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Newspaper
Long Beach Press Telegram
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Dec 07, 1949
Page
7
Sen Taft R Ohio calls for a perfected and improved Taft Hartley labor law as a Republican 1950 plank. He opposes excessive taxation and government price and wage fixing, urging fiscal balance and equality in labor management.
Maj. Harold F. Thienhaus commander of the First Battalion urged veterans enrolled in the California National Guard Reserve to attend weekly school sessions every Wednesday at 8 pm at the National Guard Armory 854 E Seventh St. The Reserve serves as a standby force to replace the National Guard if activated.
A brief note urges readers to use Press Telegram Classified ads regularly. It claims benefits for both men and women and provides a contact phone number 6 9066 for placing or viewing ads.
At the American Municipal Association meeting in Cleveland, Councilman Clarence E. Wagner cited strengthening federal control as harmful and noted a unanimous resolution favoring federal titles and state-friendly legislation. The confederation of 43 states discussed shifting taxation from federal to local use.
The Long Beach public schools will observe a regular two week Christmas vacation from December 17 to January 2. Officials reported no change to the plan despite inquiries about a shortened holiday.
The group faced criticism as funds collected nationwide were to be redistributed mainly to the communities of origin. Quigg Newton, mayor of Denver, was elected president of the association for 1950.
Growers report about 400000 dollars of fall lettuce sold from Delano, Jasmine, and northern counties as they prepare spring varieties. November shipments topped all vegetables with 165 carloads by rail and 14000 crates by truck.
Douglas A. Newcomb states pupils start the break Friday December 16 and return Tuesday morning January 3. Full time staff across schools and offices except Child Care Centers get holidays December 23 25 30 and January 2, but the standard two week student and teacher holiday remains unchanged.
The City Manager's office presents an interim report on storm drain work to the City Council. City Engineer J D Gilkerson will file a full report next Tuesday. Projects include a pipe on 14th Street and Cowles Ave to the LA River, a ditch pipe on South Street, and extensions along Artesia and Hamilton Bowl toward the river.
When it comes to renting vacancies the Press Telegram for Rent ads are little godsends. For good tenants call this number at 6 9066.
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