Voter Turnout Varies Across California in Primary Elections
Early returns show Los Angeles area voting at normal levels despite rain, with 118 percent turnout among 2,066,393 registered voters by midmorning in the county. San Francisco, Oakland, Sacramento, and Fresno reports range from light to heavy, as Gov. Earl Warren seeks both major party nominations amid Roosevelt’s challenge.
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James Roosevelt
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Beverly Ee
Hickenlooper Wins in Iowa Democratic Primary
In Des Moines on June 6 AP reports Senator Bourke Hickenlooper led by a wide margin in the Democratic primary for the Senate. Albert Loveland, Kraschel and Wearin vied to back Brannan farm plan with Loveland leading Kraschel by about 7000 votes as tabulation neared completion.
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Hickenlooper
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Joseph McCarthy
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Iowa
Albert J. Loveland
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Uith
Charles F. Brannan
Nelson G. Kraschel
Kraschel
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Otha D. Wearin
Japan Bans 24 Top Communists From Public Life
Tokyo reports the Japanese government bans 24 top Communist Politburo members from public life on orders from General MacArthur. The move follows a cabinet meeting and affects parliamentary seats and party activity. Reds threaten resistance, urging patriots to join the fight against bases in a postwar Japan.
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Yugoslav Tribunal Trials Anti Tito Plotters
Belgrade reports a Yugoslav military tribunal issued sentences in the case of accused anti Tito plotters. Details on defendants and verdicts remain sparse in the dispatch with officials confirming judicial action taken in connection with the alleged conspiracy against Tito’s government.
Long Beach polls record at 1 p.m. today
Long Beach reports record voting pace as polls open at 1 p.m. today. Officials urge calm, note high turnout potential and provide guidance on voting location and hours.
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Long Beach
May Jobs Rise to Million Mark in April Loses
U S employment climbs to a year’s high with a gain near a million while April’s figures are revised downward. The Bureau of Labor reports stronger demand across sectors as the monthly report highlights improved hiring.
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Where to Find It and Page References
A fragmented notice outlines sections in a newspaper with page tags for Boyle content on A-9, Pi Financial on B, Obituaries on B-10, Political news on A-13, Radio and Television on A-12, and tides temperatures. It mentions Women’s festivities at 3 percent.
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Charles Howard Dies Car Magnate and Racing Chief
Charles Howard Sr a San Francisco area car dealer and major racehorse owner died at 8 30 am at his Burlingame home He was 73 and had suffered heart trouble three years His assets included Seabiscuit Noor Kayak Ti and other champions He built a coast wide auto dealership and later owned a yacht and breeding ranch near Willits with stud stock including Ajax and Mia He left a wife Marcela and few details remain on funeral arrangements.
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Texas and Pacific Truck Drivers Strike
DALLAS June 6. Texas and Pacific Railway reported its truck drivers struck today throughout the T and P system. Porter, operating vice president, said about 500 drivers had walked off in a wage increase demand.
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San Pedro pilot ends transcontinental flight record
San Pedro used car dealer Charles W. Soderstrom landed his Beechcraft Bonanza at LaGuardia, completing what the National Aeronautics Association deemed the first nonatop transcontinental flight for his class. The 37 year old required 16 hours 12 minutes airborne from Fan Daash Reeves Pie Logcave, averaging about 160 mph with peaks to 175. He used roughly 175 gallons of fuel on the 2,500 mile journey. He was greeted by his mother and wife in New York, while takeoff was officiated by Larry E Therkelsen of the NAA. Soderstrom weighs about 3,244 pounds with 190 gallons of fuel aboard and resides in San Pedro's 16th Street district.
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189 Voters but 17 Seek Offices in Alpine County
Alpine County race draw shows 189 voters with 17 candidates seeking county offices. Markleeville election details indicate near normal turnout as local races push for county supervisor and other posts. Counts and roles are described in official notices as filing periods approach.
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Judge Outwits Robins With Cheesecloth Tent
Kansas City judge Harry Gambrel solved a three year battle with robins stealing his cherries by building a cheesecloth tent over the tree. The device cost 8.98 dollars while cherries are worth about 2.10, and the birds now perch on a wire and squawk. Now the robins attack his strawberry patch.
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Harry Gambrel
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Gambrel
Jackson County
Garmbrel
West Coast Small Craft Warnings Extended to San Francisco Bay
Coastal warnings issued for northwest winds 5 to 40 mph along Cape Point Conception to Point Sur and surrounding bays. The advisory, issued for the night, extends to midnight north of Point Sur and to 8 am south of there, covering San Francisco and Suisun Bays.
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Three Communist Agents Said To Remain In State Dept
Senator McCarthy told the Senate a FBI chart lists at least three Communists still holding high positions in the State Department. He said the document, prepared three years earlier, showed 124 agents, sympathizers and suspects in the department as of May 15, 1947, with three named as still in high posts.
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Customs Men Nab 15 Pounds of Marijuana
SAN DIEGO June 6 U S Customs agents reported seizure of a 15 pound bag of marijuana found under the seat of a motor automobile near the Mexico border. Three occupants were booked in the city as narcotics smuggling suspects. The group is said to have hailed from Oakland and included Herman Anthony Grandh 34.
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Five Bodies Sighted In Atlantic Crash Search
Miami reports thirty seven survivors rescued from a twin engine plane crash in the Atlantic with 65 aboard. Coast Guard and destroyers continue a coordinated search as authorities note doubt any more survivors. Pilot Joseph Hal and Co-pilot am Hol Jeran saved. weather described as dirty around the wreck area but clear where bodies were sighted.
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Accident at Kempton Park Track Ends in Accidental Death
A coroner ruled an accidental death after a lightning incident during a track event at Kempton Park. Several pounds of red note items were reportedly burned as part of the disruption.
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