Remembering Smith and Bender the Long Beach tale
The article recalls Navy CPO William C. Smith and Marine M Sgt Elmer Bender, held by Chinese Communists for 19 months, their dramatic release, and subsequent low public profile. It notes Ruby Smith’s bid to drive a city bus, Bender’s role as an El Toro instructor, and past Senate questions linking the case to pre Korean War tensions.
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William C. Smith
Elmer Bender
Smith
Navy
Bender
State Department
Smith- Bender
U. S
U.S. State Department
U.S
Navy Cpo
Ruby
Smitty
Corona del Mar
Marine Corps
el Toro Marine Base
Smith-Bender
Senate
Gen. Marshall
Yalu
Seal Beach Trio Seeks Election on Poker Licensing
Three Seal Beach residents announce an initiative petition to adopt an ordinance licensing draw poker. The Airport Club owner James Americh, Louise White, and Raymond Dawson back the measure citing city revenue and lawful gaming zones. State Attorney General said Airport Club does not meet nonprofit licensing rules. petition can circulate 21 days after notice. If 15 percent of last general election voters sign, council must act within 35 to 60 days.
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Seal Beach
James, W. Americh
Airport Club
Louise White
Raymond P. Dawson
State Attorney General's Office
Los Angeles
Boy Undergoes Second Eye Operation at St Marys
Svear-old son of Mr and Mrs Morris Greene 220 Scott St underwent a second operation yesterday at St Marys Hospital to remove a rare congenital cyst of the iris of his eye. Parents report only a slight chance to regain vision. another operation is needed in six to twelve months.
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Michael Greene
Morris Greene
Scott St
St. Mary's Hospital
Twenty Youths Qualify in Lifeguard Tests
Twenty youths completed 7000 meters in lifeguard qualifying near Rainbow Pier under Civil Service Commission supervision. Brown posted 14 minutes 25 seconds, best time since 1917, beating the runner up by over four minutes amid fair wind and surf. Brown, national junior college champ in three events, swam for Fullerton Junior College where he set records.
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Long Beach
Civil Service Commission
Roy F. Brown
Telegrem
Brown
Rainbow Pier
Roy (Dutch) Miller
Fuilerton Junior College
Southland 20-30 Educational Meet Sets June 1-3
Southland 20-30 International Southern California District hosts a Summer Educational Meet June 1-3 in Long Beach with 20-59 Clubs as co hosts. Co chairmen Dick Cawrse and Nebbs Edwards lead planning as leaders including Bob Dillon and Stan Riley participate in sessions and a district governor meeting. A dance, fashion preview, Hawaiian gala, and Sunday officer elections cap the schedule.
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International
Southern California
Long Beach
Dick Cawrse
Nebbs Edwards
Sclots Hall
Wilton
Board of Governors
Bob Dillon
San Diego
Stan Riley
Fullerton
Ames
Long Beach Officer Wins Distinguished Service Cross for Korea Action
Capt. Clarence L. Anderson of Long Beach, 28, medical officer in the U.S. Army, was awarded the Distinguished Service Cross for heroism in Korea. He has been listed as missing in action since November 2, when his unit in North Korea was ambushed, and reports say he may have been captured after staying with UN troops. Anderson was born in Creston, Iowa, and trained at North Georgia College, University of Nebraska, University of Mississippi, and University of Tennessee before enlisting in 1943.
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Clarence L. Anderson
Long Beach
Army
Korea
U. S
Tokyo
Japan
Anderson
Sparrate
Howard A. Marshall
7Th St
North Korea
U.N
inCreston, Inns
North Georgia College
University of Nebraska
University of Mississippi
Univers
Tennessee
East
Osteopaths Begin Parley Here Monday
Delegates to the California Osteopathic Association Convention gather at Municipal Auditorium for their 47th annual meeting. Dr. Nicholas Vo Oddo chairs the program. Dr. Francis M. Neff handles local arrangements. Dr. Elmer Clark coordinates luncheon clubs. Dr. Edward Neushutz manages publicity. Mayor Burton W. Chace welcomes the delegation at the Wednesday session. Vincent P. Carroll is expected to speak. More than 100 delegates are anticipated.
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California Osteopathic Association
Municipal Auditorium
Nicholas Vo Oddo
Francis M. Neff
Elmer S& Clark
Edward W. Neushutz
House of Delegates
Burton W. Chace
Reuben Fields Pieters
First Presbyterian Church
Poly Rotc
J. Gordon Eppersean
Oakland
A. L. Pettigrew
George F. Scouten
Long Beach
Clarence A. Wensley
Lakewood Country
Restrictions Ordered on Pier B Area
Part of Pier B at the Port of Long Beach becomes a restricted area under the Coast Guard security program. Berths 12 to 18 require Coast Guard identification during flammable material handling. Noncompliance risks up to 10 years in prison and a $10,000 fine. other berth areas remain open to visitors and workers without credentials.
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Pier B
Port of
Long Beach
Coast Guard
Los Angeles Harbor
Time Oil Co
Los Angeles Harbor West Basin
Comdr
D. H. Bartlett
CoastGuard
Line Coast Guard
Los Angeles
Baritone to Sing Mesalla in Ben Hur Cantata
Raymond Chace a young baritone will sing Mesalla the Roman nobleman in the Long Beach A Cappella Singers performance of Ben Hur on June 8 at Municipal Auditorium. The free admission concert features Thomas Facer's cantata, sponsored by the Recreation Department and directed by Rolla Alford.
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Raymond Chace
Messala
Long Beach
Ben Hur
Municipal Auditorium
Thomas Facer
Recreation Department
Rolla Alford
Arm Forces Day Tribute and Navy Displays Across Coast
Long Beach observes Armed Forces Day with air shows by Navy and Marine units, a parade reviewed by Maj. Gen. William Evans Hall. He urges a prolonged defense program to counter communism and notes US buildup from 48 to 87 combat wings. Navy ships and bases open for public tours, and USS Lewis Hancock commissions at Terminal Island.
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Toe Beach
Navy
William Evans Hall
Fourth Air Force
Lafayette Hotel
Gen. Hall
Gén. Hall
America
St. Paul
Naval Station
Long Beach Air Force
Long Beach Naval Shipyard
Armyea Forces
Lewis Hancock
Pacific Reserve Fleet
Terminal Island
City Play Plans Nearly Complete
Plans for the 1951 municipal and school playground program are near completion says Dr. Frank B. Harnett assistant supervisor of city recreation. The first playground day is Monday June 25. The nine week program promises to be the finest ever staged with comprehensive sport and activity programs for the citys boys and girls.
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Frank B. Harnett
Douglas Plant Employment Breaks War-Time Records
Long Beach Division of Douglas Aircraft totals 11 781 workers with 32 938 across three Southern California plants. Weekly payroll for May 18 reached 5 888 977 55 dollars, up sharply from 1950. Airview notes large vacation and sick-leave pay boosted the payroll by over 60 percent. Douglas Long Beach builds C 124A Globemaster cargo planes under a government contract, the largest cargo aircraft produced, serving Atlantic and Pacific duties.
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Long Beach
Douglas Aircraft Co
Douglas
California
Southern California
Airview
Fighter Squadron Moves to Long Beach for Jet Training
The 188th Fighter Squadron arrives at Long Beach Air Base from Albuquerque New Mexico and will train there on F-51 piston planes before switching to jet aircraft. Brig Gen John Hargreaves of the Air Defense Command says jet training is forthcoming as the advance cadre has already arrived. The base, run by the 237th Air Force Training Center Unit, has not flown since the 448th Reserve Bomb Wing left for active duty in March.
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Long Beach Air Base
Public
Air Force
Albuquerque
N. M
John Hargreaves
Air Defense Command
188Th
Hargreaves
237Th Air Force Training Center
448Th
Long Beach Municipal Airport
Burton W. Chace
William Hall
Fourth Air Force
Air Force Defense Command
Colorado Springs
Family Newly Arrived Here Loses Its All
Leon Tucker and his wife, who moved from New York City with two children, lost $268 after a pickpocket or broken handbag clasp. They sold furniture to buy train tickets and settled at National Apartments on Magnolia Ave. The wallet, containing no ID but a Los Angeles cleaning ticket, has not been recovered despite police inquiries. Tucker hoped the money would tide them over until work found.
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Leon Tucker
Magnesia Ave
New York City
Stuart
California
Tucker
Genevieve
Long Beach
National
Magnolia Ave
Los Angeles
Pacific Electric
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