State Dept Aid to Discuss Human Rights Event
James Simsarian, assistant chief of State Department economic and social affairs, will address a public non-partisan meeting Tuesday at 2 30 p m at the YWCA Sixth Street and Pacific Avenue The talk will cover Human Rights Simsarian advises the United Nations committee on human rights and helped draft the statute of the international court of justice Co sponsors include the Long Beach chapter of the American Association for the United Nations president Dr George E Dotson and Long Beach United Nations Study Club president Mrs Lorene Wiswell Wilson.
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James Simsarian
State Department
Ecomic
YW. C. A
Pacific Ave
Clyde" Doyle
Sola
United Nations Committee
United Nations Committee of Jurists
International Court of Justice
San Francisco
Long Beach
American ‘Association For the United Nations
George E. Dotson
United Nations Study Club
Lorene Wiswell Wilson
Briton Father of L B Man Highlighted in News Feature
ENRY SHEPHERD of 735 Lime has a clipping from the Express Star about his 90 year old father Charles Shepherd famed in Brierley Hill. Charles walked daily with a trained cocker spaniel and was a friend of Stanley Baldwin. Charles fathered 32 children, Henry 17, with about 20 still alive. Henry, a coal miner turned glass blower, moved from England to the United States in 1932 and to Long Beach in 1941 where he works in neon signs and once boxed in both nations. Charles, widowed 20 years, lives alone on Potter St.
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Enry Shepherd
Limeata
Express-Star
Birmingham
Staffordshire
England
Charles
Brierley Hill
Char J Shepherd
Long Beach
Stanley Baldwin
Fenelish
Charlea Shepherd
Spandel
Henry
United States
Los Angeles
Potter St
Henry Said
Writers' Club prize stories read at Long Beach picnic
The Long Beach Writers' Club will present prize winning stories and poems at its annual picnic in Recreation Park on July 28. The event invites members and guests to enjoy readings in a casual park setting.
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Long Beach Writers' Club
Recreation Park
188 000 Jobless Workers Listed in Los Angeles County
A California Department of Employment report shows 188000 unemployed in Los Angeles County, down 2000 from last month. Growth in agriculture, construction, and aircraft sectors cuts unemployment. migratory farm workers move north for seasonal harvests. Skilled aircraft workers remain in demand. unskilled workers see little need. Some employers halt hiring students for vacation, and lagging home construction lowers furniture and appliance employment. The fishing and canning industries may gain with a tuna price agreement.
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California Department of Employment
Los Angeles
Ack ack Gun Display At Imperial Theater Today
Long Beach 234th AAA National Guard unit shows antiaircraft equipment today from 2 to 9 pm at the Imperial Theater with Guardsmen explaining and demonstrating the armament. Recruit details for regular and reserve forces available. a giant searchlight signals the display evening hours.
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Long Beach
234Th
A. A. A. National Guard
Imperial Theater
Mechanisms Stolen From Slot Machines
Helena police report five confiscated slot machines in a bonded warehouse were stripped of their mechanisms. The thief phoned the watchman then went to Constable McKelvey’s home for orders before entering the warehouse and removing the inner parts, leaving only covers.
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Helena
Mont
James McKelvey
Rotary Chief Drives 70 Miles to Sessions
LEWISTOWN Mont July 23 The Rotary Club here says its president John Peck a Garneill rancher is becoming one of the most widely traveled Rotarians in the land He must drive 70 miles to the weekly luncheon club meeting.
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Lewistown
Mont
Rotary Club
John Peck
Garneill
Innchéon Club
Recreation Commission Maintains Speedboat for Water Recreation
Walter L. Scott municipal recreation official announced the Patrol Recreation Commission will supervise traffic on the bay using a new speedboat. The craft, equipped with emergency siren, will be piloted by Thomas C. McIntorff, a four year recreation employee and Navy veteran, to enforce city ordinances and ensure safe bay and Marine Stadium waters for swimmers.
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Alamitos
Bay
Recreation Commission
Alamitos Bay
Marine Stadium
Tommy Melnturff
Metnturff
Thomas C. McMcIntorff
Recrew
Navy
Frances Ae Commission
Aquatics
Townsend clubs plan week meetings in town
Mrs. H. T. Jewby announces Townsend clubs schedule. Club 1 meets Monday at 7 30 p m in Trinity Baptist Church. Club 12 hosts a card party Tuesday and Thursday at Townsend Hall. Club 7 gathers Wednesday and Friday has a 1 p m card session. Maj Ralph Cissne to address 18th District at 12 30 p m. Saturday program for district clubs at 7 30 p m.
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Townsend
H. T. Jewby
Club
Trinity Baptist Church
14Th St
Gaviota Jaye
Townsend Hall
W. 5Th St
Tenday
Ralph Cissne
USAFR
Carey Urges Clear Alleys in Central Traffic District
John A. Carey Jr. of the Junior Chamber of Commerce safety committee urged keeping central district alleys clear after a survey found cars parked near buildings, trucks blocking paths, and drivers forgetting alleys permit only one-way traffic.
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John A. Carey Jr
Chamber of Commerce Safety Committee
Carey
Perat
Ditchdigger Seeks Comfort on the Job With Electric Aid
A Memphis Tennessee report notes a 20th century ditchdigger who keeps working on the job aided by a large electric tool. The item shows early 20th century workwear and labor scenes in the city.
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Memphis
Tenn
Fragmentary note on water craft use and debris clearance
The readable portion suggests a plan to use water areas with a craft to clear debris and assist in towing or scene setup near a capeinga. The text is garbled and limits a precise summary of actions, dates, or entities.
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Capeinga
Vision aids improve reading and distance sight for 50 plus
The article touts full range focal lenses as essential for older adults in work and home settings. Dr. Sons and associates offer them at 37 Pine Ave Long Beach with 23 years of practice. open weekday evenings and all day Saturday. Contact 63-8319. Wilmington and Harbor News note outreach to Merber Area residents.
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Renger
Dr. Sons and
Pine Ave
Long Beach
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