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Newspaper
Long Beach Press Telegram
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
May 09, 1951
Page
8
In San Diego on May 9 an ex Marine fell four stories from a downtown hotel, breaking both legs. Police said prints showed Claire LeRoy Strawcutter, 29, hung by his fingers from a window ledge before dropping. He was in the city seeking work at an aircraft plant.
Brig. Gen. William L. Mitchel age 53 from Jackson Mississippi becomes deputy commander of the U S 25th Infantry Division in Korea replacing Brig. Gen. John H Michaelis who has moved to SHAPE staff in France. Mitchel has served as deputy commander of the U S Ninth Corps in Korea since February and arrived at the 25th Division two days ago.
The University of Missouri asks FCC to permit a Columbia based station on Channel 6 to mix educational and commercial entertainment. It plans to fund buildout at 180000 to 324000 dollars but seeks 200000 yearly operating funds via potential network partnerships. Curators doubt a strictly educational schedule would sustain continued viewer interest.
Dr. Helgi Briem Iceland's charge d'affaires in Stockholm and Helsinki left by air for Moscow to present his credentials to the Soviet government. He will be accredited in the same capacity in all three capitals and denied reports that he was delivering a message about U.S. troop landings in Iceland.
Los Angeles May 9 The French air force chief of staff says France has 500 cadets training in the United States as part of a long running exchange program. The cadets study at American bases and prepare for operations with allied air forces.
Fresno May 9 A farm labor official O W Fahrney state department of employment Fresno notes rising need for workers and potential severe shortage. Full cooperation of workers and farmers needed to achieve full utilization. Current camps low and fewer migratory entrants. Cotton chopping requires about 22 000 workers, fruit thinning 10 000, Valencia harvest ongoing with 18 percent complete.
Gen Charles Lecheres says full enrollment at French and allied flying schools strengthens morale and ties, noting closer US France friendship and greater Atlantic Pact strength.
Chicago report cites Emily S. Hulbert 90 who died April 1 bequeathing 5000 to feed pigeons three times weekly at two Michigan Ave street corners. A 10000 pledge funds care and burial of her mixed terrier Judy. Relatives not named. 60 institutions and individuals listed. Chauffeur George Cooper receives 20000 for a life scheme and 10000 to his family after death.
A Far East review shows Rashin in northeast Korea was struck by a B-29 raid on August 12, several months before MacArthur said he sought permission to bomb the town. Defense Secretary Marshall testified that risks near the Soviet frontier and harbor ships influenced the decision.
SACRAMENTO May 9 The Senate has passed and sent to the Assembly a bill prohibiting children under 16 from working in agriculture except on farms owned or operated by their parents or guardians.
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