Judge Desmond to retire from California Court of Appeals
Long Beach notices mourn loss of Walter Desmond 72 veteran jurist and reform advocate who served as presiding justice of Division 3 Second District Court of Appeals and earlier as Los Angeles County Superior Court presiding judge. Colleagues praised his rehabilitation efforts and civic service in Long Beach and beyond.
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Long Beach Convention Bureau plans vivid push for 1948 49
The Long Beach Convention and Visitors Bureau held its annual meeting and elected officers. Dave Olmsted outlined a campaign to boost citizen courtesy toward visitors, encourage longer stays, and attract conventions. The group reported 62 conventions held in the year with total registrations around 72 648. Chante W. Gaskell was elected president, with J B Miller W R Martin Julian RK Davis and Olmsted among officers and executive members.
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Truman Prepares Tour Stops as 1960 Campaign Flight Begins
President Truman departs Washington on a nonpolitical trip with no party officials aboard. he will deliver major prepared talks in Chicago Seattle Berkeley and Los Angeles, while meeting with Jacob M. Arvey and Mayor Martin Kennelly in Chicago. The trip aims to gauge voter support before the convention.
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Five Graduate Students Honored at BYU Provo
Five Long Beach students were graduated at Brigham Young University in Provo Utah Tuesday Mary Jane Miner and Stella A Solter earned Bachelor of Arts degrees from the College of Arts and Sciences Yvonne T Valeboe Clovis L Hill and Donna Ritchie earned degrees from the College of Education Final page notes service examinations by the Civil Service Commission announced.
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Two Nominees Thank Voters In After Election Remarks
Clyde Doyle Democratic nominee for Congress in the 18th District and Assemblyman Carl Pletcher renominated by Democrats and Republicans of the district voiced thanks for voter support. Doyle praised volunteers and pledged to inform on national issues while aiming for a secure America. Fletcher thanked supporters and petition signers and vowed to represent district citizens to the best of his ability.
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Record Crest Moves Through Western Flood Crisis
Nearly 3000 workers soldier daily on soggy dikes with 200000 sandbags as the Columbia and Snake rivers crest. The Fraser and Columbia floods widen damage across Idaho Oregon and Washington with tens of millions in losses and hundreds of thousands homeless. Canadian and U.S. authorities mobilize aid while Vanport’s destruction leaves many missing and assumed dead as evacuees resist returning to danger zones.
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Girl Scouts Announce Azalea Trails Mountain Camp
Long Beach Scouts invite girls to two two week sessions at Azalea Trails near Idylwild in August. Registration at the Scout office 9 am to 3 pm tomorrow and on two Saturdays. outsiders may register after July 2. Camp costs 30 dollars per session including food and transportation.
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Doctor Accused in Shooting Fray
HOLLYWOOD June 4 A physician was booked after police reported a shooting affray in Laurel Canyon. Dr Wesley Hailey Van Cott 42 was jailed. Patrolman Willam McRoberts said Mrs Margaret Van Cott told him the doctor threatened her and shouted Dont come on my property or Til kil you. Police called for reinforcements when a bullet whistled by and Husne at the Frat door to seize the actor.
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