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Long Beach Press Telegram

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Apr 03, 1948

Page

4

Sidelights of convention on strep drug trials and TB

The California Tuberculosis and Health Association convention discussed streptomycin trials in patients, noting injections twice daily for 120 days. Dr. Haward W. Bosworth of Los Angeles spoke on treatment progress while historical notes highlighted Ruth Steglich and her father Frederick Vivian of King City. Dr. Louis E. Martin urged broader disease prevention programs, and Dr. F. M. Pottenzier, aging pioneer, was honored for distinguished service.

Haw Ard W. Bosworth Los Angeles Eelcan Trudeau Society National Tuberculosis Association Dr. Bosworth California Tuberculosis and Health Association Salinas Valley Ruth Steglich King City Salinas California, Tuberculosis and Health Association Frederick Vivian Crusadin Vivian Stegtich William Stegiich

ERP Heiled as New Boston Tea Party

The London Star compares the U S foreign aid program with the Boston Tea Party. It proclaims April 3, 1948, as symbolic of freedom with tea chests thrown overboard. The first shipment under the European Recovery Program would depart American harbors to aid western Europe from economic collapse.

London Star Boston Spd Star Amercitan Western Europe

Suspect in Bank Raid Here Found Guilty in North

Grady ATEhAT Webb, 30, convicted in San Francisco of armed robbery at the Market Street Bank of America on Feb 15, 1947. He allegedly fled with 7332 dollars after a prior Farmers and Merchants Bank hold up in Salinas. Webb is also facing related bank robbery charges in Long Beach Santa Monica Pasadena Los Angeles. Sentencing set for Tuesday by Judge George Harris.

Grady Atehat Webb Farmers and Merchants Bank Third St Pine Ave San Francisco George Harris Webb Market-New Ontgomery St Bank For America Los Angeles Long Beach Santa Monica Pasadena

Lions Club Shows Louis Walcott Film at Noon

The Lions Club Wilton Hotel hosted an entertainment hour showing the Joe Louis vs Walcott heavyweight clash for members. Superior Judge Wiliam B. McKesson, president of the Los Angeles Lions Club, spoke on the California Nevada Lions convention set for Long Beach in June. Superior Judge Frei Miller was welcomed back after a year in domestic relations. Keir Sutherland ran the Mystery Lion contest with prizes now totaling over 750 dollars. Edward L. Shaw presided as program chair.

Lions Club Wilton Hotel Wiliam B. ‘McKesson Leslie E. Still McKesson Los Angeles Lions Club Arole Heds California-Nevada Lions International

Bottling Co. Sued Over Exploding Bottle Injury

A Los Angeles case filed yesterday seeks 25 480 damages for a boy who lost sight in his left eye when a Coke bottle exploded last June. The suit names Coca Cola Bottling as defendant and cites a bottle from a drink case that allegedly exploded in the boy’s hand.

Los Angeles Coca-Cola Roger Bargy Roy F. Bargy Bargy

Election Will Wind Up T B Parley Here

The California Tuberculosis and Health Association held its annual convention in Long Beach with officers nominated for 1950 and a medal for meritorious service to be awarded by Dr. F M Pottenger of Monrovia. Sessions featured talks on psychology, tuberculosis publicity, and heart surgery as the organization discussed future site selection and aging population challenges.

California Tuberculosis and Health Association Long Beach F. M. Pottenger Monrovia Pioneer Chest California Harry C. Warren San Mateo Emnil Bogen Gilve View J. de Keith Crockett Jandry Martin Mills Richmond George Backer Convention City Wilton Hotel Municipal Auditorium David Krech University of California Evie Smith Los Angeles Tuberculosis Association Trudeau California Tras Ideau Society Association Rufus A. Schneiders San Diego Henry Randel Fresno Thomas B. Wiper San Francisco Gordon Diddy Abwahnee Wilson G. Smillie New York Cornell University Smillie

Rainfall Recorded in Huntington Beach Area

Rainfall totals for April 5 show the heaviest rain near the coast and the eastern fringe of the county mountains. Measurements indicate notable rainfall across coastal and mountainous zones with elevated readings in the highlands.

Huntington Beach Haintall

Beebe and Lane Wills Filed for Probate in Long Beach

Probate filings reveal Lorena C Beebe died March 26 at 84 leaving a 32009 estate to William E and Minnie Ruckman to fund care for 92 year old Henry Beebe with remainder to the couple after his passing. Charles D Lane’s will valued over 20000 directs Lane’s estate to his widow Ramona J Lane. Lane, a UC football figure, died at 35 and lived on Naples Avenue.

LongBeagh Donald Lane Lorena Beebe William E Minnie ‘Tl Ruckman Henry L. Beebe Birs. Beebe Beebe Lane Ramona J. Lane

Pending Trial Divorced Wife Wins Temporary Support Award

Mrs Grace R Darnell secured 650 monthly support for herself and two children in the divorce case with W Raleigh Darnell a rubber products manufacturer. The court granted possession of the family home at 4203 Lakewood Blvd use of the car and ordered Darnell to pay 2500 to her attorney. Temporary custody of Edward 8 William 7 and Ann 13 was awarded to Mrs Darnell. Attorney Ward Johnson did not protest the awards. Darnell faces a prolonged divorce battle amid public controversy.

Grace R. Darnell W. Raleigh Darnell Rubber Products Superior Court Harry Keeler Keeler Dar Lakewood Blvd Darnell Newton Todd Edward William Ann Ward Johnson Kecter

Professor Returning From Desert Details

Los Angeles County Museum curator Arshur Woodward plans a weekend return from Death Valley where he advised the National Parks Service on proposals to establish Fortyite Canyon as a national monument. He will inspect the area for caves and ancient Indian city sites as part of his duties.

Presser Arshur Woodward Los Angeles County Watt Death Valley National Parks Service Poposal Fortyite Canyon Woodward

Inquest Ordered in Man's Death

Deputy Coroner Philip Jadings ordered an inquest into the death of Thomas J. McEntry believed to be the victim of a traffic accident. An autopsy by a surgeon found McEntry died on April 2, after being taken to Loper's Mortuary. The inquest was set for April 6.

Udi Inqucse Loper Thomas J. McEntry Philip Jading McEntry Fojary

Six People Injured in Traffic Accidents

Police report six people injured in four traffic crashes here. Mitton Rose of Los Angeles and William Rose of 2336 East Broadway were treated at Seaside Hospital after their car hit a fence and tree on Willow Street. Figbere Grant and Myrtle Grant of 5937 Cerritos Avenue sustained injuries when their car rear ended another on Long Beach Boulevard. John Neville of Los Angeles escaped injury. Henry Pitts of 1152 Edarm Street was hurt when his truck crashed into a parked car on Loma Vista Drive. Motorcycle Officer R. E. Mathson received a bruised back after a collision with Roger Olson, who was not cited.

Mitton L. Rose Los Angeles William D. Rose E. Broadway Willow St Delta Ave Seay —_— side Hospital Figbere M. Grant Cerritos Ave Myrtle Long Beach Blvd Lard St John Neville Los Angeles, Escaped Injury. Mr. and Mrs. Grant Were Taken To Seaside Hospital Henry Pitts Edarn St Loma Vista Dr West Lof Roger L. Olson Dawson Ave Olson

Measles Epidemic Reaches Stage in Long Beach

Long Beach health officer Dr. I D Litwack reports 37 new measles cases in the past week, bringing 99 cases this year amidst three year cycles. He cautions ongoing epidemic conditions through May with no serious complications, while chickenpox peaks yield 62 new cases and mumps adds eight as other diseases show scattered reports.

Long Beach I. D. Litwack Latwark Litwack

Old Car Batteries and Other Items Stolen Across City

A batch of car batteries valued at 28 dollars was stolen from the rear of 1144 Redondo Ave, reported by James E Ray, 1400 Redondo Ave. Paint worth 22 dollars was lifted from a shop at 1327 Gardenia Ave. A 125 dollar adding machine disappeared from accountant Frank R. Carey’s office at 2287 Atlantic Ave.

Jeg Redondo Ave James E Ray Gardenia Ave Frank R. Carey Atlantic Ave

Private Pilots Plan World’s Largest Breakfast Flight

Southern California private pilots will fly from Long Beach to Palm Springs for the Aviation Breakfast Club event. The Long Beach Junior Chamber of Commerce backs the annual breakfast flight, chartering a Ponglag airliner plus private planes. Last year the group drew over 700 pilots, with Gladys O Donnell noted as past president. The Long Beach aviation committee approved holding this year’s flight in conjunction with the Desert resort event.

Arveral Gladys O'Donnell Long Beach Aviateix Long Beach Junior Chamber Aviation Committee

Japanese Army Major Ito Sentenced After Yokohama Trial

A Japanese army major, Nobuo Ito, was condemned to the gallows by a U S Eighth Army commission for prosecuting and arranging the execution of 12 American filers including Cpl. Carl H. San. Three other Japanese officials from the court were sentenced to labor up to 20 years. A Korean witness testified about the trial proceedings and testimony. The case involved an indiscriminate hazardous device and related charges.

Carl H. San Newport Ave Yokohama U. S Eighth Army Nobuo Ito Americana Ithaé Armenthis

Rainfall May Continue Through Day in California Region

Rain showers deposited 0.46 inches in Long Beach by noon with forecasts of continuing rain through the day. The Weather Bureau predicted clearing tonight and cool, windy Sunday. Small craft advisories posted from Point Conception to San Diego until 11 p.m. Winds 29 to 30 mph. Season total reaches 5.03 inches. last year at same period was 1.204 inches. Two Alaska storms may bring weekend rain to the San Francisco area and Southern California next week. Temperatures in Long Beach reached 62 with a 52 overnight low.

Long Beach Weather Bureau Bureau Pt. Conception San Diego Shaw Mouains California San Francisco

City Shifts Office Locations For Better Efficiency

The city manager announces moves next Monday and Tuesday to improve work conditions. The Bureau of Franchises will relocate from the first floor to the third, near the Manager's outer reception room, while the newer pipelines division moves to the city engineer's fifth floor office. Some clerk staff will occupy the old bureau space on the first floor, and all election work will be handled from those offices with the information desk operated by the clerk's staff.

Bureau of Franchises Tov Noor Elec

Nine To Receive Honorary Group Pins Tomorrow

Beta Phi Gamma members will initiate nine into the Long Beach City College chapter tonight at Miller's restaurant in Long Beach. Pledge master George Lederer will pin the new members Gideon Stvere son, William Sigledee Keene, Margie C. Gilnes, Patricia Donovan, Derland A. Hardin, Bert Resnik, David Dawson, and Alvin M. Larson. Dr. George Booth and Red Schultz will toast. The group plans trips to newspaper plants and joint meetings with other junior colleges. Ten Beta Phi Gamma members will attend Newspaper Day at the University of Redlands on Tuesday April 13.

Beta Phi Gamme Long Beach City College Miller's Restaurant Pacific Ave George Lederer Jenna Stvereson Iiam Sigledee Keene Margie C. Gilnes Patricia, Donovan Derland A. Hardin Bert Resnik David Dawson Alvin i M. Larson George Booth Red Schultz University of Redlands

Vet Stadium Funds Sought

Edwin M. Campbell will seek 5647,000 matching state funds to cover half of 1,200,000 for Veterans Memorial Stadium to be built in Lakewood Village. City bids should be sought in about 45 days as funds are approved from the state city county aid program.

Edwin M. Campbell Specia Projects Serramento Ina Veterans Memorial Stadium Buile Te Lakewood Vilage Campbell

Army closes two Graves Centers in Miraloma and Auburn

The Army announced the closing of two graves registration distribution centers in Miraloma California and Auburn Washington. The action ends local operations at these quartermaster depots as part of a broader realignment by the military.

Army San Francisco Army Today Miraloma Calif Auburn Wash

Weather Update With Showers Then Clearing

Showers today with clearing tonight and Sunday. Continued cool daytime. southerly winds today and tonight, moderate to fresh at times. Westerly winds moderate.

Wester

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Louis E. Martin Martin F.M .Pottengzer California Association North Ouis Vs. Walcott Film Shown Club Bottling Company Lund T.B. Parley Manlington Beach Newport Boal Santa Downey Compton West Long Beach Marshall E. Kelley James T. McGee Ranch Kelley Pome Lorena C. Beebe Chas. Lane Wills Footwell Andy Seale Charles Naples Ave Maydell Allen Julian Atosaphy Maltby Newman Mitzio Jergins Building Vet Stadium
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