San Francisco Convention Diary From the 1930s
A vivid, informal dispatch from the Republican national convention at the Cow Palace in San Francisco. The writer contrasts party seriousness with light social scenes, notes cool sea air versus Chicago heat, mentions crowds at California receptions, and observes guests and lookalikes among delegates, including Ike’s double and local figures.
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Chicasa
Herbert Hoover
Chicago
Chicago Stockyards
Cow Palace
Stockyards
Flere
Jessvavore
Solicitation Drive Targets Long Beach Firms
Business firms across Long Beach will be contacted this week by workers in the MS fund campaign’s business and professional division. Noble L. Millie announced the drive on Monday.
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Long Beach
Noble L. Millie
Mondsy
Frankie of Rome praises America in college exchange tale
Frank Papone from Rome Italy is one of seven under American Field Service scholarships. He describes America as heterogeneous, noting a blend of Italy Austria Germany Spain Africa and Japan. He tours Long Beach meets host Lederman family and Wilson High School students Teresa Sanches and Judy Bragg while considering American life through an Italian lens.
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Hob Houser
Sever
United Tates
Frank Papone
Rome
Italy
America
Frank
Austria
Germany
Spain
Africa
Japan
Arizona Desert
Long Beach
Carl Lederman
Roycroft Ave
Wilson High School
Ledermans
Arthur
Wilson
Barbara
Ucla
Ters Wilson
Madrid
Judy Bragg
Ms. J
E. J. Bragg
Sorriento Dr
Ming ‘Leadership Club
Wil- Soh
Anders
Council Urged to Place Fluoridation on Ballot
Long Beach officials are urged to place a fluoridation question on the November ballot. Dr. Clark cited health tests showing benefits of one part per million in water. Support comes from dental and medical groups and community leaders, with the council deferring action to a study committee.
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Long Beach
Frans Clark
Leo Vander Lans
Clark
Lené
John J. Christopher
Children's Dental Health Center
John B. Fowler
Children's Dental Foundation
Frederic M. Wise Jr
Junior League
Vander Lans
Robert W. Helms
Los Angeles County Medical Assn
Dr. Helms
Raymond C.kealer
Mme
Naval chieftain praises Service Y and YMCA plans
Rear Adm. C. C. Hartman praised the Armed Services YMCA activities as essential for young servicemen. He said senior officers fall behind in supporting the Y movements and urged continued funding. The committee discussed space issues at 1076 Wy Seaside River and the need for a new building for the royal Y. McLean noted possible two-year stay at the current site before Ocean Blvd Bridge work. Treasurer Roseberry reported a deficit of 3752.48 after seven months, offset by USO funds. Judge Sutter chaired the luncheon.
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Robert L. Campbell
Long Beach Naval Base
Lyman B. Sutter
Armed Services Ymca Committee
C. C
Hariman
Lith Naval District
Armed Services Ymca
C.C. Hartman
11Th Naval District
Uweve CO
Hive
Googe B. McLean
Ocean Blvd
Clyde Roseberry
USO
Armed Services
Robbers Hit Two Service Stations on Long Beach Blvd and 4th St
Police report thieves robbed two service stations Monday while attendants were busy. About $30 was taken from the till at 2995 Long Beach Blvd and $835 from the cash box at 405 E 4th St.
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Satakimeves
Polict
Long Beach Blvd
4Th St
Bremerton Wins Fleet Efficiency Citation
Rear Adm. Chester G. Wend announced in San Diego that the Long Beach based heavy cruiser Bremerton won the Pacific Fleet battle efficiency competition for the year. Bremerton is commanded by Captain Charles G. Kirkpatrick who has been nominated for promotion to rear admiral.
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Chester G. Wend
Pacific Fleet Cruissers Destroyers Force
San Diego
Bremerton
Pacific Fleet
Bremecton
Charles G. Kirkpatrick
Navy Selection Board
Reay Admirai
Council OKs 101000 for Needed Land Expenditure
City Council authorized purchases of two parcels for the Summit hospital site and Public Safety Ride. One parcel at 2782 Long Beach Blvd was bought from Jerome and Louise Heald for 410,000 and leased back to the Healds for one year at 1,200. The second parcel at Broadway and Virginia Court was acquired from Pearl Williams and Grace Neal for 60,000, occupied by a three story mercantile and apartment building.
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Summit Hospital
Long Beach Blvd
Jerome LT
Louise BE. Heald
Healds
Sam Held Plumbing Co
Mer
Sam Vickers
Broadway
Virginia Ct
Pearl Williams
Grace Neal
Junior Golf Champ Honored by Council
Harlan Pinky Stevenson winner of the national junior golf championship was honored by the City Council with a commendation resolution. Mayor George Vermillion presented the award at a reception attended by Stevenson, his parents, and golf pro George Lake who influenced his early career. The resolution lauded his USGA victory at Tazonia Golf Club Williamston Mass and wished him continued success in future endeavors.
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George Vermillion
Samuel EF
Vickers
Harlan (Pinky) Stevenson
Harlan
Pinky) Stevenson
Stevenson
Havana Ave
Harlan Stevenson
George Lake
Recreation Park
United States Golf Association
Tazonia Golf Club
Williamston
Mass
Long Beach Bureau Opposes L A Convention Hall Plan
The Long Beach Convention and Visitors Bureau executive committee oppose funding a 51 million dollar Los Angeles convention hall without voter approval. A letter from President Walter B Havekorst to Los Angeles County Supervisors cites past bond defeats and urges Long Beach voters’ voice in facilities seen as competing with local venues.
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Long Beach
Walter B. Havekorst
Burtos W. Chace
Los Angeles
al i
Arthur D.little, Inc
Belmont Shore abortion case foes officer testimony claim
An alleged Belmont Shore abortion ring member, Gerald Hubbard, 29, denies that Lt. Herman Zander testified he spoke with him on Feb. 1 and 2. Hubbard says his wife Vivian, 43, was in a Hollywood hospital on Feb. 1. Prosecutors allege conspiracy and six abortion counts against Hubbard and three co-defendants.
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Belmont Shore
Los Angeles
Gerald Lee Hubbard
Canoga Park
Herman Zander
Hubbard
Hollywood Hospital
Vivian
Los Angeles Fire Department
Hollywood
Ander
Harry M. Umann
iDeputy Dist
Thonas W.cochran
Fred Johnson
James
Enking
Addie Simmons
Sawyer St
Highway Crash Kills L B Woman Near Sacramento
A fatal highway crash on U S Highway 40 east of Sacramento killed Mrs. Arlene M Koch age 40. The Long Beach woman was riding with her husband when his car rear ended a stopped vehicle. She was identified by the California Highway Patrol and resided at 5436 Hays ter Street.
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Long Peace
U. S. Hwy. 40
Sacramento
California Highway Patrol
Arlene M. Koch
Hayster St
Long Beach Port Reports Record Revenue for 1955-56
The Port of Long Beach posted its largest revenue year in fiscal 1955-56 with port operations income of 1,968,277.74. Pier A charges accounted for 34.95 percent, bulkloader and gantry crane fees from Pier B added 231,727.48, and oil and lease income reached 41,484,221.38 including contributions from Long Beach Oil Development Co and Richfield Oil Corp. Net harbor well operating profit stood at 25,358,703.15 after expenses, with revenue shares distributed to LBCD and Richfield totaling 9,570,284.59 and 2,528,101.04 respectively. Oil production declined from 18,170,352.29 barrels in 1954-55 to 1,429,105.46 in 1955-56.
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Long Beach
Murray T. Courson
Board of Harbor Commissioners
Oil and Leas
Long Beach Oil Development Co
Richfield Oil Corp
Upland
Oll
Harbor Wells
LBCD
Richfield
DC8 Model Unveiling Set by Douglas
Douglas announces a full scale wooden mock up of the future DC8 jet transport to be built at Long Beach and shown at a Santa Monica open house on Sunday September 9. The 148 ft 10 in long mock up with 42 ft 4 in clearance aids engineering and airline interior review ahead of 1958 first flight. The Lang Beach plant is under construction to manufacture the jet planes for nationwide service.
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Long Beach
Douglas
Santa Monica
Transport
Jong Sid
DCS
Lang ‘Beach
United States
Jess Hythan
Driver Hurt After Car Crash Into Pole in McDowell
A driver suffered nose and chest injuries when his car drifted and struck a pole in front of 5618 E Wardlow Road McDowell. He was treated at Community Hospital after the crash near Carfax Avenue.
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E. Wardlow Rd
McDowell
Carfax Ave
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