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Newspaper
Long Beach Press Telegram
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Jul 19, 1948
Page
1
A Milwaukee man named Inwin Stith was fined 100 dollars on July 17 for excessive celebration the day before his wedding. The incident occurred as authorities cited his conduct during the pre nuptial festivities.
A steam schooner sank near the west entrance of the LMF Beach breakwater. Captain Magee and Faye Harrington plan a salvage effort using dynamite and cables to raise the wreck, arguing for movement to deeper waters while a rival view suggests clearance.
Card party and public lunch slated for tomorrow at Veterans, 3M Memorial. Ida Baker to host. Begonia Society to meet at 7 45 p m at 138 Raymond Ave home of Mrs Lilly Gibson with J Paul Walker speaking. Thimble Club meet Wednesday at Mrs Maitha Seeley 1911 Constitution Lane for four covers fish luncheon. Pyrhian Sisters invited. Mrs Boove Bunbark of 624 W First St visiting relatives in California and Denver Crawford and Hotchki wh will be in Culu on motor trip with brother from San Pedro. Advertising Club to meet in Albuquerque via Denver. Wheat Advertising talk noted.
New York July 1 The National Chairman of the League for Nonviolent Obedience Against Mill Segr egation urged four Negroes to refuse service on selective service boards. The report notes that President Truman Randolph, a Negro, has urged Negroes to resist the draft law under the Jim Crow structure.
Swedish ships have discharged cargo in Poland’s Baltic ports at the highest rate among foreign fleets. Over 2090 Swedish vessels called at these ports in the past year, handling about 1.2 million tons of goods, roughly 12 percent of trade via Polish routes. Imports reach 280,000, exports 1,?0.
Mrs Angie Anderson of 3437 E. Second St and her sister Mrs George A Gittan of Compton depart for Dallas to attend the funeral of their mother Mrs Roberta Johnson who died yesterday at the home of daughter Mrs Wep Mannix. The funeral is set for Thursday afternoon. Anderson works for Union Pacific Railroad.
Washington reports that independent retailers rose 8 percent in June from May, while total sales for the month were unchanged. Compared with June last year, sales increased across most sectors except jewelry stores, which fell 4 percent. notable gains occurred in lumber and building materials at 30 percent, motor vehicle dealers up 1 percent, and filling stations up 13 percent.
Report from Los Angeles dated July 19 notes rising wine consumption in Southern California while beer and whisky revenues fall. Fiscal results for the final year ended June 30 show whisky revenue down 13,358,026 dollars and beer down 611.30 dollars, reflecting a shift in drinking trends despite heat and whisky bemused by collectors.
A weather note indicates overcast skies today and tonight with only partial clearing in the afternoon. Temperatures hold steady as winds remain gentle, with variable directions except for southwest or westerly winds in the afternoon.
The Atlantic drilling expedition led by Dr Maurice Ewing from Columbia University aims to uncover Earth history by photographing deep sea life along the mid Atlantic ridge. The team from Woods Hole and the National Geographic Society seeks radioactive clues and geological data to explain continental formation and potential future changes.
New York July 19 A youth claiming to be John Barrymore Jr son of the late actor arrived at a police desk after a theater profile intrigued him and the officers He said he wanted to return to Los Angeles and his stepfather arranged a panel in Los Angeles The Navy meanwhile announced seaplane dock plans and related budget allocations with details on costs and country shares through September
Concord New Hampshire reports quote on the Russian crisis as the trigger for Congress reassembly. The article notes criticism of President Truman and mentions Secretary of State George Marshall commenting on the call.
President Manager Jaci Afferhaugh of Los Angeles County Fair ordered 2,310,000 tickets for the opening post war fair in Pomona on September 17. Tickets cover general admission grandstand parking and include tax tickets passes and courtesy cards.
The University of California plans wage increases for 1570 fulltime administrative staff across campuses from 85 to 30 a month, with a 90 percent steady rise cited. A reform of salary scales aims to boost income for a broad, undetermined group of general assistants and staff.
An outbreak of Pelio mselitis has spread to Kings County in Hanford California. The first case appeared over the weekend and concerns grow as the four year old David Mar of Hanter is reported at Kings County General Hospital in stable condition.
A world train rammed into the rear of a standing Pennsylvania Railroad passenger train today injuring three mail clerks seriously and shaking up 20 passengers. The crash occurred as the Pilishureh express was preparing to depart.
Riverside resident Anson Woolf, 22, was attacked by a snake at a busy Riverside intersection while talking with a companion. The snake emerged from a concealed area near a theater building and bit him. he was treated at Ri Whurity Hospital.
Fragmented OCR text describes navy ships arriving near Fort Foilwing and Lars Bnei area with garbled details. Mentions beart azar Jul etz and John Fie Ceeratiang, with unclear references to locations Fi serminos and Nighthmorilerr amid chaotic terms, suggesting a disrupted historical record.
State Health Department engineers conducted borings at the Carson Street disposal site ahead of a public hearing. They will assess sand, gravel, and clay layers and potential water contamination from burying rubbish. Meanwhile the city ships refuse to One Bak Disposal Way on 190th Street and Avalon. Councilman Herbert R. Klack plans for the council to visit Beverly Hills to view the municipal incinerator.
A dense roster lists marriage licenses and divorces with scattered names and addresses across several locations. It notes trends in high prices affecting local markets and includes sporadic references to individuals and places, reflecting 1940s public life and civil events amid market pressures.
A damaged OCR fragment mentions streets, avenues, and locations with scattered place names. The readable portions point to a local urban area event or notice, listing roads such as Pied, Cemetery Avenue, Falk, Red Panelthe, and Medunlperh Avenue, but no clear action, date, or officials are legible.
New York July 19 WP reports grocers are perking along as prices climb. Consumers buy more, paying higher totals, with families earning above $500 annually leading spend increases. Bankers’ view ties consumer confidence to income gains and shifting buying habits toward quality goods amid rising costs and supply pressures.
ASBURY PARK N J July 18 Henry Wallace a candidate for the White House urged Congress to pass a four point program including repeal of the draft, a one hour national minimum wage, return to 1996 price levels and 4 000 000 new homes in two years He attacked President Truman for calling a special session and said Republicans should be forced to act on housing costs and security He challenged Dewey to join a debate on these issues.
Sheriff Roy Carver of Claremore Oklahoma joins Denver detectives in a desperate search for the killer of his son William who was stabbed last Thursday. Police say no clues have been found and urge any unidentified witnesses to come forward.
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