Guardsmen Legion Names National Staff At Convention
The Legion of Guardsmen national officers were elected this afternoon at the Municipal Auditorium during the national convention. Nominees include Larry Gott of San Jose as commander and F. K. Wilson of West Virginia as senior vice commander, with multiple other officers named across states including New Jersey Rhode Island and California. A Gabe dinner dance is planned tonight at Sciots Hall with dinner served at 6:30.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Legion of Guardsmen
Municipal Auditorium
Larry Gott
San Jose
F. K. Wilson
West Virginia
Peter A. Borich
New Jersey
Joseph B. Manning
Rhode Island
E. C. Farnhof
Los Angeles
Paul Norris
Ohio
A. P. Howard
Kansas
Andy Scott
Massachusetts
M. von Seeech
Alex Hochman
John Bartholomew
San Franco
Golden
Long
Fresno
Theodore C. Winot
New Hampshire
Charles R. Russell
Yowa
Roger Willoughby
C. Barrett
Florida
William Harrington
Pennsylvania
G. E. Ford
Philip Ehrart
New
Howard W. Jonston
Patrick Corney
Musi Heteer
Cecil J. Crowder
Plans & Gabe
Sciots Hall
Man Dies After Stairway Fall at Alamitos Ave
Cecll E. Parkin, 43, died last night from head injuries after falling down a stairway at 4370 Alamitos Ave. Police stated the accident occurred at the residence. He is survived by a sister, Ira, and John Connelly of 823 E 23rd.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cecll E. Parkin
Alamitos Ave
Ira
John Connelly
Weather forecast with variable clouds and warming winds
Variable high cloudiness tonight and Sunday with late night and early morning low clouds. Warmer conditions and gentle variable winds tonight, becoming moderate westerly tomorrow afternoon.
Civic Social Honors Naval Base Leader Adm Crawford
Long Beach Mayor Chace hosted a dinner-dance at Lafayette Hotel praising Rear Adm George C Crawford and noting a strong city Navy relationship. Attendees included 159 civic and military leaders, with remarks on his war record and city support, plus a gold key to the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
KafsyaHe
George C. Crawford
U. & Naval Base
Hare
Adm
Crawford
L. B. Chon
11Th Coast Guard District
L. T. DuBose
Pacific Fleet
DuBose
Olson
Coast Guard
P.T
Long Beach
Burton W. Chace
Pt A Aane Ll
Joseph E. Mason
Armed Services Commission
Arizona
L.P. DuBose
L. B. Olson
Paul Hendren
U. S. Naval Base
L. L. Bennett
George J. McMillin
Hendren
C. BE
Army
Air Force
Claude E. Duncan
Long Beach Air Force Reserve
Tenants Plan Campaign to Retain Rent Control
About 100 Long Beach tenants formed the Tenants Committee to Save Rent Control at a Labor Temple meeting. They named a temporary board, voted to raise funds, and urged replacement of Maurice Daubney on the Rent Advisory Board. Ray DeGrott spoke for himself about rent control’s history and the push for local decontrol. Deputy comments from J DeGroot and Ralph LoRentz framed council delays, while Mrs Aldrich urged tenant unity and warned realty groups. Ben Goldstein stressed need for organization regardless of decontrol. The resolution to replace Daubney will be sent to Gov Warren, the Housing Administrator, and city officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Long Beach
Labor Temple
Tempo
Ray DeGrott
DeGroot
Congress
J. DeGroot
Ralph E
LoRentz
A. V. Aldrich
Ben Goldstein
Progressive Party
Decontrol
Goldstein
Maurice Daubney
Rent Advisory Board
Daubney
Aldrich
Gov. Warren
New Smog Control Chief Speaks on Progress in Los Angeles
Gordon P. Larson, appointed head of the smog control district, said notable progress has been made toward clearing Los Angeles County skies though many days still block the sun. He outlined ongoing filtering device installations and enforcement, with aims to curb smoke from ranchers and industrial sources, and predicted clearer skies within about two years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gordon P. Larson
Los Angeles
Louis C. McCabe
Larson
Washington
McCabe
Congress
County Board of Supervisors
California
Relative Helwig Will Seeks San Diego Probate
Barbara Kolter of San Diego named principal beneficiary in the will of Judge Fred E. Helwig, a long time municipal court judge who died at 73. The estate reportedly includes oil royalties and other undeclared properties. Helwig, born in Michigan, moved to Long Beach in 1922 after studying at Benton Harbor College and the University of Michigan. He previously practiced law in Idaho and Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Diego
Helwig
Fred E. Helwig
Barbara Kolter
Russell H. Pray
William C. Price
Michigan
Long Beach
Washington
Benton Harbor College
Michiegan
University of Michigan
Idaho
Apprenticeship Council Ends Quarterly Conference
Delegates from trades such as plating, building, printing, meat, electrical, television, radio, and shipbuilding met at the Wilton Hotel for the California Apprenticeship Council quarterly assembly. The session discussed training facilities, better programs, and the need for skilled craftsmen, noting strong Long Beach employment conditions and school cooperation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California Apprenticeship Council
Wilton Hotel
California
Long Beach City College
Mt. San Antonio College
C. M Thomas
Thomas
Long Beach
Philip R. Melnick
Melnick
Collies Benched by Teenagers at Junior Show
More than 100 dogs were entered in the second annual Junior Collie Fanciers of America show at Bixby Park. Miss Barbara Taylor heads the national group. Teenagers entered and handled the collies, judged on appearance and breed standards. Southern California dogs attended, with entry numbers doubling from last year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Junior Collie Fanciers of America
Bixby Park
Barbara Taylor
California
Driver Guilty of Fatal Crash in Santa Ana
Fred Sanders, 57, of Santa Ana, pleaded guilty to misdemeanor manslaughter for a July 11 crash at Brookhurst and Orangethorpe that killed Lupe Salgads, 15, and Benjamin Mendoza, 10, and injured Lupe Navarro, 17. Sanders asked for probation. sentencing set for Aug 12.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Sanders
E. 57Th St
Santa Ana
Howard Cameron
Sanders
Brookhurst Rd
Orangethorpe Blvd
Lupe Salgads
Benjamin Mendoza
la Habra
Lupe Navarro
Stranger Attacks Pedestrian With Bottle on Long Beach
Fred Z Taylor 40 of 5602 Long Beach Blvd reported a stranger struck him in the head with a bottle on Long Beach Blvd in the 5300 block while walking with John D Harvey of 248 E 55th St. Taylor required six stitches at Seaside Hospital. Harvey corroborated the account.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Z. Taylor
Long Beach Blvd
Seaside Hospital
Taylor
John D. Harvey
E. 55Th St
Harvey
Judge Releases Burglary Suspect In Five Month Support Case
William Dale Scott, 28, unemployed, bound over to Superior Court on burglary charges after posting a $1000 bond. Municipal Judge Charles D. Wallace released him on his own recognizance when arraigned on the warrant. Police say Scott was shot after attempting to escape late at night in a market last April. Judge Wallace set August 10 for trial. Scott had been wounded in a leg by an officer’s revolver while resisting support for his five year old son. He will be arraigned on the burglary charge August 15 in the Superior Court before Judge Fred Miller.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wiliam Dale Scott
Charles D. Wallace
Scott
Wallace
Fred Miller
Two Passengers Hurt as Autos Collide
Two people suffered injuries in a collision of cars yesterday afternoon at Second Street and Junipero Avenue. Babette Thomas, 53, from San Gabriel, sustained possible back and spine injuries while riding with John Mulbey, 34, of San Gabriel. Ivan Bakozac, 52, of 142 Pacific Avenue, received cuts and bruises as a passenger in a car driven by Alice D. Lanham, 56, of 162 East Second Street. Neither driver was hurt.
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Pacific Electric
del Amo Blvd
Theodore L. DeHoog
Norwalk
Cecil R. Shields
Stearnlee Ave
Seaside Hospital
Second St
Junipero Ave
Babette Thomas
San Gabriel
John Mulbey
Ivan Bakozac
Pacific Ave
Alice D. Lanham
City Manager Receives Street Light Plea From Residents
A petition signed by Alfred P. Hyrup and 50 others asks for a street light at Newport Ave and 35th St and was referred to the city manager's office. The Amvets communication on an Un-American Activities Committee was filed. Councilman Bazil A. Carlson noted city employees have signed loyalty oaths.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alfred P. Hyrup
Newport Ave
35Th St
Amvets
Bazil A. Carleson
Long Beach Grocers Begin Collecting Sales Taxes
Retail grocers across Long Beach started collecting state and local sales taxes on taxable merchandise in June with an informal program under discussion recently. Spot checks show nearly all major operators are enforcing the tax, and smaller shops are quickly following suit.
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L. B
Long Beach
Arsonists Strike North Long Beach Boys Club
Police report an attempted arson at the North Long Beach Boys Club on Atlantic Avenue. A second blaze the same month damaged the near-complete building as investigators cited burning paper in a northeast room and a fire alarm by an unknown caller. Two engine companies stopped further damage. the club was two thirds destroyed and a fundraising dinner planned for August 15 at the Masonic Temple.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Long Beach
Masonic Temple
Il Fated
Boys Sought in $76 Theft at Feed and Pet Store
Mrs. Phyllis McDonnell reports two small boys stole $76 from her purse behind the counter at her feed and pet store on Willow Street. The boys, who earlier in the day asked about a hamster, returned in the afternoon with the purchase price.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willow St
Phyllis McDonnell
Santa Fe Ave
Self-service Gas Stations Tax Debate At City Council
Emery Redding, owner of a small service station, urged a tax on self service gas outlets as an unfair advantage to larger operators. City Attorney Irving M. Smith warned any tax must be uniform and warned against taxing by number of customers served. Council referred water issue to the ordinance committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emery Redding
Redding
Irving M. Smith
Smith
Weather favors surfers and sailors this weekend
The weatherman forecasts fine conditions for surfers and sailboats with a gentle variable wind and a light westerly breeze in the afternoon. Ocean water remains warm as thousands of weekend swimmers are expected and low clouds are likely three of four August mornings.
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Naval Base
Adm. Crawford
Hunt
Long Beach Naval Receiving Station
Abe S. Berliner
Berliner
Donna Lentz
Chic
Press-Telegram
Long Beach Press
Sectio
Apprenticeship Council
Pacific Coast Hwy
Gundry Ave
Blaze
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