California Highway Commission considers eight point safety plan
The State Highway Commission discussed a California Chamber of Commerce eight point program prioritizing high accident areas, urged state local government cooperation, and joint project sponsorship. It also approved a $20 million freeway plan with Alameda County and unified district backing. Objection arose from Oakland resident Fayatta Philip over Montclair routing. The panel also eyed straightening a 20 mile Santa Barbara County road section and added funds to 101 improvements in Santa Barbara and Los Angeles counties.
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Life for Bar Robber Given 10 to Life Sentence
Paul F. Masingill, 50, of San Pedro, pleaded guilty to robbing a cocktail bar on November 18. Superior Judge Leslie B. Stin sentenced him to 10 years to life in San Quentin. An employee said Masingill remained in the bar at 2137 South Pacific in San Pedro until closing, pulled a revolver, and stole $300 and a bottle of whiskey with four prior felonies. He pleaded guilty and was found to have committed first degree robbery.
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Leslie B. Stin
San Quentin
Masingill
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Masingil
Average age of deaths among doctors in 1947 AMA report
In Chicago on January 23 a Yearbook summary notes the Journal of the American Medical Association records 3040 physicians died in 1947 with an average age of 66.7. Heart disease was the leading cause with 1406 deaths, cancers 319, cerebral hemorrhage thrombosis and embolism 384. Forty deaths were listed as personal crises and 17 by gunshot wounds.
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Journal of the American Medical Association
Ces
Ieart
Prince and City Dog Clash Over Wealth and Manners
A rambling fable set in Gotham contrasts a city dog with a mink-clad couple and a rural dog. Prince, the city dog, mocks a valley of riches and questions a mink coat lifestyle while observers debate civilization and a dog’s right to own luxury. The tale ends with Prince reflecting on civility and entitlement.
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Prince
Chubby
Chubbyking
Chubbykins
Unique Air Squadron Claimed by Nevada Sheriff
Clark County officials stated the county has the only complete airline tied to an aero-squadron. Bonanza Airlines will supply two DC-3s, three training planes, six pilots, and two mechanics for emergency search and rescue and transport of criminals between Las Vegas and Reno.
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Glen Jones
Bonanza Airlines
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Reno
Sleepless Nights Bane to Health in Editorial Ad
Doctors report a rising tide of insomnia across the country. Worries and tense nerves disrupt sleep, undermining health and happiness. Consult a physician if sleeplessness threatens health. use medication only on a doctor's advice and from a qualified druggist. Editorial and advertisements appear in this paper each Friday.
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