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Newspaper
Long Beach Press Telegram
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Jul 13, 1951
Page
1
The Kansas River surged over its dike system flooding three major industrial areas along the river, some depths reaching 15 feet. The Turkey Creek pumping station supplying half the city’s drinking water was shut down as water filled the area up to 10 feet deep in places.
Ted Sterks, 42, of Catalina Island, fell overboard from the racing yacht L Apache 30 hours and 800 miles from Hawaii. A Navy destroyer rescued him, and he told reporters he had given up hope. He was in good condition after the ordeal and described the rescue as a miracle.
In Cicero a mob clash with a 600-strong guard and police left 17 hospitalised and 70 jailed. The violence, the fiercest since a prior incident involving Harvey L E Clark Jr, lasted from 10 p m to 1 am with youths burning Clark’s apartment fixtures and furniture. Governor Stevenson ordered guard deployment at sheriff and assistant state's attorney requests.
In Los Angeles on July 13, Federal Judge Ben Harrison rejected Mickey Cohen's bail plea. He said Cohen was fairly tried and convicted, and remains in custody pending appeal with the decision continued on page A-6.
Senator Lodge proposes a 150 group air force over three years at about 74 billion dollars to secure air superiority. He warns the U S would be a “second best” force at 93 groups and urges faster buildup to deter Russia and support European defense.
Rose Marie Birdsall a 24 year old former Long Beach waitress was convicted of voluntary manslaughter in San Bernardino after about 10 hours of deliberation. She testified she killed Warren Eddenfield 46 when he molested her on a mountain road using a vodka bottle a flashlight and a rock. Sentencing set for today with potential 1 to 10 year term.
Maj. Gen. Lewis A. Pick warned the Kansas City area could face flood damage totaling from two hundred million to one billion dollars. The Army Engineers chief spoke in Washington about the potential impact of the flood.
Firefighters battle a two day Union Oil Co blaze at Wilmington refinery tank farm. Six tanks burned directly, with two large 3,360,000 gallon tanks flaming fiercely. Tank 101 edges burned, no drainage, pipelines burned. no major spread threat. Total loss about $2,000,000 as steel sides melted and crews from multiple jurisdictions fought the fire.
Fog and low clouds persist late tonight with little temperature change. Saturday brings increasing high clouds but remains mostly sunny with steady temperatures.
In Detroit on July 13 a 32 year old man, Lawrence G Shannon, died of a brain tumor at Bon Secours Hospital. His corneas were transplanted 12 hours later to Lena Campbell, a mother of six, with permission from Shannon’s mother and siblings. Doctors called the operation very successful and noted full success would be known after bindings are removed on Sunday.
The United States will be allowed to use Dhaman Airfield in southern Saudi Arabia for five years. The deal follows U S help in building the field during World War II and marks a shift from year to year renewals. The State Department also said Saudi Arabia may buy weapons from the United States and receive military training to maintain security and participate in regional defense. The House Armed Services Committee approved about 1.07 billion dollars for secret Air Force construction in Europe and nearby areas, with plans for new and expanded bases, plus multimillion dollar builds in Alaska, Puerto Rico, and the United States.
A local notice announces an after hours sale across blocks near downtown. Residents are urged to bring proof of residence and a small list of items. Proceeds support neighborhood improvements and a youth program.
Seoul July 13 AP report says Allied commander Ridgway warned Korean War cease fire talks resume only if United Nations delegates have unrestricted movement in an arm guarded area. Communists rejected Allied demand that news correspondents be allowed at the site.
The Voice of America charged the Communists with bad faith in Korean armistice negotiations and cited the refusal to allow Allied correspondents to Kaesong, armed guards in the city, and a buildup of land and air power in Manchuria and Red China as evidence, reflecting a counter propaganda stance by the U S government.
Excerpt describes the supreme commander's demand that Red armed guards be withdrawn from Kaesong, the original site of armistice discussions, as part of a U N personnel deployment in the conference area. The tense presentation signals ongoing negotiations and potential shifts in security arrangements around the talks.
Kyodo News Agency reported from Tokyo that 61 people are dead 184 injured and 103 missing after a Wednesday flood in Kyodo Prefecture southern Japan. Police reports form the basis of the totals with updates expected.
In Peka Kansas on July 13 the Santa Fe railroad bridge over the Kansas River collapsed. Ten locomotives were on the bridge hoping to withstand rising floodwaters but the center spans gave way around noon as record crest neared.
Muddy inundation sweeps eastern Kansas towns while Kansas City districts Armourdale and Argentine flood midmorning. City Manager L P Coughingham orders immediate evacuation of the industrial area as levees on the Missouri side begin to crumble.
Allied troops pushed up to three miles through heavy fire in a limited objective attack on the east central front southwest of Kumsong. U S night fighters downed two small Red planes near the peace camp at Munsan. Cease-fire talks at Kaesong stalled amid Red build ups. An Allied officer warned Reds may be increasing capabilities, with estimates placing enemy strength at about 350000 across the front and in reserve. B 29s then bombed front line positions with 400 500 pound bombs.
A convoy of six buses reached the deluxe El Capitan on flood-cut rails near Cedar Point Kansas and ferried 337 passengers to Newton. The stranded travelers, aboard 845 initially, kept spirits up with bonfires and singing as Red Cross provided food water and baby supplies. Eight were flown out by light plane. the rest remained safe though air conditioning and water were scarce.
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