Two Cities Halt Burning of Rubbish
The County Air Pollution Control District and the district attorney report cities reducing open rubbish burning. Signal Hill stopped burning and uses Bak Disposal Co facilities temporarily, leading to dropped citations and a new incinerator bid. Compton also stopped burning, adopting cut and fill methods like Long Beach, while officials prepare charges and seek injunctions against other cities.
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County Air Pollution Control District
District Attorney's Office
Signal Hill
Bak Disposal Co
Dominguez
Court of Superior
Clarence M. Hanson
Los Angeles
Compton
Long Beach
Refuse May Be Hauled to Desert
Southern California city managers met in Pasadena to discuss garbage disposal and smog issues. They considered sending refuse to desert sites by rail if local burn areas are insufficient, and hiring scientists to address disposal problems.
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California
California League of Municipalities
Pasadena
Huntington
Long Beach
Carl B. Wirsching
Illinoisans Hold Annual Picnic in Bixby Park
Illinoisans gathered in Bixby Park for the 42nd annual picnic. Adm. Paul Hendren of the U S Naval Base Los Angeles spoke in the afternoon. Entertainment included Marion Darlington Don Pratt Jean Darlington Pratt Gloria Adams James Thiele Bert Pearson Dana Roach Betty Wlasick the Barber Shop Double Quartet and the Frances Dowling dancers. Registers were posted on trees for 102 Illinois counties.
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Bixby Park
Paul Hendren
U. S. Naval Base
Los Angeles
Marion Darlington
Don Pratt
Jean Darlington Pratt
Gloria Adams
James Thiele
Bert Pearson
Dana Roach
Betty Wlasick
Barber Shop
Frances Dowling
Man Dies of Heart Attack at Home
Arthur L. Hegert, 57, of 1330 Eleanor St., suffered a fatal heart attack at his home shortly before dawn today. He was pronounced dead by a private physician and the body was taken to the Hunter Mortuary.
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Arthur L. Hegert
Eleanor St
Hunter Mortuary
River channel in Long Beach to be cleaned of pollution
The Los Angeles River channel in Long Beach may be cleaned soon as county action suspends waste discharge permits held by two Vernon firms into a storm drain feeding Compton Creek. Kennedy, head of pipelines division, says efforts to curb pollution have progressed and violators face district attorney prosecution unless they shift discharges to Vernon sewer lines.
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Los Angeles River
Long Beach
Compton Creek
Vernon
D. R. Kennedy
del Amo St
City of Vernon
Kennedy
Honeymoon Spoiled by Forgery Charge
Eugene L. Sutherland a 27 year old accountant was arrested by Los Angeles police in a motel on suspicion of forgery His arrest followed his marriage two days earlier in Las Vegas to Barbara Jean Melton of Long Beach He is charged with forging checks totaling 5300
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Eugene L. Sutherland
Los Angeles
Las Vegas
Nev
Barbara Jean Melton
Long Beach
New Judge Takes Over Local Tasks
Superior Judge Luray J. Mouser of Imperial County, assigned to Long Beach during the vacation, began overseeing Department D of the local Superior Court. Appointed by Gov. Earl Warren, he was re elected without opposition in June. A 1916 UC Berkeley JD graduate, he practiced in California then Ohio, served in World War I, moved to El Centro in 1932, and welcomed the Long Beach assignment despite the Valley heat.
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Luray J. Mouser
Imperial County
Long Beach
Department D
Mouser
Superior Court
Earl Warren
University of California In
Berkeley
California
Ohio
el Centro
Imperial Valley
County workers may appeal firings over loyalty pledge
County Counsel Kennedy says 104 Los Angeles County employees discharged for refusing to sign loyalty affidavits may appeal to the County Civil Service Commission. Some library staff who refused pledge may recant. hearings could determine authority, with counsel for accused employees.
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Los Angeles County
County Civil Service Commission
Harold W. Kennedy
Board of Supervisors
Red” Organization
Civil Service Commission
Advice On Poliomyelitis Prevention From City Health Officer
Dr. I. D. Litwack urged adults and children to avoid fatigue and chilling and to practice basic hygiene. Long Beach reported 17 new polio cases in the past week, the largest weekly rise this year, with 29 total cases since January 1 including one fatality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
I. D. Litwack
Long Beach
Woman Sues City for 15000 in Damage Claim
Iva M. Luther sues the City of Long Beach in Superior Court seeking 15000 damages alleging a July 30 1947 slip at the City Library due to an excessively waxed floor. Attorney C Ransom Samuelson represents the plaintiff.
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Long Beach
Iva M. Luther
C. Ransom Samuelson
Miss Luther
Dominguez Fiesta Promises Active Week End
Dominguez Spanish days fiesta schedule features street dancing, beard and costume judging, a kangaroo court trial of beardless men, and a Spanish barbecue. A 42 unit parade from Alameda and Tyler to the fair grounds highlights the afternoon with Claude Drey as grand marshal.
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Fairgrounds
Carson St
Santa Fe Ave
Harry Naman
Alameda
Tyler Sts
Claude Drey
Long Beach Mounted Police
Long Beach Rough Riders
Little Hills Riding Club
Camp Fire Girls
Cub Scouts
Weather Forecast With Clouds and Sunshine
Night and morning low clouds give way to sunny afternoons through Sunday. Warmer daytime highs with gentle variable winds turning moderate southwest to northwest in the afternoons.
Lions Told U. N. Alone Will Not Guarantee Peace
Pepperdine College president Dr. Hugh M. Tiner told Lions Club members at the Wilton Hotel that the United Nations alone cannot guarantee peace. He cited two paths for peace the Security Council and economic social methods highlighting UNESCO as key to reducing war threats through grassroots education and world understanding. The talk followed a musical program by Jimmy McGarrigle and Clare O Brien with Phil Hattery presiding.
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United Nations Organization
Hugh M. Tiner
Pepperdine College
Lions Club
Wilton Hotel
Tiner
Unesco
Dr. Tin
Girl Hurt in Fall at Municipal Auditorium
Rose Ann Germanek aged 16 of 1096 Stanley Ave slipped on stairs at the Municipal Auditorium and suffered possible back injuries. She was treated at Seaside Hospital, police said.
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Rose Ann Germanek
Stanley Ave
Municipal Auditorium
Seaside Hospital
Southlanders Awarded High British Decorations on Sheffield
Fifteen Southlanders and a scientist received top British honors aboard the HMS Sheffield, with Consul General Hadow presenting orders including the OBE and CBE. Recipients included Vice Adm. McCain’s widow, Cal Tech’s Richard Tolman, and several U.S. military officers for wartime gallantry and service. the ship hosted public visitors the next day.
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H. M. S. Sheffield
Katherine V. McCain
L. S. McCain
R. H. Hadow
G. B. H. Fawkes
William Tennant
Figgrrki
California
George VI
John S. McCain
Wayne R. Allen
Eisenhower
B. H. Bieri
C. H. Kells
C. A. Griffiths
E. C. Forsyth
Robert Fullerton III
F. W. Fruitman
Hadow
Adm
McCain
Friefell
Paul Hendren
F. H. E. Hopkins
Washington
William Tenant
Three Wills Leave Varied Estates
In Long Beach probate notices Mrs. Mattie E. Bowen who died at 86 on July 19 leaves 12 heirs with an estate over 10000 dollars. The California Christian Home of San Gabriel and the First Christian Church each receive 1000 dollars. Zelma L. Beck who died July 16 leaves shares for her widower and two daughters in an estate over 10000 dollars. John S. Fuller who died July 5 leaves his entire estate to his widow Edith.
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Mattie E. Bowen
California Christian Home
San Gabriel
First Christian Church
Kenneth A. Davis
Bowen
Pacific Ave
California
Missouri
Long Beach
Zelma L. Beck
Christian F. Beck
Dolores M. Hall
Vivian H. Waltz
Albert C.S. Ramsey
Milton Emlein
John S. Fuller
Edith
Andy H. McConnell
Fuller
Fourth St
Vermont
Florida
Blaze Destroys Parked Automobile
Fire at 4 a m destroyed a car parked on 19th Street near American Avenue. Police said the vehicle, registered to W A Sharp of 2267 Euclid Avenue, may have been caused by a lighted cigarette or a short circuit.
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19Th St
American Ave
W. A. Sharp
Euclid Ave
Tot Samples Ant Paste He’ll Recover
Eddie Lee Vines Jr aged 23 months of 4608 Whitewood Ave was given emergency treatment at Seaside Hospital yesterday after noon following ant paste ingestion. Physicians expect recovery.
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Eddie Lee Vines Jr
Whitewood Ave
Seaside Hospital
Douglas Deal With Union Appears Likely
A potential strike at Douglas Aircraft Co in Long Beach was averted as Local 148 U A W announced its negotiating committee will recommend accepting the company's contract. The 2200 workers faced a 12:01 a m Wednesday walkout unless accord was reached, with raises of 10 cents per hour for workers and 5 cents for leadmen plus two extra holidays. Negotiations continue at El Segundo with another session set for Monday and a Wednesday strike deadline.
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Long Beach
Douglas Aircraft Co
Fred G. Fischer
International Association of Machinists
Douglas Santa Monica
el Segundo
Army Seeks Russian Speaking Linguists for Civil Posts
The Army Language School at Monterey plans to interview Russian linguists for civilian roles. Maj. K. R. Lenzen announced from Long Beach Recruiting Station, with Maj. Nicholas E. Mitchell leading Los Angeles interviews for two days starting Tuesday. Applicants may book at Room 208-A Pacific Electric Building Los Angeles. Open to men or women aged 30 to 45, U.S. citizens preferred but eligible non citizens may apply with residency permission.
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Army Language School
Monterey
Army
K. R. Lenzen
Long Beach
Army and Air Force
S. Pine Ave
Nicholas E. Mitchell
Los Angeles
Army and
Air Force Recruiting Service
Pacific Electric
S. Main St
The
United
Five Thousand Dollar Verdict in Wilmington Traffic Crash
A Superior Court jury awarded Charles and Blanche Lapius $5000 damages against Barnes Construction Co for injuries from a May 8, 1946, Wilmington crash. Evidence showed the firm burned weeds along a roadway creating dense smoke that impaired vision and caused the collision.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph M. Maltby
Charles and
Blanche Lapius
Barnes Construction Co
Wilmington
Julian P. van Dyke
Lyle M. Stevens
Barnes Co
Lapius
Equestrian Trails Group Dine Tomorrow at Guard Clubhouse
More than 100 members of Corral No. 1, Equestrian Trails, Inc., will dine tomorrow at 7:30 at the Long Beach Mounted Guard clubhouse, 3400 Golden Ave, Sandy announced.
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Corral No. 1
Equestrian Trails, Inc
Long Beach Mounted Guard
Golden 4
T. S. Sandy
Guard
The Result Number Want Ad Headquar at Pine Sixth
Classified ad copy invites readers to bring ads to Sixth and Pine for Want Ad Headquar with no extra charge for charge ads. It mentions the phone line 6 9066 and the Result Number as the contact cue.
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Steven Earl Kelly
Earl H. Kelly Jr
Orange Ave
M. N. Anderson
Park Hospital
Press-Telegram
Man
Hs Buddies
Lawrence Snyder
Dawson Ave
Hill St
Cherry Ave
Walnut Ave
Young Snyder
Knolls
Judge Luray J. Mouser
Dobyns Sullivan
Patricia Edson
Petite Blonde
Miss Edson
Are
Virginia McLaughlin
Donna Alcorn
Erma Senters
Mary Lou Baker
Jeri Benson
Vivan King
Telearam
Lions
U. N
Southlanders
Douglas
Miss Bryan
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