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Long Beach Press Telegram

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Aug 13, 1947

Page

4

Dancer accused of aiding murder and robberies

ILOXT Mississippi Aug. 43 A blond dance r alleged bandit queen admitted planning robberies and sending male accomplices to the jobs after giving them narcotics One held in Columbus Ohio and another jailed in Oregon were connected The case centers on a restaurant owner killed during a holdup and plans for a major robbery at a railroad station

Iloxt Miss Gueen Louis Anglada Sala Marjeretta Gray Crabtree Nash- Vire Noahéon RB Walters John Robert Tal A. Wead Hapl Ieessary Field Wall Columbus Ohio FBI Long Beach Calif

Dr Cowen Offers Credit For Dental Plates And Repairs

Dr Cowen at 107 West Broadway offers credit plans with no interest or extra charges for dental plates and repairs. Patients may pay weekly or monthly over a length of time, with approvals available for all branches. Office hours and parking details provided. appointments arranged with required credit.

Cawen Credit Ten Paymenta Denstry Dontlatry Cowen Broadway

Capsized Boat Revealed Derelict Off San Clemente Island

A derelict vessel named Angelina, thought capsized near San Clemente Island, was found in the last stages of sinking due to the elements, per Coast Guard findings. The boat had grounded Sunday night. owner Gordon C. Ben of South Gate was rescued by another craft as Angelina sank.

Angelina San Clemente Island Coast Guard Gordon C. Ben South Gate

Car Theft Suit Sparks City Insurance Debate

The HS FINANCE committee led by Councilman A. L. Parmley will probe the city's auto and property coverage to assess potential savings from fuller protection. At yesterday's meeting City Manager BL Wirsching urged withdrawing a suit over uninsured theft at Del. Mar. Ant Park, citing storage contracts and costs. Council debated insurance handling, with City Attorney Smith criticizing past practice, and the finance committee ordered to report.

HS Finance A. L. Parmley Wirsching del. Mar. Ant Park Desaryn Snar Auto Park Wirschine

Commercial Vehicle Safety Plan to Be Studied

Long Beach chapter of the National Safety Council will study a commercial vehicle safety program to improve driver selection and reduce accidents. A fire committee will also be formed to plan safety contests during Fire Prevention Week. City officials attended the briefing at Signal Hill City Hall.

Long Beach National Safety Council Wayne Stewart Shapter’ 'S Signal Till William J. Flobba E. J. Albrecht Thea H. Murphy Signal Hil Stewart Acci Fie Kimmer Vision Alex Napier Yi Lex United States Harry" Gross Los Argeles Texas

Four Family Programs Tonight At Local Parks

Four family night programs are scheduled for tonight at Los Cerritos Park Adams and Fremont grounds. The events run from 5 to 9 pm with picnics, father and son games, movies and concerts. Children portray principal roles in Clara Barton play with solos by Charles Martinson and LT Gallagher, plus a playground orchestra and community singing led by Bob Fisher.

Clara Barton B. J. Murphy T l Tom Dalley Ithearna Carl Evans Junior Playground Council John Miller Witl Charles Martinson LT Gallagher N Caralle Roup Mak Manel ‘Ark Communnity Bob Fisher Los Cerri Vane Addams Fremont

Bradley's Aid Back in Long Beach Office

Bradley's secretary Willis W Bradley's aide Muchmore returned to Long Beach from Washington to assist in his congressman's local office in the Post Office Building. He travelled with his parents Floya and Mr More, and said a 40 hour week seems short during peak legislative work. He plans to stay through January unless summoned for social sessions or to accompany Rep Bradley to committee hearings in other cities.

Conchmoic Willis W. Bradley Congress Muchmore Long ‘Beach Bradley

Sign Code May Be Revised

A proposed ordinance to revise the city sign code was advanced by the committee led by Charles P. Morgan. City Manager Carl Bi Wirsching submitted the plan to the City Council, aiming to remove inconsistencies. it would raise sign heights from 20 to 22 feet, limit roof billboards to 30 feet, and allow billboards on property lines under certain conditions while keeping the 10-foot horizontal setback unchanged.

Carl Bi Wirsching Charles P. Morgan Department of Building Che Hee Commission

Flood Channel Work Authorized for Tong Bedch Blvd Bridge

The City Council authorized 14,000 construction of unstiffened concrete slabs to protect the banks of the flood control channel at Tong Bedch Blvd bridge. Bids sought by Aug. 29 for repaving San Antonio Dr from Atlantic Ave to Orange Ave at an estimated cost of 107,134. County to share up to 9,350. Project funded from gasoline tax funds. Two 32-foot asphalt roadways separated by a 14-foot island to be built along a 3000‑foot strip with curbs and gutters.

Tong Bedch Blvd Carl B. Wirsching Wirsching George E. Baker

City officials eligible to attend California Cities League convention

Only four city officials will be eligible to represent Tong Beach at the League of California Cities convention in San Francisco September 22 to 25. Estimated expenses of about 1200 will be paid by the city. The council adopted the plan after a sharp 53 vote. Two councilmen Raymond C Kealer and Lawrence Jackson will attend. Others opposing include Councilman Joseph R Ramsey. Attending officials include Mayor Burton W Chace and Councilmen George C Evel Bazil U Carleson Keater, A L Parmley, City Auditor Myrielle L Gunsut Deputy City Attorney Irving Mr Smith City Clerk City Manager Cleora B Clarke Assistant City Manager Werner Rudhti Planning Commission members George BE Baker Frank Brejcha Dr Harrison Eilers Health Officer Leoda Baynham and three planning staff members.

Tong Beach League of California Cities San Francisco Coun Raymond C. Kealer Lawrence Council R Pi Joseph R. Ramsey Wleckstein Burton W. Chace George C. Evel Bazil U. Carleson Keater A. L. Parmley Ramsey Jackson Clarence E. Wagner Ning Myrielle L. Gunsut Irving Mr. Smith Cleora B. Clarke Werner Rudhti Leoda Baynham Planning Commission George BE. Baker Frank Brejcha Harrison Eilers City Health Jotticer

U S Credit For Japs Reported

Tokyo report says Japan received a 550 million dollar U S credit to aid imports of raw materials and re export of manufactured goods with no immediate confirmation. Japanese sources anticipate Prime Minister Katayama meeting General MacArthur tomorrow to discuss the credit.

Tokyo Yomiuri Japan United States Tetsu Katayama Douglas MacArthur

Morgan Addresses Modernization of Levy Codes in Building Trades

Morgan said the submission aligns with the modernization of all levy codes affecting building and related trades.

Morgan

Beulah and Bud Gollum Love Letters in Murder Trial

In a Beulah Louise Gollum and Bud Gollum murder case the judge promised a ruling by 2 pm on admitting their love letters as evidence. The letters may influence jurors in the Financier and Mrs. Walter Overwell killings case as prosecutors seek to prove motive while defense argues the letters lack relevance.

Bob Geivet Superior Court Kenneth Morrison Iif Beulah Louise George R Bud) Gollum Jolitlyl Walter EY Overwell Counser Eugene Williams Thalf W. B. Beirne Jowythe Navy Valerian Gollum B. West Corec Beulah Goulse Bud Pale Ion

Army plane crash kills three crewmen at Haneda field

Three crewmen were killed and three others injured, two seriously, when an Army transport plane crashed during takeoff at Haneda field near Tokyo. A Japanese laborer was killed and another injured when the plane struck civilians. The crew attempted a routine flight when the disaster occurred.

Army Poryu Haneda Fair Tokyo

Hirohito Visits Akita City Patients on Tour

Emperor Hirohito, resting after a scheduled stop, visited the National Hospital in Akita City and spoke words of comfort to patients. He then met with four agricultural experts as part of a fortnight tour of northeastern Honshu.

Akita City Japan Hirohito

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