Frozen Tuna Ban Sought Amid Imports Surge
California Representative Herbert Scudder urged President Truman to halt frozen tuna imports into Long Beach Los Angeles Harbor San Diego and other processing centers. He warned of coast unemployment and economic dislocation citing a 1404 percent rise in five years and Japanese albacore shipments lowering prices. A fishing boat parade planned in San Francisco will greet him during the treaty signing week as a protest setup against imports.
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Lakewood Lions Plan Blood Bank
Lakewood Lions sponsor a community blood bank to provide free blood in emergencies to Lakewood residents. Harry Shehan announced partnerships with local clubs and a Sept. 10 start with a Red Cross bloodmobile visit at Pan American Park. Donors may also give at Red Cross in Long Beach on Tuesdays, and up to 300 pints will be built for universal access.
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Navy Plans to Arm Transport Vessels for War Duty
The Navy plans to arm Military Sea Transportation Service ships as a wartime measure costing 7.53 million dollars. Chief Gunner Henry V. Henryson, a 24-year veteran and survivor of the Astoria at Savo Island, reported from the USS Hector now in Japanese waters. Columbia Studios produces Sound Off with Mickey Rooney at Fort MacArthur.
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County Engineer Carl Arnold to resign after 28 years
Carl E. Arnold of South Pasadena informed the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors of his resignation as county surveyor engineer effective October 1. He has held the post since 1947, succeeding Alfred Jones, and is expected to be succeeded by chief deputy R L Gregory of Puente after a civil service exam. Arnold previously worked as a civil engineer for Montana Land Co. of Long Beach from 1918 to 1921. His office oversaw much of the Lakewood development.
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Farouk to Inaugurate Suez Canal Bypass In Egypt
In Port Said Egypt on August 29 the announcement said King Farouk will inaugurate a new seven mile bypass to the Suez Canal on November 1. The Farouk canal will double track a section of the canal and speed traffic through the route. The report notes a record number of reserve releases and ongoing policy on active duty. Marine Corps headquarters further details remain.
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