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Long Beach Press Telegram

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Jun 23, 1951

Page

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Chutists Plan to Land Near PAA Plane

Search planes spotted a missing Pan American World Airways Constellation near Monrovia Liberia. The DC-4 noted as locating remains of Flight 151 with 40 aboard, including passengers from Lisbon and Accra, while para chute teams head toward Roberts Field to aid in the rescue effort.

Monrovia Liberia Pan American World Airways Roberts Field Pan American New York Vom Johannesburg FE. Clower Mott Marshall Plan Lisbon Cairo Stenhewer I. Lewis Bride Pennsylvania William Stott Palos Verdes Calif Milk ‘A Los Angeles Pan American Airways New York City

Truman Urges Stronger Economic Controls From Congress

President Truman appealed to Congress for tougher economic controls, saying recent actions take the easy way and risk inflation. He sent letters to Vice President Barkley and Speaker Rayburn, endorsed a mobilization policy report, criticized defense production amendments, and urged strengthening bills to defend the nation without harming living standards or the dollar.

Washington Truman Congress Barkley House Rayburn National Advisory Board Senate House Banking and Currency Committees Korea

President Truman Urges Return To Work By Pilots

Washington June 23 President Truman urged United Air Lines pilots to resume work immediately in the national defense interest. In a telegram to Air Line Pilots Association president David L Behncke he said the strike could impede national security efforts while the dispute is reviewed by the National Mediation Board.

Washington Truman United Air Lines David L. Behneke Air Line Pilots’ Association AFL Behncke National Mediation Board

Twelve Firms Fight L A Fire in Los Angeles

A spreading two alarm blaze gutted an art and bronze finishing concern in Los Angeles on an early dawn. Twelve city fire companies battled the flames but both buildings were unoccupied. Damage was believed to exceed the amount unavailable in the fragment.

Los Angeles Lank Winkieby

Unionists in Riot at S. F. Pier

In San Francisco on June 23 violence erupted at the Lurline pier delaying its midnight sailing. NMU and MC&S members clashed as police cleared the area after arrests for inciting riot. About 30 AFL sailors reportedly refused to cross picket lines while passengers watched.

San Francisco Matson Lurline Justas Shipping CIO National Maritime Union National Labor Relations Board Cooks and Stewards Union NMU Mc&s Bers AFL

Kansas Floods Cause Vast Havoc

Kansas floods wrought heavy damage to crops and property with winds hail and heavy rain. rivers and streams rose forcing evacuations. Red Cross workers deployed and National Guard units were alerted as floodwaters inundated Hays and Manhattan areas with blocks flooded and thousands displaced.

Kansas Red Cross Suard Hays Big Creek Manhattan Blue River

Marshall Asks New WAC Camp OK

General Marshall asks Congress to authorize a multimillion dollar permanent training quarters for the Women's Army Corps in Alabama. The request signals expansion of WAC facilities and military readiness during June.

Marshall Washington Secretary of Defense Congress Women's Army Corps Alabama

Britain reverses ruling admits Bubba and Kathy Tongay

Britain granted Miami children Bubba Tongay and sister Kathy a monthlong stay to attempt crossing the English Channel. Immigration officials reversed a prior decision, barring work or public exhibitions, and allowed the kids to swim at their own expense. The Tongays had faced a plan to exclude them from the Miss Channel Swim contest in London.

London Britain Miami Russell Tongay Bubba Kathy Tree Ietry Jong Esterday Pane Tongay

Senate Aims to Cut House Old Tax Bill

Senate leaders said they hoped to soften the House approved tax bill of about $7.2 billion while avoiding major cuts. Key senators noted concerns over harsh provisions targeting unmarried income earners and debated altering multi billion dollar appropriations as conference talks approach.

Senate Washington House Congress George D.-Ga Senate Finance Committee Sen. McFarland D.-Ariz

Dewey Plans Hop to Korean Front

Governor Thomas E. Dewey will undertake a 25,000 mile flying tour starting July 1, visiting Formosa, Japan, Australia, the Philippines and Korea to bolster anti Communist efforts. He will meet Chiang Kai-shek and high military leaders, deny USDS representation and say he pays for the trip himself.

Albany Thomas E. Dewey Korean Pacific Formosa Chiang Kai-shek Dewey Chiang Japan Australia New, Zealand Philippines French Indochina Indonesia New York San Francisco Tokyo Korea USDS

Local Church Notices Rowed In Odd Page Reference

A fragmented OCR item lists church notices with scattered page references and unclear formatting, mentioning pages A3 B4 and B3 across sections. The text provides no clear event, date, or names beyond generic church reference labels.

California Legislature Hurries to Pass Many Laws

California legislators race to finish a 1951 session with a 120 day deadline. Senate and Assembly push bills including a $13.15 million school aid item and a proposed tax for urban unincorporated areas. Gov Warren vetoes three measures as session winds down.

Morrie Landsberg Sacramento California Senate Assembly Warren

Bay-area Crash Kills 5 Hurts 7

Five persons were killed and seven injured when three automobiles collided on Bayshore Blvd in Redwood City. Only one of thirteen occupants escaped unhurt, police said.

Redwood Sevean Bayshore Blvd

Fire in South Gate causes $100,000 in damage

A flash fire swept three industrial buildings in South Gate, totaling about $100,000. Hunter Wood Works sustained $75,000 in losses, while Glamour Gauge Manufacturing and other facilities faced $25,000 and roof damage to a nearby print shop was reported. Fire officials attributed the blaze to an accidental ignition.

South Gate Hunter Woodworks David F.illines George’ Raese Glamour “Gauge Manufacturing Co

Court Backs Segregation in South Carolina Schools

A three judge federal court in Charleston upheld racial segregation in public schools. The 2 to 1 ruling affirmed the existing system while ordering an injunction to remedy facilities for Negro students. Judge Parker, Judge Bell, and Judge Waring formed the majority with Judge Waring dissenting. The suit was brought by parents of Negro children in Clarendon County seeking integration.

Charleston South Carolina South Sosa Caroling John J. Parker D. 8 Circuit Court. of Appeals George ‘Bell Fimmerman Watles “Waring South Caralina Clarendon County

Reds Smacked Back in Air and on Land

In Korea, United Nations forces pushed Reds back in ground assaults and chased a MIG-15 air fleet toward Manchuria. American Sabre jets damaged one MIG-15, aiding a weeklong tally of enemy aircraft and sustaining higher combat losses for U.S. air units. Ground action knocked out bridges aiding Communist reinforcements while UN troops edged Reds on central and western fronts.

Tokyo United Nations Korea Manchuria Yalu River Adair U. S U. N

Hague Tribunal Acts in Oil Row

The Hague based International Court of Justice will hear the Anglo Iran oil dispute after Britain sought world court intervention as Iran moves to nationalize Persian oil resources. Iran asserts control while British operators face expropriation and workers seek to keep salaries. the Abadan refinery and British offices remain focal points in the crisis.

Associated Press International Court of Justice Hague United ‘Nations Britain World Court Anglotranian Cas Abadan An. Tranian Thelaris Iran

Fragmented OCR headline summary

An unreadable OCR fragment mentions an event or item with partial words and no clear names or details, insufficient to identify a person, organization, or location. The text shows stray letters and slugs, offering no verifiable facts for a proper summary.

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