Water Board to Call Bids on Plant Soon
The Board of Water Commissioners will soon call bids for a proposed water treatment plant estimated at 655 570 dollars. The plant at Newport Avenue and Spring Street will include a 25 000 000 gallon daily capacity decked facility, with storage basin work and activated charcoal polishing.
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Board of Water Commissioners
Brennan S. Thomas
Water Department
Newport Ave
Spring St
Inday
Thomas
Long Beach
The
Water Board
Taylor & Taylor & J. M. Montgomery
Dncldian
Alambtes
Signal Hill
Citizens
Eight Conventions Booked for Long Beach This Month
Long Beach hosts eight conventions this month starting tomorrow at the Wilton Hotel for four days. groups include American Mala cological Union, Hotel Greeters of America, Supreme Council Mystic Order Veiled Prophets, Southern California Arizona Methodist Conference, Theta Sigma Phi Sorority, Theta Delta Chi Fraternity, and Fiarbor City Kennels Club dog show. Highlights include Theta Sigma Phi at Villa Riviera, civic luncheon with Mayor Bowron, and entertainment by Robert Alda and Rita LaRoy with dancing and a harbor boat ride Thursday.
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UNE
Long Beach
Wilton
American Malacological Union
Hotel Greeters of America
Supreme Council
Mystic Order Veiled Prophets of the Enchanted Realm
Southern California-Arizona Methodist Conference
Thets Sigma Phi Sorority
Theta Delta Chi Fraternity
Fiarbor City
Bowron
Los Angles
Jean Laufman
Binat B'rith
Laufman
Chicago
Hillel Foundation
Max Gator
Grand Lodge
Robert Alda
David Street
Rita LaRoy
Harmony Boy
Marion Darlington
Anrd Whistler
Don Pratt
Katrine Garbaso
Biscailuz Elected President of Pacific Coast Police Group
Eugene W. Biscailuz Los Angeles County sheriff was elected president of the Pacific Coast International Association of Law Enforcement Officials at the convention in Mexico City. The gathering named next year’s site as Long Beach California with officers including Lawrence Benson and Inspector Fleming among the leadership, honoring retiring Commissioner Shirras of British Columbia after 40 years in police work. Delegates from California Oregon Washington Utah Nevada Texas and international partners attended the week long event at the Municipal Auditorium and Wilton Hotel.
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Eugene W. Biscailuz
Los Angeles County
Pacific Coast International Association of Law ‘Enforcement
Wilton
Mexico City
Leon Lobato
Federal District
Mexico
W. P. Hendry
Metro Goldwyn-Mayer
Culver City
Carl C. Donaugh
Association
Richard B. Hood
Los Angeles
FBI
John Shirras
British Columbia
Victoria
B. C
E. Raymond Cato
California
Sacramento
James Fleming
Portland
Ore
Shirras
Hendry
Long Beach
Lawrence J. Benson
Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Railroad
Chicago
Inspector Fleming
Robert C. Marshall
Tacoma
Wash
Gen. Lobato
Walter H. Mulligan
Vancouver
U. S
Oregon
Washington
Utah
Nevada
Texas
Girl Scout Mariners Open Gam at Camp Sea Hawk
Sailors on Alamitos Bay watched as more than 300 Girl Scout Mariners from Orange Santa Barbara Los Angeles and Ventura Counties gathered for a three day gam encampment at Camp Sea Hawk. The event featured semaphore signaling ring toss first aid compass reading Morse code knot tying and boat races with awards to be announced at a banquet.
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Alamitos Bay
Girl Scouts
California
Camp Sea Hawk
Orange
Santa Barbara
Los Angeles
Ventura
Colorado Lagoon
First Congregational Church
Pasadena
Andromeda
Janet Wood
Hollywood
Sovereian of the Seas
James Davis
Wayne Lohrs
Northern Light
Flying Mist
Dorothy Millard
Jean Johnston
Gai
Gam
Southern California Mariner Leaders Association
Inow
Girl Scout
Long
Lois Thorn
Grayfeather
J. A. Yoast
Glendale
Cruiser Here for Changes in Pacific Fleet
The U S S Helena at Long Beach Naval Shipyard becomes the first Pacific cruiser to replace catapults with helicopter landing platforms after discarding SC-1 observation planes. Rear Adm Laurence T Du Bose announced the overhaul as part of a broader Atlantic and Pacific fleet modification program.
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U. S. S. Helens
Long Beach Naval Shipyard
Laurence T. du Bose
Pacific Fleet
Atlantic
Helena
Suromer
Hungry burglar raids Feax home for hot chocolate and eggs
Police report a break in at 1516 W. Gaylord Sr. where Robert W. Feax found a burglar had ripped a beard on the roof and kicked a hole in the ceiling to enter. The intruder made hot chocolate and fried three eggs but nothing was taken.
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Robert W. Feax
W. Gaylord Sr
Feax
Mothball Fleet Guarding Yard Against Cuts
Rep Clayde Doyle argued subsidence would not force Navy cuts in yard activity, citing a large mothball fleet needs. Capt E P Abernethy said the San Diego reserve fleet exceeds 410 ships worth 4.3 billion dollars, while Navy officials put 60 ships mothballed there valued at 750 million. The Long Beach yard services the active fleet, with a shipyard cost of 145 million dollars.
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Clayde Doyle
Navy
E. P. Abernethy
U. S,n
San Diego
Pacific Reserve Fleet
Long Beach
Traffic Accidents Hurt Two Seriously
Luetta P. Smith 29 of 6395 Lewis Ave was hospitalized after a two car crash at Lo Joust Ave and 46th St with a possible fracture. Raoul Caban 27 of 3319 Golden Ave was the other driver. Donnie Ingertson 4 of 1807 Luray St suffered a broken leg and injuries after a car hit him on Del Ama St. Wesley Edmonds 31 of 92512 Via Wanda an Air Force sergeant said the child ran into the street and he transported the child to St Mary's Hospital.
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Luetta P. Smith
Lewis Ave
Seaside Hospital
Lo Joust Ave
46Th St
Raoul Caban
Golden Ave
Donnie Ingertson
Luray St
del Ama St
Wesley L. Edmonds
Wanda
Air Force
Edmonds
St Mary's Hospital
Land Linkage Near Peak as Harbor Faces Subside Risk
Harbor officials and industry leaders assess land subsidence near the Navy Shipyard in a Harbor Commission meeting. A five year program with up to 5 million dollars for remedial work. pressurizing the area seen as unlikely until most subsidence has occurred. Doyle remains confident no major economic shock will hit workers or the community.
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Navy
Navy Shipyard
Harbor Commission Board Room
Chamber of Commerce
Burton W. Chace
Clyde Doyle
Doyle
W. R. Martin
Harbor Commission
Martin
C. E. Scott
United States
R. R. Shoemaker
E. J. Amar
Harbor Department
Shoemaker
Washington
Court Weighs Suit Over Tideland Use Near Long Beach
Federal court in Washington takes under advisement a mandamus suit by Long Beach residents Earl G. Sinclair Lauren D. Cherry and Alma Goettsch against Interior Secretary Krug seeking a mineral lease on tidelands offshore from Long Beach. Proceedings concluded. decision expected soon.
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Washington
Long Beach
Secretary of the Interior
Kiug
Earl G.sinclair
Second St
Lauren D. Cherry
Bayshore Lave
Alma Goettsch
Krog Iasue I
Krug
Weekend Weather Outlook Promises Clear, Warm Skies
The U S Weather Bureau forecasts a clear weekend with warm, low 80s highs and light to moderate winds. Fog may linger overnight and in the early morning, but should burn off early. Mountain regions face fire risk from low humidity and prior winds. interior winds ease over the weekend.
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U. S. Weather Bureau
Weather Bureau
Long Beach City Tax Levy Forecast for 1949-50
City officials project a tax levy not to exceed 1.089 per 100 property value with a 349.08 million assessed base. Assessed land and improvements may rise up to 10 million, while a new municipal pension plan could cost about 650 thousand in the first year. The budget process aims to complete the recommended plan by June 14 for council filing.
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Long Beach
J.R. McHenry
W. A. Vandecar
McHenry
Big Navy Relief Fete Ends Tonight
The Navy Relief Carnival concludes tonight at the base gates opening from 4 p.m. Local officials promise prizes as booths clear out stock. The event, held in the tape n area on the west side of the phase near Gate 1, features a kiddie carnival with various activities for children.
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Navy Base
Navy
Navy Re- Wet Society
Tapen
Jhase
Seaside Ave
Man Stabbed in Cafe Brawl
Walter M. Smith, 34, of 6500 Orizaba Ave, was stabbed and cut in a cafe at 6095 Atlantic Ave after an argument with two men known as Tex and Bud. Smith reported being grabbed and struck outside while Bud used a knife. he was taken to Seaside Hospital by officers HL Peterson and F O Estes.
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Atlantic Ave
Walter M. Smith
Orizaba Ave
Seaside
Smith
Tex
Bud
HL. Peterson
F. O. Estes
Weather outlook for tonight and Sunday
Generally clear conditions prevail tonight with night and early morning fog. Cooler temperatures, light winds turning to moderate westerly in the afternoon.
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Biscailuz
L. A
Southern California
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Marine Stadium
Carol Louise Sheppard
Margie Davis
Joanne Kerr
Jackie Jarus
Nancy Mercar
Muriel McClain
By Lilian Haislip
Cruiser
Gelearam
Calif
Joseph F. Friere
Bayshore Ave
Failade
Appian Way
Pacific Electric Railway
Pres-Telegram Phota
William J. Kopytka
Guam
Marion
Los Angeles County General Hospital
Sally Jo
Rickey
Kopytko
Long Beach Trio
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