Economics Panel Forecast Sees Steady U S Growth
A Farmers and Merchants Bank eighth annual forum hosted by Gus A. Walker heard economists and executives project solid U S growth through this year and into 1956. Panelists including Murray Shields and Sidney Swensrud noted recovered output, steady construction, and balanced supply demand in autos and oil, with optimism for continued expansion.
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Farmers& Merchants Bank
Murray Shields
F&m Bank
G. A. Walker
Martin R. Gainscrugh
Herman W. Steinkraus
Thomas 5. Holden
Sidney A. Swensrud
United States
Farmers and Merchants Bank
Municipal Auditorium
Gus A. Walker
McKay- Shields Associates
New York City
Martin RB. Gainsbrugh
Ehlee
National Industrial Conference Board
Bridgeport Brass
Cox Bridgeport
Gainsbrugh
Holden
Shickls
Swensrud
Daiei Chief Sees Slow U.S. Box Office for Gate of Hell
Masaichi Nagata, president of Daiei Motion Picture Co., says revenues from Gate of Hell in America are disappointing. He believes Academy Award wins may boost future earnings though current returns remain low.
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Los Angeles
America
Masaichi Nagata
Daiei Motion Picture Co
Alwards
Pause cleared in Licuer trial at Orange County court
SANTA ANA—Suspended liquor control officer Herman Pause was cleared on all charges late Thursday night after a seven week trial. Jurors deliberated 2 hours 20 minutes, twice seeking guidance from Superior Judge Franklin West. Glover A. Dockins, linked to Pause in the case, was said to have complied with the license interests.
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Santa Ana
Orange County
Herman Pause
Grange County Grand Jury
Pause Owned
Deckins
Pause
Charlotte Harper
Dockins
Harper
Harry Burkhardt
Johns-Manville Manager Retires at Watson Plant
J A Carey retires after 44 years as manager of Johns-Manville Watson plant. T H Eaton named successor and P D Cannon production manager for industrial products division in New York. Carey began in 1911 in Milwaukee. Eaton joined in Manville and is a chemist. Major Watson production is Transite asbestos cement pipe and insulation.
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J. A. Carey
Gaviota Aye
Johns-Manville
Watson
T. H. Eaton
P. D. Cannon
New York
Carey
Milwaukee
Wis
Eaton
Manville
Week Long Salvation Army Salvage Drive Set
The Salvation Army will launch its Salvage Week in the Long Beach area from May 2 to 7. A fleet of Red Shield trucks will collect donations from residents, which will be reconditioned in the center’s workshops supporting a social rehabilitation program. Citizens committee chair Ken McCafferty urged saving reusable items and calling 7-1293 for pickup.
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Salvation Army
Long Beach
William J. Parkins
Salvation Army Social Service Center
Alamitos Ave
Ken McCafferty
Citizens Committee
Red Shield
Woman Naps at Wheel Collides With Light Pole
A 27 year old woman was injured when she fell asleep at the wheel and struck a light pole at 3950 Atlantic Ave. Ann Bearden, 570 Hayter Ave, was treated at Seaside Hospital for possible concussion, chest injuries and abrasions. The pole was sheared at the base and a mercury vapor light was smashed. Police reported another collision at Willow Street and American Ave involving a Patrol car with red lights and siren. Edwin Smith, 73, of 16411 Clark Ave., Bellflower, was cited for failure to yield right of way.
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Atlantic Ave
Ann Bearden
Hayter Ave
Seaside Hospital
Wulow St
Land American Ave
Robert J. Colsen
Edwin Smith
Clark Ave
Bellflower
Smith
Former Long Beach businessman charged in $590000 manipulation
Former Long Beach businessman Harry T Comstock and assistant Miss Minifred J. Clark face conspiracy and multiple theft and falsification counts linked to two Finance Control Corp firms formed in 1952 1953. More than 250 investors across the United States allegedly lost over $500000. Comstock is under Las Vegas indictment and both firms are in bankruptcy with assets under $60,000. A 92-foot yacht K Tanka seized in bankruptcy.
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Long Beach
United States
Iled
Harry T Comstock
Las Vegas
Comstock
Los Angeles
Mist Clark
Palm Springs
Dep. Dist
Herman
Tarberry
Miss Clark
Finance Control Corp
American Ave
Beverly
Bakersfield
Atterberry
Aida Ferrera
Aida Ashman
Commission of Corporations
American Credit Co. of
Jewish Community Center Joins Chest as Agency of Chest
The Jewish Community Center at 2026 Pacific Ave becomes an agency of the Community Chest, with A. Hartman as publicity director and Bernard Walls as director of activities. Joshua Marcus announced the affiliation after a welfare council committee reviewed the center. The center runs a six week summer day camp and youth activity groups, and expands cultural and athletic programs for all ages. Center officers include Dr. Sydney Penn as president and Sam E. Lesdell as honorary president. The addition makes the Chest support 28 health welfare and youth agencies.
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Cen
A. Hartman
Ter
Pacific Ave
Bernard Walls
Community Tvities
Joshua Chest
Roland B. Robbins
Chest
Marcus
Jewish Community Com
Avnantive
Community Welfare Council
Shas
Sam E. Lesdell
Sydney W. Penn
Trane Mayer
Harold Wachman
David Fever
Leslie Invin
Sydney Is
Walter T Wilcox Dies After Self Inflicted Shot
Walter T Wilcox aged 52 of 6059 John Ave died at 5 a m in Seaside Hospital. The body was taken to Mottell s and Peek Mortuary. Police said Wilcox committed suicide. His wife Ruby said he had suffered from a heart ailment since January.
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Grasher
John Emil Grasher
Baltic Ave
Long Beach
Henry County
United Spanish War Veterans
Lincoln Park Card Club
Katherine JT
Jewel Howard
Mary Rose i McGee
Pana
Matteis 1
Peek Chapel
Long Beach Camp
Inglewood Park Cemetery
Barth
William C. Barth
le St
Iola
Kan
Methodist Church
Clay Center
Myttle
Marie Lewis
Helen Barker
Clara Thornton
Hunter Mortuary Chapel
Swith
Roy Carl Mason
Mountain View Cemetery
San Bernardino
Ball
Earl L. Ball
Carmelitos
Pueblo
Colo
Salt Lake City
Utah
Second Ward
Latter-day Saints Church
Christina
William A. Thompson
Cecelia Ball
Arthenia Ball
Mabel Boyse
Ethel Wright
James Cooper
Robert Brennen
Whittier
N. A. Toylas
Reed Cook
Frank Bridges
Harry of
Downey
Thomas Ball
Tbe
Disday Mortuary
Patman
Dorris D. Putman
Chattanooga
Tenn
Edward
Jack Kenney
Leo W. Kenney
Willa T. Lamb
Richard
Laurence Rawleigh
John
Clayton Woodfin
Mottell
Walter T. Wilcox
Walter 'F. Wilcox
John Ave
Seaside Hospital
Mottell’s & Peek Mortuary
Wilson
Ruby
New Exhibit Hall to Seat 15000 Opens in July 1956
Municipal Auditorium plans reveal a new exhibit hall with 15000 seating capacity on opening in July 1956. Mayor George Witional and City Manager Sem E a discuss cost near 200000 with bids to be sought. Council members debate permanent versus movable seating and bids for construction. Interment details noted for Sunnyside Memorial Park.
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Vickers
Jess
D. Gilkerson
Ahern
Ruth Sry Cet
Cost of living drops in Long Beach area in February
February cost of living in Long Beach shows 2 percent drop from last year with food prices down while medical care edges up slightly. Bureau of Labor Statistics reports an index of 116.6 for February 1954 and 47 for this year. Proceeds from the eighth annual City College Charity Carnival total $1,615 with more profits to come for Red Cross Community Chest March of Dimes and student scholarship funds.
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Long Beach
Bureau of Lebor Statistics
City College
Red Cross
Community Chest
March of Dimes
Clara Andrews
Cedar Ave
City Hall
City Civil Service Board
Emma Taylor
Lemon Ave
Seaside Hospital
William Shore
Lewis Ave
Los Angeles Exhibit Draws 50000 At Western Metal Show
More than 50,000 attendees in Los Angeles viewed the Long Beach Industrial exhibit closing today. The display prepared by the Long Beach Chamber of Commerce Industrial Development Committee highlights 12 principal advantages offered to new industry in the region.
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Los Angeles
Long Beach
Soell
Chamber
Curseen City
E'Chamber
Port Fire Damages Veg Oil Plant In Wilmington
A fire Thursday afternoon at Vegetable Oil Co in Wilmington caused about 10000 dollars in damage to a processing shed. Firemen said the blaze began when grease ignited at the base of a rotating soap stock cooler tank, feed from non edible vegetable oil creating a large smoke plume seen for miles as three Wilmington crews fought the fire and a fireboat and two San Pedro units were summoned. The incident occurred amid waterfront plant operations and was connected to waterfront trade show displays managed by the chamber.
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Wilmington
Flire
Vegetable Oil Co
Horbor
San Pedro
Local I Contracts for Naval Work
Five contracts totaling over 130000 for repair of Navy craft awarded to local shipyards. Long Beach Marine Repair Co. gets 21210 for five LCVPs. John's Boat Shop repairs 10 LCVPs on a 16900 contract. San Diego firms secure 40120 across two. Gregory Electric Co. of Wilmington awarded 53991 for destroyer Bell overhaul. work by May 20. Fellows & Stewart, Inc. secures two inactivation overhaul contracts totaling 19498 and 1805 with April 6 to May 27 deadlines.
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Say
Gert. L . Bonsinger
Long Seaen Naval Shipyard
San Diego
Long Beach Marine Repair Co
John's Boat Shop
Wilmington
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L. B
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Irenevenson Alexander
Fanwood St
Long Beach Hospital
St. Paul
Minn
Minneapolis
Clement Alexander
Frances Evenson
Lakewood Mortuary Chapel
James
Holton & Son
Wilford R. Hall
Robert Storer
Ocean Bird
Scotland
Parkridge
Irisis Na‘tional Bank & Trust Co
Chiscago
Episcopal Church
Metropolitan Lodge
Af&am
Chicago
Royal Arch Masons
Appollo Commandery
No. 1
Knights Templar
Medinah Temple
Mystic Shrine
Genevieve By
Ruth Balontich
Marjorie Sutcliffe
Princeton, Il
Red Feather
Jewish Community Center
Roland Robbins
Agency of
HCL
EAC
Tyrabyre
Argtanne
AMD
Cal
Delaney
Barnes CA
Prim Wet
Everts
Belmont Recreation Center
Allin St
Long Beach Bar Association
Viginia Country Club
Belmont
Long Beach City College
Stockston
Barbara Lewis
Pepperwood Ave
Larry Booth
Dashwood St
Carl Gowan
Lees ‘Ave
Bruce Ballock
Lees Ave
Il. A
L. A
Alton L. Blakeslee
Associated Press
Independent
Press-Telegram
Blakeslee
Southland Magazine
Sunday Independent
Press- Telegram
Southland
Jost Zaferia
Wistaria
Sierra Madre
St. Macy's Hospital Guild
Los Alamitos Race Course
Frank Wessels
Guild
Josephine Lowman
Molly Mayfield
Danny Thomas
Jimmy Durante
Parade
Red China
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