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Long Beach Press Telegram

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Jun 15, 1951

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Fresh Commie Troops Brace on East Front

Tokyo dispatch reports large numbers of Red troops digging in on eastern Korea amid rain-swept ridges. U.N. tank columns clash on the central front while Reds blamed for vanishing on the west. Air strikes aid drives toward Kumsong as UN forces probe Red positions and artillery duels echo near Yangsu and Inje.

Tokyo Korea United Nations Kumsong Chupa Kumhwa U. N Fes A. McArthur U.N Yanggu-Inje McArthur Oceana Yangsu Inje

San Diego Reports 145 Youth Suspects In Drug Case

Probation Officer Charles T. G. Rogers stated one county probation office monitors 145 San Diego youths suspected of using or trafficking narcotics. He said most cases involve marijuana use.

Dan Lagu Dune Dow San Diego Charles T. G. Rogers Rogers

Woman Won’t Stop Talking Fire Tragedy in Everett

A party line delay thwarted an alarm for a home fire killing four children Beth Bryant 2 Boyd Bryant 3 Paulanne Sweeney 5 and Renee Sweeney 2 in Everett Washington. A 10 month old Bernice Bryant survived after mother jumped from the second floor roof. Firemen estimated only moments more could have saved the kids.

Everett Wash Jun Ulume Beth Bryant Boyd Bryant Paulanne Sweeney Renee Sweeney Vivian [Bryant Naval Reserve

Allied Plan for Big Four Talks in Paris Agreed

The United States Britain and France urged Russia to accept a Big Four foreign ministers meeting in Paris to ease world tensions on the basis of the deputies' agreement. Identical notes were handed to Soviet deputy foreign minister Andrei Gromyko. The deputies have struggled since March 5 to finalize an agenda for the parley.

London United States Britain France Russia Paris Andrei A. Gromyko

Army lists Korea war casualties totals through June 7

The Army estimated enemy casualties in Korea at 1,142,361 through June 7, with combat losses 827,000 and nonbattle 155,000. North Korean deaths 538,091 and Chinese Red forces 555,270, prisoners of war 161,361. U.S. combat losses through June 8 were 70,317. UN forces total 124,406. South Korean losses cited as 180,000, a figure viewed as possibly high.

Washington Korea The United Nations Omar Bradley U. S

Truman Urges Strong Inflation Controls In Speech

President Truman urged stronger inflation controls to prevent Russia from gaining victory without firing a shot. He argued Congress support for a robust inflation control law, while lawmakers favored extending the existing defense production act with some changes. He appealed to the public via television and radio, insisting the nation must act before the current law expires.

Washington Truman Russia Congress House Banking Committee Spence D-Ky

Vessel Which Asked Aid Heads for Coast

The Sea Lark fishing vessel, which requested help in the north Pacific, was slowly making for the British Columbia coast under its own power with twenty six men aboard. The Sailor's Splice of Alaska Steamship Co. reached the Sea Lark and began escort at 5 a.m. today. The Sea Lark, a 165 foot vessel, was disabled while heading to Kodiak with smaller fishing boats lashed to its deck.

Seattle Sea Lark North Pacific British,Columbia Sailor's Splice Alaska Steamship Co Kodiak

Medical Beat Bills to Aid Chiropractors

SACRAMENTO June 15 A bill opponents said would allow chiropractors to practice medicine surgery was killed last night Dr Frank MacDonald representing California Medical Association opposed the bill A motion to table the measure was carried unanimously

Sacramento Frank MacDonald California Medical Association

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U S Can Lick Russ Johnson Tells Inquiry

Former secretary of defense Louis Johnson said he agrees with Senator Morse that the United States could defeat Russia if war started. He warned the U S might move toward recognizing Red China and said he never knew of a State Department decision to recognize.

Washington Louis Johnson Defense Sen. Morse R.ove Russia Johnson United States China Senate MacArthur State Department

Wage Board approves nine cent GE wage hike

The Wage Stabilization Board approved a nine cent hourly increase for 100,000 Gen Electric Corp workers not covered by the CIO's cost of living adjustment. The action, taken via the review and appeals board, aimed to restore pre pact relationships with CIO unions and salaried staff after tensions with United Electrical Workers.

Washington Wage Stabilization Board Civl Electric Corp Cio-International Union of Electrical Workers CIO United Electrical Workers Wage Board CIO Junion

Senate group approves new rent controls

Washington June 15 UP The Senate Banking Committee backed extending federal rent controls beyond June 30 and applying them to critical defense areas. No time limit set. The panel also ruled not to interfere with existing state or local regulations unless local rents exceed the national level for six months, and dropped proposed federal controls on commercial properties.

Washington Senate Banking Committee New York State

MacArthur Attacks Acheson Over Formosa Propaganda

Gen Douglas MacArthur accused Secretary of State Acheson of using propaganda to mislead about Formosa in 1949. He referenced a Senate inquiry and a December 1949 State Department document noting Formosa’s fall was anticipated and had no real military significance. The speaker urged a moral reckoning in the public record.

San Antonio Texas Douglas MacArthur Acheson State Department Formosa Senate MacArthur Big Island

Assembly Approves High School Driver Training Plan

In Sacramento on June 15 the Assembly approved a bill enabling state support for automobile driver training programs in high schools. The initial state cost is about 1 million dollars annually, rising to as much as 2.5 million if all eligible students enroll.

Sacramento Senate Assembly Earl Stanley¢R Balboa Island

Pole climber saved by firemen after monkey rescue

In Rockaway Playland New York a 23 year old Avezzano climbed a 175 foot pole to rescue Kathy the escaped monkey. Fire Inspector Golding and two firefighters ascended the pole and lowered Avezzano to safety after a two hour descent. He suffered a sore throat from screaming but was reported fine.

New York Frank Avertand Kathy Rockaway Playland Avezzano John Golding Philip Bianca Samuel Greenberg

Fire at St Cunegonde Hospice Leaves Two Dead

In Montreal a blaze at the St Cunegonde Hospice for the aged and orphans trapped about forty people and injured many. Nuns guided about 200 children to safety while older inmates, including several blind residents, faced danger on upper floors. The fire was brought under control within two hours.

Montreal St. Cunegonde Atwater Ave Delisle St

Shipping Men Ask US Ban Walkouts

Shipping firms urged President Truman to invoke the Taft Hartley Act to stop threatened walkouts by maritime workers. They warned negotiations with Atlantic and Gulf coast unions and steamship companies have deadlocked, risking a midnight work stoppage. A fact finding board could delay the strike up to 80 days.

New York Truman Atlantic Gulf

Postpone Tieup 7 Of Coast Ships Ships Halt Delayed

CIO radio operators agreed to postpone their strike against west coast shipping until midnight pending wage talks. The dispute between CIO American Radio Association and the Pacific Maritime Association was the sole threat to contract negotiations. Other four unions reportedly reached or extended current contracts while PMA talks continue.

San Francisco CIO CIO American Radio Association Pacific Maritime Association PMA

Weather outlook with light winds and hazy skies

Low clouds persist tonight into tomorrow morning with light variable winds. A hazy atmosphere and westerly winds of 0 to 20 mph are expected tomorrow afternoon. Little change in temperature.

Shootingest vessel of war comes home

The light cruiser USS Manchester returned to Long Beach after 10 months of Far East duty in the Korean War. The ship and crew of 73 officers and 1350 enlisted were greeted by thousands, with Marine Band and celebrities aboard, as Mayor Burton W. Chace praised their courage and service.

Manchester Long Beach Far East Long Beach Harbor Pier B Burton W. Chace Korea Inchon United Nations

House Unit Votes Tideland to State

A Washington judiciary subcommittee approved the Walter bill transferring tidelands oil rights to the states, granting California three miles of offshore sea bottom. Long Beach supports the measure, while President Truman warned Attorney General Breckinridge of a veto if it reaches Congress. Supporters remain optimistic it may pass or survive a veto.

House Washington Tidelands California Long Beach Truman Edmund G. Brethat Egon Congress

Cheap Better Tire From New Synthetic

AKRON Ohio June 15 UP General Tire and Rubber Co says it has developed a revolutionary synthetic rubber formula for a cheaper longer wearing tire. The product is already produced by Polymer Corp in Sarnia Ontario and Canadian rubber makers are adapting it to tire operations. General offered the formula to the RFC but chose Canada after no action. The new compound allegedly yields 32 percent more tires, 18 percent longer wear, and 31 percent lower rubber cost, boosting production without extra demand for raw materials.

Akron Ohio General Tire & Rubber Co General Polymer Corp Sarnia Ont Z General Reconstruction Finance Corp RFC Canada W. O'Neil O'Neil Ites O’neill

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