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Newspaper

Long Beach Press Telegram

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Aug 12, 1948

Page

18

Warren Flies East Saturday

Republican Vice Presidential nominee Earl Warren will fly east this Saturday for a Portland centennial visit then a Seattle speech before rejoining his running mate Dewey. He will meet Dewey in New York and Chicago appearances follow at the Loyal Order of Moose and the Illinois State Fair.

Sacramento Earl Warren West Coast Seattle Thomas E. Dewey Dewey Pawling Farm Warren Portland Ore Oregon New York Chicago The Loyal Order of Moose Ilinois Dwight H. Green Order of Eagles Onica

Veterans Service Continues Under V F W Councils

The coordinating council of local Veterans of Foreign Wars units will carry on veterans services after the veteran service center closure. The office moves to the basement of the Veterans Memorial at Broadway and Ave, with rooms renovated and equipment supplied by the city. Claude Fields notes the office handles about 8000 files daily under the California Department of Veterans Affairs and VFW cooperation.

Veterans Service Center William P. E Claude Fields California Department Veterans of Foreign Wars

Bowles Seeks Democratic Nomination For Connecticut Governor

Essex Conn August 12 Chester Bowles announced his candidacy for the Democratic nomination for governor declaring opposition to both the right and the left. He entered the race just 24 hours before the state convention opening in Hartford where Democratic leaders favored him over rival Thomas J Dodd. The convention begins Friday with a Roosevelt keynote and the ticket to be nominated Saturday.

Essex Conn Chester Bowles OPA Hartford Democratic Organization Thomas J. Dodd Lebanon Nuernberg Franklin D. Roosevelt

Suspected Japanese Encephalitis Among U.S. Personnel

Tokyo reports the first seven suspected Japanese encephalitis cases among American personnel. A American child and a woman dependent are under diagnosis in Tokyo. Neither has received immunizations this year. Tokyo's native death toll rises to 109 with 761 cases in total.

Tokyo U. S Cat

Baby Still Alive After Surgery

Four day old Daryl Eugene Irwin II, son of Mr and Mrs Irwin of 429 E 17th St, remains alive in an oxygen tent at Community Hospital after an operation performed two days earlier to correct a rare congenital condition where his esophagus attached to the wrong area. Hospital attaches deem it extraordinary that the same procedure has been done twice in a month, noting a similar case involving Mr and Mrs B J Rouss of Wilmington.

Daryl Eugene Irwin II Coe B. J. Rouss Wilmington

Police arrest man in alleged bookmaking case

Forrest Martin Hammett of 640 Barry Drive was arrested yesterday and held for investigation of bookmaking. Officers W. L. Mae and E. H. Kennedy reported finding Hammett with bookmaking paraphernalia, suggesting involvement in illegal gambling activities.

Forrest Martin Hammett Barry Dr Iis Ors W. L. Mae E. H. Kennedy Hammett

Baroda Prince in No Rush to Give Up Fabulous Throne

Baroda Maharajah, fresh from New York to England, shows no hurry to abdicate amid claims of a $10 million spending spree. The Baroda legislature urged abdication in favor of Fatehsinha and sought a regency council while India prepared to intervene.

Baroda Ondon England India Headley Surrey New York Associated Press New Delhi States Ministry Dominion of India Fatehsinha Government of India Elizabeth

Maui Boy 10 Mysteriously Locked In on Lurline

Richard Serrao a Maui native, age ten, was found locked in a small room aboard the S S Lurline as it sailed from Honolulu bound for Long Beach Los Angeles Harbor. His mother had searched the pier as purser Gig Marquise relayed word by wireless that the boy was safe. The boy will return home with his mother after paying round trip fare.

Richard S. Lurline Honolulu Richard Serrao Maui Hono Lulu Long Beach Los Angeles Gig Marquise Matson Line Lurline

Spain Denies Anti Russ Pact

Barcelona Aug 12 Foreign Minister Alberto Martin Artajo said Spain has not made any commitments to fight with Western powers in case of war and there have been no conversations to align Spain with the West. He spoke in an interview granted to Antonio Sanchez Gomez of La Prensa.

Barcelona Spain Alberto Martin Artajo Martin Artajo Antonio Sanchez Gomez la Prensa

Tug Nears Disabled Ship Off Mexico

The Ocean Prince, a tug from Long Beach, nears the crippled British freighter Greystoke Castle about 1000 miles south of the area. Coast Guard reports the tug arrived in forenoon but could not locate the stricken ship yet. Another vessel supplied water and diesel fuel to run its generators as the freighter lay to in good weather.

Long Beach Here Coast Guard Greystoke Castle

Castle Base Receives Six More B-29 Bombers

Merced dispatch reports Castle Air Force Base receiving six additional B-29 bombers announced by acting commanding officer Lt. Col. William G. Gillespie. The six planes bring the base total to 36 bombers as part of the Air Force program to reactivate stored aircraft.

Merced Castle Air Force Base William G. Gillespie Air Force Willates Base

Residents Report Homes Burglarized

Burglars yesterday broke into the home of Mrs. Robbie Rogers at 5931 Olive Ave and stole loot valued at 101 dollars including cash silverware and jewelry. Fred O. Dow of 6108 Olive Ave reported a thief entered his home while he showered and stole 40 dollars.

Robbie Rogers Olive Ave Fred O. Dow

Council Grants Half Reduction on Willow Street Property

City council acting as a board of equalization reduces Creeden’s assessed land and improvements at 1292 to 1294 Willow Street by 50 percent citing damage from Willow Street bridge construction. Majority included Mayor Chace and seven councilors. Seaton abstained. Also approves 50 percent cuts for St Anthony’s and St Matthew’s schools. Denies Morgan Stivers 33 percent for Mason Temples. Denies Pacific Coast Club 25 percent. M. C. A. to seek 90 percent on 29 260 improvements tomorrow at 10 a m with other hearings planned.

Board of Equalization L. E. Creeden Willow St Chace Carleson Klockstein Jackson Ramsey Parmley Kealer Wagner Seaton Creeden

Pharmacists pick Jacksonville for 1949 convention

The American Pharmaceutical Association selected Jacksonville Florida as the site for its 1949 convention during the latter part of April and the first part of May. The 43rd annual meeting is in session in San Francisco. John Culley of Ogden Utah was elected honorary president by the house of delegates.

San Francisco American Pharmaceutical Association Jacksonville Fla John Culley Ogden Utah House of Delegates

Need for foreign farm labor told

Washington August 12 official witnesses told a Senate immigration subcommittee that 30 000 to 45 000 foreign farm workers will be needed for fall harvests most from Mexico. They said growers press state offices to declare shortages but prefer Mexican labor for stoop work.

Washington U. S Agriculture Department U. S. Employment Service Senate Mexico Edward J. Overby Secretary of Agriculture Clarence E. Herdt R. W. Obe

Drug Smugglers Fined in Japan

Two Chinese brothers Mew King San and Mew Shau Chi were fined 75 000 yen and given two years for illegal entry and smuggling penicillin and streptomycin valued at 12 000 dollars. The case tied to the Flying Arrow from Hong Kong into Yokohama. Other defendants included Captain Robert Maulding fined 1 000 dollars and Lt. Francis P. McLaughlin fined 2 000 dollars and dismissed.

Yokohama Mew King San Mew Shau Chi U. S Japan

Rankin challenges Ike over spy scare in remarks

Rep Rankin of Mississippi, ranking Democrat on the committee on un American activities, says the panel will not stay idle amid the spy scare. He issues a prepared statement taking issue with Gen Eisenhower who, in Denver, said government secrecy is adequate and that the danger from spies is not great.

Tupelo, Miss Rep. Rankin D.-Miss House Committee On UN Rankin Dwight D. Eisenhower Eisenhower Denver

Tiny Lynwood Baby Shows Weight Gain at Maywood Hospital

Nancy Rae Brown, 21 days old in Maywood, weighed two pounds at birth and lost six ounces since. The daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Brown of Lynwood has gained an ounce and a half in three days while receiving intravenous nutrition in an incubator. Doctors say she is coming along fine and faces a 100 to 1 life chance at birth.

Maywood Nancy Rae _ Brown Robert Brown Lynwood Maywood Hospital

States Righters Angle for Texas

States' rights Democrats campaign in Texas focus on the 23 electoral votes. Gov. Thurmond spoke at a mass meeting in Houston outlining campaign strategy and projecting more than 100 electoral votes for the ticket. A Rebel crowd of 8000 to 9000 filled the Sam Houston Coliseum.

Houston Texas J. Strom Thurmond South Carolina South Thurmond Fielding Wright Mississippi States’ Rights Truman Sam Houston Coliseum Alfred E. Smith New York

Swede Sails Atlantic to Deliver His Opera

Six men a boy and a dog sail from the Azores to New York aboard the 40 foot Norwegian Colin bound for Broadway. They left Oslo June 20 with a Scotland stop en route and plan to reach Oyster Bay to press their opera with Broadway producers.

Edgartown Mass New York Broadway Colin Azores Oslo Scotland Oyster Bay Long Island Arel Selmer

Actress Irene Hervey Daughter Plans Nuptials

Actress Irene Hervey reveals her daughter Gail Irene aged 18 will wed Charles Stewart Parnell aged 20, a musician and her childhood sweetheart, soon after her husband Allan Jones returns from England.

Hollywood Irene Hervey Gail Irene Charles Stewart Parnell Miss Hervey Allan Jones England

Church Gains Adhesion in Japan After War

Rev Michio Kozaki reports the Protestant Christian Church in Japan adding more than 15000 new adherents annually since the war end. The Church of Christ in Japan moderator said interest in Christianity is greater than ever before in the country.

New York Protestant Christian Church Japan Michio Kozaki Church of Christ In

Municipal Band Concert Program

The municipal band presents a two night program directed by J Richards with James E Son as assistant soloist. Selections include Lilliehoorn March Honeysuckle Deep Purpte Melody A La Kint Bewitching Reetti Gerser Paraphrase and The Entrance of Chicago Sousa.

Richards James E. Son al Lilliehoorn Henry Stephan Casey Zea de Rose King Alford Laurendean Fumbs Gerser Meevest Kermean Paranhrase Levenberg Elle of Chicago John Philip Sousa

Briefcase Stolen From Car of Local Plasterer

Richard A. Martin of 1820 E. 55th St., a plastering contractor, reported yesterday that a briefcase with valuable papers was stolen from his car parked at Seventh St. and Nebraska Ave.

Richard A. Martin E. 55Th St Seventh St Nebraska Ave

Burglary at 904 Cerritos Ave Loses Watches and Cash

Police report a burglary last night at the rooming house 904 Cerritos Ave. Two watches valued at 75 dollars and 13 dollars in cash were taken. No suspects named. Investigators urge any witnesses to come forward.

Cerritos Ave

Long Beach Police Department seeks patrolmen amid staffing shortage

The Long Beach Police Department began accepting patrolman applications as a potential manpower shortage looms. Written exam Sept 11, aptitude test later. last filing date Aug 24. 24 retirees expected this year. many officers seeking other agencies or LAPD exams. resignations and reserve service claims noted.

Long Beach Alvin F. Slaight Otto Faulkner

Benefit Card Party At Carpenter Hall Tonight

A benefit public card party will be held at 8 oclock tonight in Carpenter hall at 1144 Olive Ave Long Beach by Long Beach Lodge Security Benefit Association F A Behrendt is chairman. Luncheon Tomorrow Royalite Club of Long Beach Camp Royal Neighbors of America will hold a noon luncheon tomorrow in the womens parlor Machinists Building 728 Elm Ave Office Looted Burglars last night took 45 dollars and office equipment valued at 120 from the welding equipment company at 2200 W Pacific Coast Hwy police report Trainee Leaves Richard Adamson 18 son of Mr and Mrs George Adamson 5625 Olive Ave has left for San Antonio Texas to begin basic training as a US Air Force member He signed for three years a Poly High School graduate.

Carpenter Hall Olive Ave Long Beach Lodge Security Benefit Association F. A. Behrendt Royalite Club of Long Beach Royal Neighbors of America Elm Ave Pacific Coast Hwy Richard Adamson George Adamson San Antonio Texas U. S. Air Force Poly High School

Yellow Cab Admits Meter Overcharges

Yellow Cab Company informs City Manager Carl Wirsching that 24 of 75 meters ran too high for about 10 days. President H O Christiansen says faulty meters were corrected and overcharges averaged about 10 cents per ride on the misrated meters.

Yellow Cab Company Carl B. Wirsching Bureau of Franchises H. O. Christiansen Christiansen

Family of 14 Emigrate from Liechtenstein to America

Gustav Biedermann his wife and 12 children arrived in Los Angeles after leaving Liechtenstein noting the principality was too crowded The family came by American Airlines and Biedermann 54 once ran a health resort there and plans to open another in Corona California

Los Angeles Gustav Biedermann America Liechtenstein American Airlines Biedermann Corona

Lad, 2, Survives 30 Foot Fall Then Breaks Collarbone

Oakland reports Jimmy Dutra, age 2, fell 30 feet from a porch and landed on concrete, escaping serious injury. He later entered hospital with a fractured collarbone after walking into a door at home and sustaining an arm scratch.

Oakland Jimmy Dutra

Vital Statistics Seaside Memorial Birth Announcements

Seaside Memorial Hospital records multiple birth notices listing parents and birth dates. Entries include Evans boy born Aug 6 at 3768 Mar Ruta St. Harris boy Aug 3. Hughes girl. Po fri er Huntington Beach boy Aug 8. Shelby infant son at 263 Corona Ave. Morton girl Aug. Jacobs girl. Bles-Mr. and Mrs. Alexander Imington girl Aug. 6.

Seaside Memorial Hospital Anderson Truman Brent A Garde Alexander Imington Evans la T Marruta St Worg Co Molino Ave Harris Rand W. A Etivanda E. F Corona Ave Boy

Long Beach Court Divorces Filed Names Mixed

Divorces listed for Long Beach court include multiple cases such as Juana Landers versus Bob Galen, Dolly Stark versus James See versus Alexander, Lee Russell against Viola, OA against Arthur, Laura Herman versus Dallas, Filameno Bernal versus Freda, Josie Swan versus Raymond, Mae ee versus George, Kingery Mary versus William, Earl Terling against Ima, Belle Trupe versus Daniel, Ruth Balding versus Clifford, Anna Davis versus Delmar, Ruth Crabtree versus Raymond, Merle Hawk versus James.

Long Beach Court Landers Juana Bob Galen Stark Dolly James See Re Alexander Russell—Lee Viola Arthur Herman Laura Dallas Bernal Filameno Freda Swan Josie Raymond Ee Ee Mae George Ee Ee Margaret Kingery Mary William Terling—Earl Ima Trupe Belle Daniel Balding Ruth Clifford Davis Anna Delmar Crabtree Ruth Va. Raymond Hawk Merle James

Long Beach Marriage Licenses Listed in Dozens of Names

A scanned segment lists numerous marriage licenses with names including William Haydon Whistler, Lyle Bourlierey, Jack Roudebush, John Sweat, Merle Drake, Sally MacLeod, and many others. The garbled OCR shows multiple pairs and initials, indicating a roster of couples and spouses across a broad set of entries.

RIAGE Long Beach Sexayer- Sevang Specetny Haydon Whistler Barrio Cheld Wiliam Gwyla Bourlierey Lyle Inez Beene Sears Sally Macleo-Drake Merlin Leota Dusa Roudebush Jack Janice John Margarita Ama Christine PooweRe Bailey Geor mi Eva Reas Sengale— Band; Ropbie. Scott-Page Joe France Lambert- Mille Dorothes Hammond-Pric Charles Doris Wonacott Cashman Monte Emma Loveitt Dave Evelyn Aton- Bales Sidney Joyce Garcia- Missine Raymond Catherine Tillman- Huckabee Guyie Baldwin-Sayre George Phyllis Summers-Cade Robert Devonia Smith-Haberman Garvis Marjorie Mal Whaylen Dorothy Barnes-Bryson Rodney Marion McFarland-Morgan Donald Barbara Mounts Griffith Bill Ruth Rown-Means Geor Mabel Osborne- Patterson Rolla Corhen Schwab-Moen Edward D LaVerne Sine- Wade Charles S of Ortiz-Aceves Ely-Powny Phii Seth Dorothy Betty Korner—John Brennan-Coe John Mr Hood Betterfield Donsid Betty- Rodlin-Gamar Walter Beatrice Young TU Nan Joan Katpeanes- Slevedahl Kathod Noence Effi Warefu A William

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