Leap Year Romance Slows as Long Beach Couples Tie the Knot
In Long Beach area during January 1952 only 222 marriages were licensed versus 239 in January 1951, as leap year timing allegedly affects couples. Deputy clerk Witlan Peck notes trends may shift by year end with anticipated surge. amid this, Torrance teen Garland Raleigh and San Pedro fiancé Marvin Rogers share a dazed, jubilant moment holding licenses as they reflect on fate and choice.
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Torrance
Marvin Lee Rogers
San Pedro
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Witlan Peck
Los Angeles
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Marvin Leo Rogers
Rogers
City to buy land for Los Alamitos Park deal
The City Council voted to purchase about 246 acres along the San Gabriel River for roughly $750,000 as an emergency move to safeguard future development of the proposed 1350 acre Los Alamitos Park. Earlier plans tied the park to voter approval and federal litigation outcomes.
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Los Alamitos Park
San Gabriel River
Fog patches expected along coast today
Forecasters warn of morning fog patches along the coast as a fast moving cold front shifts in. Last night milky mist lingered high but drizzle is possible near shore with pockets of puddling on roads this morning.
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2225 Korean Vets Due Home Sunday
ABCISCO reports on February 1 that General William Black al Fi announces 2225 Korean veterans are due home Sunday from Masan, with three Korean combat soldiers highlighted among those anticipated to arrive.
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William Black al Fi
Masan
Panel picks jury in surprise on first day
The jury was impanelled just before 4 p.m after a rapid selection process. Defense attorney numbers used included 16 of 23 challenges for William Schneiderman as he defends himself. Prosecution had used three of six challenges with eight women and four men chosen. The court signaled no further challenges and moved to alternates.
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William C. Mathes
Amd William Schneiderman
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