Route No 1 Highlights California Coastal Drive
The writer details a family road trip along U S Route 101 then California State Route No 1, stopping at Pigeon Light near Santa Cruz. They observe ships, a quiet light station, and scenic cliffs, noting the drive’s slower pace and country feel compared to four lane freeways. A Sherman Oaks roadside restaurant yields a local waitress comment on Long Beach.
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Igeon Point
Calif
U. S. 101
San Luis Obispo
Pigeon Light
Santa Cruz
Sghway No. 1
Oceanside
Vancouver
Sherman Oaks
No.102
L. A
Long Beach
Six Persons Hurt in Traffic Mishaps
City officials urged caution after a string of traffic accidents injured six people. Carol Jones, 16, suffered a left shoulder fracture in a Pacific Coast Highway collision involving Vir ginia DeLillo and Loretta Kranich. Dora Murphy sustained possible back injuries after a separate Atlantic Avenue incident. In a two car crash on 11th Street, John Wakeling and Sue Wakeling from Alhambra were injured, Merlin Carter and John Clore also hurt, with Carter cited for driving on the wrong side of the road.
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Pacific Coast Hwy
Fashion
San Francisco Aves
Carol Jones
Fashion Ave
Virginia B. DeLillo
Seaside Hospital
Loretta G. Kranich
Lakewood Blvd
Dora M. Murphy
E.th St
Frank E. Lukas
St. Mary's Ct
Lukas
Atlantic Ave
11Th St
Allee
John H. Wakeling
Alhambra
Sue M. Wakeling
Merlin S. Carter
E. First St
John H. Clore
Loma Ave
Carter
Errol Flynn Shuns L B Court Over Traffic Charge
Actor Errol Flynn, normally paid at least 1900 per appearance, must forfeit 54 after failing to appear before Municipal Judge Martin DeVries on a traffic case. Bail rose by 14 to 57 on two charges, one a arrest warrant, per agent Arthur Park. Flynn was cited May 26 for running a red light on the Pacific Coast Hwy near American Ave, and for lacking a valid driver’s license.
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Errol Flynn
Martin DeVries
Flynn
Arthur Park
Park
Pacific Coast Hwy
American Ave
Police Guard Vessel in Inter Union Dispute
Police stood by aboard the lumber schooner Oliver J Olson Rowley at Berth 12 Long Beach to curb a possible out break in a jurisdictional dispute over the stewards department. Discharge of lumber was not interrupted. The dispute involves National Maritime Union independent and the AFL Sailors International Union. Marine Cooks and Stewards last year were expelled from the CIO for alleged Communistic activities within its ranks.
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Oliver J. Olson Rowley
Stewards Department
Long Beach
National Maritime Union
Independent
AFL’ Sailors International Union
Marine Cooks and Stewards
CIO
Longest Day Shrouded by Fog Across Nation
The longest day of the year arrived with similar weather to recent days. The Weather Bureau predicts five more days of comparable conditions with dawn fog and highs in the 70s. Officially over 15 hours of daylight, the sun is expected to be more direct than on any other day, though Long Beach notes variability.
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U. S
Nest of Four Tiny Eggs Delays Million Dollar Lakewood Park Job
A $100 million Lakewood Park shopping center project paused as giant earth movers avoided a killdeer nest. The mother bird stood her ground over four eggs, and workers marked a three-square-foot danger area to let her finish incubation. Henry Hesse, project manager, urged the bird to hurry but pledged to proceed around the site until she finished.
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Lakewood Park
Chuck Sundquist
Henry Hesse
LDS Chief Will Attend LB Meet
Joseph Fielding Smith, leader and church historian of the LDS Church, will preside over East Long Beach Stake quarterly conference sessions at the East Long Beach Stake Center. Accompanied by Sid ney Sperry and Carl Buehner, the events run Saturday 6:30 welfare, 8 p.m. Priesthood Leadership, and Sunday 10 a.m. membership, 2 p.m. and 6 p.m. general sessions open to the public.
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Joseph Fielding Smith
Council of the Twelve Apostles
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
East Long Beach Stake
Ximena Ave
Salt Lake City
Utah
Sidney B. Sperry
Brigham Young University
Carl Buehner
General Welfare Committee
Mormon Church
Smith
Joseph I. Smith
Eve Smith
Joseph Ith
Chhurch
John F. Dalton
Bellflower
Shirt of War Victim Stolen From Beach Family Items
The red and black keptake shirt of Pvt. Fritz Stassen, 19, buried at Rosecrans National Cemetery, was taken from a beach near Nu, Pike. His siblings Wanda 13 Marilyn 12 and Dean 14 had their clothes and two pairs of shoes stolen, while the shirt held sentimental value for Mrs. Fred Slassen who appeals for its return.
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Long Beach
Korea
Fritz Stassen
Rosecrans National Cemetery
San Diego
Dean
Wanda
Marilyn
Pike
Fred. Slassen
Junipero Ave
Timid Grunion Due Again On Beach Tonight
Fragile wildlife Timid Grunion is set for a one hour coastal run along Southland beaches starting 15 minutes after midnight with a Sunday 1 am reappearance noted. The hand catch only fish were previously sketchy in sightings and are expected to return.
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Grunion
Southland
Kennel Club Exhibition Set to Open Tomorrow
Kennel Club exhibition opens tomorrow at Long Beach Municipal Auditorium for two days with 18 judges from eight states England and Switzerland. George Steadman Thomas California specialist to judge top awards after elimination contest red carpet ceremony best dog best American bred best in show. Tinyteckel Eveready miniature dachshund to appear in demonstration and parade of champions and obedience trials featuring hound nonsporting working toy and terrier groups.
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Tragie Beach Sian Kennel Club
al Breed
Harbor Cities
California
George Steadman Thomas
St Brace
Tinyteckel Eveready
Bob Hope
Bierce Plea of Insanity Rapped Again
Edward Bierce a 46 year old Long Beach salesman is on trial for murder in a case that featured testimony from psychiatrists including Dr K Grosvenor Hailey who said Bierce was sane the night his wife was killed Florence 56. Prosecution seeks death and defense argues insanity based on Bierce history of psychiatric treatment and alleged psychopathic tendencies.
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Edward Bierce
Long Beach
Florence
Bierce
Fred Miller
K. Grosvenor Hailey
Los Angeles
Fred W. Wichello
Bailey
Philip &. Poppler
James Thielle
Harry P. Finch
Melvin J. Rowe
Norwalk State Hospital
Trent E. Bessent
Norwalk Hospital
Rowe
Bessent
Whichelio
H. Leslie Wildeyard Papler
Corp. Tumbles Pronounced Dead After Apparent Fall
Marine Cpl. Donald L. Campbell, 28, of Camp Pendleton, died after collapsing at 3048 Caspian Ave as he prepared to depart with friends. Sea Police say the cause is unknown and have notified the coroner. Christensen-Pina Mortuary handles arrangements.
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Marine Cpl
Donald L. Campbell
Camp Pendleton
Caspian Ave
Seaside Hospital
Christensen-Pina Mortuary
Thirsty thief pries shop door for beer fled
Police seek a thief who pried open a liquor store rear door at 1020 E Anaheim St and stole five cases of beer valued at 15.32 dollars. Owner Evelyn G Bridges reported the loss and could not confirm if deposits were included.
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Anaheim St
Evelyn G. Bridges
Engine Chief Inspects Sumatra Freighter Engine
Chief Engineer John Beijer inspects the Sumatra motorship's 8000 horsepower engine in Long Beach harbor. The two cylinder pistons are nearly 30 inches in diameter, marking the vessel as the largest motor freighter to call at Long Beach Los Angeles Harbor.
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John Beijer
Sumatra
Long Beach
Los Angeles Harbor
Dutch Motorship Sumatra Calls at Wilmington Port
The Sumatra, largest motor freighter to call at Long Beach Los Angeles Harbor, anchors at Wilmington today. The 520 foot Netherlands Line vessel carries 12,000 tons of pig iron and jute from India, hemp and hardwoods from the Philippines, and rubber and spices from the Indies. Capt D J Lap commands a crew of 70 aboard this 12 cylinder Sulzer diesel ship, rivaling the C3 in size and power as part of a five sister fleet.
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Sumatra
atWilmington
Long Beach
Los Angeles Harbor
India
Philippines
Indies
Netherlands Line
Atlantic
Far East
Suez
Manorcan
Java-Pacific Line
Holland
D. J. Lap
Mediterranean
Netherlands
Ers
Rival AFL CIO Rivalry Delays Phone Firm Pact
The Associated Telephone Co Ltd faces an election to decide which union will represent employees as a new contract is negotiated. Local 9571 CIO has voted to strike if no early agreement is reached, while AFL IBEW challenges their claim to the majority. Company manager Duncan states NLRB will conduct the election and the current contract stays in force during the process.
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Communications Workers of America
CIO
International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers
AFL
Co. W. Duncan
Long Beach
Associated Telephone Co.Ltd
Duncan
NERB
CIO Union
Strike Settlement Frees Ships At Long Beach Harbor
Steamshipmen reported the end of a strike left a cargo backlog ashore and afloat with several vessels off schedule. Five ships tied up at Long Beach Los Angeles Harbor were freed, though confusion persisted aboard some vessels. SS Alaska Bear returned after two days outside the harbor and resumed cargo handling once pickets were removed after a pause.
Cafe Looted at Lakewood Cafe Loss Estimated at 170
Coin and currency totaling 170 were taken in a burglary at the Bomb Shelter Cafe, 3100 Lakewood Blvd. Entrance was gained by opening a small kitchen panel door. The money was taken from a smashed cash register, according to sheriff's department reports.
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Lakewood Blvd
Sheriff's Department
Ing Jopen
Continental Can Plant Holds Formal Opening on Terminal Island
The 240000 square foot Continental Can Co plant on Terminal Island opened with officials from Southern California fish packing state and city, plus civic leaders and business guests. Gen Lucius D Clay chaired the event with J P Morgan as toastmaster. Plant manager Fred V Oeliger and Sherlock McKewen spoke as the Bechtel Corp built facility houses five lines, capable of 2000 cans per minute and 2 million daily with about 200 workers when fully operating by August. Open house planned for employees and families tomorrow.
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Continental Can Co
Terminal Island
Southern California
Pacific Coast Club
Gen. Lucius, D. Clay
J. P. Morgan
Los Angeles
Sherlock Mc“Kewen
Pacific
Bechtel Corp
J Company
ROA Parley Highlights Film Stars Tonight and Policy Talks
Hollywood stars entertain at the Reserve Officers Association Center with Bob Hope headlining the event. Jane Russell Marilyn Maxwell and others perform after a 2 p.m. program, followed by a banquet at 7 p.m. in Convention Hall. Brig. Gen. Robert W. Condon and Brig. Gen. Melvin J. Maas address delegates, while policy shifts on reserve service, promotions, and military justice are debated at the 25th national convention.
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Reserve Oficers Association
Municipal Auditorium
Bob Hope
Jane Russell
Dorothy Lamoille
Marilyn Maxwell
Trances Langford
Taylor Maids
Eddie Rio
Dayton
Ohio
Melvin J. Maas
USMCR
Minnesota
Marine Corps
Gold Star Mothers Home Opens In Ojai
A large Long Beach delegation will attend the Sunday ceremony in Ojai as Mrs. Eleanor Boyd of Long Beach national president of the Gold Star Mothers of America hosts the opening of the nation’s first home for Gold Star Mothers. The National Memorial Home Foundation finances the project, housed on an eight acre tract with room for ten residents, with options on 30 adjacent acres for future expansion toward a capacity of 1000. Residents will be accepted based on need for home facilities rather than strictly financial distress.
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Long Beach
Ojai
Eleanor Boyd
Gold Star 'Ers of America
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Wilmington
Edsel Newton
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Assoiclated Telephone Co., Ltd
Roa Parley
Reginald C. Harmon
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Judge Advocate General
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