Aviation Pioneer Crash on Long Beach Sparks Tragic Tale
On April 7 1912 Cal Rodgers 32 crashed while flying a biplane near the Long Beach shore spectators watched as Rodgers perished in the mishap. The article recalls Rodgers’ 49 day coast to coast flight in the Vin Fiz Flyer and contrasts it with modern jets, noting the Smithsonian exhibit of the Vin Fiz Flyer and the era’s perilous early aviation.
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Calbraltly Derry Todpers
Cal Ftodsgers
Inglehoud
Rodgers
Wiliam Randolph Hearst
Sheepahead
Laing Island
Oklahoma
Ante Drink Firny Voh
Geape
Pasidena
Unit
Long Island
Tradevere
Campton
Long Roach
Gal Rodgers
Wreath
Long Beach
Vin Fiz
Ann
Smithsons
Noday
Pittsburch
Smithsonian
Recontti
Curtistors
Long Reach Chamber of Commerce
Squire DuRee
Dulce
Family endures month long supermarket diet experiment
The Helvern family from Ward 2, led by Mrs Helvern, attempted a month without grocery shopping, rationing meals at home. They faced weight changes and fatigue as they limited purchases, with John Helvern losing weight and members adjusting routines and chores to sustain the diet.
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Sven
John
Stichard
Fidler
Tehert
Jesus Christ of Latter-day ‘Saints
Jielvernauld
Helverns
Dha
Keith
Janice
Renas
Jennet the Appetlin
Daglee
Helvern
Stratton Becomes Exalted Ruler of Long Beach Elks Lodge 888
Stratton is installed as Exalted Ruler of Elks Lodge 888 in Long Beach, succeeding Narman Allume baugh. Past Exalted Ruler TL Ay May Lewis officiated, announcing the lodge is the fourth largest in the nation with about 5,000 members. Last year the lodge donated 3800 to the National Foundation for Children's Scholarships and cerebral palsy causes, 15000 to the California Elks Association for cerebral palsy care, and 30000 to local charities.
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Charles C. Stratton
Long Head
National Foundation For Children’s
Caliifornia Elka Asan
Hospital Drive Aid by Women and Charity Events
RTIATTON says charity funds will be raised this year by the opening night of the Miss Universe Beauty Pageant, a July concert by the U.S. Navy Band at Municipal Ave Fortum, and the annual December charity ball. Stratton lineup lists officers and knights including Edwin W. Hyka, Harry W. Jordan, George Quinn, Freeman Sinclair, and other auxiliary roles, with Alvin F. Slaight serving as executive secretary.
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Rtiatton
U.S Navy
Municipal Ave Fortum
Stratton
Flaworth M. Bream
Edwin W. Hyka
jJosal
Harry W. Jordan
George Quinn
Freeman Sinclair
Charles FE
Walker
Walker, Esquire
Rey
Tamed Week Ends Daring Southland Rat Week Tradition
Newport Beach officials move to end Hell Week as students from Southland colleges and high schools gathered annually for boisterous revelry. City leaders recount history from 1920s Rat Week to postwar expansion, noting arrests and safety concerns. Campaigns fund hospital expansions and housing controls while planning continues to curb juvenile violence during the spring event.
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Falboa
Southland
Newport Beach
Tkday
Khomnaet
United Hospitaljrvurs Eveau Fund
Lafayette
Dora Hill
X Citizens’ Committee
Donnell
Davis
Mra
John Fowler
Sssverster
Southern
Cala Mario
Columbus Honors Cruiser Visit Highlights Silver Service Gift
The Columbus area honors the cruiser USS Columbus with a silver service gift presented aboard the Long Beach ship. Mayor Vermilion and council members attended a reception as officials noted the ceremony symbolizing what the cruiser represents. A separate city council race update notes candidates and a March arrest of a police officer for burglary, with calls for mental health considerations amid the public safety discussion.
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Columbus
Jim
Harry N. Miller
Ohio
QO. J
Long Beach
Columbus Yard
George Vermilion
Maynard FE
Aevenger
Columbua
Gacdon
Gernhardt
Columbia
Nene Adm. C. C
Crulera-Des
6Th District
Norman L. Gerne
Pacific Fleet
J. Wilson
G.keilman
Ahearn
Starkey
Columbus Chamber of Comic
Dendline
Nerce
Gordon Uchling
USN
Maynard E. Sensenbrenner
Iest
Ciizens
George M. Vermillion
Navy
Council Orders Water Bond Issue for June Ballot
City Council unani mously orders submission of a 6.884 million water improvement bond on the June 4 ballot. City Atty Walhtred Jacobson and O Melveny & Myers to prepare papers for ratification. Bonds are general obligations funded by water revenues. funds to be used for water system upgrades and debt service.
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Committee of the Whale
Walhtred Jacobson
O'Melveny & Mysors
Lealewood
Water & Power Company
Long Beach
Silvere Texas Co
Relado Methodist Men's Club
Rabies
Swell
Spring
Sam
Raymond C. Kealer
Cherry Ave
Wickeram
Cil
Rural Arts Center
Asan
U. S. Treasury
Olt
Dally
Intruder Routed by 23 Year Old Salesgirl
A 23 year old salesgirl awoke to a man in her doorway at 12 45 am. She fought back with a shoe biting his arm and kicking him in the head and back. The intruder fled down the stairs as roommates woke to the scene at 2211 Myrtle Avenue.
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Dele Fe
Elia Hughes
Myrtle Ave
Polite
Anoise
Misa Hughes
Atairway
Miks Hughes
Miss Suate Kilon
Trial hears testimonies in abortion conspiracy case
A doctor and nine wives testified before Superior Judge Beach Vasey as part of an abortion trial. Defendants Dr Patrick Edward Jordan and Dr Arthur Lawrence Tummings, with alleged mob ties, face charges of conspiracy and illegal abortions. Witnesses trace alleged activity at Jordan and Cummings offices and a former address on Flower Street.
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Beach Vasey
Dep. Dist. Atty
Thomsas W. Cochran
Paterick Edward Jordan
Lon Angeles
Arthur Lawrence Tummings
Sunland
M.N. Anderson
Dn Jordan
Los Angeles
MRM
BR G. Krohn
Nusband
Fire Doused at Sears Roebuck Basement Basement Blaze at Sears Roebuck Co Store
A trash fire in the basement of the Sears Roebuck Co store at Std St and American Ave was extinguished at 8 20 a m Tuesday by automatic sprinklers before the fire department arrival.
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Sears-Roebuck Co
Std St
American Ave
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