Rainmaking debates stain Long Beach water plans
Over a weekend trace rain in Southern California prompts debate over rainmaking methods. Officials including Dr Irving Krick are urged to test cloud seeding, while the Weather Bureau cites a low pressure system as cause. The piece mocks reliance on meteorology and warns against delaying lawn watering.
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Los Angeles
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California
Long Beach
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Oregon Highway Department
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U. S. Weather Bureau
Nevada
Raymond V. Barbey
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Irving Krick
Chicago Tribune
Chicago
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Dr. Krick
Weather Bureau
Long Beach luncheon features local leaders introductions
At the Long Beach chapter luncheon of the American Association for the United Nations, members introduced themselves with their represented organizations. Vice Mayor Lynn Parmley joked about municipal duties, and George P. Truhman Jr., Chamber of Commerce president, quipped about his wife’s illness as his reason for attending.
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Long Beath
American Association For the United Nations
Lynn Parmley
George P. Truhman Jr Ae
Georie Taubman
George
Chamber of Commerce
Dam Site Choice Hinges On Congressional Compromise
The Whittier Narrows Dam project to protect Long Beach from LA River floods awaits a compromise before federal budgeting. Congressman Nixon asks postponement for opposing and supporting sides to agree, withBradley noting plans include relocation of up to 900 families south of El Monte and downstream opposition.
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Whittier Narrows
Long Beach
Los Angeles
Richard Nixon
Willie W. Bradley
Nixon
House Budget Committee
Truman
U. S
Bradley
el Monte
Inother
Meads
Ok Bradley
Leave Granted for Mrs Clarke City Assistant Manager
Cleo 3B Clarke was given a six months leave of absence by the City Council for health reasons. City Manager Carl B Wirsching noted her 24 years of service, with J R McHenry acting assistant in her absence. Esther Neusse, a stenographer in public service, was granted travel leave.
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Cleo
Clarke
City Counell
City approves meter control devices to limit free parking
City Council authorized a contract with California Meter Appliance Co for installing Jewell meter control devices on 1123 parking meters. The system returns meter dials to zero after each use, charging motorists a nickel per visit and preventing encroachment on the previous motorist’s time. Municipal revenue could rise as the company takes 75 percent of increases in earnings for the first year and 25 percent for five years, with the city buying repair pants from the firm thereafter. Currently meters earn $8.80 per month per meter for the city, with the company receiving 75 percent of any earnings above that amount.
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California Meter Appliance. Co
Munipal
Water concerns stressed to Long Beach realty group
Col Donald M Keith of the Metropolitan Water District urged Long Beach Board of Realtors to stress water importance for the area at a Wilton Hotel breakfast meeting. Harry C Morgan urged Realtors to lobby Congress against Senate Bill 1175 and support a U S Supreme Court adjudication of Colorado River water rights. Lewis Cox chaired the program with C Bond Harpole presiding.
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Metropolitan Water District
Long Beach Board of Realtors
Wilton Hotel
Harry C. Morgan
Colorado River Association
Congress
Colorado River
United States
Supreme Court
Morgan
Senate
Central Arizona
California
Lewis Cox
C. Bond Harpole
Finns submit plan for major Long Beach harbor office addition
Port Engineer BR R Shoemaker submitted plans for a large three story addition to the Long Beach Harbor Department Administration office. The structure will extend rearward, measure 34 feet wide on one end and 140 feet at the other, and be 131 feet six inches long creating a 21,500 square foot addition to house the petroleum division engineering department departmental library and other activities.
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Long Beach Harbor Department Administration
Harbor’ Commission
BR. R. Shoemaker
Shoemaker
Florist Shop Bandit Slain in Long Beach Police Shootout
Police killed bandit Less Leeland Davis age 36 after he robbed florist customers and fired on officers in a flower shop on Atlantic Avenue. Detectives Foster Sullans and Porter returned fire, wounding Davis as he attempted to shoot Porter. Inquest set for Thursday at the county morgue. prior hold ups linked to January robberies at three service stations.
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Atlantic Ave
Davis
Long Beach
Lillian L. Anderson
Lime Ave
Kenny
Jack Cohen
Los Angeles
Jackson T. Foster
Charles C. Sullans
Richard A. Porter
Cohen
Sullans
Foster
Davie
Porter
Det
Elmer W. Vance
Russell M. Wadt
Anl
Fifth St
Atlantc Ave
Tenth St
Shawn
Ara
Long Beach Chamber Opposes County House Number Renumbering
The Long Beach Chamber of Commerce protests county wide house renumbering affecting Mayfair and Lakewood. County officials plan uniform numbers from First and Main Street, Los Angeles, with Mayfair about 20000 addresses and Lakewood about 25000. Chamber cites suburb status of Mayfair and Lakewood, urging Long Beach style numbering.
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Mayfair
Lakewood
Long Beach
City Rubbish Disposal Sites Proposed to Council
City manager recommended eight options for a new rubbish disposal site as the current location will run out in April. Feasible sites include 1 between Del Amo and Market streets west of Para Imount Ave, 38 south of Spring Street between the San Gabriel River and Coyote Creek, and 7 west of the San Gabriel River south of Bryant Avenue with considerations for distance, isolation, and potential condemnation for heavy industry.
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Caye B. Wirsching
Jesse A. Jackson
del Amo
Market Sts
Para
Imount Ave
Jacent
Spring St
San Gabriel River
Coyote Creek
Burt Alse
Bryant Ave
Construction Permits Up 57 Percent So Far in 1948
During the first 25 days of January the city saw residential building permits rise 37 percent in count from the previous year while dollar value grew 2 percent and living units up 39 percent. Permits totaled 121 with value 948700 and 217 living units versus 77, 553530 and 156 last year. The current period lists 95 single family dwellings valued at 543500. six two family, 41000. 19 multi family, 245200. one store with a two family specimen, 15000.
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Department of Building and Safety
Breal Gayn
City Council Backed Push for Larger Police Force
City Council debated boosting police ranks as part of the 1548-49 budget. Councilman Herbert E. Klockstem proposed adding 100 officers to reach 305 total, arguing crime rose since January. several members debated but did not support a 105 officer increase.
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Tuisdon
Ernean
Herbert E. Klockstem
Klockstem
Klockstein
Tewes
Longshoreman Hurt by Cargo Boom at Berth 6
Edward Tolison a 47 year old San Pedro longshoreman suffered possible fractures to his right foot when a cargo boom collapsed striking him at Berth 6 Pier A. He was taken to Seaside Hospital.
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Edward L. ‘Oson
San Pedro
Pier A
Tolison
Weather for Long Beach and vicinity today through Wednesday
Mostly clear or dusty with low humidity today tonight and Wednesday. Continued cool except slightly warmer Wednesday afternoon. Locally fresh to strong northeasterly winds below coastal passes on coast today and tonight. Small craft warnings from Ventura to the Mexican border.
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Ventura
Mexican
Hope for Rain Fades as Dust Blows Across Southern California
Dust storms and windy conditions hampered inland Southern California with gusts to 35 mph and an average 22 mph overnight. Los Angeles Municipal Airport logged only .13 inch rain, many areas saw trace rainfall, and tides reached 7.7 feet at the harbor. Port engineers studied flood control while Weather Bureau predicted no immediate rain and colder risks for citrus regions. Dr. Irving P. Krick warned rain may not come until March, citing 1911-12 patterns.
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Los Angeles Municipal
Long Beach
Inner Harbor Entrance
Harbor Department
Naples
Toledo
Navy
Engneer
R. R. Shoemaker
Weather Bureau
Pain
San Joaquin Valley
Pacific
Irving P. Krick
California Institute of Technology
Southland
Krick
Army Air Force
Vandals Cause Flooded Rooms At Residence
Police report vandals used a garden hose through a mail slot to flood the living room and dining room of William P. DeMund on 65th Street. Damages are estimated but not specified as of this morning. The incident occurred around 7 a.m. after sounds of running water alerted investigators.
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William P. DeMund
65Th St
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