Long Beach Troops Return on USNS Gen. Nelson M. Walker
A 16 man Long Beach contingent aboard the USNS Gen. Nelson M. Walker arrives in San Francisco from Korea with 2245 returning personnel including 1312 Army and Air Force members and dependents and 933 Navy and Marine personnel. Noted are Pfc. Ronald S. Regan and several other LB residents. A separate two-car collision on Coast Highway near Termino caused injuries to one man and a woman. police cited Kenneth M. Moore for alleged traffic signal violations.
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Long Beach
Nelson M. Walker
San Francisco
Fort Mason
Korea
U.S
Army
Air Force
Armed Services
Navy
Marine Corps
Ronald S. Regan
Henry Courville
Walnut Ave
John E. Somppi
Stanley Ave
Robert W. Thompson
Loma Ave
Bart
Kenneth M. Moore
Veterans Administration Hospital
Fred Bommer
Wardlaw Ra
Patine Bommer
San Dimas
Galen N. Bommer
Paos Coast Hwy
Términove
Bargaining Election Ruled at L. B. Firm
The National Labor Relations Board ordered a collective bargaining election for Johnny W. Miller Sandwich Co. truck drivers in Long Beach to decide if they want representation by Chauffeurs Salesdrivers and Helpers Union Local 572 APL.
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National Labor Relations Board
Johnny W. Miller Sandwich Co
Long Beach
APL
Saskin Sentenced for Jury Duty Contempt in Detroit
Allan R. Saskin, 25, an insurance salesman, was jailed for 10 days by Judge O Z Ide after refusing to appear for jury duty saying he was too busy. The contempt sentence issued July 26 was announced in Detroit.
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Detroit
Allan R. Saskin
Recorders
O. Z. Ide
Saskin
Last Minute Rush for GI Bill Benefits
Veterans from World War II rushed the local Veterans Administration office in the post office building to meet the GI bill deadline. Col. John Spensler reported about 200 applications daily for the week before the cutoff. The limit applies to those separated before July 25, 1947, with four years for those discharged after that date. in-school and GI home loan provisions are unaffected.
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Veterans Administration
Col
John Spensler
Harper C. Wren
Long Beach City College
Woman Overcome by Smoke in Apartment Fire
Mrs. June Axland, 36, of 5327 Cedar Ave, received oxygen in an ambulance and was taken to Seaside Hospital after smoke from a daytime fire in her apartment. Firemen said the blaze started in a divan and was probably caused by a cigarette. Damage was not extensive.
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June Axland
Cedar Ave
Seaside Hospital
Red orbit Church Plea for Peace in Moscow
High ranking eastern church leaders led by Alexander III Callistratus Justinian and Cyril appealed worldwide for support of a peace pact among the United States Russia China Britain and France. The move follows the Berlin peace petition staged by the World Peace Council in East Berlin last February and is used to bolster Moscow backed propaganda.
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Moscow
Alexander III
Antioch
Europe
Callistratus
Georgia
Justinian
Romania
Cyril
United States
Russia
China
Britain
France
Berlin
East Berlin
Red
Troops Called Up by Jittery India
New Delhi reports say India mobilizes territorial reserves possibly totaling 40 000 across railway, infantry, engineers and mechanics though no official figure is released. Pakistan accuses India of massing forces near Kashmir while India denies bulk border movements and warns of railway strike actions. War talk dominates press as officials insist defensive posture only.
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New Delhi
India
Pakistan
Kashmir
United Nations
All-India Railwaymen's Federation
Evening News
Shillong
Brahmaputra
Works Director Purcell quits
SACRAMENTO July 26 Gov Warren announced the resignation of Charles H Purcell as State Director of Public Works with the deepest regret. The resignation will be effective Tuesday. Purcell, 68, has been in poor health and his doctor advised retirement. Warren offered no plan for a permanent successor.
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Sacramento
Warren
Charles H. Purcell
Purcell
Annexation Election Set for 56 Voters in City Annexation
Readiness for a special election in a 22 acre tract at Paramount Blvd and South St with 56 registered voters. Asst. City Clerk Edwin L. Macdonald says a single polling place at 2911 Eleanor St will operate from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. to decide annexation to the city.
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Paramount Blvd
South St. Asst
Edwin L. Macdonald
Eleanor St
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Tony Blik
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L. B. Firm
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Anthony's
Priscilla
Anthony
Anthony’s
Anco
Lorraine
Levi
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Cinderella
Atlantic Ave
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Bixby Knolls Business District
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Plea For Peace
OMEGA
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