Acheson Signals Chance for Korea Peace at 38th Parallel
Secretary of State Acheson told Senate committees the United States might halt fighting at the 38th Parallel if reliable assurances prevent renewed communist aggression. He spoke of a real settlement to repel aggression, restore peace, and remove troops as stability is achieved. The plan hinges on a cease fire and settlement not tied to seating China in the UN or Formosa.
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Pursuit Halt Follows All-Out Offensive in Korea
Tokyo dispatch reports the allied pursuit phase of the all-out offensive ended as U N troops pressed Red resistance near the 38th parallel. Lt Gen James A Van Fleet said the halt was due to Reds retreat and not peace talks. Frontline censorship eased to allow limited details.
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Record Heat Draws Crowds to California Beaches
Heat wave draws crowds to beaches with record June temperatures. Crowds estimated at 25,000 as lifeguards rescue seven at Colorado Lagoon and nine at Alamitos Bay. Los Angeles hits 89, hottest year to date, with other readings from San Bernardino 90 Bur bank 88 and El Centro 95.
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Randi Ghiotto
Los Angeles
Press-Telegram
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Mercury
Colorado Lagoon
Worldwide Weather Chaos Leaves Five Dead Across States
Floods and extreme swings in weather cripple large areas from the South to the plains with storms, heat, cold and floods. Mississippi Gov Fielding Wright calls for prayers as rains drought affect crops and farms. Arctic cold grips the Rockies and the East sees record heat and sharp temperature drops.
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Red Jets Downed B-29. Crew Missing in Korea Air Battle
In Tokyo on Sunday June 3 reports from the Far East Air Force say Communist jets shot down a B-29 in northwest Korea. The search for missing airmen continued after some were seen paras powered, while two other aircraft were damaged near the Sinanju Sinaijo railroad bridge near Chongju. Four jet fighters were shot down.
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Far East Air Force
Korea
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Chongju
Peace move hints from London and Washington on Korea
Indications from London and Washington suggest a possible new peace effort along the 38th parallel tied to United Nations mediation. Secretary Acheson says no current negotiations exist with Red China, while Britain seeks a review meeting to explore a settlement and halt to fighting if real assurances of no further aggression are given.
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Associated Press
London
Washington
38Th
United Nations
Dean Acheson
MacArthur
Korea
Herbert Morrison
Knres
L B Couple Hurt in Texas Plane Crash
ODESSA Texas June 2 Dr and Mrs Philip W Reames of Long Beach California were injured slightly tonight in a forced landing of their light plane. The craft was forced down on an abandoned airport during a storm. Two others aboard Mr and Mrs Everett Ross of Santa Monica California were unhurt. Ross is president of the California Junior Chamber of Commerce. Reames is a past president and a national director. They were en route to Miami to attend a Junior Chamber of Commerce convention.
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Philip W. Reames
Magnolia
Long Beach
Calif
Everett Ross
Santa Monica
Reames
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California Junior Chamber of Commerce
Miami
Fla
China hints carrying war into next year
In Peiping a radio broadcast urged the Chinese people to fund heavy equipment for the Korean war effort by the "People's Volunteers." The voice said a nationwide campaign would be checked in January 1952 as China hinted it would carry the conflict into the following year.
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Palos Verdes Grass Fire Threatens Homes
A large Palos Verdes Hills grass and brush fire burned hundreds of acres as five fire companies and Rolling Hills residents battled wind driven flames near Crenshaw Boulevard and Palos Verdes Drive North. Firefighters escaped encirclement while onlookers lined Palos Verdes Drive North. Heavy smoke darkened the sky as Lomita Carson St. Station and Los Angeles crews responded.
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Betty Jane Barton Named Miss Long Beach in Miss California Event
Betty Jane Barton 20 of 2654 E 221st St was chosen to represent Long Beach in the Miss California contest in Santa Cruz June 9 and 10. Seven judges including Robert Stack picked Barton from 16 contestants at Municipal Auditorium, after a tie for first among Miss Horton and Shirley Cotterhill 18, a Wilson High senior. Cot ton Queen at LACC in 1950, now VP of the AW S, advances to Atlantic City for Miss America in September. Finalists included Joan Scanlon Jeri Powell and Kathy Hardi, all 18.
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Santa Cruz
Robert Stack
Betty Jane
Municipal Auditorium
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Shirley Cotterhill
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Los Angeles City College
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Miss California
Atlantic City
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Jeri Powell
Kathy Hardi
Tots Escape as Car Hits Merry-go-round
Six children escaped injury when a runaway auto crashed into a Vallejo amusement park merry-go-round they rode. The vehicle owner Joe de Lorenzo of Vallejo faced a brake failure citation from the highway patrol.
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Little Merchants Plan 20 Percent Price Cut
New York June 2 7 Small er merchants nationwide vow a collective 20 percent rollback led by Henry Modell president of the Smaller Businessmen's Association. He warns a department store price war could bankrupt small merchants and damage the economy. In San Francisco stores announce cuts mainly on drugs and sundries. Macy's opens with chaotic bargain rush as shoppers flood in, prices cut 30 percent or more on mens wear and household items.
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Businessmen's Association
Henry Modell
Modell
4& Chain
Variety
America
San Francisco
Market Street
Weinstein
California
Macy's
Iran Refuses Talks on Oil Nationalization Demand
Iran's Premier Mossadegh rejects any British talks unless oil nationalization is acknowledged. Truman expresses anxiety over the crisis as Britain and Iran stand firm, with Iran warning against vague discussions and stressing a clear scope before any mission is allowed.
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Iran
Mohammed Mossadezh
Truman
Four Saved One Drowned in Boat Blast Near San Diego
A boating explosion and fire 10 miles south of San Diego left one man missing and presumed drowned, Archie Laymon of Imperial Beach, while four others were rescued by Coast Guard planes and a patrol boat. Survivors include Raymond Alcaraz, his son Michael, Edward B. Robinson, and Wally Wolfe, all of Imperial Beach. Michael Alcaraz lost four fingers and the group was hospitalized for shock and exposure.
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Coast Guard
Archie Laymon
Imperial Beach
Laymon
Raymond Alcaraz
Michael
Edward B. Robinson
Wally Wolfe
Donald A. Ystrom
Naval Hospital
Michael Alcaraz
Truman Ends Rest Cruise Aboard Williamsburg Yacht
UP President Truman ended a Shay rest cruise today aboard the yacht Williamsburg in Washington. Reports had suggested a possible resume of the cruise after some official and personal business, but reporters noted the vessel docked for the weekend.
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Margaret Lands in London Won't Sing on Visit
Margaret, in a black dress, arrived in London aboard the America and declared she will not sing during her six week visit. She aims to tour cathedrals, start with Westminster Abbey, and may meet Winston Churchill. U S embassy officials greeted her, with Ambassador Walter Giffard awaiting events.
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Truman
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America
Britain
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Sarah Churchill
New York
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Westminster Abbey
Southampton
Walter Giffard
Gifford
Canopy Crushes Six to Death in India
A concrete canopy collapsed during a Hindu devotional gathering in New Delhi killing six and injuring at least 20, three of them seriously. The incident occurred Sunday night as 500 people gathered for a recitation and songs.
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