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Newspaper
Long Beach Press Telegram
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
May 13, 1951
Page
1
A heartfelt letter from a son to his mother, reflecting on loyalty, remorse, and endurance through dark times. He recalls her enduring faith, promises reform, and seeks forgiveness while affirming his love and intent to become the man she hoped he would be. The piece centers on maternal strength guiding a troubled youth.
A mother in the Long Beach area grants permission to reprint a letter from her son, the 26-year-old author of the letter who is serving a term for armed robbery. He will serve two years in prison with parole eligibility in a year and a half.
Tulsa May 12. Rep. Halleck warned the Korean War will be a sordid symbol of disaster for the Truman administration in the 1952 race. He cautioned Republicans not to be led by personalities and events in debates over MacArthur. Some leaders see MacArthur stirring interest helping the GOP but not as a candidate. Nomination likely between Taft and Eisenhower, who has not declared. Continued on Page A-2.
Warner Robins Ga May 12 Police Chief Thomas Bragg jailed on a murder warrant in the slayings of two unarmed handcuffed soldiers arrested for being absent without leave The warrant was sworn by Mrs Essie Passmore and Mrs Rachel Passmore the mother and wife of one of the slain Privates Louis L Passmore 27 Hawkinsville and Lon G Asman 21 Woodlake Calif Bragg said he shot to protect his life A coroner jury had listed self defense and Camp Gordon Ga sent investigators to review Bragg account
Seattle May 12 AP Rep Jackson Washington says latest atomic test at Eniwetok proves feasibility of ground use and rapid civilian defense. He notes absence of lethal radioactivity under normal conditions though poisoning remains possible in sea water or rain contaminated areas. He cites stronger bombs than Hiroshima and Nagasaki and says details withheld for security. He visited from Eniwetok and declined to specify test size or timing.
Stockholm May 12 Queen Louise aged 61 is in hospital with acute thrombosis of the heart. A communique says she is making satisfactory progress. She married Gustaf VI Adolf in 1923 and is connected to Britain's Mountbatten and Queen Victoria.
Secretary of Defense Marshall told reporters in Washington on May 12 that the United States is moving toward success in Korea but warned Russia is the real opponent capable of forcing a broader war. He warned Red China is suffering heavy losses while stressing restraint over MacArthur’s blockade plan.
The Mississippi River rose over six inches in 24 hours to 224 feet and threatens levees near Hannibal Missouri plus parts of Iowa and Illinois. P H Switeer of the U S Corps warned of possible levee failure as 170000 acres of land lie in danger and several towns endure rising floodwaters. Burlington railroad yards in Hannibal are under water halting freight and passenger service while Canton Missouri faces crested levels and suspended Hotel Canton and Canton News Press operations.
Eleven firemen were injured when two fire trucks racing to a $500,000 blaze collided at high speed. The five alarm fire swept the five story Younglove Building near the Pennsylvania Railroad tracks on Pittsburgh's east side, while a Pittsburgh Steeler passenger train halted as a wall collapsed onto the tracks.
In Brockton Massachusetts an automobile mounted the sidewalk and struck a baby carriage rescuing 14 month old William Jr and tossing Patricia Ann from the carriage. William Sr caught the child. Mrs Lanoue and children were taken to Brackton Hospital with the mother treated for shock. The carriage was crushed and bakery windows were broken.
In central Korea massed Red troops intensify preparations for a new offensive despite heavy Allied air and artillery fire. An estimated 15,000 Reds were reported near Seoul, while others pressed toward a bridgehead on the Choyang River. U S Eighth Army and Tokyo HQ logged increased enemy activity with air observations noting movement near Hwachen.
Long Beach police arrested Johnny Day, 28, and his wife Pat, 28, at 69 San Diego Ave on suspicion of an armed robbery at a motel operator. Mrs Day allegedly drove the getaway car. Roy L. LaFrance, 45, identified Day as the holdup man during a motel showing at 1441 West Pacific Coast Highway.
Eight of nine members of the Nimitz commission on internal security submitted resignations after a Senate committee blocked needed legislation. President Truman withholds action to allow reconsideration as the White House seeks an exemption from federal conflict of interest laws for commissioners and staff.
Strong winds up to 73 miles per hour lashed Southern California today, especially in the desert area around Muroc and inland points reporting gusts from 20 to 35. Coastal cities including Santa Barbara saw seas and winds running up to 30 miles an hour as the day progressed.
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