Former New Deal Aids Refuse to Testify on Red Underworld
Three ex New Deal lawyers Lee Pressman John Abt and Nathan Witt refused to answer a House Un American Activities Committee inquiry about alleged prewar Communist ties. Rep Nixon said the witnesses cited self incrimination grounds and declined to discuss whether they knew Chambers or had belonged to the Red underground. The panel also pressed for missing witness J Peters to be produced for the spy hearings.
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Washington
New Deal
Lee Pressman
John Abt
Nathan Witt
Congressional
Rep
Nixon
R.-Calif
Whittaker Chambers
House un-American Activities Committee
Chambers
Time Magazine
Pressman
Abt
Witt
Red Underground
Underground
Communist Party
National Labor Relations Board
New Deal Agriculture Adjustment Administration
Immigration Service
J. Peters
Peters
United States
Commission
Shipbuilding Pay Hike Slated
Camden N J Aug 20 The executive secretary of the CIO International Union of Marine and Shipbuilding Workers says New York Shipbuilding Corp tentatively agreed to across the board pay increases. Thomas Saul told Local 1 New York ship workers the company would follow Bethlehem Steel Co which granted a 7 cent hourly boost in its nine east coast yards. New York Ship was awarded a 32 million dollar contract Wednesday to build three passenger cargo ships for the American Export lines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Camden
N. J
C. I. O. International Union of Marine and Shipbuilding Workers
New York Shipbuilding Corp
Thomas Saul
New York Ship Workers
Bethlehem Steel Co
New York Ship
Man Collapses and Dies of Heart Disease
Mont Dunbar Harmon, 65, of 1865 West 19th Street, suffered a fatal heart attack at 9:30 this morning while walking behind 1734 West 19th Street. He was pronounced dead by a private physician and taken to Mortell's Mortuary after a witness saw him suddenly stop, sit, press his forehead and collapse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mont Dunbar Harmon
W. 19Th St
Mortell’s
Harmon
Writers' Club Members Attend Santa Monica Anniversary
Thirty Long Beach Writers' Club members led by president Mrs. Mable Gerken visited the Santa Monica Writers' Club for its 25th anniversary gathering.
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Long Beach
Playground Aid Pledged for Los Altos District Park
Dr. Frank Harnett and City Councilman Clarence E. Wagner pledge support for a new playground and recreation park in Los Altos. The Bryant Estate offers a conditional lease of 10 acres east of Clark Avenue and south of Atherton Street. A census of children will determine equipment needs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atherton St
Ellis P. Crews
Los Altos
Jobless Pay Claims Drop in California Totals
California unemployment claims for the week ending August 12 show 200,824 new requests, down nearly 25,000 from a year earlier. Regional breakdown lists Los Angeles County 109,960, San Diego 8,184, San Francisco Bay 37,660, and other regions totaling the rest across the state.
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Sacramento
Los Angeles
San Diego
North Coast
Sacramento Valley
North Mountain
San Francisco Bay
Central Coast
San Joaquin Oe
Southern Sierra
Arizona Picnic In Bixby Park Sunday
Begonia Society Parents chapter meets Sunday at 2 p.m. at 141 W. 53rd St. Visitors welcome. Mizpah Carnival hosts annual carnival and dance tomorrow night at Machinists Building 728 Elm Ave.
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Arizona
Bixby Park
Begonia Society
H. P. Dyckman
W. 53Rd St
Elm Ave
Veterans Night Social Planned by Army and Navy Union
The Social Night of the Army and Navy Union Capt. A. F. Borden Garri son No. 139 takes place tonight at Veterans Memorial. A covered dish supper begins at 6:30 followed by color motion pictures and a dance.
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Veterans of the Army and Navy Union of the
U. S
A. F
Star Chapter to Mark 49th Anniversary at East Erie Star
Long Beach Chapter No. 173 of the Order of Eastern Star celebrates its 49th anniversary with a dinner and meeting at the Masonic Temple 835 Locust Ave Mrs Arthur H Adams past matron serves as arrangements chairman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Long Beach
Order of Eastern Star
Masonic Temple
Locust Ave
Arthur H. Adams
Odd Fellows Dance to Benefit North Long Beach Lodge
The Odd Fellows Dance Night at Long Beach Lodge 390 features a benefit dinner and entertainment tomorrow at 6 30 p m in Houghton Park Clubhouse Atlantic Ave and Harding St North Long Beach Jack Bradshaw serves as evening chairman
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Odd Fellows Dance
Odd Fellows of
Long Beach Lodge
Houghton Park
Atlantic Ave
Harding St
North Long Beach
Jack Bradshaw
Bridge Winners Crown Long Beach Duplicate Club
Winners Wednesday night at the Masonic Temple were North South team Eldon Bond John Pietkorn Mrs. Louise Wickman Frances Hull Mr and Mrs Harry Schilling and East West team Mr and Mrs L H Granger Mrs Maudie Armstrong Dr Harry Gamble J E Lauer Mrs Harry Gamble.
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Long Beach
Masonic Temple
Eldon Bond
John Pietkorn
Louise Wickman
Frances Hull
Harry Schilling
L. H. Granger
Maudie Armstrong
Harry Gamble
J. E. Lauer
Whitey Hendry recalls daily studio chaos at M G M
Whitey Hendry the M G M chief of police describes the constant fan intrusions and stunts around stars. He recounts incidents from cagey fans to a would be kidnap attempt on Peter Lawford and the dangers of paparazzi and sensational headlines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laword
Whitey
L. B. Mayer
L. B
Chicago
Vets Post to Get Charter Tomorrow
In Dominguez Aug 20, the Avalinguez Post of the Veterans of Foreign Wars will receive its charter tonight at Dominguez School. Officers install include T N McKinnon senior vice commander and William Ellis quartermaster. Albert Kime will present the charter. C S Brown will install. Lt Ray Boring of LAPD to speak. Coast Guard sponsors a film To the Shores of Iwo Jima.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dominguez
Dominguez School
Avalinguez Post
Veterans of Foreign Wars
Frank Hurlbert
Avalon Village
T. N. McKinnon
William Ellis
G. R. Bergman
William Kaill
Norman Alcorn
Arthur H. Hopkins
Albert Kime
Department of California
C. S. Brown
G. M. Houghton
Fourth District
South Gate
Ray Boring
Los Angeles Police Department
V.F.W
Iwo Jima
Coast Guard
Crash Fatal to Motorist in Seal Beach
Hiram David Park, 46, of Manhattan Beach, died when his jeep struck a Pacific Electric train at Fifth Street and old Coast Highway. His brother Joseph Park escaped injury. Motorman Fred Damforth and several passengers, including Dr. Robert Rickenberg, were uninjured. An inquest is set at Smith's Mortuary, Huntington Beach, per Coroner E. R. Abbey.
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Seal Beach
Hiram David Park
Manhattan Beach
Pacific Electric
Fifth St
Old Coast Hwy
Joseph
Coast Hwy
Fred Damforth
Calderwood St
Long Beach
Robert Rickenberg
Los Angeles
Smith’s Mortuary
Huntington Beach
E. R. Abbey
C of C Fights Ouster From U S Building
The West Texas Chamber of Commerce may learn today if it can keep using the old Federal building in Abilene. Acquired 1931 with a reclaim clause the city subleased to the chamber, which spent over 12000 on remodeling. Public Buildings Administration Dallas urged reclaim. Max Bentley Sen Connally and Rep Burleson opposed with W E Reynolds.
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Washington
West Texas Chamber of Commerce
Federal
Abilene
Chamber of Commerce
Public Buildings Administration
Dallas
Max Bentley
Abilene Chamber of Commerce
Supervisors Ban Heavy Industry Near Palm Springs
Riverside August 20. The County Board of Supervisors approved a zoning ordinance banning heavy industry in 66 square miles of desert around Palm Springs. The move targets a $10,000,000 cement plant planned by S. A. Guiberson Jr. four miles from the resort.
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Riverside
Palm Springs
County Board of Supervisors
S. A. Guiberson Jr
Municipal Band Concert Program Notes
Readable program details list pieces by conductor Charles Seeley and ballet selections. Music includes Gounod Faust excerpts, Parade of the Tin Soldiers, and Herbert Intermezzo. Intermission follows with selections like Violet. Events occur Friday and Saturday in August with afternoon and evening performances.
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Ae Haton
Charles Seeley
Beacon
J. J. Fairhands Ballet
Faust
Gounod Patrol
Victor Herbert
Violet Ces
Mystery Flames Continue on Willey Farm Nebulous Fires Persist
In Acomb Newfoundland a sequence of mysterious fires hits Charlie Willey’s farm. A second barn burned in 26 minutes and a milkhouse blaze followed. The family, living in a tent after last Saturday’s house loss, plans to rebuild despite ongoing fear of further spontaneous outbreaks.
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Acomb
Charlie Willey
Willey
Willeys
John Stoneking
Macomb
Willey’s
Republicans Plan Drive in Rivals Stronghold 69th District
Arthur F. Bonzer announces a Republican campaign push in the 69th Assembly District embracing Compton Downey and South Gate with party leaders backing a precinct captain and block chair plan. Bonzer says the district could decide the Nov ember results and seeks many small contributions to fund the effort.
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Compton
Downey
South Gate
Arthur F. Bonzer
Long Beach
E. Third St
Paul Wishek
18Th Congressional District
69Th Assembly District
18Th
Bonzer
Three Burglary Suspects Face Hearing Aug 26 Downey
Three Norwalk residents and a former Norwalk man were arraigned in Downey Justice Court on burglary charges. Geer Lindeboom and Zimmerman are ordered to appear for a preliminary hearing August 26 at 10 a.m. A cafe burglary on 1337 San Antonio Dr. triggered a pursuit and loot totaling hundreds of dollars in tools, ammo, gear, and appliances. Detectives Burt Wood Tom English and Jack Mihaylo led the case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burt Wood
Tom English
Jack Mihaylo
Norwalk Sheriff's Station
Charles H. Geer
Sproul St
Ted Lindeboom
Front St
Norwalk
Lindeboom
Santa Monica
Buena Park
Press-Telegram
Downey
Downey Justice Court
Ais Front St
Johnnie Zimmerman
Whittier
Clarkdale
Geer
George Sam Lindeboom
San Antonio Dr
Artesia
George Lindeboom
Zimmerman
Kennick Addresses North Long Beach Boys Club Hearing
Jose Kennick superintendent of the Long Beach Juvenile Bureau spoke on forming a North Long Beach boys club. Other talks urged organization while a downtown branch may aid. Next Wednesday’s meeting will reveal suggestions and potential support. Ken McCafferty led the gathering with J. R. Greeley presiding.
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North A. Beach
Jose Kennick
Long Beach
Phil Olin
Ken McCafferty
J. R. Greeley
State Second on Polio List
California trails North Carolina in polio totals with 241 confirmed cases this week ending August 14 and 64 new infections. North Carolina leads the year with 1,474 cases, while California’s 1948 total reaches 1,445 and nationwide cases total 8,439, above last year and the 1946 figures.
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Washington
California
North Carolina
U. S. Public Health Service
U. S
Alleged bookmakers nabbed in Redondo Beach raid
Three suspects were arrested in Redondo Beach on suspicion of bookmaking. Joseph Roberts aged 56 Samuel Cochran 44 and his wife Martha 39 were taken into custody after a police operation conducted yesterday.
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Redondo Beach
Joseph Roberts
Samuel Cochran
Martha
Vital Statistics Seaside Hospital Ayola Births Reported
List of birth notices from Seaside Hospital Ayola and U S Naval Hospital includes brands and names such as BRANDMEEIER BOY Aug 12 and Co. R. 1317 W. 17th. many entries show couples with addresses and newborn genders including boys and girls, spread across Aug dates. Notable entries include BRYSON boy Aug 13 and FRANSSEN boy Aug 13.
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Seaside Hospital
Ayola
T. H
Wilmington
Co. R
Brandmeeier
F. E
Cas Ave
T. R
W. Cowles Ave
Brown
Irl
Au You
Junipero Ave
U. 8
Naval Hospital Burton
Charles
E. Ocean
Poe
Ae. Culpeppe
Ts. Claude
St. Joseph Ave
Dixon— James
Linden Ave
Robert
Hansen St
Arnold
Adriatic Ave
Aind Firs
Montavon
Monlaco Rd
Ini
Synnes
Clifford
Mira Mar
Thomas
Harry
W. Wets
Geo
Long Beach Marriage Licenses Listed at City Office
The Long Beach office records marriages with entries including Dunn-Maxwell Franci Kathryn and Brown-Fredrich William Lois among numerous couples. Other listed pairs include Abrahamson-Bratton George Mil dred and Cleveland-Griffin Eugene Delores with several more documented.
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Long Beach
Marton
Samuel
Edna
Dunn-Maxwell
Franci Kathryn
Brown-Frederich
Willian
Lois
Abrahamson-Bratton
George
Mildred
Mustaynie
Ldress
Charles Tealy
Pool Reinewations
Andrews-Wood Pad
Eveteet
Leona
Kinser
Kennetholyn
Sisemore Porter Rosset
Greyson
Marchese-Klum
Richard
Carol
Cleveland-Griffin
Eugene
Delores
Allen
Betty
Anderson-Anderson
Bert
Alma
Santa Ana
Cooley-White
James Herbert
Patricia Louise
Fullerton
Eee
Oliver Jr
Naheim
Polmeteern Wing K Edward
Ludith Oodruff
Divorces Filed in Long Beach Court
Cases listed include Price Russell versus Gladys Mabee versus Jean against George Home Ruth against John Traw Homer against Agnes Floto Jeanne against Harold.
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Long Beach
Russell
Gladys
Mabee
Jean
George
Ruth
John
Homer
Agnes
Floto
Jeanne
Harold
Divorces Granted in Long Beach Court
Court records list multiple divorce actions including Lemas Grace vs Joe and Danae Sanders Earl vs Afton. Other cases show Ingraham Gladys vs George and Conway Margaret vs Clyde with several extra pairs such as Tulford Virginia vs J F and Sh ay Ole vs Maude.
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Long Beach
George
Lemas
Grace
Joe
Sanders—Earl
Afton
Dotson
Lula
William
Seteve
Harold
Telford
Virginia
J. F. Ingrahm
Gladys
Conway
Margaret
Clyde
Wal Mamie
Wiliam
Ae Elsie
Stani
Cley— Marionames
Bixlere Clittons
Yharestia
Fogg
Marian
Gibson
Olive
Conrad
Crown —Marjorie
Walter
New Coast Highway Would Not Hurt Business, Belief
Newport Beach officials and Corona Del Mar merchants at a chamber meeting discussed a proposed coastal highway to parallel Shore three miles inland. Merchants argued rerouting traffic would not hurt business and could boost trade. some noted past trials where rerouting paid off. The group urged the state to plan the artery segment through Corona Del Mar. City official Sailors warned current expenditures are high and new revenue sources are needed for street and sidewalk improvements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newport Beach
Chamber of Commerce
Corona del Mar
Crown of the Sea
W. J. Gerhardt
State Highway Department
John J. Sailors
Customs Moving Plan Protested by Marine Association
Rob ert Hays executive secretary of the Marine Association of Commerce says 12 000 documents a year would be affected if export document processing moves from the San Pedro Federal Building to Los Angeles. He says the change would hinder coast shipping and that brokers and shippers should be consulted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S. Customs
San Pedro Federal
Los Angeles
Robert Hays
Secre
The
Marine Association of Commerce
Hays
Russell H. Williams
Long Beach Harbor
Jury selection opens in long kidnapping case
A Superior Court jury selection began for Howard A Fairbairn 44 James K Dunn 30 and Harry J Hight 47 on kidnapping and conspiracy to murder charges. Defense estimates an eight day trial. They are accused of shooting Gerald D Jenkins 25 after a May 24 ride from a Compton gambling raid near Long Beach.
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Superior Court
Percy Hight
Howard A Fairbairn
James K. Dunn
Harry J. Hight
C. Ransom Samuelson
Gerald D. Jenkins
Willowbrook
Jenkins
Compton
Long Beach
NLRB Sets Hearing on Univis Union Fight in Dayton
The NLRB ordered a hearing over union representation at Univis Lens Co. in Dayton Ohio after a bitter dispute and recent strike violence. Workers voted to decertify the C I O United Electrical Workers as their bargaining representative amid alleged company coercion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
National Labor Relations Board
Univis Lens Co
Dayton
Ohio
C. I. O. United Electrical Workers
President Truman Heads Nine Day Precampaign Cruise
President Truman sails the Presidential yacht Williamsburg for a nine day precampaign cruise. He carries a briefcase of papers to work on while afloat. He says he would cut short the voyage if international developments warrant.
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Washington
Truman
Williamsburg
Bell & Howell introduces Filmo Microfilm Recorder
At York on August 20 Bell and Howell unveiled a new microfilm recorder that photo graphs front and back of documents simultaneously using a mirror reflex system. The test in Chicago banks showed cost and labor savings up to 60 percent. The device records about 22,000 check-size documents on 100 feet of film at 250 per minute, with one operator handling two or more machines.
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van Johnson
Whitey
Judy
Jean Harlow
Jean
York
Bell & Howell
Chicago
Filmo
J. H. McNabb
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Centralia Rd
Pioneer
Hawaiian Gardens
Artesia Post
Georgia Lee Pangborn
John M. Milford
Joseph Sadler
T. J. Syrett Jr
Hawaiian Garens Businessmen's Association
Antone Souza
Army Barracks
Vera Ralston
Kansas
Wichita
Atlantic City
Northwestern University
Associated Press
New Coast
NLRB
Univis
President
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