West Makes New Bid for Russ Conclave
Washington June 15 The West urged the Soviet Union to join a Big Four peace conference in Washington on July 23 in notes delivered to Andrei Gromyko in Paris. Western officials said sufficient agreement exists among deputy ministers to justify a ministerial meeting to ease European tensions. Gromyko called the Western notes a rehash and said they add nothing new.
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Russia
Soviet Union
Andrei A. Gromyko
Paris
United States
Europe
Gromyko
Jaycees Cite 5 Architects for Modern Design Awards
Five Long Beach architectural firms received Junior Chamber of Commerce awards for modern building design at a Thursday dinner. Kenneth Wing earned four prizes for projects including the Paul McCrety residence and the Jotham Bixby Co. offices. Other winners included Hugh Gibbs, George Montierth, Ed gar Monroite, Lewis Schoul, and Paper and Lockett for various residences and restaurants. Guest speaker was renowned architect Richard Neutra.
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Junior Chamber of Commerce
Dick Shelby
Jaycee Community Planning Committee
Kenneth Wing
Paul McCrety
Bodell
Baptist Church
Jotham Bixby Co
Hugh Gibbs
Community Playhouse
George Montierth
Montierth
Edgar Monrroite
Welch
Lewis Schou
Leo Schultz
Paper & Lockett
Dr. P. J. Bults
Richard Neutra
New Parents to Get Notice of Birth Registration
A free birth registration notification will be mailed to all Long Beach parents. The letter explains the birth certificate, how to correct errors, and that the enclosure is for identification and school or work use. Certified copies cost $1 and can be obtained from local or state vital statistics offices. The notice, signed by Dr. Irving Litwack, also urges early immunization for smallpox, whooping cough, and diphtheria.
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Department of Health
Long Beach
Local Registrar of Vital Statistics
County Recorder
State Registrar of Vital Statistics
Irving Litwack
Valentino Mansion Stripped by Vandals
Hollywood guards were posted around Rudolph Valentino’s hillside mansion after vandals stripped interior items. The vacant villa by the Hollywood freeway was looted of Florentine tile, gilt from a bedroom, and pieces of statuary. The structure may be torn down or relocated.
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Hollywood
Rudolph Valentino
Truman May Visit Central Valley Project Opening
Atty. Gen. Edmund G. Brown of California said President Truman may visit Tracy California on August 4 for the opening of Central Valley project facilities. Brown reported Truman, after a White House talk, would try to attend but could not confirm at that moment.
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Central Valley Project
Washington
Atty
Edmund G. Brown
California
Tracy
Calif
San Joaquin Valley
Sacramento River
White House
Brown
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