Soviet Sub Fleet at Tsingtao Reported Expanded
The China Union Press stated that the Soviet submarine fleet based at Tsingtao grew from 20 to 48. It also noted an uptick in Soviet jet planes at Tsingtao and an arrival of 1200 Russian military advisers in central and south China, with continued military equipment flowing into the Canton area.
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Tsingtao
Taipeh
Formosa
China Union
Central
South China
Canton
CVO Seeks Pianist for Tot Rhymes in Long Beach
Community Volunteer Office solicits a piano trained helper to lead one hour of informal singing dancing and marching for toddlers at a Long Beach nursery. Call 70 1434 or visit Red Feather building 1213 Cedar Ave for interview with Mrs. Clara Andrews I.
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MacDonald
Long Beach
CVO
Red* Feather
Cedar Ave
Clara Andrews
Long Beach Leader With Notable Public Service Career
The subject served on the Harbor Commission and dealt with the Tidelands Dispute. He held three terms on the City Council and one term as Mayor of Long Beach. Elected thrice to the State Legislature, he earned honors from the American Legion post and received multiple presidential awards for wartime service, including honors from Roosevelt and Truman. The U.S. Congress also awarded a Certificate of Merit.
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Board of Harbor Commissioners
Long Beach
Tidelands
Arthur L. Peterson
American Legion
United States
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Truman
Congress of the United States
Carl Fletcher Civic Leader and Legislator Profile
Carl Fletcher served 25 years in public life as editor, mayor, councilman and state legislator. He fought juvenile crime on the Public Morals Committee and backed legislation against sex crimes while opposing racial or religious discrimination. He held executive roles with Red Cross Long Beach tuberculosis and community chest boards and supported War Bond campaigns and earthquake relief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Red Cross
Long Beach Tuberculosis Association
Long Beach Community Chest
Carl Fletcher Veteran Legislator Highlights Long Beach Record
Carl Fletcher, a veteran legislator, is praised for his qualifications and three terms in the State Legislature. His calm calculations and good judgment in the Long Beach Council have yielded many fine ordinances and numerous sponsored bills.
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Carl Fletcher
Long Beach Council
Bird Living Dangerously Pecks Pals in Odd Household
Pretty Boy the sparrow parakeet and his companions Squeaky the cat and Duke the dog thrill their owners Hugh and Mrs. Shurden at 3523 E irth St. The bird enjoys perching on Duke and riding Squeaky but recently has grown bored and mischievous pulling Duke’s whiskers pecking Squeaky on the nose and triggering door barking when strangers approach. The trio remains in a tense yet loving balance as Pretty Boy seeks excitement.
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Squeaky
Duke
Pretty Boy
Hugh Shurden
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Kentucky Wonder Beans
West Laroapway
Slim
Mam Ed
Fletcher
Don Wilkins
Det Fletcher
Myrtelle Gunsul
J. J. Barton
Paul A. Harrison
Hopalong Cassidy
Mable Agee
Carl
Mace Taylor
Betty Hazzard
Long Seach
William G. Pasghall
Charles A. Bland
Harry Albert
Walter Case
Lionel Bailey
Jack Arnold
Ben Dooley
M. W. McDougall
Mae Algeo
M. W. Daubney
Timarrow
I. N
Fiat Rite
Henrt Tived
Dendy Crane
Kerry
Abourd Vnte Fac
Taxpayers’ Council E
Curtis Clark
Frex
State College
Philip Morris
Philip Morrris
Philip
Philip Marris
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