Navy yard to shift repairs. 550 jobs cut locally
Rep. Craig Hosmer told The Independent the Long Beach Naval Shipyard may shed about 550 payroll positions as noncombatant repair work shifts to private yards. Navy officials in Washington expect steady work for the shipyard on Terminal Island for at least a year, while three larger West Coast transports may move overhaul to the East Coast to study costs.
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Navy
Naval Shipyard
Craig Hosmer
The
Independent
Hosmer
Washington
Long Beach Naval Shipyard
Terminal Island
G. C. Weaver
Pacific
Mare Island
Pearl Harbor
San Diego
San Francisco
Navy Yard
Wholesale Coffee Prices Edge Up Across Brands
New York reports coffee prices rising two to four cents a pound as gov ernment price controls ended. Hills Brothers adds 2 4 cents to 135 cents, Folger raises four to 93 cents, and Schonbrunn Savarin moves up 2 cents to 51 93 cents depending on volume.
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New York
Middle West
Hills Brothers
J. A. Folger & Co
Kansas City
S. A. Schonbrunn & Company
Savarin
Board Weighs 6 Percent Pay Rise for Teachers
The Long Beach Board of Education considered a 6 percent pay increase for teachers and other district staff at an annual cost near 879000. A salary report shows 1947 salaries average 4816 dollars with most teachers in a 3409 to 6715 range, and proposed adjustments from 1 to 6 percent. The board postponed action, sending the item to continued review.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Long Beach
Board of Education
Polytechnic High
Douglas A. Newcomb
Paul Borgfield
Anton Thompson
Nny
Liquor License Trade in Los Angeles Draws Criticism
LA.C. SAYS a critique of liquor license practices highlights William Bonetti’s control of the southern district, profits from licenses sold at 10 000 with 525 state fees, and a call for reform to align licenses with population under state rules. The piece notes Los Angeles County should have many more licenses than issued, with a continuation referenced on page.
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William Bonelli
State ‘Board of Equalization
Los Angeles County
St Patrick's Day to Spark Long Beach Irish Revival
About 500 Long Beach residents of Irish descent gather at the Wilton Hotel for St Patrick's Day planning. Dennis Moore aims to form a Long Beach Hibernian Society and stage a parade next year after talks with George Riley and Cardinal McIntyre.
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Dennis Patrick O’moore
Wilton Hotel
Long Beach Hibernian Assa
Dublin
Croke Park
Ocean Blvd
St. Patrick's Day
Long Beach
Trish
Donnie Patrick O'Moore
Wilton
Promises O'Moore
Dennis Moore
Hibernian Society
Moore
George Riley
National
James Francis Cardinal McIntyre
No Blarn ey Airing Hides Shamrock Sky Mystery
A weather post reports strange flying objects described as greenish, winged and tailed, prompting the forecaster to question the phenomena. He shifts to a standard forecast predicting slightly cooler temps, morning clouds, and possible fog patches Wednesday morning.
Love Suit Fought by Davenport Wife After Brief Marriage
Amanda A. Love files for divorce from Harvey Love in Davenport, charging assault and battery after a marriage of less than one year. The case requests court action and relief as the couple's union ends.
Soviet Aircraft Suspected Over North America
Washington officials said unidentified aircraft, likely Russian, had made infrequent reconnaissance flights over Alaska and northern Canada. They cited scattered sightings not forming a discernible pattern, with no evidence of latecredity, intercepts, or a measurable rise in activity.
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Washington
Air Force
Alaska
Canada
Strategic Air Command
North America
Radiation Pollutes Blast Site in Atomic Test Near Nevada
Scientists disclosed that radioactive contamination will be a primary factor in today’s atomic explosion test near Nevada. A dust cloud formed by a low altitude burst could span a mile or more and drift toward troops and nearby communities if wind conditions are unfavorable. A Navy AD-2 Skyraider jet will fly toward the blast to gather data, potentially aiding future weapons design and tactics, with uncertain chances of recovery after the detonation.
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Atomic Energy Commission
Alvin C. Graves
Graves
Navy
Paul T. Preuss
United States Air Force
Armed Forces Special Weapons Project
Albuquerque
N. M
Swindle Suspect on Trial in Los Angeles
LAS ANGELES 1 Court opens for Roy Maggert age 50 charged with swindling Mrs Gladys Jennings 41 out of 29760 in a title lands deal. Jennings testified she handed over funds to a promoter to acquire title to lands in the Newspore Balls area of Southern California. Deputy District Attorney Mark Brandler said Maggert was a recurring Las Vegas gambling patron and telegraphed large sums to Las Vegas to cover losses on December 24 and 28. Jennings now resides in West Los Angeles.
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Los Angeles
Roy Maggart
Atlanta
Superior Court
Gladys M. Jennings
Newspore
California
Mark Brandler
Maggert
Las Vegas
Philadelphia Private Quigley Arrested in Stolen Car Case
Pvt Joseph F R Quigley of Philadelphia was arrested in Media Pennsylvania after police said he admitted stealing a car last month in Chester and had been commuting between home and his job.
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Media
Joseph FR. Quigley
Philadelphia
Chester
Co Fa
Quigley
Two Die As Car Hurls Onto Bellflower Train Tracks
A mother Belle Foster, 20 year old Wayne Foster died when their car was struck from behind by a speeding vehicle at Compton Boulevard near Pacific Electric tracks in Compton. John David Satterfield, 21, Buena Park, driver of the second car, faces felony drunk driving charges and is hospitalized with injuries. Train crew reported the Foster car was halted before the collision. train service resumed soon after as the wreckage was cleared.
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Paramount
Tan Wale
Tne
Compton Blvd
Pacific Electric
California Highway Patrol
Wayne Foster
Belle Foster
Madrona
Brea
John David Satterfield
la Palma St
Buena Park
Fosters
Satterfield
Thief Steals Car With $10,000 Jewelry Heist
Torrance police say a thief took a red 1953 Buick Riviera from the Riviera district and fled with jewelry valued at about $10,000 including a $2000 bracelet, a $1500 diamond ring, and 40 diamonds. The owner, James C. Barrett of Torrance, reported the items came from Japan and were housed in the glove compartment. Barrett’s wife, living in Florida, is the rightful owner. Police alert statewide issued.
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Hollywood
Riviera
Torrance
James C. Barrett
Palos Verdes Parkway
Japan
Barrett
E. M. Ashton
Capt. Ashton
San Francisco
New York
Florida
Foe Stabs Into Main U.N. Line At Front
In a major clash on the western front four hundred Chinese troops stormed into American trenches near Seoul, briefly piercing the UN main line and waging a long hand to hand battle with the U.S. Second Infantry Division. Stevenson visited the area as shells and warplanes pounded the front, while Li Gen Maxwell D. Taylor escorted him away. The attack caused about 200 Chinese killed or wounded, described as the longest close in fight for the division in years.
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Tokyo
United Nations
U.S. Second Infantry Division
Adlai Stevenson
Steven‘son
Democratic Party
Li Gen
Maxwell D. Taylor
Stevensor
Spokesmar
Gibraltar
South Korea
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Dean Flamer
Zandia St
Erin
Preuss
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Lynwood Slaying Principals
Lynwood
Hattie-Camille Wheeler
William
Warren Wheeler
Foe
U.N
Stevenson
U. S. First Marine Division
Seoul
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