Long Beach Ballot Sees Oil Fund Spending and School Seats
Voters in Long Beach and nearby areas will decide on 61.0 million dollars in oil fund and tides spending for city improvements and elect three Board of Education members. Incumbents Elizabeth Hudson and George Vermillion face challengers while Eugene Tincher leaves after 20 years. Ten candidates vie for the education posts amid debates over a 16.362 million health and hospital program and a 10.0 million civic center project.
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Lakewood
Signal Hill
Avalon
Board of Education
Wgbe Tones
Puleer
Eugene
Tincher
Elizabeth Hudson
Terraine Ave
George M. Vermillion
E. Roosevelt Rd
Bill Barbee
Cedar Ave
Marie §. Bell
Euclid Ave
Joseph RR. Bjorndahl
Palo
Marked Ballot and Election Details for Civic Improvements
Voters may mark ballots for three of the candidates for the school board in today’s election. Polls open 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Radio KFOX and The Independent Press Telegram will broadcast results at 8, 9, 10, 11 and 11:30 p.m. The multi million dollar improvement measures cover oils funds and do not obligate the city to bonds or higher taxes. Prop H faces controversy over health and hospital facilities, while Prop I civic center plans provoke debate between supporters and opponents.
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Press-Telegram
Citizens’ Committee For Public Improvements
Civic Center
Pacific Ave
Chestnut Ave
Seventh St
Ocean Blvd
Citizens’ Committee
Prop
Fred Sykes
Cruiser Los Angeles Hit by Reds Off Wonsan Harbor
Thirteen U S Navy men aboard the cruiser Los Angeles were slightly injured when a Communist shell struck the ship in Wonsan Harbor. The vessel turned its guns on shore batteries and claimed hits on three Red gun caves while also destroying a gun emplacement. The Hamner shared in the bombardment without damage.
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India Ambassador to Switzerland Asaf Ali Dies at 64
Asaf Ali, India's ambassador to Switzerland and former first Indian ambassador to the United States in 1947-48, died Thursday in Bern after a heart attack. The veteran diplomat served during India's early independence era.
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Irresistible Pup in Suit Over Kennel Death
Mrs Elian Bartel of San Francisco sues a boarding kennel operators for 2776 dollars after her pedigreed Boston terrier Bona died from complications tied to an accidental pregnancy by an amorous male dog owned by Mr and Mrs Arthur Bell. The case centers on alleged neglect at the San Rafael facility.
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Voters urged to back school board trio and hospital fund
The piece calls voters to support two key issues in today’s election. It urges a yes on all propositions but highlights the school board seats and Prop H hospital project as vital. It endorses Mrs. Hadaon, George Vermillion, and Bil Barbe for the three school board seats.
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George Vermillion
Eugene Tincher
Bil Barbe
Thugs Grab 30000 at Plant Workers Fund Heist
Two men slugged a factory credit union manager on a Torrance side street near the plant entrance and robbed him of a briefcase containing $30,000 after a bank cash run by Joe Allen of Lomita. The money, in mixed bills, was to be used for check cashing for employees. Alden, the manager, was punched and bruised, and the robbers fled in a waiting car. Police continue the investigation as Alden is questioned.
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Woodward Ave
Lomita
National Supply Co
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Doble St
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Alto
Treasury Budget Cut Shocks Postwar Plans
The Treasury announced a major reduction in the postwar budget, trimming $30,883,000 from the $665,328,000 request. The cut amounts to 7.6 percent of the requested funds for the new fiscal year, altering anticipated spending under the Truman administration.
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Million Dollar Creosote Plant Blaze Rages in Texarkana
A massive fire at the Frese International Creosoting plant in Texarkana caused extensive damage after an early Thursday explosion. Firefighters reported the blaze could run into the millions, with authorities noting large losses as investigations continue.
It Happened At Last WM Stalks Off
The Boss laments as WM quits after years of subtle favoritism. A dust of tension rises over the desk with a water cooler privilege and a three-legged chair. A sudden flash of strategy reveals a box at the page corner as a secret weapon.
Fire destroys main treating plant and tanks
Fire Chief C P Birmingham said the main treating plant was consumed along with six oil storage tanks, two locomotives and several treating tubes and other materials. Officials said damages might total up to 1,000,000 dollars.
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Mothers Block Construction Over Zoning Pact in Downey
About 50 mothers and children in Valencia Square Downey formed a human barrier Thursday to stop a Har vy Construction Co plan to extend a private street to Lakewood Blvd. They argued the project would harm the quiet residential area and bring heavy traffic. County Supervisor Legg said the extension violated a rezoning agreement. Deputies and road agents maintained order as barricades were replaced and the emergency ordinance blocking private street acceptance was cited.
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Lakewood Blvd
Shome
Maysinger St
Harvey Construction Co
Ben Hansen
Baysinger
Herbert Co. Legg
Baysinger St
North Walk
Manure Theft Leaves $1875 Loss At Artesia Plant
Three hundred tons of steel manure valued at 1875 dollars were stolen from Crown Fertilizer Co. on Miller Road near Artesia Avenue. Owner Arthur Egan reported the theft to sheriff's deputies on Thursday. Neighbors who witnessed the haul using a ship loader and two trucks said the men seemed honest.
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Crown Fertilizer Co
Miller Rd
Artesia Ave
Arthur Egan
Sheriff's
Eisenhower accepts Russian peace proposals at face value
President Eisenhower said the United States would take current Russian peace overtures at face value unless shown to be in bad faith. He urged caution, noting past fruitless Korean truce talks, and said US negotiators would still face the Reds again. He discussed Bohlen and Malenkov, and warned against precipitous military cuts before assessing the proposals.
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Supreme Court Refuses to Review Price Fixing Decision
SAN FRANCISCO U The State Supreme Court refused Monday to review a ruling that blocks the price fixing provisions of the 1945 dry cleaning law. The court ruled March 1 that the state board of dry cleaners cannot set a minimum price for cleaning pressing and dyeing, and the board had sought a review.
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