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Long Beach Press Telegram

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Jun 17, 1951

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George Opposes 38th Parallel Split War End

Senator George of Georgia says the Korean war must end on reasonable terms and rejects any settlement that keeps Korea divided at the 38th parallel. He warns failure to reach a speedy peace could trigger World War III and favors a negotiated armistice with safeguards against new aggression.

Washington Sen George D-Ga Douglas MacArthur Korea North Korea South Korea Acheson United Nations United States MacArthur Georgia Democrat Arthur

MacArthur Embarrassed by Presidency Talk Bid

Gen. MacArthur, returning from Texas, expresses embarrassment over critics urging him to seek the presidency in 1952. Maj. Gen. Courtney Whitney says no change to his stand against politics. MacArthur lashed at the Truman administration in Fort Worth, denouncing a drift toward socialism and warning of government overreach.

MacArthur Aia Courtney Whitney Dallas News Today Fort Worth Truman

Navy Plane Crash Kills 4 Calif Men

Navy officials announce a Martin Mariner seaplane crash in Japan during takeoff killed four California crewmen and injured or missing others. Identified dead include Lt (jg) George Ryan of La Jolla Lt (jg) Bernard Kitamacher of La Mesa Walter Tatum chief aviation electronics man of Palm City and Lt Volmer Flint of Coronado. SAN DIEGO report filed in June.

U.S. Navy Mariner Japan Pacific Fleet Air Headquarters Fleet Air Headquarters George Ryan la Jolla Bernard Kitamacher la Mesa Walter Tatum Palm City Volmer Flint Coronado San Diego Calif

Lightning Sparks Fourth Forest Fire Near Alturas

ALTURAS Calif June 16 UP Lightning started a forest fire in Canyon Creek a white pine stand the fourth in 24 hours the Forest Service reported Canyon Creek lies 14 miles southwest of Alturas Forty lumbermen employed by Lindgren and Burrell cutters fought the blaze with bull dozers and other gear Foresters said the other three fires were out by late afternoon The Ralph Smith Lumber Co and Lowness Bros of Canby said they stood by to send night crews if the fire spread

Alturas Calif Canyon Creek Forest Service Here Lindgren and Burrell Ralph Smith Lumber Co Lowness Bros Canby

Truman Signs Trade Act Extension Amid Republican Edges

President Truman approved a two year extension of the Reciprocal Trade Act, extending authority to enter trade cutting agreements with other nations until June 12 1953. He criticized some Republican written angles while Russia is excluded.

Washington Truman Russia

Bunche warns against making supermen of Reds

Ann Arbor June 16 United Nations Delegate Ralph Bunche warned that exploiting bogeymen and supermen does not serve security. He urged composure and faith in traditional values, insisting Americans face no easy peace and must avoid compromising principles.

Ann Arbor Mich United Nations Ralph Sanene

Kerr Says General Already Candidate in Texas Tour

Vice President Kerr says if Gen. MacArthur is not a candidate for president there is no steer in Texas. He noted MacArthur’s Texas speeches critiquing appeasement policy. House Speaker Rayburn commented that Texas crowds were disappointing to MacArthur and his sponsors.

Washington Sen Kerr D-Okla MacArthur Texas House Rayburn Gen. MacArthur

Speech Urges Moral Standards to Restore Public Confidence

A speech in a high school stadium calls for Americans to demand higher morality in government, replace propaganda with truth in public information, and base policy on the ultimate well being of the people, with no mention of war. The text notes that continued on Page AB Cal.4.

Cal

Seventy six year old Arman J Vartan graduates high school

Seventy six year old Arman J Vartan graduates from high school in Los Angeles today as part of a local ceremony. The event highlights perseverance and community pride amid a long journey to finish his education.

Los Angeles Arman J Vartan

Radio Operators Strike Halts West Coast Ports

A CIO American Radio Association walkout of about 300 radiomen demanded a 70 dollar monthly raise. West coast ports halted as 40 ships were in port and 30 strikebound. Talks with federal conciliator Omar Hoskins stalled with no immediate plan for resumed sessions.

San Francisco West Coast CIO American Radio Association Philip O'Rourke Othe Cros ARA Omar Hoskins Hoskins Immatary Wage Stabilization Board PMA NMU The Marine Exchange National Maritime Union Portland Ore Independent Marine Cooks and Stewards Union Barbara Olsen C. EB. Johanson Union TLWU Harry Bridges International Warehousemen’s Union

Judge Who Cited John Lewis Dies

Washington June 16 Judge T Alan Goldsborough longtime antagonist of John Lewis and the United Mine Workers died of a heart attack at 73 He collapsed during a Father’s Day gathering at his daughter-in-law’s home where he was celebrating his 42nd wedding anniversary Goldsborough rose from Maryland to the House then the federal bench and became a national figure in 1946 when he ruled for the government against a Lewis led coal strike imposing fines on Lewis and the United Mine Workers

Washington T. Alan Goldsborough John Lewis United Mine Workers T. Alan Goldsborough Jr Goldsborough Emmett Mackwood House of Representatives Maryland Ige

Five Hurt in Two Car Crash on Atlantic Avenue

Five people were injured when two southbound cars collided as the street narrows to the Union Pacific underpass. Eva Veldink 46 sustained head and shoulder injuries. Rose Wolfe 65 skull fracture suspicion. Robert Wolfe 31 shoulder abrasions. Renee Wolfe 26 leg abrasions. Minnie Kate Minsky 38 possible ankle fracture. Driver of the second car, Irvin A. Minsky 42, was uninjured. Downey residents were taken to Seaside Hospital.

Atlantic Ave Union Pacific Eva Veldink Harding St Rose Wolfe Robert Wolfe Renee Wolfe Minnie Kate Minsky Trvin A. Minsky Downey Seaside Hospital

French seek stable government in Assembly elections today

Highlights from Teletype list today’s events across politics and local front pages. France moves toward a stable government as elections begin in the Assembly.

Silver City N. M

Where to Find It Auto News-Pages and More

A reader notices the newspaper’s navigation notes listing sections by page: Auto News on 8-2, Aviation on 8-2, Beach and Bombings on D-3, Edge on unspecified, Classified on D-5, Crossword on B-6, Obituaries on A-3, Public Forum on B-4, and Radio and Television on B-6.

Beach Gombing

Tots on Car Bumper Eats Razor Blade Shocking Tale

A four year old girl riding on a car bumper at ten miles per hour near Joliet escaped injury. Patricia Frazer of Plainfield and sister Helen, aged 17, recounted the dangerous stunt and warning to stop rides. Ed Bond drove at 60 mph with Helen as Skip Russell alerted other motorists.

Toliet Til Patricia Frazer Plainfield Iil Helen Ed Bond Joliet Patricia Bond Skip Russell

New York Cracks Down on Dope Peddlers

New York launches a narcotics crackdown after revelations that thousands of schoolchildren are addicted to heroin marijuana and other drugs Gov Dewey and the American Legion mobilize millions for a nationwide youth anti drug drive Broadway peddlers flee to dodge police 40 detective narcotics squad shifts to a no day off schedule and a cane concealing a narcotic is seized during the crackdown authority announces an experimental program to treat women addicts as a three day state hearing proceeds with taped testimonies from young addicts and dozens of arrests follow

New York Broadway Thomas FE. Dewey American Legion Legion Dewey Albany

New Drive Points Up Atom Dangers

Washington dispatch reports the Independent Advisory Council of the Federal Civil Defense Administration launching a national campaign to alert America to atomic attack dangers. The 12 member panel, including governors mayors and publishers, warns of an appalling lack of understanding and urges constant civil defense readiness to deter morale collapse and maintenance of defense production.

Washington Congress Independent Advisory Council Federal Civil Defense Administration America Russia Covs Franck J.lausche Ohio Frederick G.payne Maine Luther W. Youngdahl Minnesota Wiliam S. Deviz Seattle David L. Lawrence Pittsburgh Robert L. Smith The Los Angeles Daily News Silliman Evans Nashville Tennes Sean

Unidentified Aircraft Hit U.S. Bases

Unidentified aircraft bombed the Suwon and Kimo air bases with no damage reported. Eighth Army reports 215,989 enemy casualties since April as fighting continues on the eastern front with Red forces reentering Pyongyang and counterattacks along the central front.

Tokyo James A. van Fleet Eighth Army U. N Pyongyang Iron Triangle North Korea Suwon S. T Kimo Yanggu Inje Central Front United Press William Chapman Yonchon

US Sabre Jets Down 6 MIGs In Korea Battle

Fifth Air Force reports F-86 Sabres attacked over 25 enemy MIGs near the Manchurian border. One MIG destroyed and six damaged. All Fifth Air Force planes returned safely to base after a high altitude clash above Sinulju, Korea, from 5,000 to 39,000 feet. Russians built planes reportedly fled to Manchurian bases.

U. S&s Fifth Air Force Korea U.S Pai Sinulju

Dangerous Dobbin Horse Bite Costs Autoist Four Fingers

Mrs W L Sheffield of Bradenton Florida was told by doctors she will lose four fingers after a horse crashed into her car in Arcadia Florida. A team of horses blocked the road prompting the car to halt and the animal stuck its head into the vehicle causing the injuries.

Arcadia Fis W. L. Sheffield Sheffield Bradenton Fla

Santa Official Price Freeze Sparks Toymakers Clash

In Washington on June 16 the Office of Price Stabilization faces toy manufacturers over price ceilings for next Christmas. The new system set to begin July 2 aims to standardize ceiling prices, while critics argue it could disrupt supply and raise costs. OPS defends the change, noting prior price boosts favored some firms and promises a fairer framework.

Washington Santa Claus Santa Tim Mary C .T Ops Truman North Pole

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