorway, was hauled ashore with a winch while Ophelia weighed around 900 pounds.
Two Texas port cities Corpus Christi and Galveston clashed over the claim of the nation’s warmest winter playground as ice melted at different rates. Galveston asserted victory after 12 hours 45 minutes, while Corpus Christi reported faster melt in 12 hours 26 minutes. The gag sparked banter about bathing beauties and regional rivalry as other cities joined the playful contest.
About 10 World War II holdouts remained at large in Guam as patrols with six men each scoured the northwest boondocks. Fresh footprints a deer carcass and cooking gear signaled activity near Ango Point, while Gov. Skinner urged surrender in Japanese and residents were told to stay indoors. Local leaders called for a military clearance operation to end the hazard.
Local Press Telegram notice touts rapid visibility for classified ads reaching over 300000 readers within hours. Phone number provided for placing ads.
The average individual paid about 17 percent more income tax in 1951 than 1950 and will pay more in 1952. Increases from Oct 1 1950 and Nov 1 1951 raised taxes, with higher brackets facing smaller percentage rises. A concrete example notes a taxpayer with 1951 taxes of 802 would pay 111.75 in 1952.
Nineteen year old Pier Angeli, who arrived from Italy ten months ago, signs a new movie contract in Los Angeles for 1000 dollars monthly, up from 500 dollars under her previous deal.
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