Clock lovers and Long Beach notes mix of tales
A quirky mix of local anecdotes centers on a clock collector Snow at 1639 E Anaheim presenting at a Long Beach show April 22 26. Other items recount a rat problem solved by a football on a roof, a romance tale at Long Beach City College and a gambler’s tale of a newspaper fraud partner.
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Snow
Anaheim
Tike Snow
Long Beach
Depi
Itrrium
Tisesh
Srow
New England
Charles
Dutch Admiral Thankful for Ships and Training
Rear Admiral Gerard Koudijs of the Netherlands naval attache to Washington praised U.S. ship deliveries and crew training as supporting democracy. He visited the U.S. Naval Base with other Dutch officers to thank local officials and toured several ships and training facilities before departing for Washington, D.C.
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Royal Netherlands Navy
United States
U. S&s. Navy
Gerard Koudijs
Netherlands
Washington, D. C
U. S
Netherlands Navy Air Program
Eb Liespen
Jiailands Navy Fas
Ne 1
N. Smoot
Long Beach Naval Station
Vas
NATO
HNMS
D. B.j
Onvervaard
Bendeker
Naval Reserve Training Center
Lache
Washington
Long Beath Naval Shipyard
Cmdr
G. Gallent
Huet
Adrian Har Jwent
Adm
Kovdi
Tog
Los Onvervaard
Angeles
Kon
D.C
Kear Agm
Prisoner killed in road construction accident near Palos Verdes
A county road camp prisoner, identified as Glen son Durham, was crushed to death when a rock cliff collapsed on a work crew beside Crenshaw Boulevard one mile north of Palos Verdes Drive South. Rescue attempts lasted over an hour but he died at the scene.
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County Road
Durham
Fide
Crenshaw i Blvd
Thief Breaks Liquor Store Window on East 7th Street
A thief smashed the liquor store window at 3310 East 7th Street early today and stole two bottles of whisky valued at $10. Owner William S. Minter reported the burglary to police.
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E. 7Th St
Lowner Williams
Minter
Dope Series to Begin in PT Monday at Press Telegram
A Bellflower couple Gordon and Diane Clark recount their battle with Gope in a 21 article series starting Monday in the Press Telegram. Five months in preparation the series graphically portrays teen dope and heroin attempts in their own words.
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Bey
Gir
Bellflower
Gordon
Diane Clark
the Press-Telegram
Diane
Gong Ebcach
Young Business Leaders Tour Long Beach Harbor Convention
Two day Future Business Leaders of America event kicks off at Lafayette Hotel Long Beach with tours of the harbor. Delegates from senior high and junior colleges register, with a buffet dinner followed by opening business meetings. Speakers include Rev Bob Richards and Wilson High teacher Jackie Kozak addressing youth leadership topics.
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Business Leaders of America
Long Beach Harbor
Lafayette Hotel
Long Beach
Chamber of Commerce and Type
Wisnens
Associated
Remington Rand
Bob Richards
Beach
Adg
Ross
Wilson
Polytechnic
Jordan
Jackie
Kozak
America
Rabbits Threaten Long Beach Airport Report Ordered
A Washington ordered report on rabbits at Long Beach Municipal Airport contends the field is at risk as rabbits dart across runways at high speed. City officials plan trapping not shooting and seek a safe area to relocate nonpests. Long Beach Animal Shelter estimates 200 to 400 rabbits with groups of up to 36 observed.
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Dave Emery
Long Beach
Washington
George M. Vermillion
Air Force
Hamilton Field
Thomas L. Wiper
2347Th Art
Washington, D. C
Vermillion
Smog Allegation Denied at Edison Plant Hearing
Edison smog claim denied in Municipal Court as Superintendent R F E Fisher testified the Terminal Island steam plant had a working Phibrica warning device. Inspector Howard L Clark testified to excessive smoke from a boiler stack at 601 W Std St Terminal Island.
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Southern California Edison Co
Terminal Island
R. F E. Fisher
Charles T. Smith
Fisher
County Air Pollution Center District
Howard L. Clark
W. Std
Wheelchair Victim Killed in Street Accident
Burel E. Pollard, 49, paralyzed, was in a hand operated wheelchair on Magnolia Avenue near 27th Street when struck by Harris George Hovde’s car. Pollard died at Seaside Hospital. Hovde was not cited. Survivors include wife Gertrude L. Pollard and two daughters Georgia Lee and La Vanne. Pollard had used a wheelchair for eight years after a spine injury.
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Hovde
Pollard
Seaside Hospital
Mottells and Peek Mortuary
Long Beach
Vetfarans Administration Hospital
Gertrude L. Pollard
Georgia Lee
la Vanne
State offices close for tax deadline late filing night
Nearby IRS and California Franchise Tax Board offices stay open late for returns Toll free deadline remains midnight for penalty free postmark Edwin Mains reports total filings below last year with some use of extensions P J Erskine notes heavier mail filings and urges timely mail drops to meet collections deadline
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Fung Federal
Internal Revenue Service
American Ave
California
Edwin Mains
Federal Office
Humber
J. Erskine
Wmidnigh
Fifty Dishes Planned for Food School Event
More than 50 dishes will be demonstrated at the Merry Meals Cooking School in the Municipal Auditorium Tuesday through Friday. The Independent Press-Telegram sponsors the free event with over $3,000 in prizes for Southland homemakers. Doors open 1 p.m., fashion show at 1:30, sessions from 2 to 4. Ruth Hogan and Leatrice Berman will lead discussions on saving money in food purchases and meal planning.
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Aday Merry Meals Cooking School
Im Municipal
Independent, Press - Telegram
Southland
Ruth Hogan
National Live Stock and Mest Board
Leatrice Berman
Spelling Bee Finals Set for Saturday at Wilson High
Junis high school spelling champions from 43 schools will compete at 2 pm Saturday in Wilson High School Auditorium for the Long Beach area spelling bee finals sponsored by the Independent Press Telegram. Winners gain national bee entry in Washington, D C May 19 with cash and travel prizes.
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Junis
Wilson High School
Long Beach Area
Independent, Press-Telegram
Long Beach
Washington, D. C
New York City
WD. Sievers
Long Beach State Colege
Brunette Entry Opens Miss World Trade Contest
Barbara Bentley, 21, of Fond du Lac Wisconsin, entered the Miss World Trade contest in Long Beach as part of World Trade Week activities. Applications via J T E Shardlow are due April 25 with May 1 to announce winner.
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Long Beach
Barbara Bentley
Gentley
Western Air Lines
Fond du Lac
Wis
Harbor “Transportation Club
Los Angeles Steamship Assn
Ambassador
Los Angeles
World Trade
Shardrow
Vince Zimmerman
Long Beach Chamber of Commerce
Los Anngeles
Cameras and gear stolen from Henderson car
Police report that two cameras and art accessories worth 461 dollars were stolen Thursday from the locked car of George W. Henderson, 25, parked on 218th Street near the City College parking area.
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George W. Henderson
218Th St
Long Seach area pushes ready-to-sell public reach
A fragmented note highlights efforts to reach the ready-to-sell public across the Long Seach area, indicating an active push to connect buyers with available properties. The text emphasizes broad outreach and local market access.
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Sas
Long Seach Area
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Malcolm Epley Y
Pasafena Ave
Bob Williemzon
Williamson
Wiliamson
Harper C. Wren
Long Beach City College
Oans
Tate
Theodore Patrick
Carolyn Downard
UITER
Mw Medics
Cuty
Red Feather Organization
Los Alamitos
Evie
Teivad
Ares
Medico
San Diego
John L. Melgaard
Naval Base
Celearam
Mary Ann Cannon
Virginia Lintini
San Jose
Future Business Leaders
Lafey’ Cette
L. 8
Harbor
Smog
Edison
Milt Levy
Internal Revenue Bureau
Joe Risinger
Barbara Wilcox
Brunette
Independent
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