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Newspaper
Long Beach Press Telegram
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Apr 25, 1951
Page
13
Veterans and service personnel will join in the 1951 Armed Forces Day celebration on May 14 and honor those who defend freedom. Military installations will display equipment as leaders and civic groups unite for the event.
Two councilmen Wagner and Fletcher voted no on a measure to place on the June 5 ballot a proposed ordinance allowing sale of fresh meat after 6 pm and on Sundays. The plan would repeal a 1937 initiative prohibiting such sales. Seven councilmen voted yes, four without prejudice, at the request of Attorney George Fart, representing large market owners. The council sought to avoid a $30,000 special election by placing the proposal on the June ballot amid pressure from Hart and market operators.
City College aide Harper Wren told the Long Beach Realty Board that Long Beach Unified School District shows the nation’s second highest high school graduation rate and the highest college-going rate. Counseled visits to senior classes will urge realistic views of college and careers, noting only about one in five jobs require a college degree. Dick Racine urged considering city projects funded by petroleum revenue, including Municipal Auditorium access, a new civic center, parking, and tourism facilities.
Shah Mohammed Reza Pahlavi flew to Meshed to visit the Imam Reza shrine. A court source said the trip aims to help all Muslims and give thanks for his recovery from appendicitis.
Salvation Army trucks roam Long Beach collecting throw-away items through Saturday as part of Salvage Week. Items include clothing furniture appliances and newspapers reconditioned at 1370 Alamitos Ave. Contact 7-1293 to request a pickup. Brig. Rawson D. Gifford notes materials fund social services.
Taegu Korea April 25 officials announced 187 residents of Kochang about 40 miles west of Taegu were executed in February for collaboration with the Communists. The 187 were chosen from roughly 600 villagers.
Brig. Gifford says the army will press on with its self-help program through the social service center. Needy veterans and non veterans are receiving humanitarian assistance while the program requires large quantities of castoff materials for refurbishing in workshops.
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