Nine Long Beach youths join Navy for basic training
Nine area youths from Long Beach joined the U S Navy this week in a recruiting surge. Chief Petty Officer Henry J. Todd said applicants need only meet mental and physical requirements, with openings also for WAVES women. Recruits Osborn, Frisbie, Smith, Lauer, Hay, Johnson, George, Pack, Elliott will train in San Diego and await ship or station assignments.
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U. & Nein
Subetai
Lime Ave
Everett Stanley Johnson
E. del Amo
St. Orlin George
Granada Ave
Raymond Francis ‘Pack
Gramel Ave
Torrance
Charles Walter Elliotton
Orizaba Ave
Paramount
San Diego
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Harper New Harbor Fort Supply Chief at Long Beach
Virginia Newton Fo MacArthur announces Lt Col Thomas B Harper assumed post quartermaster duties at the Long Beach Naval Station replacing Lt Col William B Platt. Harper, a 1924 Annapolis graduate, served in the Navy, then the Army, including China Burma India theater, and will reside in San Pedro with his wife and two sons.
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San Pedro
Greek General Denies Red Move Near Athens
A Greek general denied today that Communist guerrilla forces have advanced toward the Greek border, dismissing rumors of a red offensive as untrue and calling for calm amid regional tensions.
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Air Scouts Backing Nation's Defense and Early Air Pioneers
A feature on Air Explorer Scouts senior branch of the Boy Scouts of America, backed by the Air Force and aviation leaders, training youths in air techniques to aid future defense. Mention of Maj. Ralph Cissne as project officer for Southern California and historic airline mileage records. Also notes British heli copter bus stations plans and ideas for linking rail and air travel, plus a new all metal sailplane approved by the A A B and soaring contest prospects.
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Schweiger Aircraft Ration
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Coast Guard Announces Examination for Merchant Officers
Coast Guard District Commander Capt. J. Trebes says merchant marine officers will receive commissions as lieutenant junior grade lieutenant and lieutenant-commander after exams to be held in the Times Building Long Beach next February. Applicants must be 21 to 40 and have four years aboard a U S merchant vessel as a licensed officer. Pay depends on age experience and ability. Exams open to licensed deck and licensed engineering officers. Application forms available from ward district or marine inspection offices.
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Long Beach
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Marine Inspection Office
Crooner Sinatra Arrives in London for Two Week Engagement
Crooner Frank Sinatra arrived by air from New York for a two week engagement at London Palladium. He dismissed romance rumors with Ava Gardner, saying he is not here to meet her and will simply say hello if he sees her.
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