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Newspaper
Long Beach Press Telegram
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
May 24, 1951
Page
1
Washington reports a 10 percent tax on safety razors and blades approved by the House Ways and Means Committee as part of a 7.2 billion revenue bill. The move would add about 36 million dollars in revenue and leaves some technical changes to clarify the 12 percent increase in individual income taxes.
In IL CENTRO on May 24 laborers walked out for higher pay as the AFL National Farm Labor Union says about 8000 workers across the Imperial Valley are affected. Cantalope, sugar, and tomato harvests bring in millions, with current wages at cents plus 16 cents per crate. The union seeks $1 an hour now and $1.20 during heavier melon picking, while picket lines form at sheds, docks, and eight border points near Calexico.
A hurricane driven launch capsized off Newport harbor as a shore leave party returned to ships. Two sailors died and about 165 were thrown into icy seas. Twenty four hospitalised, 13 by stretcher. Rescue boats, a Navy tanker, Coast Guard craft, and a helicopter aided in the operation.
A broad selling wave swept Wall Street on May 24 causing a 40 minute retreat across rails, steels, motor, chemicals, oil and rubber issues. Leaders fell as much as 36 a share with declines generally in the $1 to $3 range. The worst stretch began around 11 30 a m edt with ticker tape five minutes late on the floor. As selling eased, scant recoveries appeared from the lows.
The note lists sections and page designations across the issue. It directs readers to Beach Combing on B-1, Boyle on A-23, Bridge on A-23, Classifieds on B-8 to Tl, Comics on A-20, Crossword on A-18, Editorial on A-22, Financial on B-6 and B-7, Radio and TV on A-13, Shipping table on pages 6 and 7, Sports on H-2 to H-5, Theaters on A-16, Tides and temperatures on B-7, and Women’s activities on C-1 to C-5.
Gen. Omar Bradley testified before Senate investigators that President Truman was right to relieve Gen. Douglas MacArthur but criticized the dismissal process as improvable. He disclosed Korea casualties totaling 141,955 and questioned North Atlantic Treaty powers' capability against Russia while weighing Red China in UN talks.
President Truman declined to reveal his next move on a 1950 run for the presidency, saying the season is open and his decision is not yet disclosed. He indicated he would consider a cross country trip to explain his domestic and foreign policies, and defended his peace program against fears of another world war. He also noted military command in Korea rests with field leaders and commented on Gen. Douglas MacArthur’s firing and related speculation.
TEHRAN May 24 Tehran Iran demanded that the Anglo-Iranian Oil Company recognize nationalization of oil fields within one week or be expelled from operations. Deputy Hossein Makki warned a single shot in the Persian Gulf could trigger World War III within 24 hours. Britain alerted a paratroop brigade for potential Middle East deployment.
President Truman called Memorial Day a day to pray for permanent peace during a news conference in Washington. He said the Korean War makes observance more important and referenced a previous observance prompted by a Congressional resolution and editor Carl M Saunders, who earned a Pulitzer for urging a peace focused memorial day.
McMechen West Virginia May 24 Eddie Hoskins a four year old boy may soon seek a driver's license. Left alone in a car his mother ran an errand the vehicle began to roll. Eddie slipped to the steering wheel guided the car a full city block and steered into a driveway stopping safely. Mrs Grover Hoskins praised his quick action with a proud grin.
General Omar N. Bradley told the armed forces foreign relations committee that U S forces in Korea have suffered 741.9 thousand casualties, with 72,679 nonbattle and 69,276 combat. He noted 612 killed in nonbattle incidents, 85 percent returning to active duty, and explained why the Defense Department publicizes only combat losses.
United States officials deny Soviet proposals for Korea peace talks. A U N spokesman says no direct or intermediary overtures are known, while U N and officials await a plan from any party to start negotiations.
Low clouds persist tonight into tomorrow morning with mostly sunny conditions by Friday afternoon. Temperatures edge up slightly tomorrow as it becomes warmer statewide.
TOKYO May 24 AP A Great Allied tank task force crossed the 38th Parallel in a 13 mile drive splitting retreating Chinese armies. The force seized Choyang River crossings in Red Korea and cut the Reds escape route south of the line. Lt Gen Edward M Almond said the effort could yield great results as the Eighth Army advanced along the front. James A Van Fleet said there is no limit to the objectives as the UN offensive continued.
Maurice Masher of Glen Lyon Pa was recommended for the Silver Star for killing 300 Chinese Reds in 15 minutes during a convoy ambush in Korea. A U S 24th Division noncommissioned officer already holds three Bronze Stars. He seized a machine gun from a jeep, set it on a baggage trailer, and fired until the attackers were repelled.
The body of Patricia Jean Hull, 10, described as a sex crime victim, was found in weeds beside a remote road near O Neill Park in Santa Ana on May 24. U S Forest Ranger Bill Sherman located the body, with investigators noting possible mutilation and keeping the public away. Police question Henry Ford McCracken, 34, held in the kidnapping case. blood was found in his motel cabin.
Patricia Hull disappeared after leaving her bicycle at 6152 Fullerton Ave in Buena Park. Her parents Leonard and Patricia Hull, and brothers Jim and Jackie, keep the bike in place as they await her return and hold to family memories.
A three member subversive activities control board hearing on registering the Communist party broke up in confusion after chair Charles M. LaFollette withdrew amid described differences with fellow member Peter Brown. Brown declined to comment while third member Dr. Catheryn McHale stayed silent.
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