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Independent Long Beach

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Dec 10, 1952

Page

11

Chace Smog Appointees Confirmed By City Council

City Council confirmed Mayor Burton W. Chace's appointment of two Long Beach representatives to a county wide air pollution advisory committee. Arthur H. Adams and Les S. Mottinger were named, despite objections from Councilman Clarence Wag ner who favored the League of California Cities group. The panels meet today in the Board of Supervisors' office.

George Weeks Clarence E. Wagner Burton W. Chae Long Beach Arthur H. Adams Walnut Ave Les S. Mottinger Santa Fe Ave Adams County Regional Planning Commission Mytinger Wagner League of Califonia League Raymond C. Kealey Max Livoni Chace L. Parmley Lyman B. Suite Carl Fletcher Bazil Ui Carleton James R. Seaton New Citizens’ Committee Board of Supervisors Kealer Leagues

Big Three Agree On 35 Airfields In West Europe

A trusted informant says the United States Britain and France have agreed to back a NATO defense program for next year with 400 million dollars for 31 to 35 airfields in western Europe. The decision followed a meeting of top military representatives Gar Lawton Collins Sir John Slessor and Gen Charles Je Cheres. The NATO military committee meets in Paris ahead of the December 15 ministers session and will decide Tuesday whether to present the plan Wednesday.

United States Britain France NATO Europe Gar Lawton Collins U. S. Army John Slessor Great Britain Charles Je Cheres North Atlantic Treaty Organization Paris

Publish Political Donors Names Move for Public Disclosure

Lee Shippey a defeated congressional candidate urged an Assembly committee to publish the names and amounts of all donors to campaign funds. He recalled his own 1500 dollar limit in the 21st district race and argued publicity could lower campaign costs by spotlighting every contributor and organization.

Los Angeles Lee Shippey Congress Assembly Shippey State Assembly

Long Beach Banks Issue Yule Savings Checks Totals

Thousands of Long Beach residents receive Christmas checks totaling 1 344 624 25 from bank Yuletide savings clubs. Bank of America leads with 7 400 members and 744 000 distributed. Farmers & Merchants, Security First National, National City Bank and Pacific National among others funded. Compared to 1951, overall distributions rose by 256 154 73 with many credit unions also providing similar year end payouts.

Long Beach Yule Savings Clubs Bank of America Farmers & Merchants Votal First National National City Bank Club Pacific National

Honest George Wrong Trunk Right Guy

Two San Pedro housewives who hid $200 worth of Christmas packages in the wrong car during a Long Beach shopping trip report all is well after the mix up. George B. Washburn of Torrance found the packages in his trunk and returned them. The incident began when the women mistook his auto for another parked near Locust Avenue.

San Pedro Long Beach George B. Washburn Rita Scott

Swimming Pool Sought For Veterans Park Plan

Nayth Wrigl Iry Women's Club requests city spending tidelands funds for a swimming pool in Veterans Memorial Park. President Mrs. Dale F Ely stated the club's wishes in a letter filed Tuesday with the City Council.

Veterans Park Tidelands Nayth Wrig- Iry Women's Club Veterans Memorial Park Dale F. Ely Ithe City

Woman 70 Says She Was Robbed Near Home

Mrs Anne G Arnold, 70, of 537 Olive Ave reported a purse theft on Tuesday night as she walked near her residence. A youthful assailant wrested the purse from her, containing eight dollars, according to police.

Anne G Arnold Olive Ave

City approves land for twelve private plane hangars

City Council authorized lease of land at Municipal Airport north of the Administration Building for 12 hangars to Baker Aircraft Sales. Operator John V. Baker Jr will pay $60 per month per hangar, with a five year lease and option to renew.

Baker Aircraft Sales John V. Baker Jr

Canadian Warship Ontario to Visit Long Beach

The Canadian cruiser HMS Ontario, under Capt. E. P. Tisdall, will arrive in Long Beach at 9 a.m. Friday for a three day training and goodwill tour as announced by the Navy on Tuesday.

HMS Ontario Long Beach Navy E. P. Tisdall

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