Senate Action Next Year on Flood Control
Washington reports indicate 1948 may decide the long delayed Whittier Narrows flood control project in Southern California. Long Beach officials, the Chamber of Commerce and Navy officials back dam construction to control floods. Nixon opposes but suggests compromise options including abandoning the current plan or building a downstream earth fill dam or adapting an alternative storage method. Knowland warns the decision must come soon to avoid impacting property values near El Monte. Navy supports the project to protect Los Alamitos and Seal Beach installations.
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Senate
Whittier Narrows
California
United Press
Washington
Long Beach
Chamber of Commerce
Navy
Chan Gurney
Ri. D
Senate Appropriations
Narrows
Army Engineers
Los Angeles County
San Gabriel River
Knowland
el Monte
War Department
Army
Navy Department
Los Alamitos
Seal Beach
Whittier Narrows Dam
James Vorrestal
House Appropriations Committee
Richard Nixon
R.-Calli
Jerry’ Voor- Sw
San Gabriel
Santa Fe
Nixon
Bombers Visit Delayed Over California Flight Postponed
The Royal Air Force four engined Lincoln bombers planned to fly over Beach and Southern California cities Friday are postponed due to maintenance difficulties. The round robin display from March Field was set to begin Friday forenoon, but no new date has been announced.
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Lincoln
Royal Air Force
Beach
California
March Field
Radio Telephone Set Stolen From Fishing Boat
A 3100 radio-telephone set was stolen from a fishing boat tied up at Fellows and Stewart landing on Cerritos Channel. Har ris A. Lee of Los Angeles, part owner, filed the report with local police. The theft occurred between 4:90 P.P. and 4:00 P.M. on Monday.
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Fellows & Stewart
Cerritos Channel
Harris A. Lee
Los Angeles
Lee
Westerays
Zone Law Violations to Be Investigated by City Office
Alleged zoning provisions violations will be investigated by City Manager Carl B Wheching's office at the request of Councilmen Bazil A Carleson and Herbert R Krockslein. Both councilmen report complaints about violations and nuisances at widely separated locations. Wirsching will submit a report next week.
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Carl B. Wheching
Bazil A. Carleson
Herbert R. Krockslein
Wirsching
Weather Outlook Clear This Afternoon Through Thursday
Generally clear conditions prevail this afternoon and Thursday. Local coast fog forms at night and in the early morning, with a slight change in temperature across the period.
New City Appointees Widely Experienced
The Long Beach City Manager and City Council confirmed three harbor and water commissioners, each a long-time resident. M. S. Daubney brings 40 years banking and 12 years in Centralia plus long service on local defense and commerce committees. M. S. Walker heads an investment firm and has 25 years on the Los Angeles Stock Exchange, with chamber harbor work and club memberships. W. G. Wilson, a broker and former city worker, has led insurance groups and local clubs, and hails from Illinois.
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K Jide
Carl B. Wireching
Long Beach
M. W. Daubney
Centralia
Waah
Iowa
Daubney
Old Golden State Bank
Bank of America
American Ave
Third St
Long Beach Council of Defense
CPA
Chamber of Commerce
Beal
M. 5. Walker
Board of Harbor’ Commissioners
M. S. Walker &Company
Walker
Los Angeles, Stock Exchange
Maine
University of Denver
Chamber of Commercée
Fairlie
Virginia
W. G. Wilson
Santana
Gascon
Jana
Water Department
McCrery's
Ino
Wilson
Automobile Club of Southern California
Surance Association
Bixby Knolls-Cal Heights
Cerritos Park Association
Titnois
Tax Valuation Cuts Sought for 15 Apartment Properties
Petitions for reductions totaling 324,795 in tax valuations of 15 apartment houses were filed before the City Council board of equalization and set for hearing. James O Stevenson filed as tax agent for 34 groups or individuals seeking to cut the 20 percent increase on improvements and restore 1946 valuations, arguing rents are federally regulated. Land valuations were not challenged, with listed owners and current versus requested valuations, totaling 1,950,520 overall valuation and 1,181,625 requested.
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Ingr Priday
W. A. Vandeear
i Pacific Homes _ Corporation
Cooper Arms Apartent
Avtaban
Omar H. Hubbard Building Co
California Apartments, Inc
William J. Kirk
Morgan A. Stivers
Lorin G.nelson
Sovereign
Palace
Steegin
St. Regis
J. C. Landers
Art B. ‘Thomas
Theft at filling station on 10th Street report
Carl W. Opsahl and an assistant rushed to police after a thief entered the Opsahl filling station at 440 East 10th Street and stole 15 dollars from the cash register while they worked on eight parked cars about 25 feet away.
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Carl
Opsani
Easy Ave
Opsahl
E. 10Th St
Not All Housing Some Land Near By Good for Farming
Fred H. Bixby, pioneer landowner, says acreage near Long Beach will mostly be used for homes while 18 lands will be farmed. The Fred H. Bixby Company bought 68 acres of bare land next to its office at 6511 E. Seventh St. from Ernest A. Bryant Jr. and Allen L. Chickering as executors of the late B. Bryant. Price not disclosed. Bixby plans to cultivate the land rather than subdivide it.
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Fred H . Bixby
Fred H. Bixby
E. Seventh St
Ernest A. Bryant Jr
Allen L. Chickering
B. Bryant
Bixby
Man Found Asleep In Sandwich Shop Booked For Burglary
Police responded to a call at 74 W. Seventh St to a sandwich shop and found James E Threlkeld 27 asleep at the counter. He was booked on burglary charges. Employee Harry Happy 722 Maine Ave said he arrived before 6 am to find the front door ajar and the suspect asleep. Owner B Crawford stated nothing appeared disturbed.
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Seventh St
James E. ‘Threlkeld
Harry Happy
Maine Ave
Time Extended City Auditor Receives Tax Levy Extension
Myrielle ZL has been granted an extension to September 1 to compute the 1947-48 tax rate for Long Beach property. The delay arises because the State Equalization Board valuation figures are not yet available.
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Myrielle
Gunsul
State Equalization Board
Baby Carriage Stolen In Seabright Ave Yard
A baby carriage valued at 36 dollars and 88 cents was stolen from a backyard last night. Mrs. Verlin L. Toohey of 2320 Seabright Ave reported the theft to police.
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Verlin L
Toohey
Seabright Ave
Fire at lsug nett Pharmacy causes damage and injuries
Early today a fire at the lsug nett Pharmacy and adjoining liquor store on Hill Street and Atlantic Avenue caused several thousand dollars in damage. Two firefighters were hurt Vernon E Bond with cuts and bruises and Gwynnie H King from fumes. The blaze started in an overheated refrigeration unit and spread quickly, aided by a grillwork partition. Fire crews battled flames for hours as stock and windows were damaged and smoke reached nearby apartments and offices.
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Lsugnett
Hill St
Atlantic ‘Ave
W. G. Panel All
Pasadena Ave
Harold C. Thornton
Vernon E. Bond
Gwynnie H. King
Thornton
Edwin B. Mad
Ian
Dr. .C. Locker
Nguerang
Signal Hill
Signal Cab Company
Pacific Coast Highway
Harold R. McIntyre
J. Es
Long Beach
Elith St
Earl N. Miles
California Ave
G. J. Clay’s
Anaheim St
Rabies Warning After Spaniel Attack in Carmelitos
Health officials warn residents in the Carmelitos Housing Project area to seek immediate medical care if bitten by a stray black and white spaniel. The dog, captured by the Los Angeles County Animal Shelter, died on August 12 after rabies was diagnosed, prompting officials led by D P O Donnell to urge prompt anti rabies treatment for bite victims.
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Carmelitos
Bellflower
D. P. O'Donnell
Heath
Los Angeles
County
Woman Finds Money Wallet Keeps Reward Yet Returns It
Mrs Lael Haddix of Haddix Street found two sacks and a wallet with money in Ashland Oregon. She returned both to owners, declining any reward and saying she would do it again. She reported feeling wonderful and believes kindness matters.
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Lael
Haddix
Eighth’ St
Ashland
Ore
Oregon
City to Condemn Land for Long Beach Blvd Bridge Ramp
City Council directed city attorney to begin condemnation of a 4.69 acre triangular parcel needed for the Long Beach Boulevard bridge ramp and drainage channel. The property has a 161-foot frontage on the east side between Pico Avenue underpass and the bridge ramp north end. Engineer George E. Baker said owner negotiations produced wide appraisal variances.
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Havnig
Long Beach Blvd
Pico Ave
George E. Baker
Army to Seek Bids for Major Beach Sand Dredging Project
Army engineers will invite bids September 8 in Los Angeles for dredging 1,006,000 cubic yards of sand to repair Surf Side beach cresion. City Manager Wirching opposes Alamitos Bay sand removal unless an adjacent 52 acre sand reserve is secured. Dredging may occur at Anaheim, Alamitos Bay, or offshore from Surf Side, with the city potentially covering cost differences. The plan also faces opposition to replacing part of the Ocean Blvd bridge at an estimated $15.1 million. Progress aimed by September 15, as House Public Works members inspect local facilities.
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Army Engineers
Los Angeles
the War Department
Surf Side
Alamaca Bay
B. Wiraching
Alamitos
Bay
Anaheim
Alamitos’ Bay
Wirsehing
Ocean Blvd
City eyes central personnel officer to fix salaries
City officials discussed creating a central personnel office to equalize salaries and boost efficiency. Councilman Ray mond C Kealer urged pay raises for City Auditor Myrielle L Gunsul's staff, noting a $250 million corporation with 2500 employees lacks a personnel officer.
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Raymond C Kealer
Myrielle L Gunaul
Kealer
City i
Carl B. Wirsching
Gunsul
John Wentz
Irving M. Smith
Council
Bradley to Speak at Rally Tuesday
Congressman Willis W. Bradley will report to constituents of the 18th District at a Tuesday picnic and GOP rally in Bixby Park. The event, sponsored by the Women's Republican Study Club, draws invited Republican women from Los Angeles Riverside and San Bernardino Counties joining with the Long Beach club. Beach Vasey will discuss legislation and government work at Sacramento.
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Willis W. Bradley
80Th Congress
Bixby Park
Women's Republican Study Club
Los Angeles
Range
Riverside
San Bernardino
Long Beach Club
Sacramento
W. H. Gillis
B. B. Braden
Burton 'W. Chace
William S. Grant
Bradley
Washington
Congress
Long Beach
18Th Congressional District
Heat Respite Reaches Long Beach As Temperatures Ease
Long Beach residents enjoyed a welcome cooling break after three weeks of heat with a morning high of 74 downtown and 75 at the Municipal Airport. Ocean breeze aided the relief as last night’s low fell to 60, a four degree drop.
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Long Beach
Press-Telegram
Bulding Ati
Civil Aeronautics Administration
Municipal
Bureau Authority Expansion Advised
The ordinance committee recommended increased authority for the Bureau of Franchises to issue permits and perform related functions. A proposal to reconstitute the bureau with citizen members was temporarily rejected, and the current four councilmen and city manager composition was to remain unchanged for now.
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Bureau of Franchises
Fisherman Reported Lost Brought In Safe
Gordon Henry of South Gate, 39, was rescued by a private craft after his fishing boat piled on rocks at San Clemente Island. Henry said he was alone, but his wife reported another man aboard. He was taken to safety by the seiner Hesperia.
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San Clemente Island
Gordon Henry
South Gate
Coast Guard
Henry
Hesperia
Purse and valuables stolen from home on Orizaba Avenue
A burglar gained entry by removing a screen and climbing through a window at the home of Janel M. Koon at 261 Orizaba Avenue. The thief stole a purse containing $270 in cash and jewelry valued at 67 dollars, according to police.
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Janel M. Koon
Orizaba Ve
Hale to Address Long Beach Air Reserve Officers Tonight
Maj. Gen. Willis H. Hale, commanding general of the Fourth Air Force, will address the Long Beach Fever Air Reserve Association at Daugherty Field Officers Clubs at 6 45 p m. He will fly from Hamilton Field to speak on expanding the Air Forces Reserve program and inspect the local training detachment. The local chapter has 306 members and is among the strong active units with over 200 chapters nationwide and 25 000 members.
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Willis H. Hale
Fourth Air Force
Long Beach
Air Reserve Association
Daugherty Field
Bill Brooks
Maj. Brooks
Air Forces
Hale
Air Forces Reserve
Hamilton Field
United States
Pistol Stolen From Car At Terminal Island Navy Yard
Lloyd Coates reported the loss of a .45 caliber pistol valued at $55 from his car parked near Gate 5 at the U S Navy installation Terminal Island yesterday. The theft was reported to police.
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Lloyd Coates
Curtis
Coates
U. S. Navy
Terminal Island
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Junipare
City Attorney's Office
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Bureau Authority
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Lemao Press-Telegram
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