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Long Beach Press Telegram

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Aug 13, 1947

Page

7

City Council Bans Repeats on Planning Appeals

Lae City Council orders a new ordinance restricting planning appeal renewals after denial of a nonconforming use permit for a Catholic school on Cedar Ave. The measure, drafted by City Attorney Irving M. Smith, prohibits renewals within one year and bans repeats unless circumstances change. Council also asks for a survey of related ordinances to curb similar appeals and hearings.

Lae City Cousell Planning Commission Irving M. Smith Catholic Parochial Cedar Ave Pacific Coast Hwy Red Raymond c. Kealer Smith Algo

Kaiser Fontana steel plant refinancing urged by Western States Council

The Western States Council seeks refinancing of the Fontana Kaiser steel plant on terms like the Geneva Utah plant sold to United States Steel. Manager C W Campbell notes council support for two western mills to meet regional demand, citing RFC loan rules and wartime shipbuilding needs. Henry J Kaiser Sr financed Fontana rail. The BYC reportedly refused Kaiser Jr to refinance the $50 million government loan.

Western States Council Kaiser Steel Fontana United States Steel Corp Geneva Utah C. W. Campbell Chambrer of Commerce Campbell Chamber of Commerce Frenry J. Kaiser Jr BYC Kaiser West RFC Henry J. Kaiser Sr RVC

Front Page Play Revival at Laguna Beach Playhouse

The Front Page revival by Gryphons at Laguna Beach Playhouse brings a sharp 1920s Chicago newsroom satire to life with brisk pacing and strong performances. Fred Clark excels as the diabolically witty managing editor, while Craig Stevens and Marjorie Hunt deliver standouts among a cast praised for its lively, high-spirited energy.

Une Laguna Beach Gryphon Fingers Ben Hecht Charles MacArhur Felix Jacoves Gryphons Chicago Newsmen Fred Clark Craig Stevens Hildy Marjorie Hunt Marjorie Bennett Jen Britton Pincus Brokery Frans Cady Barbara Preking Bill Henry Russ Gold Myhael Enserro Robin Short Rita Glover Laguna Beach Playhouse

Willow Street Pavement Delayed by Material Shortages

The city council halted contractor Stave P. Rados from paving Willow Street between Magnolia and American Avenues due to shortages of electric majors for pumps and difficulties securing right of way. The 24 inch storm drain remains in place to keep drainage flowing until project completion, with contract reductions totaling 19 104 dollars.

Willow Sk City Street American Ave Stave P. Rados Willow St Magnolia American Aves

Leper Escapes Contagious Condition in San Francisco

An 18 year old leper described as in the contagious stage escaped from the isolation ward of the San Francisco City and County Hospital. Police identified him as Eladio Cueva, awaiting repatriation to Mexico. The hospital noted he was an illegal entrant into the country.

San Francisco San Francisco City and County Eladio Cueva Mexico

Council Delays Gas Tax Action in Long Beach

Long Beach City Council postponed action on a proposed gasoline tax allotment from the county until August 26 to allow continued negotiations with the League of California Cities. Councilman Clarence Wagner led the push to temporally reject the offer, with another two week delay ordered at yesterday's meeting. The county had proposed a cut, citing additional state revenue from the Burns-Collier bill. the League aims to net about $200,000 annually for Long Beach.

Sutton Beach League of California Cities Board of Supervisors Clarence ‘Wagner Wagner League of Cities Los Angeles County Long Beach

Polish Leader Slain by Underground Terrorists Near Home

Reports from Lancut in southern Poland say Andrzej Oleski local leader of Prime Minister Edward Subka Morawski's Socialist party was killed yesterday by armed men described as underground terrorists near his home.

Warsaw Lancut Poland Andrzej Oleski Premlen Edward B. Subka Morawski Socialist Party

Decontrol Data Time Added For Rent Control Extension

The Office of Housing Expediter announces a 30 day extension for filing decontrol reports on housing accommodations eligible for decontrol and for hotels motels and tourist homes. The extension runs to August 30 or 30 days after the first rent notice, whichever later, to help landlords adjust to new rent regulations announced effective July. Area Rent Director C. El Blaylock notes the added time aids preparation and compliance.

Office of Housing Washington, D Anaheim St Glengo C. el, Blaylock

Canada Newsprint Embargo Fears Mount

Ottawa reports an imminent embargo on shipments of coal into Canada via national railways and warns of possible retaliation with a newsprint embargo to the United States. Officials cite CN and CPR car shortages as the trigger while U.S. action draws sharp criticism from Canadian leaders and industry figures.

Ottawa United States Canada National Railway Lines Lionel Chevrier Washington Office of Defense Transportation Canadian National Railways C Cal Canadian ‘Pacific Railway la Canadian U.S Montreal R.G. Vaughan C. NW R. Vaughan U. S

Boys Suspected in Store Thefts Near Ocean Boulevard

Three juveniles are suspected of stealing an afd radio a $35 wristwatch and two rings valued at $400 from the rear of a shirt store at 337 East Ocean Boulevard last night. Employee Carol Trent said two rings and the watch were left on a vase while she cleaned windows. she heard the radio stop playing when she returned find the items missing. Witnesses reported seeing three boys loitering in the alley behind the store.

Afd E. Ocean Blvd Carol M. Trent Santa Monica

Migrants Seek Fresh Start as Evria Arrives at Long Beach

About 80 passengers aboard the Danish freighter Evria docking at Long Beach last night include Noel Daniels 36 a war veteran traveling with his wife and five year old daughter Judith. Sixteen disembarked as the ship unloaded a cargo of newsprint. Daniels says postwar prospects abroad appear brighter than at home and hopes to reach Canada to start a small newspaper in a boom town. In England tobacco and goods are scarce and heavily taxed.

England Canada Evria Long Beach Empire Noel Daniels Judith British Columbia Daniels

Council Sets Up New City Job

City Council created the position of superintendent of the electrical division in the Department of Public Service. Engineer Charles Morrison will earn $425 monthly, up from $400, as the department splits to form the new Building and Safety division and its electrical inspection unit.

Department of Public Service Charles Morrison Department of Building and Safety Electrical Inspection Carl’ B. Whistching

Cafe clerk pleads guilty to grand theft and forgery

Virgil L Pore a 22 year old cafe worker at 247 Amenean Ave confessed to stealing about 16000 by raising and forging checks over a year and a half. The Superior Court judge Leslie set September 8 for a probation hearing after Deputy District Attorney Anthony Joyce and Investigator Street Smith led a lengthy probe that uncovered inventory manipulation.

Virgil L.pore Amenean Ave Superior Court of Judge Leslie ESU Fore Anthony Joyce Sfreet Smith

Drunken driving judge sentences merchant marine sailor

Bruce T. Harding, 27, merchant marine sailor, pleaded guilty in Municipal Court of Judge Charles D. Wallace and received a 45 day jail term.

Charles D. Wallace Bruce T. Harding

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