Democrats Seek Candidate in 66th Assembly District
In Lynwood a five hour Democratic meeting failed to settle on a party endorsed candidate for the assemblyman seat vacated by Ralph C. Dills of Compton. About 60 attendees heard five nominees speak, with Corley Porter of Compton receiving Dills’ endorsement and others including A Little Artesia H P Camp Gayle Collins and George Fisher named as possible contenders. Herman Gleeson presided as the session sought a secretive sentiment before final selection.
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Lynwood
Ralph C. Dills
Compton
Corley Porter
Dills
A. ©. Little
Artesia
H. P. Camp
Gayle Collins
George Fisher
Soutate
Herman “Gleeson
United. Veterans Ao
Floodlight Contract Set for Foreign Trade Zone Work
SAN PEDRO July 23 Work to install floodlights on Foreign Trade Zone property will begin early next week. Ets Hokin and Galvan of Wilmington bid 11 268 for the project and won the contract from the Board of Harbor Commissioners. Fencing to enclose the entire trade zone at Berth 60 end and around Warehouse No 1 will be erected by Panocene raw lane and company, with a project budget around 12 56 ape projects have a 0 day completion window.
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San Pedro
Ets-Hokin and Galvan
Wilmington
Board of Harbor Commissioners
Panocene Raw Lane
Cabrillo Beach Reports Unseasonably Warm Pacific Water
San Pedro reports Cabrillo Beach water reaching 73 degrees marking the warmest reading of the year along the coast. Beachgoers note unusually comfortable conditions despite the season, as lifeguards caution swimmers to heed safety advisories amid the heat.
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San Pedro
Cabrillo Anc
Rent Board Swears In Member Meniber
San Pedro July 23 Robert Hopped was sworn in as a member of the rent advisory board according to Charles Blaylock director of the general public on the five member panel.
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San’ Pedho
Robert Hopped
Charles HL Blaylock
Pension Eye: Dean Approves Monthly Payments
The court or body approves pension payments on a monthly basis. A phone in payee is listed as Pildbast Davis Optometrists located at 246 5 Final Avenue, Long Zoosk. The text appears garbled with OCR errors but centers on pension approval and payment arrangements.
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Mint
Pildbast Davis Optometrists
Avseus
Long Zoosk
Fog Hazards Delay Milk Deliveries in Local Streets
Fog slows milk deliveries as white lines fade on Lincoln Shoemaker Gridley Palo Verde and Del Amo streets. Chamber of Commerce asks Commissioner Cooley to repaint lines to guide dairy workers and feed haulers through the area.
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Atelia
Tuly
Aries Chamber
Y Commerce
Eommissi
F. Cooley
Psment
Incoln
Shoemaker
Gridley
Palo Verde
del. Amo. Sts
Cooley
Miers
Dairymaen
Paramount Queen Contest Nears Decision at Fair
Paramount July 23 Miss Dorothy Arnold led a tight field for queen of the Paramount Community Fair as Kiwanis Club sponsor. Challengers Marilyn Zong Barbara Johnson Jo Ann Cantrell Janet Wirth are backed by Sea Scouts Lions Club Veterans of Foreign Wars and Junior Women's Chamber. Merchants booths sold and pledged surpassed last year.
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Paramount
Dorothy ‘Arnold
Paramount Community Fair
Larry Querbach
Miss Arnold
The
Kiwanis Club
Marilyn Zong
Sea Scouts
Barbara Johnson
Lions Club
Jo Ann Cantrell
Veterans of Foreign Wars
Janet” Wirth
Carl Wielsen
Prisoner Meal Budget Sparks Blue Plate Special Policy
In Me CountyLuxurious G Rapids Michigan July 2 the board of supervisors votes to raise prisoner meals from 90 cents to one cent for a “blue plate” special amid value concerns. The move aims to cut costs while maintaining basic sustenance for inmates.
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G Rapids
Mich
Me County
Board of New Visors
Downey Civic Center Construction Begins July 27
Dedication set for July 27 marks start of construction on the county civic center at Third Street and New Avenue in Downey. Stiglbaum Bros. are the contractor, with site near the southwest corner. Plans include a new justice court, a building department and safety office, and a public library funded at $30,380 with the county budgeting $78,000 for the justice court and $14,470 for other structures. ceremonies will be led by Supervisor William A. Smith and chamber of commerce members.
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Downey
Civic Center
Fander Way
Third and
New Oh
Stiglbaur Bros
Third St
New St
la Reina Ave
Comn
Justice Court
Pratch
Department of Building and Safety
Wiliam A. Smith
Chamber of Commerce
Convent and Classrooms Near Completion at Our Lady of Fatima
Artesia expects completion next week of a new convent and three classrooms for Our Lady of Fatima School. Father Patrick F. O’Connor says the project cost about 250000 dollars and the buildings will be painted green to match the main structure. Dedication likely this winter pending finishing touches.
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Artesia
Our Lady of Fatima
Paspes
Bac ‘Family
Father O'Connor
Jobless Pay Probes Cleared in County Courts
An investigation linked to the Sete Department Deployeer Money will file complaints in two local courts. Names include Thomas E. Born of 144 Sigh land Ave Fullerton, William Owen of Say Bernie, and Luis Flores of 125 W Elm St Anaheim.
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Anta Ana
Sete
Thomas E. Born
Land Ave
Fullerton
William Owen
Say Bernie
Luis Flores
Elm St
Anaheim
Norwalk approves new teacher salary schedule
Superintendent Ralph Burnight announced that Excelsior Union High School will adopt a new four step salary schedule for certified and uncertified staff starting September. The board approved the plan despite an estimated $20,000 cut in state funds from the A. B. 2220 bill, with financing shifting within the 1949-50 budget.
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Norwalk
Excelsior Union High School
Ralph F.burnight
F‘yal
Burright
Burnight
Major Crimes at Minimum in Seal Beach
Seal Beach records show crime nearly non existent for two years. Police Chief Lee Howard notes a 1947 gun shop burglary left one suspect dead and another jailed, while he denies any games of skill or slot machines.
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Seal, Beach
Seal Beach
Lee Howard
Howard
Small Fry Crafts Show Set At Anderson Memorial
In San Pedro on July 23 a day long arts and crafts show will feature items created by young students. The event opens at 10 a.m. with displays in the lobby of Anderson Memorial. Earl Imbler, director in charge, outlined planned activities and special events for the day.
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San Pedro
Anderson
Earl Imbler
Commuters Backed by Chambers for Rapid Transit Plan
Santa Ana July 23 Associated Chambers of Commerce and Orange County Coast Association will back the South Coast Commuters Group plan for high speed transit into Santa Ana and Los Angeles. A combined meeting at San Clemente July 26 will outline the proposal during the annual dinner of the Associated and Coast Association. Geoffrey Morgan will speak. reservations urged.
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Santa ‘Ana
Santa Ana
Los Angeles
Associated Chambers of Commerce
Orange County Coast Association
Walter Schmid
Garden Grove
Associated
The
Coast Association
Associated Chambers
San Clemente
the Coast Association
Lee Bering
Huntington Beach
Chamber of Commerce
Downey Realtors to Host Bellflowerites Breakfast
Downey board of Realtors will host Bellflower Realtors at a Powow Cafe breakfast at a.m. Wednesday. Speaker Willie Herb Lakey, chairman of the state legislative committee of the California Real Estate Association, will address the group. Reno Sirrine, president of the Downey group, will preside.
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Downey
Downey ‘Board
of Realtors
Bellflower ‘Realtors
Powow
Willie
Herb Lakey
California Real Estate Association
Reno Sirrine
Downey Group
No Criticism But Cold Water Douses Play
Audience in An Pedro July 23 reported an incident during the Dana Junior High production of the theater piece Skin of Our Teeth. A sprinkler system broke and showered cast members, who cleaned the stage and continued with the show.
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AN Pedro
Dana
Long Beach Commencement Highlights From Science Degree Ceremony
The Long Beach ceremony listed graduates including Jack from the Department of Commerce and Aryes E. Coffee with business leadership topics. Speakers included Walter E. Deson, Robert C. Davis, and Aryes E. Coffee as noted in the program.
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Jack
Department of Commerce
Mena E
Aryes E. Coffee
Robert C. Davis
Walter E. Edeson
Ning
Linked
Succes
Official petition filed by county owners on proposed plot
The document indicates an official petition from county owners holding at least sixty percent of the precinct interest in the proposed plot. It outlines ownership thresholds and the path toward formal action on the plan.
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Yough Eon
Walter Thomare Elected in Artesia Update
Walter Thomare has been elected to a local Artesia position as of July 23, with official results recorded and awaiting further details.
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John Weatham
Compton Police Associatio
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Downey Givic Ce Construction
Democrats
Cabrillo Beach
Rent Board
Meniber
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Chambers
J Downey
Long Beach
College OF Commerce
A. Check
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Sharity Post
Alamo Group
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Lynch Praiene
Chamber
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Owsters
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