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Newspaper
Long Beach Press Telegram
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Aug 10, 1951
Page
19
New York reports on federal guarantees for prices wages and profits sparking debate. Parity for farmers wages stabilization and profit protection are challenged by white collar workers consumers and merchants who warn guarantees raise taxes and dampen incentives. debates center on who benefits who pays and the impact on the economy.
The grain market notes erratic activity with reports of exports and crop expectations. Ireland bought 6500 tons of wheat while autumn harvests and government crop data loom. soybeans and corn show minor moves as harvests progress and prices edge uncertainty into trading.
In New York foreign exchange data shows the pound at about 2.704 dollars and various currencies listed in cents and dollars. The page notes general changes with several nations showing unchanged figures and minor shifts in values including Holland and Mexico, amid a broad snapshot of weekly market movements.
The notice lists numerous building permits. Names include Ferguson, Robbins, Ketchum, Pinkie, and Weight, with projects such as garages, dwellings, and repairs. Locations feature Anaheim Street, Pacific Coast Highway, and Ocean Vista with varied costs from $4600 to $900, plus a $1000 entry for a marine-related item.
The Price Stabilization Admin11stration designates the Los Angeles office as a deputy regional center with eight Southland counties under its jurisdiction. Freq Dean, president of the Chamber of Commerce, and Albert J. Matthews, deputy regional director, said the new setup will offer direct service to merchants and consumers while some matters remain under San Francisco control. Quicker decisions and better control are expected, with plans for local representation to be developed.
Mrs Elia Reeve Bloor Omholt world known for half a century as Mother Bloor leader of Communist groups and militant labor action died today at a convalescent home in Quakertown Pa aged 83 She had retired in recent years and last appeared in the news about a year ago when a Congressional investigation disclosed that Harold Ware her son by her first marriage was the intermediary who first fought together Alger Hiss and Whittaker Chambers
In San Francisco on August 10 the Federal Reserve Bank reported Western Department Store sales for the last week fell 15 percent from a year ago, marking the best comparative showing in four weeks.
City managers office reports new traffic signals begin operation today at Seventh Stand Park Ave and will be activated Monday at Wardlow Rd and Magnolia Ave keeping traffic flow safer and more orderly.
Coast and Geodetic Survey data show sunrise at 6 12 a m sunset 7 44 p m moonrise 4 21 p m moonset 12 53 a m tides high 7 52 a m 3 2 ft low 12 47 a m 0 1 ft 7 21 01 a m 3 0 ft water temperature 66 calm surf conditions noted by Long Beach Lifeguards.
Atlantic Oil Co and partners report a total daily yield near 880 barrels from Wilmington field wells. J-44, J43, and W-195 in the Be wells produce 285, 130, and 200 barrels daily, with A-170 at 265 b/d from the upper terminal zone. Other operators drill locations near 35th St, Lime Ave, and Wardlow Rd as earth slippage rehab continues.
The 46th annual Town picnic brings Governors Beardsley Warren and Youngdahl to Long Beach. A harbor tour, luncheon at Naval Station, and a Lafayette Hotel stay unfold with city leaders and dignitaries. Festivities include a park afternoon picnic officiated by Joseph W. Knox with dozen local hosts and Iowa ties.
Lakewood County Fire Station caps and crew join a nationwide fire prevention program. Each weekday a radio engine visits neighborhoods to hand out safety literature, answer questions, and tag defective incinerators for repair. The effort targets reducing home fires in Los Angeles County with nearly 839 dwelling fires and losses of $553,565 last year.
County supervisors plan to transfer the Palo Verde drainage ditch in Lakewood and similar county ditches to the Los Angeles Flood Control District under a new law. The district will fence hazardous ditch banks after investigation, with costs to be approved by the board. Legg states the law becomes effective Sept. 22 and the transfers will occur soon.
Arlington officer Bernard Lunsford charged John M. Hoagland of Swayzee Ind with reckless driving after an accident investigation. Hoagland paid a $20 fine in county court. The two old Navy friends, once stationed at Bunker Hill, Indiana, reunited briefly before departing as friends.
The appellate court denied a writ to stay the trial and urged the state supreme court to decide if McCracken's insanity plea should be heard before the new trial for the murder of Patty Hull. A six man six woman jury deadlocked on murder, acquitting him of kidnapping but convicting on child stealing in the May disappearance from Buena Park. Judge Gardner will proceed with jury selection in Santa Ana, with Orange County DA James J. Davis and Deputy Kneeland prosecuting.
Pvt. John A. Meyers, 71, died of heat stroke at Lackland Air Force Base in San Antonio Texas after collapsing in the mess line while awaiting the evening meal. He was pronounced dead at 11:10 p.m. after first aid was given and he was rushed to the base hospital. His mother is Florence M. Meyers of Lancaster Pennsylvania.
In Los Angeles on August 1, Howard Givens 28 a radio repairman died during a paused assault trial. Givens faced charges of assaulting Sarah Payne 30 with a pipe. The jury had been recalled and dismissed after the judge declared the case dismissed by a higher tribunal.
U S. officials said Poland ordered an end to all American cultural activities, prompting the shutdown of the Polish information service in New York and the closing of the U S Information Center in Warsaw. The moves followed a Soviet visit to Warsaw and a letter from Nikolai Shvernik to President Truman, with President Truman signaling cautious optimism for future cross border exchange.
Obituary notices for George Albert Lester 82 of Santa Ana with services at Holton and Son Long Beach, Nicker son 82 of 520 West 19th Street, Perks infant Sharon Jean Perks, Bram hall Pauline Bramhall 39 of Appleton Street, Fenton Michael 80, Smith Reginald 41, Dutcher Francis E. Dutcher dan. Surviving family members listed, services scheduled, graveside rites and interments noted across Long Beach area churches and cemeteries.
D M Sears 78 a real estate broker of 235 E Bert St died yesterday at home Born in Courtland Township Michigan he came to San Francisco in 1927 moved to Long Beach in 1937 His office was 6043 Atlantic Ave later with Burlington Realtors in Compton and member of Long Beach Realty Association Surviving widow two daughters a son a brother and a sister Funeral tomorrow at 1 pm in Motell s chapel Rev Bruce A Kurrle officiating Interment Inglewood Park Cemetery
An old medical ad claims Syd Pinkham’s Compound and Tablets alleviate hot flashes and related symptoms in 63-80 percent of cases. The copy touts scientific support, suggests life changes reduce distress, and promises complete relief for some women during menopause.
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