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Long Beach Press Telegram

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Jan 16, 1952

Page

11

Catholic Welfare Board Installed in Long Beach Orange Area

Clergy and lay advisory board members were installed at St Matthew’s school cafe last night for the Long Beach Orange branch of the Catholic Welfare Bureau. Rev Fr James Lynch hosted. Msgr Alden Bell of Los Angeles spoke on the development of Catholic social work. The event highlighted the bureau’s 1951 achievements and introduced new members to the board and executive committee.

Long Beach Catholic Welfare Bureau Alden J. Bell Los Angeles Archdiocesan St. Matthew's Elementary School Hubert $. Matthews Msgr. Bell Harry ©. Ziegler William J. Barry Long Beach-Orange Difinct Aid James P. Lynch Immaculate Conception Parish Barry CWE Bernard J. Dolan V. F Thomas J. Foley Joseph F. Feehan Thomas F. Murphy Willard Tatreau John Struit Manuel Graves Herman Weissker E. H. Platz John Curran George Rhineholder Charles Hoyer Ellen Conaty Ziegler Philip Brady Edward Parr Hubert Matthews John Maloney Charles Long Philip Farrelly Edward Sheridan Arthur Daley Larry Fox Arthur Timmons John Devereaux Charles Gormaly Joseph Boland Robert Lee William Clifton Harry Collins

Swindler of Car Owners Sentenced

Robert L. Briggs, 30, a former official of an Orange County finance company, received five years probation on two grand theft counts and 90 days in county jail on each count, to be served consecutively. Briggs was arrested on five counts for buying cars with worthless checks and selling them after pleading guilty to two counts and seeking probation.

Robert L. Bricgs Orange County Finance Company Fred Miller Briggs

Congressmen greet tax proposal coldly

Washington January 16 Congress heard President Truman call for five billion dollars more in taxes but lawmakers from both parties voiced strong opposition. House Speaker Rayburn said Congress will not vote a substantial tax increase this year. Senators George Connally and Sparkman questioned raising taxes and favored closing loopholes instead. Some urged pay as you go while others argued for economy and balance without higher taxes. Several senators expressed reluctance to support any increase, citing need for restraint and concern over consequences.

Washington Congress House Rayburn Dtexas Truman Sen. George D.-Ga Senate Finance Committee George Sen Connally Texas Finance Committee Toopholes Alexander Smith WN. J Sen. Sparkman D.-Ala Sen. Gillette Iowa Sen. Brewster Maine Thye R-Minn

School Failure Cited in Forum Address

Dr. Carl Gregory told a Chamber of Commerce Breakfast Forum at the Wilton Hotel that U.S. schools fail to teach basic economics and related subjects. He urged cooperation between school economists and business leaders to modernize education and warned of a shrinking world, stressing capitalism and business dynamism. The talk was introduced by H. M. White, January program chair.

Carl Gregory Chamber of Commerce Wilton Hotel Gregory New York University Long Beach State College Ivory Tower Br. Gregory Dr Gregory United States H. M Dick) White

Bicycle License Visits Rescheduled for City Schools

Rain canceled appointments at Mann Barton and Muir. inspectors shift to Addams Grant and Birney to issue 25 cent licenses. Over 2000 licenses issued at City Hall and by dealers this year. Next week visitation set for Jan 21 Lafayette Grant Longfellow Jan 22 Franklin Washington Whittier Jan 23 Lowell King Jan 24 Bryant Burlbank Burnett.

Ifor Frank Slemmer Mann, Barton and Muir Addams, Grant and Birney City Hall Lafayette Grant Longfellow Franklin Washington and Whittier Lowell King Bryant Burbank Burnett

Migrant Robins Invade Long Beach In Cold Snap

Hundreds of robins driven south by cold settle in Long Beach with flocks on Bixby Knolls streets and on homes along Walnut and Lime avenues. Local residents report dense bird activity. experts say robins rarely migrate far and appear yearly during cold northern weather.

Long Beach Bixby Knolls Arthur Lange Walnut Ave H. Woodruff Lime Ave Woodruff

Licenses Urged for Baby Sitters in Long Beach

Mrs. Wilma Burgess head of the Long Beach Humane Society urges city council to require licenses for babysitters. In a letter read yesterday she said licensing could help maintain standards and dignify the occupation. The letter was received and filed.

Snoulnne Wilma Burgess Long Beach Humane Society

Seaplane Tender Unslow Returns From War Duty

The seaplane tender Unslow, commanded by Capt. Justin A. Miller of Missoula Montana, arrived yesterday at Alameda Air Station after a six month patrol in the Bar Eastern waters.

Unslow Justin A. Miller Missoula, Mont Alameda Air Station Bar Eastern Waters

Life Underwriters to discuss legislation in Lafayette Hotel

Kellogg Van Winkle agency manager in Los Angeles for Equitable Life and California Life Underwriters Association legislative committee chairman will speak Friday at noon before the Life Underwriters Association in the Lafayette Hotel Frank D Howell serves as program chairman.

Kellogg van Winkle Life Underwriters’ Association Lafayette Los Angeles Equitable Life Assurance Society California Life Underwriters Association Frank D. Howell

New Lakewood VFW to Elect Officers Friday

Lakewood VFW Post 8615 plans an 8 p.m. meeting at Pan American Park Field House to elect officers. Acting chairman Charles Holmes announced the event with Al Fleming, department chief of staff, presiding.

Lakewood Vfw Post 8615 Pan American Park Field House Charles Holmes al Fleming

Oil Well Accident Injures Artesia Worker

O W Donathon of 215185 Hawaii Street Artesia was struck on the head by a block elevator at an oil well located at 23rd Street and Junipero Avenue yesterday. He was transported to Community Hospital by Signal Hill Fire Department ambulance. hospital staff reported no fracture but strained neck muscles.

O. W. Donathon Hawaii St. Artesia 23Rd St Junipero Ave Signal Hill

Wagner hints at run for 18th District Congress

Long Beach figures discuss potential candidacies with Wagner signaling possible bid for Congress. Democrat Fletcher rules out ballot presence while Desmond commits to Assembly race. Sample poll favors Grant for the 18th seat. club event features James Hoosevelt as guest speaker with reservation details.

Clarence Wagner Long Beach Halel Wilton Wagner Carl Fletcher Tace Gerald Desmond Congress Mary Shaw Bill Grant Ted Critchley Grant-for-Congress North Long Beach Democratic Club Alfred Castiglia Lemuel Thomas Post American Legion 57Th St Dairy Ave Opal Hutchins

Forger Guilty of Gypping Wife

Oscar D. Perez, 43, was found guilty of forgery for obtaining $5000 from his wife Rose Mary Perez's account by using her name on a withdrawal certificate. Judge Fred Miller ruled the crime targeted her property, despite defense against testimony. Perez was deemed sane. sentence set for February 14 with a probation request.

Oscar D. Perez Rosemary Perez Fred Miller Perez Miller Atty. S. Bubrick Idraian

Judge Throws Dope Case Out

Judge Fred Miller discharged Richard J. P. Colwell after granting a motion by A. H. McConnell. Colwell and Bill M. Robertson were arrested in a hotel room for possession of narcotics. Robertson pleaded innocent and his trial was set for February 7.

Richard JP. Colwell Fred Miller Miller A. H. McConnell Colwell Bill M. Robertson Robertson

Canadian grateful for aid given boy dies in Pasadena

Premier T. C. Douglas of Canada sent a written note to Gov. Earl Warren thanking Southern Californians for their generosity toward Danny Morton, a four year old Canadian boy who died in Los Angeles after several operations at St. Luke's Hospital in Pasadena.

Los Angeles T. C. Douglas Canada Earl Warren

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