Sheriff Biscailuz vows staff shake up amid vice protection claims
The sheriff says he will overhaul his staff after evidence alleges vice protection. Long-standing public knowledge claims bookmakers operated in the county when others were shut, with some of Southern California’s worst joints running for years under sheriff’s sanction. Now, with eyes opened, a lasting remedy is desired, not a mere gesture.
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Biscailuz
California
Sheriff's Department
Outlaw Slot Machine Bill Heads to White House
The House sent to the White House a bill banning interstate shipment of slot machines, the first major crime measure of the current Congress. The compromise bill, approved by the Senate, makes it a federal crime to ship one armed bandits into non exempt states, requires manufacturers and sellers to register with the Justice Department and file monthly sales reports. Penalties include up to 3000 dollars fines and two years imprisonment, with agencies empowered to seize illegal machines.
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House
White House
Senate
The
Justice Department
Yake Vale
Truman
House Panel OKs War Powers Bill
Washington December 20 The House Rules Committee cleared the way to bring up President Truman s request for two emergency war powers for a floor vote tomorrow Republicans balked at the power to reshuffle executive agencies during the emergency delaying a House vote The Senate Committee on Executive Expenditures deferred action but approved the second power to broaden government powers in negotiating defense contracts
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Washington
U.R
House Rules Committee
Truman
House
Senate Committee
Senate
Longest night of the year with fog shrouding Long Beach
Forecasters warn tonight will be the longest night of the year despite the coming days bringing shorter nights after June 21. Last night’s fog and half mile visibility at the Municipal Airport foreshadow more haze and smog amid cooler skies as Long Beach endures a foggy spell.
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U.S. Weather Bureau
Long Beach
Iun
Mike for Ike Campaign Gathers Momentum in Long Beach
The Mike for Ike drive sweeps Long Beach as the Independent and civic groups push for Mike to be named to replace General Tke at the Pasadena Parade. Defense officials plus Nixon Hinshaw Meiling form a special committee to choose, with sessions anticipated at the Pentagon. Mike and brother Gerald, wounded in Korea, enjoy a 30 day furlough at home amid ongoing support for the nomination.
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Ike
Sam E. Vickers
Cally
Clifford Kenworthy
Defense
Richard F. Meiling
Richard M. Nixon
Rep
Carl Hinshaw
California
Junior Chamber of Commerce
The
Exchange Club of
Long Beach
Independent
Tele
Selection Committee
Dr. Meiling
Hinshaw
Sen
Nixon
Pentagon
Gerald
Korea
General Tke
Pasadena
Long Beach Untouched by State School Construction Clamp
The State Allocations Board delayed distribution of school construction funds due to enrollment estimates, but Long Beach remains unaffected as the Long Beach Unified School District relies on local funding and is not classified as impoverished. Superintendent Douglas A. Newcomb explained that only districts with 95 percent of their bonding limit used and maximum tax rates qualify for state aid.
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Long Beach
Long Beach Unified
Supt
Douglas A. Newcomb
Demonstrations Planned by CIO on Wage Demands
Plan calls for nationwide demonstrations by Pan American Airways employees to press for higher pay. Union leaders urge action across the country tomorrow to show support for wage increases.
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New York
CIO Transport Workers Union
Pan American Airways
Chimp Star of Tarzan Films Burned in House Cage Incident
Cheeta the Tarzan chimpanzee star was critically burned in Darlington South Carolina. A driver left the car during a personal appearance when smoke poured from Cheeta’s cage. The chimp was rushed to a Hartsville animal hospital where vets said Cheeta has only a slim chance to live.
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Cheeta
Hartsville
S. C
Minckler Elected President of Western Oil and Gas Assn
Robert L. Minckler, president of General Petroleum Corp, was elected president of the Western Oil and Gas Association in Los Angeles on December 20. He succeeds Reese Haylor, head of Union Oil Co of California, who led the group for the past two years.
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Los Angeles
Robert L. Minckler
General Petroleum Corp
Western Oil and Gas Association
Reese Haylor
Union Oil Company of California
Sailor Missing Motor From Hot Rod in Long Beach
Wilbur K. Brooks returned to Long Beach from Navy recruit training in San Diego to find a $500 motor stolen from his hot rod parked at 223rd St and Maine Ave. He had left last September. Dorothy McQuiston reported her car missing a radio a camera and clothing totaling $170 after being away only a few hours.
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Long Beach
Navy
San Diego
Wilbur K. Brooks
Cast Announced for Seal Beach Rose Parade Float
Seal Beach residents announced by Glenn O Jones president of the Chamber of Commerce will portray a bathing beauty on the float Sandra Hayley 17 daughter of Mr and Mrs W G Hayley 322 Wd St Marnny Lynde 216 17th St will enact a picnic scene at the beach Their son Jack will act as lifeguard The beach scene is titled Fun.
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Seal Beach
Glenn O. Jones
Chamber of Commerce, Aponsory
Sandra Hayley
W. G. Hayley
Wd St
John A. Lynde
Marnny
17Th St
Jack
Armless Vet May Kiss Rose Queen for Pasadena Parade
Mike Roapczycki, an armless Korean War veteran from Lakewood, may be Pasadena Rose Parade grand marshal on New Year’s Day. He lost both arms in battle near Pyongyang on November 1 and survived after 36 hours in freezing weather. His wife Patsy Jo questions the plan, while his brother Gerald serves in Korea and two sisters stay near Pomona. Local leaders and a furniture firm consider him for the honor as he awaits artificial limbs and a TV newsreel appearance tomorrow.
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Ike Eisenhower
Pasadena
Mike
Long Beach
Patsy Jo
Ropozycki
Graywood Ave
Lakewood
1Si Cavalry
Gerald
25Th
Korea
Novi
Pyongyang
Independent
Pomona
Biv
Gloria
Michael Sr
Seal Beach
Carolynn
Leilani
KTTY
Long Beach Exchange Club
Los Angeles
Church Closed By Quake Hazard
St Edward's Catholic Church was closed due to earth quake hazard. Built in 1919 of stone and damaged in 1933, the church remains shuttered while a new church is under construction. Masses will be held at the parish hall.
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Cuohnuma
St. Edward's Catholic
Charles A. Buddy
San Diego
Tide and tide height forecast with times
The forecast notes a current tide of 0.3 feet at 2 18 PM. High tides are 5.7 feet at 6 43 AM and 3.4 feet at 8 47. The forecast for tomorrow lists a dew point of 2.5 feet at 2 47 with a high tide of 5.3 feet.
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