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Long Beach Press Telegram

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Dec 08, 1954

Page

6

Clerics oppose gambling and urge strict laws in North California

Northern California religious leaders denounced gambling as a social evil and urged enforcement of existing laws with possible legislative changes. The meeting warned that legalizing bingo and lotteries would strain churches and charitable groups, and local officials cautioned against weakening statutes. Atty General colleagues predicted resistance to changes while stressing enforceability concerns.

Sacramento Mayss California Robert Moon Sant Nevada Council of Dietz Eemme Brown Fegi Mercedist Atty, Charitable Religious Organi! Don. C. Mayes Reny A. Dietz

Commissioner Bans Pig Slogan on Chicago Trash Trucks

Sanitation Commissioner Lloyd M Johnson rejected the slogan Dont Be a Pig any inference against citizens. He ordered the change to Dont Be a Litter Bug saying we cannot imply good citizens are pigs.

Chicago Lloyd M. Johnson Johnson

Judge McKay Ends Life Amid Fears of Blindness

Superior Judge William Ro McKeay, 19th century jurist born in Tres Pinos, was found dead in his Los Angeles home. Police say he overdosed on sleeping pills and left a note expressing fear of losing his remaining sight after March eye removal. He had a long career in law, public service, and as a frequent speaker on penal reform and press freedom.

Hollywood William Ro McKeay Fern Bill California Stanford Kings County Hanford Los Angeles County Superior Court

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