Long Beach Red Cross honors first nurse aides graduates
The first graduation of Nurse's Aide trainees since World War II was held at Red Cross headquarters with 15 graduates receiving caps pins and certificates marking completion of training and hospital service probation. Leaders praised volunteers and stressed psychological preparation for future emergencies.
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Red Cross
Wurse
Aldeg
Long Beach VY
Veterans’ Hospital
George Leiby
V. A. Hospital
Roland R. Bach
Charles Munn
Florence Uhls
Dentists to Hear Telephonic Lecture Series in Chicago
In Chicago the Third District Dental Society will hear a two hour telephonic lecture on Clinical and Physical Appraisal of Dental Materials at the Lafayette Hotel. The program is said to reach 258 dental groups across the United States and Canada, with University of Illinois School of Dentistry sponsoring. Dr. Gareth Green presides with Dr. George Alexander as local chairman and Dr. Stanley Colman moderating. Prominent participants include Dr. Arthur Gabel from Pennsylvania, Dr. George Hollenbeck from USC, Dr. George Paffenburger of the ADA, Dr. Floyd Peyton of Michigan, and Dr. Isaac Schour of Illinois.
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Chicago
Third District Dentals* Society
Lafayette Hotel
Gareth Green
Third District
United
States
Canada
University of Timois School of Dentistry
George Alexander
Stanley Colman
University of Tennis
Arthur B. Gabel
University of Pennsylvania
George M. Hollenbeck
University of Southern California
George C. Paffenburger
American Dental Association
Floyd A. Peyton
University of Michigan
Isaac Schour
University of Ilinois
Dutch White Lilacs Arrive From Amsterdam for Long Beach Woman
A Long Beach note reports Dutch white lilacs sent from Amsterdam arrived via Royal Dutch Airlines through New York to Mrs. Eoline Aldrich at 2255 East Sixth Street. The bouquet, sent by her daughter Adria Aldrich, arrived in New York 15 hours 20 minutes after takeoff and in Long Beach 20 hours after leaving New York, smelling of grandmother’s garden back east.
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Hite Mlacs
Amsterdam
Holland
New York
Eoline Aldrich
Sixth St
Grandmother
Long Beach
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First aid training drive hits city for 80000
Long Beach chapter of the American Red Cross launches a major effort to train 80 000 residents in first aid including bomb attack care. Civil defense officials urge one trained person per home as Dr. Litwack notes self reliance and morale, with schools to begin courses this week and refresher sessions planned at Polytechnic and Woodrow Wilson High Schools.
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American Red Cross
Ares
Roland R. Bach
Red Cross
LD. Litwack
Civil Defense Council
Litwack
E. L. Albrecht
Albrecht
Red ‘Cross
Er Vleges
Schoool
Polytechnic High School
Woodrow Wilson High School
Mexico to tax luxury imports with steep duties
Mexico plans heavy import duties on luxury goods, with automobiles taxed 30 to 40 percent plus a fixed levy. The move follows a period of easing import restrictions and signals a sharp shift in trade policy according to treasury sources.
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Mexico City
Treasury Ministry
Mexico
Winners of Long Beach audition to perform with orchestra
First place winners Margaret Mee flute Reah Ann Philip soprano Carale Gene Davis pianist Mary Zas cellist will perform Friday evening with the Long Beach Philharmonic Orchestra in Concert Halls of Municipal Auditorium. Nicolas Furjanick assistant conductor will direct the 100 piece ensemble. Awards funded by service clubs will be presented at intermission by Myrl Cypher. A reception for the artists will follow in the Wilton Hotel Empire Room.
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Long Beach Philharmonic Orchestra
Municipal Auditorium
Nicolas Furjanick
Long Beach Council of Services Clubs
Long Beach Recreation Commission
Margaret Mee
Reah Ann Philip
Carale Gene Davis
Mary Zas
Marian H. Higgins
Myrl Cypher
Council of Service Clubs
Junior Philharmonic Sill
Empire
Wilton Hotel
Oldsmobile to build high velocity guns at new Lansing plant
In Lansing Michigan on January 6, Oldsmobile announced plans to manufacture high velocity guns for medium tanks at a new plant under construction in the city. The move marks a notable expansion of defense production with the facility set to contribute to wartime supply.
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Lansing
Minh
Oldsmobile
Plane Talk by Ev Hosking on CPT like pilot program
Washington reports explore reviving civilian pilot training akin to CPT. Such a program could boost commercial aviation and furnish many young pilots for a future Air Force. Long Beach Air Reserve notes and local meetings discussed renewals and defense zones with strict filing rules and penalties.
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Washington
CPT
United States
United States Air Force
Air Force
Long Beach
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Weather discussion on Fire fore casting in Sacramento Jan 19
The State Forestry Board will discuss fire weather forecasting in Sacramento on January 19. The event outlines forecast methods, risks, and mitigation strategies for the upcoming fire season with participation expected from local agencies and stakeholders.
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Sacramento
State Forestry Board
National Guard duties shifted to state defense corps
California Defense and Security Corps is reorganizing to take over National Guard tasks now in federal service. Col A J Maxham says the corps will perform National Guard duties, including guarding industrial plants in a national emergency. Selection emphasizes screening. governor orders channeled via adjutant general. uniforms and equipment to follow.
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California Defense and Security Corps
A. J. Maxham
Long Beach
Ivan L. Foster
Defense and Security Corps
National Guard
Second Concert by L A Philharmonic Hero Next Sunday
The Los Angeles Philharmonic returns to Long Beach for a Sunday concert with cellist Pierre Fournier under Alfred Wallenstein. Repertoire includes Saint-Saens Cello Concerto, Scheherazade, Dvorak Fifth Symphony, and Beethoven Leonore Overture. Season tickets priced 7.20 and 5.40, single 3.00 and 2.40, on sale at Humphreys Music Store and the auditorium box office.
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Long Beach
Los Angeles Philharmonic Orchestra
Municipal Auditorium
Pierre Fournier
Alfred Wallenstein
Fournier
Pablo Casals
Townsendites Calendar Presents Week of Meetings and Events
Townsend clubs in Long Beach start the year with eight meetings including a birthday dinner for Dr. Townsend founder of the organization. Club 1 meets Monday at Trinity Baptist Church 14th Street and Gaviota Avenue. Club 7 meets Tuesday at Townsend Hall 131 West Fifth Street. Club 12 sponsors a card party Tuesday at 1 PM. District 18 clubs meet Wednesday at Townsend Hall 12:30 PM. Club 12 hosts Thursday 7:30 PM. Birthday dinner Friday noon at Machinists Hall 728 Elm Avenue. Friday card party at Townsend Hall 1 PM and Club 5 meets at 1117 East 17th Street 7 PM. District 18 entertainment program Saturday at the hall 7:30 PM.
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Townsend Clubs
Long Beach
Townsend
Club
Trinity Baptist ‘Church
14Th St
Gaviota Ave
Townsend Hall
W. Fifth St
Dr. Townsend
Machinists Hall
Elm Ave
Club 5
E. 17
U. C. Plans Approved for Riverside Campus Buildings
Riverside plans for the first five Riverside campus buildings approved by the University agricultural committee. Construction could start in July if regents grant prompt approval.
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U. C
Riverside
University of California
Universe Agricultural Committee
Tects
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