29 Mar 1952
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Newspaper
Long Beach Press Telegram
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Mar 29, 1952
Page
1
Coast Guard rescued nine Benita crewmen after a radar guided search through dense fog off San Pedro. The Benita ran aground near Pt. Fermin and all hands were found safe in a skiff, owner listed as Mario Toso of San Diego.
Langley Air Force Base reports a Langley based jet bomber crashed and exploded in Chesapeake Bay waters near Plum Tree Island during a rock training mission. All three officers aboard are missing as coast guard vessels and Langley search crews continue the night and day effort to locate wreckage and notify next of kin.
At Columbus crossing a thrill-seeker placed two rails across a Pennsylvania train track as the Cincinnati section of the St. Louisan, carrying 200 passengers, hit them at 60 mph. The engine stayed on track but suffered heavy damage and reached Union Station. Investigators and officials noted the danger to nearby residents and questioned where the rails originated.
General Collins testified to Congress that U S firepower has risen 50 percent since World War II and now includes advanced artillery tanks and future atomic artillery and guided missiles. He warned of a mass Soviet force in Europe and outlined a need for about 14.2 billion in new funds for next year amid ongoing Korean War costs.
Hollywood March 29. TV actress Anne Sterling admitted her tale of being beaten by four men was false and said a wealthy Hollywood playboy with a cane staged the attack in his home to threaten her. She named the man but will consult her attorney before filing charges.
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Washington reports soldiers prefer roast turkey over all meats and fresh sliced tomatoes with buttered corn, while bacon and parsnips rank lowest. Banana cream pie tops desserts and stewed apricots are least liked. A 52 billion budget hearing published the mess hall food preferences and an Army effort to reduce waste by aligning menus with GI tastes.
In Washington officials weigh a price increase to avert a steel workers walkout with talks set for New York between major firms and the CIO United Steelworkers. Government spokesmen deny promises of relief while asserting the price line remains firm as nego tiations continue.
Washington, March 29. President Truman mounts the stump tonight as Sen. Maybank urges a decision on a possible run for another term. Democrats close to the President doubt he will indicate his plans in the address, keeping the issue unresolved.
All radio network stations will broadcast the Truman address with KNX at 7 30 KECA at 8 30 KFI at 9 and KHJ and KFWB at 10 TV is not scheduled.
At a Jefferson Jackson Day dinner in Long Beach Maybank joined Southern Democrats in backing Senator Russell of Georgia for the Democratic nomination. He said Truman should publicly decide soon, arguing the party and the people deserve to know the candidates.
High fog develops late tonight and tomorrow morning then clears. Mostly sunny by afternoon with a high in the upper 60s. Light winds. Dry conditions expected across the region.
Army Chief of Staff General Collins testifies to Congress that the Army will see an unusually large personnel turnover starting July 1, with more than half of personnel eligible for release and about 750,000 men likely to leave in the period. Army Secretary Pace notes strength goals of 1,552,000 by July 1, 1953, with 20 divisions planned and a large Korean War buildup driving early enlistments.
Senator Kefauver of Tennessee plans to offer a winner take all pledge to Senator Kerr of Oklahoma for Nebraska’s primary. He aims to bind all 42 Democratic delegates to vote for the primary winner at the national convention. The plan, to be announced during a Nebraska swing, follows a crowded field of 24 candidates for 12 delegate posts.
In Butte Montana on March 29 police used an interpreter to explain the charge to Antonio C. Gonzales 32 who pleaded guilty to carrying a pistol under his coat. An officer considered a 50 dollar fine and Gonzales joked about pesos before being sent for fingerprinting.
A 69,000-volt transformer failure caused a citywide outage across about half of Ohio, including Columbus, interrupting electric service for 1 hour 23 minutes. Over a million residents lost power, radios failed, and trolley buses stranded while workers sought transport.
In Akron on March 29, Judge Bernard J. Roetzel who jailed nine CIO United Rubber Workers leaders and fined them 250 dollars each, received a threatening letter promising a long ride. The Goodrich strike affected office workers opposing withdrawal of UAW recognition.
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East Liverpool Ohio reports a green skeleton outlined figure in luminous paint near Rt 7. Kenneth Page of Brookside said a foggy 2:30 am encounter caused his car to veer into a ditch injuring his ankle. the phantom fled in another car. Police investigated after calls claiming sightings and threats.
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