Simpson Aims to Limit Civil Liberties for Gangsters
District Attorney W. E. Simpson told a Chamber of Commerce breakfast that he is willing to infringe on eastern gangsters liberties to keep them out of Long Beach and Los Angeles County. He noted cooperation from forty eastern cities and praised local police and the sheriff. He argued the office runs on a business basis and urged legal changes for hiring practices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ditrict
W. E. Simpson
Long Beach
Los Angeles County
Chamber of Commerce
District Attorney’s Office
Simpson
Tavneny
Keep. Ing
Tob
Simpphow
Hhy
CW. Christensen
50 000 to Stage Ruhr Food Strike
ESSEN Germany July 7 British officials observed a poor demonstration as German workers prepared in Essen to retest a food shortage in the Ruhr. Shortage blamed on farmers failing to meet quotas and drought, with brief strikes in Rems chek Mallmann and nearby towns. Ruhr miners and public unity workers said to refrain from participating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Essen
Germany
Germain
Uhr
Remschek
Mallmann
Ruhr
Public Unity
Essen Traile Unlors
Balance of Gas Tax Released in Long Beach
Long Beach plans to requisition the second half of its 118145.07 gas tax allotment from the county. County officials released 850,?072.53 of the 346 percent 44 cent gas tax funds. Edwin M. Campbell noted the distribution to city streets and state highways, with the final report to detail spending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Long Beach
H. B
Beckman
Edwin M. Campbell
Campbell
Inquiry Begun on Crosswalks in Long Beach Churches
City Manager Carl Wirsbing leads a council requested probe into crosswalk signs used to safeguard pedestrians near churches in Long Beach. The discussion covers liability if drivers collide with pedestrians and whether to modify signs or ordinances. About 90 signs are estimated to be in use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Long Beach
Carl B. Wirsebing
vCouncilman
Tractors to be sold to veterans January 16
D P Ahern of the Long Beach Veterans Service Center announced that World War II veterans may buy tractors and related equipment at the War Assets Administration yard on Washington Boulevard. Catalogs and sale details will be available before January 18 at the Veterans Service Center and the Veterans Memorial Building.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
War Assets Administration
Washington Blvd
Log Anne'es
D. P. Ahern
Long Beach
Veterans’ Service Center
Veterans Memorial Building
Rich Woman's Mate Not to Contest Suit
Los Angeles January 7 Dog C Nese agreed not to contest annulment proceedings for Mrs Carrie Helen Larue Rose a Tiffany fortune heiress wife age 69. The court approved a settlement granting her $10,000 while waiving a share of her estate. Rose and the elderly woman wed in Florence Arizona May 22 1942. Her son C Abbott Lindsey had her declared incompetent and filed the annulment case which remains pending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Los Angeles
C. Nese
Tiffany
Carrie Helen Larue Rose
Rose
Florence
Ariz
C. Abbott Lindsey
Burglars Target S217 Cherry Ave Roofing Office
A break in at the roofing company office on S217 Cherry Ave left office machines and equipment stolen. Police report by Hirzel M. Darrell states the loss totaled 623 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cherry Ave
Hirzel M. Darrell
Local Briefs Card From Veterans Memorial and Nearby Groups
Local notices list a Veterans Memorial luncheon and card party by Party Navy Mothers Club and a Post 22 Amvets meeting at Houghton Park Clubhouse. Various community activities follow including hospital births, homemaking readings, accountants formation, a philosophy talk, and lodge installations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Navy Mothers Club
Veterans Memorial
Commerce Club to Seat Officers in Dinner Meeting
Clyde Dodds will be installed as president of the North Long Beach Commercial Club, with officers to be seated at a 6:45 p.m. dinner tomorrow at the Houghton Park clubhouse. Mayor Burton W. Chace will officiate, with speeches by Werner Ruchd and performances by Sam Chamrin and Kenneth Otter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clyde Dodds
North Long Beach Commercial Club
Houghton Park
Werner Ruchd
Wlty
Burton W.chace
Dodds
Wallace A. Ayres
Willim. J. Copeland
BL. Pelton
Mr.d
Shrine Club installs officers at Wilton Hotel meeting
Long Beach Shrine Club meets in the Sky Room of the Wilton Hotel with vaudeville acts and travel pictures as officers are seated. Roy Stligenbaur presides with Ives Wiese as president and C. E. Perry as vice president. Directors include G. O. Gorson and others. Contributions total $1000 toward the $1,500,000 Shriners Crippled Children's Hospital project in Los Angeles.
West Germany fusion advances outlined in Frankfurt talks
Gen. Lucius D. Clay announced plans to merge American and British military government organs in western Germany into a single unit to form a central western German government. He arrived in Frankfurt for a two day conference with British and German officials to outline the new system modeled on SHAEF but with coequal leaders. Also to be announced are steps to quell Ruhr and Hamburg labor unrest, where thousands of workers are on strike or idle.
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Frankfurt
jLucius D. Clay
Germany
Clay
London
Brian Robertson
Supreme Headquarters
Selaeb
Dwight D. Eisenhower
Reobertsen
Ruhr
Hamburg
Dack
Man and boat hunted by Coast Guard in Caribbean
William A. Crott of 4249 EL Ninth St. has been missing since August aboard his 48 foot fishing boat the Wilberta. The Coast Guard in the Caribbean region issued a search after a report from his wife Mrs. Stott that the last communication was a letter dated August 20 from the Canal Zone bound for Curacao near the Venezuelan coast. The 10th Coast Guard district in San Juan Puerto Rico was asked to search land and air for clues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William A. Crott
EL Ninth St
Caribbean
Coast Guard
San Juan
Puerto Rico
Fancy Dog Free for the Asking
Art Streeter of the Humane Society offers a 16 month old female Doberman pinscher for free. The pedigreed dog has champion bloodlines and is accustomed to children and ample space. Inquiries at 1535 Seabright Ave.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Art Streeter
The
Humane Soulely
Humane Society
Seabright Ave
Straator
City to Advertise for Pipe-laying Bids
The City Council decided yesterday to advertise for bids to lay about two miles of 10 inch pipe for the Gas Department. Estimated cost is 25000 dollars. The pipe has already been purchased from Southern Pipe Casing Co. Work starts at Willow Street and Golden Avenue and runs north on Golden to Wardlow Red then east on Wardlow to American Avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southern Pipe Casing Co
Willow St
Golden Ave
Golden
Wardlow, Red
Wardlow
American Ave
Christensen Installed as Kiwanis Club President in 1948
Harry B. Christensen was installed as president of the Kiwanis Club for 1948 at a dinner dance at the Virginia Country Club. Assistant officers named were Robert S. Holcomb Chiy ton Burgess vice presidents Dale Ely secretary and Allison Reid treasurer. Directors include Max J. Baehr Goburn Bowls Harry Birth and others. Awards given to Al Hayes and joint recipients Harry S. Galbraith and C. A. Kennedy. Mrs. George Christensen named club’s 1st lady with flowers, plaques and pins awarded to retiring officers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry BR. Christensen
Kiwanis’ Club
Virginia Country Club
Philip
N. McCaughin
Kiwanis International
oLfiesr
Robert S. Holcomb
al Hayes
John R. Berry
Hayes
McCaughn
Harry
Galbraith
C. A. Kennedy
Joseph Maltby
Royalty Race aids charity at Long Beach City College
Long Beach City College students and WHS contribute to three local charities through the college Chest Fund drive to elect a king and queen. Funds benefit the Community Chest the Red Cross and the World Student Service Fund. Each penny counts as ten votes for candidate kings and queens. Events include assemblies food fairs socials and bridge programs with no cash prizes. Eleven campus groups have nominated contenders, with winners to be announced January 24 at the Medicine Ball hosted by Caduceus College fraternity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Long Beach City College
WHS
Save
Ret Cross
Kor Desler
Caduceus
City’ College
The
Ihrive
Lee Eldredt
Margie Grimes
Dorothy Ells
Bill 1 Greer
Frances Schumann
al Schmidt
Ansb
Jim Duke
Nisa Schumann
Industries absorb employment ebb boosts local job market
Local aircraft and shipyard employment rose after January 1 as industries offset retail layoffs from the Christmas season. George Toll of the California State Employment Service in Long Beach reported aircraft jobs near 7,000 in 1948, with shipbuilding and repair around 14,700 steady through the year. Authorities withheld names of physicians called to assist and promised a medical society list of on call doctors while a policy committee, including Drs. Weaver, Miller, Huffman, Olson, and Dr. Russell, planned changes.
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Thal
George Toll
California State Employment Service
Long Beach
Wits de Gaits Ist
Advn Ee
Jowest
Johnson
Toll
Elmer. Gates
Pete Hansen
J. F. McWilliams
Wiliam W. Stewart
Heit
Johnsow
Medical Association
Drs
Samuel Weaver
Edwin F. Miller
Harry G. Huffman
Santa Ana
C. Wendell Olson
Putterton
City Council Approves Reclassification Amendments
The City Council approved amendments reclassifying three parcels north of Seastle Boulevard west of Bonnie Brae from RA to C3, six lots west of Atlantic Avenue north of Harding Street from R-2 to C2, and the northwest corner of Pacific Coast Highway at Clark Avenue from R-1 to C-2. The council denied William Baskin’s request to reclassify three lots on Bennett Avenue west side north of Livingston Drive from R-2 to R-1.
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Seastle Bivd
Bonnie Brae Ave
Atlantic Ave
Harding St
Pacific ‘Coast
Hwy
Clark Ave
William Baskin
Bennett Ave
Livingston Dr
Prison Term Given for Armed Robbery at Dress Shop
Ernest L. Striplin, 28, was sentenced by Superior Judge Leslie E. Still to serve from one to two years in San Quentin for armed robbery of the proprietor of a dress shop at 2239 Pacific Ave on Nov 22. He pled guilty to the charge and admitted prior felony convictions and service in a California penitentiary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pacific Ave
Ernest L. Striplin
San Quentin
Leslie E. Still
World Supply Co. Names Webb Head of New Equipment Firm
Milo Webb, a 28 year oil field veteran, is appointed head of a newly formed oil field equipment rental agency named World Supply Co. His headquarters will be in Huntington Beach with roots in Kern River field and experience with major oil companies and drilling contractors. Webb has worked since 1919 in the oil industry including the booms and supply rows on Cherry Avenue.
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Milo
Webb
Jocal
Andi
Huntington Beach
Signal
Cherry Ave
Critical condition for crash victim Kantala after fog collision
Armas A. Kantala of 4219 Vista Ave remained in critical condition at Orange County Hospital after a four car accident near Barber City Monday morning. Kantala and Charles W. Husbands attempted to move Husbands disabled car when a head on crash occurred in dense fog and oncoming vehicles struck Husbands car.
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Armas A. Kantala
Vista Ave
Barber City
Orange County Hospital
Kantala
Charles W. Husbands
Lolo Plain
Mr. Husbands
Mr. Husband
Sorueing Kantala
Highway Police
Sald
Judge Gavin W. Craig Dies at 69 in Los Angeles
Gavin W. Craig, 69, longtime attorney and retired Superior Court Judge and Appellate Court Justice, died Tuesday in Los Angeles. He served on the bench for more than two decades before retiring several years ago to return to private practice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Los Angeles
Gavin W. Craig
Superior Court
Snowball Report Echoes Across Police Radio in Detroit
The snowball incident in a Detroit reporting car caused surprise among police department staff as a rumor of a thrown object hit a windshield circulated. Officials noted the oddity stemmed from broadcast reception rather than an actual car occurrence, amid speculation about fog density in Southern California.
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California
Detroit
Mich
Long Beach Library Sees 16 Percent Rise in Circulation
Long Beach public library system reports a 16.4 percent increase in annual circulation of books, pamphlets, and records. Plans for 1948 include a larger bookmobile, a new branch at Anaheim Street and Belmont Avenue, and a $5 000 documentary film lending library. Theodora R. Brewitt heads the system and notes a forthcoming Carnegie Foundation study by Dr. Robert D. Leigh to assess service trends.
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Long Beach
Theodora R. Brewitt
Lwanled Tadae
Umm
Lty
Mra Brewitt
Wbrmlan
Great Hooks Foundation
Seity
Brewitt
North Long Beach
Bay Shore
Bret Harte
Alamitog
Belmont Heights
Burnett
Dana
Mark Twain
Largest Cutter to Visit Here
The Coast Guard announces the arrival of the cutter Gresham the largest cutter to visit the area. Former Navy patrol Wiloughby commissioned 1944 the vessel will sail on a shakedown then duty between San Francisco and Hawaii. At Long Beach it will have liberty for the crew and officers before a 20 000 mile voyage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coast Guard
Gresham
San Francisco
Hawaii
Long Beach
Nieri
12Th District
Navy
Wiloughby
Trailer Camps Loft Rent Control Regime Unified
Federal housing expeditor Tighe E Woods ordered trailer camps under uniform rent controls across the motor court sector. The action follows Congress 1947 decontrol and standardizes treatment of housing in trailers and ground space rentals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jane C. H Blaylock
Long Beach
Tighe E. Woods
Congress
Woods
Amputees’ Cars Considered for Parking Exemption by Council
Theodore G. Jackeman, an amputee from 15/2 Park Ave, submitted a Los Angeles ordinance excerpt to the ordinance committee. The proposal would exempt cars belonging to amputees from overtime parking penalties, pending next week’s council review. Parking in prohibited zones or at Mreplugs would not be permitted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Theodore G. Jackeman
Park Ave
Los Angeles
McMahan Heads National Retail Furniture Association
James J. McMahan of the McMahan Furniture Company has been elected president of the National Retail Furniture Association. One store is at 332 East Broadway, Long Beach. The announcement was made yesterday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James J. McMahan
McMahan Furniture Company
E. Broadway
Long Beach
National Retail Furniture Association
Judge Criticizes Court Procedure In Robbery Case
In Municipal Court Judge Still disciplines procedure as defendants admit prior felony convictions while entering guilty pleas for a liquor store robbery. Dennis 25 and Olsen 23 of Manila pleaded guilty to the robbery with two prior felonies noted. probation hearing set for February 9 with a continuance to aid investigation. Deputy Public Defender Willan Sansor appointed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lesile Fy
California
Jude Stl
Willan Sansor
Dennis
Sun
Lanson
Olson
Permits Issued For Tower and Club Additions
Nonstructure permits issued yesterday include an addition to Procter & Gamble at IBOL W Seventh St costing 79288 and a 10000 building for the Boys' Club of Long Bene. The P&G project is part of a nostwar improvement begun in October. the 1205 Freeman Ave project, the Bays' Child building, will be concrete brick 41 by 90 feet.
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Procter & Gamble Company
IBOL
Seventh St
Boys’ Club
Long Bene
Procter & Cambie
MEL KK
Ferguson
Gentmeter
Mie Bays
Chil
Freeman Ave
Davies
Harbor Incinerator Bids to Be Called
The Harbor Department plans to advertise for bids to install a large refuse incinerator on Pier A east side, with a service building for harbor equipment. Total cost expected around 156,600 dollars or more, replacing the old open fire facility on Pier B. Port Engineer Shoemaker cited modernization plans and conformity of the service building with the incinerator design.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harbor Department
Mway
Pier A
Huisling
BR Tt
Reduction of Liquor Permits Advocated
California Tavern Association urges fewer liquor licenses and tougher controls. In a letter to Gov. Earl Warren’s crime study commission the group also asks repeal of the requirement that food be served with liquor arguing the rule pleases prohibitionists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Jin
Caliifornia Tavern Association
California
Association
Iwlews
Earl Warren
Bill for Los Angeles Post Office Expansion
A bill was introduced to authorize a 23.5 million dollar expansion of post office facilities in Los Angeles. It calls for a new parcel post building additions at the Terminal Annex Post Office and land acquisition downtown for a helipad and ren airport project.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Los Angeles
Ree. McDonough
R-Calif
Parcel Post
Brooklyn Pier Blaze Damages Freighter in Million-Dollar Fire
A 100 foot Brooklyn pier and its cargo were destroyed, a 8498 ton freighter Rio Parana was towed into the East River, and two barges burned as a $1 500 000 blaze raged on the waterfront. Firemen fought through the night with four firemen rescued after falling overboard. one pier watchman badly inhaled smoke. Police said the ship suffered light damage and reports of ice origin conflicted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Brooklyn
Lower Manhattan
Rio Parana
East River
County Office Rule Retained Despite Attorney General Ruling
Los Angeles County will keep Saturday closures as county offices operate under a state law allowing Saturday loss. County Supervisor William A. Smith stated offices will remain closed Saturdays. Howser issued an opinion to a district attorney inquiry about county operations in Songma and Brung counties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Howser
William A. Smith
Los Angeles
Smith
Howser
District Intorney
Songma County
Brung’ Gounty
Long Beach
Mar
City Forms Nine‑Member Parking Study Panel
City Manager Carl B. Wirsching appointed a nine‑member advisory committee to study parking. Members include John Carr Dink Racine Jack Horner Julian R. Davis WB Wilcox H O Christiansen J Schlussmeyer Lotne Middough and Alex Napier. Work focuses on possible creation of a parking district under state law to condemn yards for parking spaces.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber of Commerce
Carl B. Wirsching
John Carr
Dink Racine
Jack Horner
Julian R. Davis
Wi B. Wilcox
H.O Christiansen
J. ©. Schlussmeyer
Lotné D. Middough
Alex Napier
Vandalism Strikes El Camino Real Mission Markers
Los Angeles January 7 Supervisor Roger Jessup reports vandals have removed nearly all vision bell markers along El Camino Real Route 101. The guide posts, designed by Mrs A S G Forbes Montebello historian, were placed along 400 miles linking missions pueblos and presidios of early California. Supervisors seek sheriff’s help to investigate the vandalism.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Angeles
Roger Jessup
el Camino Real
Mra. A
Woman Killed and Five Hurt in Five-Car Pileup
A five car collision on the Arroyo Seco freeway in Los Angeles killed Virginia Blevens, 21, and injured five others. Police say a northbound car crossed the double line, striking four southbound vehicles. Injured are Sim Marino, 50, San Marino. John Dreskell, 36, San Gabriel. Helen Flores, 36, Los Angeles. Stella Wall, 67, Ventura. Pabiela Falcon, 20, San Gabriel. All were hospitalized.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Los Angeles
Virginia Blevens
Sim Marino
Arroyo Seco
Bury Blbvens
San Marino
John Dreskell
San Gabriel
Helen Flores
Stella Wall
Ventura
Pabiela Falcon
City Employees Elect Officers and Set Eight Objectives
The Long Beach City Employees Association met in the Hall chamber last night with about 175 in attendance. P. George Beavis was re elected president Albert Prather vice president Paul Whitney treasurer Harley Kelly secretary Harold Wertz and Leo Husted named as insurance representative. Eight objectives for the year include a retirement plan for all city workers salary increases civil service protection improved street and ordinance measures abolition of the Probst merit system for safety improved public relations social activities and enhanced insurance benefits. Directors for 1948 and their departments include James W. Bibb prosecutor Edward G. Hoover assessor Paul G. Whitney public utilities P. George Beavis gas Harley Kelly auditorium Albert Prather harbor Dr Joseph A Bergan health B G Vessey water Frances Henselman Jibra Jesse A. Jackson engineers Steve Auron parks Jack L. Horton pipelines Jack Rochrich sanitary Raymond Goodmiller caretaker Bert L. Tone automotive Harald L. Wertz courts C. E. Richie welfare Dewey Vaughn building and safety and Charles Lyndon public service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Long Beach
Stek Jenve
James W. Bibb
Edward G. Hoover
Paul G. Whitney
Public Utilities
P. George Beavis
Harley Kelly
Auditorum
Albert Prather
Harbor
Joseph A.bergan
B. G. Vessey
Frances Henselman
Jesse A
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Russell J. Gbuffum
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Ave
Vincers
St. Mary's Hospital
Raymond Mitchell
St. Dre
Wbel
Community Hospital
Clara
Crays
Ebel
Don Partnership
Windesmae, Irvine
Public
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Philip J. Farrelly
Paul B McClaughey
Vornim
Frederick W. Roman
Will Dpeck
Long Benth Roman Forum
Lh P. mm
W, CG. A
Emily Jewel
Eleanor Prescott
Garden Ia Ave
Pollee
Daisy Ave
Flirvey
Énricon
Third St
Ben Miller
Maine Ave
iMys
Ine Dorge Mooney
New York State Society Socretny
Woc. A
Empire State
New Jersey
Fiat Benth Rebekih Lodge
EL Anaheim St
Aldi Custus
Ethel Walker
Commerce Club
Shrine Club
Fred Wiese
West Germany
H.R. Christensen
Kiwanis Club
Royalty Race
Edward Lee Russell
Orange County
World Supply Co
L. B
L. A
Brooklyn Pier
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