California May Bid To Host 1948 Democratic Convention
Long Beach official says city lacks capacity for convention meetings while Los Angeles and San Francisco face hotel and transportation limits. State Chairman James Roose names multiple California cities as potential sites and notes West Coast influence on the bid amid national party maneuvering.
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A F L I T U Bans New Contracts With Employers
The American Federation of Labor International Typographical Union voted to refuse any new contracts after Taft Hartley takes effect. The 89th convention approved a drastic policy to require skeletonized memoranda of employment conditions. President Randolph urged patience to avoid strikes as tensions grow.
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Unlicensed Sewer Contractor Guilty
After six hours deliberation the Muntelpat Court of Judges found T. R. Sturdy, 54, guilty on six counts of operating a contractor’s business without a license. State contractors’ board investigations linked Sturdy to sewer installation contracts via a local firm and subcontracts to another licensed firm. Judge Worley set August 23 for further proceedings. Bennett N. Oden, building contractor, faces grand theft and forgery charges over an escrow manipulation for a home at 5464 Atlantic Ave. Bail set at $1,000 with August 4 Superior Court arraignment.
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U S Grain Means Full German Bread Ration
Berlin reports record grain and flour imports from the United States have met the full bread ration across the British American zones for the first time in months. August imports total 337,000 tons costing 38.8 million dollars, paid by U S and British taxpayers, with August figures already surpassing any full month from January through May.
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Labor Management Committee Marks Third Anniversary Dinner
Long Beach post office labor management group celebrated its third anniversary with a dinner and business meeting at the Willmore Cafe. Postmaster Howard Goodwin, council chairs Jack Painter and Herbert Zimmerman spoke on improved service and morale, while John Dimas led the carriers' section in planning. Associate Property Owners offer show admission refunds to memory contest on city charter changes at the Municipal Auditorium booth with a blueprint display reflecting amendments since 1921.
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Peron Receives New U.S. Ambassador
James Bruce, named the United States ambassador, presented his credentials to President Juan D Peron in Buenos Aires. The former banker and executive of National Dairy Products Corp. succeeded George Messersmith and spoke briefly with the Peron administration.
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Ice Cream Trucks Kept Quiet After 9 P.M.
In Los Angeles a citywide ruling limits ice cream truck activity, ordering street sales to cease at 9 p.m. and reduce noise. Officials led by Councilman Kenneth Hahn secure agreement to hush bells and mechanical tunes, especially near churches hospitals and schools.
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Plans of De Gaulle Party Entering National Politics
Paris reports that Charles de Gaulle has formed the French People’s Rally to enter politics nationwide in October with full tickets for municipal elections. The group, founded April 14 to reform the constitution and strengthen executive power, made the decision at a meeting yesterday.
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That’s Service Egg Order Sparks Crash On Kluger Lawn
Detroit August report says Grace Kluger who sought one dozen eggs received 26 dozen plus 23 pounds of butter and halted salesman Bert S. Miller at her front door. Miller, driving a butter and egg truck, swerved to avoid her signal and overturned on the Kluger lawn spilling the load. Traffic Judge John M Wise found Miller guilty of reckless driving and fined $25.
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Exchange Club Hear Needs of China On Ladies Day
S P Lee delivered the plea for sympathy understanding and cooperation with China at the Exchange Club Ladies Day session held at the Hilton Hotel. President Ralph Irwin presided and Ed Bramble served as batsman for the day with 12 special guests introduced by Vice President Guy Balser.
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