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Newspaper
Long Beach Press Telegram
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Jul 26, 1951
Page
1
Gen Douglas MacArthur condemned Soviet propaganda and what he called indecisive Korea policy. He blasted administration spending and urged stronger American independence, signaling possible 1952 presidential ambitions amid bipartisan Massachusetts opposition.
Washington July 26 Army announces it will disband its all Negro regiment in Korea the 24th Infantry now part of the 25th Division The move aims to integrate Negro soldiers into other units gradually over about six months with assignment of Negro and white troops to combat and service units without regard to color to achieve more efficient manpower.
Premier Alcide De Gasperi and his seventh cabinet took an oath before President Luigi Einaudi in Rome. The ceremony ends a 10 day cabinet crisis as De Gasperi also assumes foreign affairs temporarily while Carlo Sforza becomes minister without portfolio. All but three ministers are Christians Democrats.
The two year effort to win Congress approval of the St. Lawrence seaway project ends as the House public works committee votes 15 to 12 to table the measure. President Truman argues national defense value while opponents say it risks enemy attack. The plan would dredge the river for ocean shipping and include a Canadian cost and benefit sharing.
SACRAMENTO July 26 AP Governor Warren set a new pill signing record by finishing the 1951 Legislature output. He announced a pocket veto of 389 measures and vetoed 42 more during the 120 day session for a total of 131. He signed 1763 bills into law, many effective Sept. 23, largest number ever signed by a California governor.
President Truman directs the Wage Stabilization Board to investigate and report on a strike at American Smelting and Refining Co in Garfield Utah. He says the United Steel Workers stoppage threatens national defense and asks for recommendations toward fair settlement under the Defense Production Act.
William Ross Lloyd, 93, of 1086 W 15th St, a retired minister, appeared in San Pedro court for his first traffic violation. He was cited for double parking on S Pacific Ave and driving without corrective lenses. Municipal Judge Walter Odemar suspended the fine and urged him to go and sin no more.
Senate House conferees approved a provision allowing rent rollbacks in newly named critical defense areas near military posts. The move, part of an economic controls bill, awaits ratification by both houses. Separately, Long Beach Los Angeles harbor becomes home port for much of the Pacific Fleet with ships and crews to be based there under 1952 budget plans.
The Senate armed services committee unanimously recommended confirm Dan A. Kimball as Secretary of the Navy. Kimball, formerly undersecretary, has led the civilian Navy since President Truman named Matthews ambassador to Ireland. The nomination moves to the Senate floor for expected confirmation.
Late night and early morning fog and low clouds linger tonight with clearing and mostly sunny skies tomorrow. Temperature is not expected to change much from tonight.
Secretary of State Acheson said Congress should approve an 8.5 billion foreign aid bill and that about 25 billion dollars spread over three years is needed to provide defense capital equipment for United States allies. He testified before the Senate Foreign Relations Committee amid Korea armistice discussions.
A Long Beach burglar attempted entry by ladder but fled after neighbors heard noises. Police woke Eugene C. Shanklin at 2 30 AM to report the incident. Shanklin noted the burglars did extra work since the front door was unlocked. He thanked officers.
The notice lists sections and page numbers across sections such as Beach Combing on Page 1 1 Bridge on Page A 13 Classifieds from C S to 9 Curtiss on Page B 10 Crossword Page A 10 Editorial A 12 Financial C 4 5 Obituaries C 6 Radio and TV A 10 Shipping C page Sports C 2 3 Theaters A 11 and Women s Activities Br2 to
Los Angeles July 26 The government arrested the current active head of the U S Communist party and 10 other party leaders in a nationwide crackdown aimed at destroying the party in the west. FBI raids hit Los Angeles San Francisco and New York to round up eleven suspects charging plots to violently overthrow the government. William Schneiderman California chairman was taken in front of his New York apartment. The U S Attorney said warrants were issued for all. Continued on page 8.
Jerry Dreesen, North American Airlines treasurer, sailed 12,000 miles by car for his wife Zerma in an iron lung. He left Tarzana for Hollywood, visited General Hospital thrice daily for 40 days, then Rancho Los Amigos, then back to Tarzana while never missing 100 mile round trips. She remains unable to walk but now can be off the respirator four minutes each hour.
United Nations and Communist delegates agreed on a five point framework for Korean armistice talks at UN advance headquarters in Korea. The agenda covers adoption of the agenda drawing the truce line a buffer zone to supervise the cease fire arrangements for prisoner exchange and government recommendations. Shooting would continue until an armistice is signed and progress remains uncertain as delegates are far apart on four points and duration is unknown.
President Truman expressed belief that the resolute United Nations stand against aggression in Korea may have averted a world war. He said the U N reaction showed aggressors would not be allowed to isolate and destroy victims one by one and noted the UN troops’ resistance gave pause to broader aggressive forces. He sent a letter to Congress with a 400 page report titled Record of Action detailing U S participation in the U N in 1950 and the solidarity of United States and other members against aggression.
A 16 inch water main broke at Ivar and Yuces in Hollywood today flooding Ivar Street from the Knickerbocker Hotel area toward Hollywood and Vine. Police closed a block until feared undermining was checked. No major damage reported though hotel boiler and rooms faced water trouble.
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