Pan-American fete judges study parade entries at Lakewood
Judges Pan-American festival parade in Lakewood compare notes to pick trophy winners as hundreds watch. Grand marshal Lucky Carson led the parade. Virginia Russell queen and Latin American nation banners in review with bands, floats, and a flag exchange ceremony at Pan-American Park.
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Lakewood
Petc Fuller
Lon C. Hill
Alvin F. Slaight
Lucky Car- Son
Nancy Bare
Louis Zelsdorf
City College Camp
Belmont Boosters
Joe Johnson
Pan- American Park
Julio Garcia Hugony
Argentina
Carlos Barbe
Latin-American Counselors
Weekend forecast promises sunny breezes and warm up to 78
The U S Weather Bureau notes morning fog and lingering low clouds, then plentiful sun with west to southwest seas winds 10 to 15 knots for sailing. Water warms to 58 degrees, suitable for swimming. Temperatures near Long Beach rise toward 78. Snow reports ahead show good winter sports: Big Pines 24 34 inches, Snow Valley 12 to 40 inches, Big Bear Lake 24 inches with slopes and tows operating.
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U. S. Weather Bureau
California
Long Beach
Weather Bureau
E Mountains
Big Pines
Snow Valley
Big Bear Lake
Ford in Suit Against State Over Freeway Access
Ford Motor Co. sues the State of California for 500000 in damages alleging that during Long Beach freeway construction portions of its property were taken, cutting access to its plant. The complaint claims 5 million in total damages and notes a July 31, 1946 agreement granting easements over state and other firms property, which did not fully resolve the damages.
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Ford Motor Co
of California
Long Beach
Terminal Island
To Fight Cancer Donation Appeal Reading
To fight cancer you can send our contribution to the American Cancer Society at 21 Pacific Ave., Room A, Long Beach.
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Ameran Cancer Society
Pacific ‘Ave
Long Beach
Rainbow Girls State Convention Here Next Week
Two thousand girls from 124 assemblies totaling 12 000 members attend the 19th annual grand assembly of the Grand Assembly of California Order of Rainbow for Girls in Municipal Auditorium from tomorrow through Wednesday. Barbara Hope Kemp of Fresno presides as grand worthy adviser. sessions run under Mrs. Cornelia P. Cooper with plans for a Rainbow Girls camp. Chief organizer is Mrs. Margaret Charleston of South Gate. Memorial services, theater outings, and a Grand Cross of Color ceremony mark the program with official introductions by Mayor Burton W. Chace and welcome remarks by Betty Ann Jones. Officers are installed on Wednesday evening.
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Grand Assembly
Grand Assembly of California
Order of Rainbow For Girls
Municipal Auditorium
Supreme Assembly
Long Beach
Order of Rainbow
Barbara Hope Kemp
Fresno
Cornelia P. Cooper
San Francisco
California
Betty Ann Jones
Bel
Burton W. Chace
Rivoli
Schools Close One Week for Easter Vacation in Long Beach
About 37,000 pupils in the Long Beach system begin a seven day Easter break. Classes resume April 18. Recreation programs run at 26 school sites and 23 municipal and housing project playgrounds and centers daily from 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Municipal areas stay open 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
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Long Beach
Coast Guard: plane crash report ruled false alarm
Coast Guard and district authorities concluded the nearby plane crash report was a false alarm after searches off Santa Monica Bay. Two observers described a plane gliding toward the sea but no aircraft remains or missing plates were reported.
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Santa Monica Bay
Coast Guard
iMovie Camera Theft Reported At Seaside Club
Sailor Horace E. Truman aboard the U S S Toledo told police a motion picture camera and equipment valued at 218 dollars were stolen from his jacket in a club at 529 West Seaside Boulevard within the past few days.
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Seaside Blvd
Horace E.truman
Toledo
Smog Fighter Criticizes City Trash-burning Law
Ivan S. Deckert, senior air pollution control inspector for Los Angeles County, criticized the city trash burning law last night at Silverado Park Clubhouse for laxity and urged changes to match burning hours used in other counties. He described advances in air pollution control, including dust sample analysis, and noted refineries are not the sole pollution source. Deckert promised county action on the hydrogen sulfide issue, while Joseph M. Kenrick discussed juvenile welfare and liquor laws, suggesting church television sets as a solution and urging readiness for the next legislative session.
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Ivan S. Deckert
Los Angeles County
West Long Beach
Silverado Park
Deckert
Nema - Deckert
Los Angeles
Organization For Air Pollution Control
West Side
Joseph M. Kenrick
Feacy Juvenile Bureau
Lature
Rom
Kenrick
Governor's Crime Commission
Ad ‘Vance
Coordinating Council
Frank Clinton
Weather Forecast Shows Clear Tonight and Warmer Sunday
Generally clear tonight and Sunday with patches of local fog in the early hours. Warmer temperatures expected, light variable winds tonight, increasing to gentle to moderate breezes tomorrow afternoon.
Veteran 101 Leads L A Grand Army of the Republic Post
In a nearly empty Patriotic Hall Lincoln Room Los Angeles Charles L Chappel 101-year-old commander of Stanton Post 55 presided over a sparse meeting with only three members present. The post once largest in the United States now holds few members while Chappel who turns 102 next July 7 conducts proceedings with dignity. He was honorary grand marshal of the Army Day parade in Long Beach Wednesday.
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Stanton
Grand Army of the Republic
Lincoln Room
Patriotic Hall
Los Angeles
Mander
Post
Charles L. Chappel
Stanley Ave
Long Beach
The
Douglas T. Story
William Allen Magee
Chappel
United States
Women’s Relief Corps of
Prest
Woman Killed by Truck in 10th Traffic Death of Year
Miss Ivie Miller, 63, of 11552 Lewis St Lynwood, died at Seaside Hospital after a pickup struck her on Santa Fe Ave amid inadequate street lighting. The driver, Henry T. Grow, 22, said he did not see the woman and reported a bump as he passed the intersection. She died from multiple injuries including broken legs, a broken arm, and concussion. Police cited the lighting as inadequate. In a separate crash at Pacific Coast Hwy and Raymond Ave, Perry L. Franklin, 16, was injured in a light roadster crash driven by David R. Selway, 16. The other driver, William O. Staga, 92, faced a yield-right-of-way citation.
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Ivie Miller
Lewis St Lyn. Wood
Seaside Hospital
Henry T. Grow
Cedar Ave
Santa Fe Ave
Mortell’s
Pacific l Coast Hwy
Raymond Ave
Perry L. Franklin
Lemon Ave
David R. Selway
Orange Ave
William O. Staga
Junipero Ave
Man Found Dead in Car in Rear Driveway
John Klaasse, 62, a resident of 1775 Atlantic Ave, was found dead this morning in his automobile parked in a driveway behind the house. A hose from the exhaust to the interior, and a running engine, led to the death. Youths alerted authorities after discovering the body and disconnecting the hose. Klaasse had left the building last night saying he would be back shortly. police noted illness. He died at Seaside Hospital and was taken to Mottell's Mortuary.
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John Klaasse
Atlantic Ave
Young D. Carter
Linden Ave
Olaf H. Johnson
Olive Ave
Klaasse
Seaside Hospital
Mottell's
Slaying Suspect Believed Gone After Short Search
Clyde R. Parkhurst, 38, sought by sheriff for the fatal shooting of his wife June 25 at a ranch on Ventura Blvd in the Agoura district, was reportedly seen in Long Beach but police ended the hunt believing he had left town. Glenn Wellard said Parkhurst hailed him and borrowed $2 on the way to work near Anaheim St and Cherry Ave.
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Clyde R. Parkhurst
Long Beach
Glenn C. Weilard
E. 67Th St
Parkhurst
H Im
Anaheim St
Cherry Ave
Wellard
Ventura Blvd
Agoura
Shoreline Plan Faces City Council Tuesday Hearing
Indications show Long Beach will adopt the proposed master shoreline plan after a public hearing Tuesday at 11 am. If approved, the city could qualify for funds from county, state and federal agencies to develop the ocean front and Alamitos Bay area, with an estimated long term cost of about 25 million dollars. The plan, prepared by Werner Ruchti and the planning commission, envisions wharves, bath houses and parking, with revenue projections from dockage, concessions and rentals. The Long Beach Shoreline Coordinating Council touts potential benefits and cites examples from Miami and Oakland.
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Alamitos Bay
Werner Ruchti
Planning Commission
Jweha
Long Beach [Shoreline
Ine
Berti
Coordinating Council
Frank F. Stearns
Miami
Fla
Concesi
Oakland
Ocean Front
Long Beach
Jones Beach
New York City
Lawrence W. McDowell
Art Hall
Lewis D. Reese
John L. Kelly
Trousers of Two in Hotels Looted
Two hotel tenants reported thefts last night as thieves removed money from wallets inside trousers left in rooms. Glen H. Dickson of 336 E First Street said $25 was taken from his wallet. Donald L. Crabbe of 339 W Anaheim Street reported $35 and a cigarette lighter missing.
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Tieves
Glen H. Dickson
E. First St
Donald L. Crabbe
Anaheim St
Ads With Only One Mission Serve You
A brief notice extols Press-Telegram Want Ads as simple, inexpensive messages that meet daily needs. They emphasize a direct connection between reader needs and services, urging readers to call 6-9065 as the result number for sewer, rental, employment, and finding others.
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Times
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Kathy Fiscus
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Associated Press
Ford
Long Beach Navy
Oxbem
Pacific
Cherles Tally
Rainbow Girls
Long Beach Press
Celearam
Calif
Pacific Ave
Eighth St
Prass-Telegram
Charles Sundquist
Shoreline
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