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Newspaper
Long Beach Press Telegram
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Sep 17, 1951
Page
1
A Baltimore Sunday report notes a plump gray-haired man and two women described as schoolteacherlike left their apartment for a quiet stroll in Druid Hill Park. Authorities placed surveillance on three individuals after they departed in three cars.
In a quiet Baltimore neighborhood a 24 hour vigil follows three indicted on Communist conspiracy charges Philip Frankfeld his wife Regina Frankfeld and Dorothy Rose Blumberg as they walk near a park with watchers and a few casual comments about the FBI. Bail details and court dates linger as residents observe the ongoing legal drama.
The Senate Foreign Relations Committee ordered hearings on President Truman's nomination of Philip Jessup as United Nations delegate. The panel referred all Presidential UN nominations to a subcommittee led by Sen Sparkman and will study Chester Bowles for ambassador to India.
A five day Mt. San Gorgonio fire near Banning blazed out of control with about 600 volunteers fighting 10,000 acres of grass brush and timber. Evacuations affected St Boniface Indian School and power lines posed a risk to water service as bulldozers built firebreaks and reinforcements arrived from San Diego.
Eight army reports four US divisions and South Korean allies repelling intense NK assaults along a 60 mile front in Korea. UN artillery, machine guns, and rifles pinned back waves of attackers on the east central and eastern fronts as Van Fleet notes heavy NK losses and dwindling ability to resume a full offensive. The front remains volatile with potential larger clashes feared, as Chinese and other communist forces form the bulk facing US and ROK troops.
The Senate approved a bill to raise pay for about 1.06 million government workers by 1 percent up to a maximum of 800 dollars a year. The House had previously approved a 4 percent increase.
Louisville report says 14-year-old theater lobby salesman Marvin Colyer was arrested on charges of converting property to his use after he allegedly gave away up to 15,000 ten cent popcorn bags over two years. His employer posted a $300 bond and reassigned him as booking agent.
LOS ANGELES Sept 17 pickets marched and sang at the Federal Building as the House Committee on Un American Activities opened a week of hearings in Hollywood. About 60 people identifying with the Arts Sciences and Professions Council picketed with signs opposing the hearings. Harold J Ashe testified listing Communist aims in Hollywood including surrounding the party with prominent members recruiting in Hollywood and influencing film content. Committee chair John Wood Gad praised ex Communists for testifying and noted 36 witnesses heard since the hearings began last March 21 with subcommittee members Francis Walter Clyde Doyle Donald Jackson and Charles Potter present.
Heavy fog settles tonight with hazy sunshine tomorrow afternoon. Slight cooling expected tomorrow. Light variable winds occur tonight and tomorrow morning, shifting to westerly by tomorrow afternoon at 12 to 20 mph.
Gen Matthew Ridgway signaled willingness to resume cease fire negotiations with the Communists after a 12 hour flight to Korea to consult with Gen James Van Fleet and British Commonwealth Division leaders in Tokyo on Tuesday. He did not mention Kar Song and it remained unclear if he would press for changing the conference site to avoid further disruptions.
President Truman denounces the Soviet Union as a terror regime at a Library of Congress ceremony marking the sealing of the Constitution and Declaration of Independence in new protective cases. He says freedoms exist worldwide except under Soviet rulers who keep citizens in fear and bondage. Continued on page A.1.
Alvanley Johnston, former grand chief engineer of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers, died at home in Cleveland after a heart attack. He had led the BLE for 25 years from 1925 until stepping down in 1950, leaving 80,000 members and an insurance fund valued at about $20,000,000.
Admiral Fechteler disclosed that the Navy has trained crews to launch atomic bomb attacks from carriers and that planes equipped with A bombs are ready. He cited the AJ 1 Savage and P2V Neptune as carriers of such weapons, and noted plans for more supercarriers, atomic warheads testing, and an atomic powered submarine targeted for 1953 or 1954.
President Truman asked Congress for an additional 484.24 million for the Atomic Energy Commission Savannah River plant where H-bomb work is slated. Total Savannah River cost rises to 1.18 billion dollars as Budget Bureau cites pre site and scope estimates and post Korean cost increases.
Ottawa dispatch reports British Defense Chief Emanuel Shinwell warning of a formidable Soviet force. He cited 600 submarine models, surface vessels, thousands of aircraft, and rapidly growing power. Shinwell spoke to the Women’s Canadian Club after a defense meeting as NATO members discuss a master western Europe defense plan and Eisenhower seeks more forces.
Coral Gables Florida September reports describe a nine year old girl saved from an alligator by her ten year old companion Parker Strath. The boy Jerry Gustafson sustained a broken arm and serious blood loss from the bite before the reptile disappeared.
A $50,000 blaze swept a Seiner fishing vessel tied at Berth 74 in San Pedro last night, causing damage to the port side and possibly radar gear. Fireboats and land crews fought the hourlong fire, with several crewmen injured as the vessel was moored after being readied for a Fisherman’s Fiesta procession.
The House advanced a measure to provide free automobiles for about 17,475 veterans maimed in World Wars I and II and Korean fighting. The bill offers a $1690 cash option and covers those with loss of a foot or hand or permanent sight impairment, with cost estimated at $27.06 million. The Senate previously approved a similar Korean veteran bill, and President Truman supported earlier versions.
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