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Newspaper
Long Beach Press Telegram
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Jul 24, 1949
Page
20
Aircraft traffic at Long Beach in June 1914 totaled 26 245 landings and takeoffs. Navy and Air Force operations contributed most activity, with 71 military landings and takeoffs noted. Civilian flights were limited to local practice and leisure flights under constant 24 hour airfield control by Chief Leo Hummer and staff.
The article notes tire failures dropped after World War II from 1945 to 1948 while battery service demands rose from 15.2 to 19.8 percent. Ignition failures, gas shortages, and lockouts remained small but persistent factors in roadside emergencies based on 16,000 AAA reports. Also mentioned are Studebaker model changes, Buick production gains, and California two windshield wipers requirement for new cars starting Jan 1.
The Long Beach Citizens' Clinic at 1401 Chestnut Ave partners with the Community Chest Sealand Memorial Hospital and the Children's Auxiliary to provide out patient medical care for children birth to 15 from families unable to pay. The red feather services support access to care through tax funded facilities locally.
Jep Wooten has been added to the new car sales team at Helm St Ford agency, while Chuck Brooks moves to the used car start. The changes reflect staffing updates in the dealership's sales departments.
Aviation safety and lighting rules discussed as compulsory aircraft features. J. D. Reed predicts speed records at the Thompson Trophy with a P51 Mustang aiming 500 mph over 225 miles. American Airlines reports a 28 cent rise in ton miles for June year over year. West Coast Air Show at Palm Dale features aerobatics with gliders. Crosswind landing gear shows DC-3 and Cub handling strong winds without extra skill.
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