Local News Briefs From South Pasadena And Beyond
In South Pasadena, P. G. Gough faced loss of five cars after thieves stole his Rolls Royce and Chrysler limousine worth about 21 000. Police note the Rolls is unique in Southern California. A 1953 UK custom sedan with a grey body and maroon trim is also mentioned. In London, a householder’s license saga follows a man applying for a power lawn mower permit, with a long road journey and strict road-rule questioning. In Los Angeles, a teen tycoon’s TV store bust is linked to robbing rivals of 40 000. A circus escaping animals caused a brief scare, then returned to cages amid Paris traffic.
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Problems of Freedom and Campaign Echoes in 1952
Truman dedicates a permanent shrine to the Declaration and Constitution while warning of communism and hysteria, the Supreme Court strikes down Oklahoma loyalty oath, Eisenhower meets MacArthur and wins with broad support, RCA aids the campaign but loses credibility, and a Hawthorne murder shocks California. Jim Phelan.
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Council faces survey on land subsidence near San Gabriel River
City officials will hear a contract proposal by petroleum geologist Dr John F P Dodge to study earth sinkage from Pine Ave to the eastern city limits and the submerged oil-bearing strata offshore. The $500 study aims to curb subsidence and outline lease forms while title clearance awaits next year.
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East Beach
Farouk’s Private Car Fleet Attracts No Bidders In Cairo
In Cairo on Monday former King Farouk’s fleet of 80 private cars was offered for sale but drew no buyers. The assortment ranged from wrecks to luxury sedans with prices varying. The main car, a 1939 black jackard with a double bed, was listed at 3500 dollars. Officials expect drastic price cuts due to poor response.
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Cairo
Egypt
Weather summary and tides across major cities
The report lists high and low temperatures for numerous cities including Long Beach 68 and 54 in Los Angeles 74 54 Chicago -24 19 and Boston 33 27, along with a high tide at 7:49 am of 8.7 feet and a second at 9:49 pm of 3 6 feet, with a low tide at 3:14 am at -1.8 feet and other coastal data for Seattle and New Orleans.
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Charge Poker Club Worker With Theft Charge
A 28 year old employee of the Airport Club in Seal Beach was booked Monday for grand theft. Det. Insp. Wayne L. Higley said John L. Roberts admitted stealing more than 2000 pounds of railroad tle plates from the harbor department and selling them to junk yards. He resided at 18 Senta Barbara Ave and sold metal to A and I Metal Co and California Metals Co. Roberts previously served time in Mendard Illinois for forgery.
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Harbor Department
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Senta
Barbara Ave
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Anaheim St
California Metals Co
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Menard
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Safe isnt Safe Block From Police
Safe crackers robbed a department store safe worth about $15,000 just a block from the police station. Edward S. Meany, vice president of the store, said the safe was pried from a cabinet Sunday night with crow bars and eight men were needed to lift and move it.
Water Carnival Plan Proposed by Long Beach Chamber Unit
The Chamber of Commerce Tourist Committee led by Charles Savitz announced plans for a week long water carnival in Long Beach. The event would feature yacht racing swimming and diving with city recreation and school system support and aims to attract large tourist stays.
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Chamber of Commerce Tourist Committee
Charles Savitz
Mondo, Renamanie
Sara Namang
Savitz
Chamber of Commerce
Recreation Commission
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Miami
San Pedro Navy Depot in 11th Year Milestone
The 931 civilian employees at San Pedro Navy Supply Depot marked the 10th anniversary of the facility established December 15 1942. It now supports Pacific Navy operations disburses for 22 Southern California activities and handles nonsubmarine naval personnel shipments. The payroll totals 3 480 000 yearly. Since 1942 it has served 12 000 vessels moved 2 468 850 tons of dry cargo and 350 900 000 gallons of petroleum.
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California
Punt Elected By Builders Exchange Of Long Beach
J W Punt was elected president of the Builders Exchange of Long Beach Inc for 1953 at a Lafayette Hotel dinner meeting. New officers include Derry West as vice president Dick Leebrick as secretary and Bill Harris as treasurer with installation set for Jan 19. New directors elected are West Burgin Masterson Anderson and Sullivan. holdovers include Punt Gray Harris Leebrick Jagerson and Clarke.
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Builders Exchange of Long Beach, Inc
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Lafayette Hotel
Punt
Derry West
Dick Leebrick
Bill Harris
Lafayette
C. Lowell Clarke
West
Bart Burgin
Mel Masterson
F. A. Anderson
Don Sullivan
John Gray
Harris
Leebrick
George Jagerson
Clarke
Boys Exhibit Their Woodshop and Model Plane Club Open House
The Downtown Boys Club at 1585 Chestnut Ave hosts its annual open house and exhibit for parents and friends from 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday. Executive director Maurice A Bughee says activities include nail guessing, balsa wood weight guessing, a mail-driving contest for adults, and youngsters will demonstrate club projects.
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Bughee
Harbor Commission Quiet Session Draws Public Fire
Fast Life by PETRONIUS criticizes Harbor Commissioners for an executive session that barred reporters, comparing it to Star Chamber days and urging openness in handling city business. The piece argues commissioners should treat public business as accessible to the press and people.
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Star Chamber
Oil Rights Halt Ranch Rezoning
NORWALK A plan to subdivide the 2400 acre McNally ranch into about 10,000 homes hit trouble as Standard Oil Company objected to required rezoning. At a crowded hearing oil interests warned oil rights would be jeopardized if a single family zone were granted. Final arguments postponed to January 5 before the county supervisor review.
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McNally
County Regional Planning Commission
Standard Oil Co
Standard Oil
Paul Trousdale
Rand
Shaw Construction Co
Planning Commission
Windemere
Reno Skrene
Downey Realtor
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Rand McNally Co
Chicago
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Valley View Blvd
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Taft Tests Floor Leadership Support Among GOP
Senator Robert A. Taft of Ohio in Washington sounded out fellow Republicans about becoming the majority floor leader. Some peers see him as a potential candidate, while others doubt he will pursue the post unless Senator Styles Bridges steps aside. Bridges has held the chairmanship of the appropriations committee and has not indicated willingness to surrender it for the leadership role.
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Robert A. ‘Taft
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Taft
Senate Republican Policy Committee
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Styles Dridges
New Hampshire
Bridges
Appropriations Committee
Elizabeth Snyder Set to Address Lakewood Democrats
Elizabeth Snyder, women's vice chairman of the Democratic State Central Committee, will speak at the Lakewood Democratic Club meeting at 8 to 1 night in the home of Mr. and Mrs. James Farrah, 2718 Hardwick St. The event kicks off a program to boost Democratic strength in the Lakewood area.
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Democratic State Central Committee
Lakewood
Democratic Club
James Farrah
Hardwick St
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