Long Beach V J Day Parade Marks End of War
Long Beach observed V J Day with a large parade sponsored by the United Veterans Council. Veterans units from Spanish War, World War I, and Pacific fighters led the march along American Avenue and Pine Avenue as thousands of residents watched. Charles H. Howe arranged the event and 101 year old Civil War veteran Charles Chappel rode in an Army jeep. The crowd shared cheers and tears as banners, bands, horses and bugles celebrated victory three years after Japan’s surrender.
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MacArthur Vows Korean Barrier Will Come Down
A Western seaworthy strike is likely next month but settlement chances are good on the East Gulf Coasts Great Lakes and Alaska. The Taft Hartley board notes West Coast talks are strained with 45000 workers at risk.
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World Units Press for Palestine Truce Open Areas Call
The International Association of Y's Men's Clubs adopted a resolution urging the United Nations to declare open areas in Palestine and seek a truce. Delegates from 27 countries gather as the convention opens with events at the Wilton Hotel and Municipal Auditorium.
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Pacific War Fiero at Seoul Declares Barrier Must Fall
General MacArthur, speaking at the inaugural ceremony for the U S sponsored republic of Korea in Seoul, said the barrier separating north and south Korea must and will be torn down.
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Overhauling Espionage Law Aimed By Administration
A high government official said the administration will ask Congress early next year to enact sweeping espionage law changes. The bill would remove statutes of limitations, require spy school registrations, allow wiretap access, and broaden secrecy classifications across federal agencies. The move comes as Senate and House committees probe Russian spy rings in the U.S. during the war.
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Warren and Warren Confer With GOP Leader in Portland
Portland Aie Aug. 14. Gov Earl Warren of California conferred briefly with National Republican Party Chairman D. Scott. They had no comment after the meeting. Both Scott and Warren planned to fly to Albany to confer with Gov Thomas E Dewey, the Republican presidential nominee, Monday and Tuesday.
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Tenants and crews injured in Pacific Electric crash
In Los Angeles on August 14 fifteen passengers suffered cuts and bruises when two Pacific Electric street cars collided between the city and Hollywood. A spokesman said one car’s brakes failed and crashed into the other at an intersection. The injured were taken to a receiving hospital with some reported seriously hurt.
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Marine Lt Magee Injures Toe Inspecting Reserve Battalion
Lt James Magee of Dallas Texas served in Pacific and European theaters without a scratch but fractured a toe while inspecting a Marine Reserve battalion at El Toro Marine Air Station on Friday August 13.
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Rainbow Pier repair on council agenda soon
Council to act shortly on Rainbow Pier repair plan. Over 200 Air Force reservists begin training here today. Local firm lands county contract. Coast and Geodetic Survey to alert coastal stations about tidal waves via new alarm network.
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Trial Examiner Rules Printers Broke Labor Law
Trial Examiner Arthur Leff of the National Labor Relations Board ruled that the International Typographical Union and its Chicago Local 16 violated the Taft Hartley act by seeking closed shop conditions in negotiations with newspapers. Leff urged the full five member board to order the union president and local to abandon closed shop demands in news room negotiations.
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Kaltenborn Shaken in Automobile Crash Near Pilsen
AP reports PRAGUE Aug 14 UPI commentator H V Kaltenborn was shaken but uninjured when his car collided with a truck near Pilsen. Emil Kekich New York City acting U S charge d affaires and owner of the car said the vehicle was badly damaged. Kaltenborn and Kekich were with a Czech official after visiting the Skoda works in Pilsen.
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Mother to Allow Dangerous Operation on Tot
A 21 year old Chicago mother changed her mind and consented to a dangerous operation for her 22 month old daughter Pamela Frances after seeing another child who had undergone similar surgery. The husband had left her after she initially refused the operation. Christine Ulrich, 20 months, had two operations for the same abdominal deformity and inspired the decision.
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Phone Strike Threat Against Bell Western Electric
Chicago August 14 The C I O Association plans a nationwide strike against Bell Telephone System Western Electric Co calling it possible “at any moment” after secret talks. Ernest Weaver president said the date cannot be disclosed to avoid aiding the company.
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Repeat Performance Doctor Delivers Second Twin Generation
Mrs. McCutcheon at Bixby Knolls Hospital gave birth to twins, a boy Gerald and a girl Geraldine, Friday night delivered by Dr Vera Clough. The McCutcheon siblings weigh 5 pounds 3 ounces and 7 pounds 3 ounces.
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