Stalwart Wyoming Editor Brings News and Travels
A profile of C Watt Bran dton longtime editor publisher of the Kemmerer Gazette. The article recalls Bran dton's influence in Wyoming politics and journalism, noting his role in shaping GOP successes and his work across Kemmerer Sheridan and Kemmerer papers. It highlights his travels to California, his column Day by Day, and his enduring independence.
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Horace Greeley
New York Teilejins
Charles Duna
New York Sup
James Gordon Beniet
New York Herald
Marie” Henry Watterton
Louisville Courier-Journal
Fremont Older
San Francisco Bulletin
Journalisse
Binxeetion
United States
Cra
C. Watt BrasGon
Kerimerer
Wro.) Gazette
Las Branton
Tos Accedes
Brandon
Pinedale
Ronald
Sheridan
Kemmerer
Wyoming
Mr. Brandon
U. S
Washington, D.C
Nepra
Senate
California
Washington
First of Amvets Dads Units Here in Long Beach
The Dickinson family from 2510 Olive Ave narrates a monkey named Mickey riding in a car after escaping a homemade box restraint. Wesley Dickinson, a mosquito-control expert and war veteran, coordinated Mickey’s return with local press help as the Amvets Dort of the Amvets organizes a Dads unit in Long Beach, aiming to grow a national dads chapter.
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Mickey
Vern Dickinson
Olive Ave
Beifflowar
Dickinson
Palm Springs
Wesley Dickinson
Wesley
Micky
Belle Flower
Fres- Ino
India
Chicago
Violet’ Dickinson
Vern
Virginia
Dirs
Ailamne Ral
Myrtle ‘Ave
Mickey Oftin
Cha Hamilton Howsehold
Hamilton
Hama
Ami
Long Beach
Amvets
Epscrang Memorial
Paul Rieth
Earle Miller
W. 38Th St
Donald K Miller
Marine Corps
Dads
David McConnell
Magnolia Ave
Fichorghbina
Miller
Nettie 4. Miller
Donald
City Cottage
Federal Claim Perils Harbor Congress Told
Long Beach and Los Angeles harbors face jeopardy from a federal claim to offshore lands, as city officials Smith and Nordstrom argued before a joint House Senate judiciary subcommittee. They cited Supreme Court actions and current royalties from offshore wells, while Louisiana legislators backed denying federal ownership and Secretary Krug warned against gifting continental shelf resources.
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Irving M. Smith
House
Senate Judiciary
la Washington
Long Beach
Los Angeles
Associated Prean
Smith
Arthur W. Nordstrom
City Seconary
Nordstrom
Supreme Court
San Pedro
United States
San Seco Ee Bay
Beach
Toni Ingen
Justice Sm Io
Coasul
Luis
Interior
Krug
Alaska
Poxerven
United Statning
I Krog
I Krug
California
Ben. Donnell
R-Mosald Nel
Harold L. Lekes
Interlor
Ickes
Califarnia
Supreme
Elks Store Room Damaged By Spontaneous Fire
A fire at the Elks clubhouse store room at 19 Cedar Ave this morning scorched walls and damaged contents. Investigators say spontaneous combustion is the believed cause and no injuries are reported.
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Elks Clubhouse
Elksee
Cedar Ave
Gas Engine Stolen From B and B Supply Co
Theft reported at 1425 W Anaheim St in front of B and B Supply Co. The gas engine was taken yesterday, with a loan amount listed as 7608 dollars. Authorities report the incident and investigations are underway.
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B. and. B. Supply Co
Anaheim St
Pa Mes
Postal Receipts Rise 2.2 Percent From 1947
January and February postal receipts in Long Beach show a 2.2 percent gain over the same period in 1947. The total for the two months reached $317,303.55 with the gala at $7,063.16, reflecting postwar shifts as new industries revive mail volumes and overseas service declines ease. Postmaster Goodwin notes helicopter air mail, inaugurated recently, has boosted service between the beach and eastern points despite limited data on its cargo by air.
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Long Beach
Goodwin
Extension of Disposal and Pipe Lines Negotiated
Venus at a remnerise under which Oil Opersorsa Inc handles oil sump water from Long Beach and Sigal HU au wells, extends to a pipe project. City Manager's office scheduled a conference at City Hall Nine to discuss annual fees and terms before Fran chides board next Monday at 9 30 p m. J R McHenry, city bureau engineer, announced the plan.
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Oil Opersorsa, Inc
Long Beach
Sigal Huau
J.R. McHenry
Bureau
Rush Job on Tankers Finished in Record Time
Government work at Long Beach Naval Shipyard rapidly completed oil tanker refits for western Pacific service. Navy and merchant crews operated under a tight schedule, with yard crews shifting between San Fernando Rafael Solano Santa Barbara San Diego Carmel and Soledad facilities to meet urgent loading and sea readiness goals.
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Long Beach
IE Miss
San Fernando
Navy
Long Beach Naval Shipyard
Pacific
Maine
Galtine
Rafael
Solano
Santa Barbara
San Diego
Carmel
Soledad
Polcha
Long’ Beach
Anchorage
Tong
Beach
Ineng Instange
Customs
Am Leration
Windy conditions cause minor damage and warm up
A blustery wind reached 24 miles per hour in the arbor area at 2 43 am causing shattered windows and fallen palm fronds and branches. Municipal Airport reported peak gusts between 4 30 and 5 am with winds up to 18 miles per hour on shore. The Weather Bureau expects mostly clear skies and slightly higher temperatures with nights cooling. Yesterday’s high was 63 degrees and tonight’s low 47 degrees.
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Arbor
Tné
Weather Bureau
Might
Weather Ahead for Long Beach and Vicinity Today
Mostly clear conditions expected for Long Beach and nearby areas through today and tonight into Friday. Daytime temperatures rise slightly while coastal winds remain moderately variable.
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Long Beach
Houston Foutz vie in 18th District race
Oscar E Houston a former Signal Hill city judge and long time Long Beach city attorney entered the 1st District congressional campaign as a Democrat with a likely cross filing for the Republican primary. Dave Foutz also filed for Democratic nomination. Other Democrats backing Houston include Judge Stanley Mattiatt and Raymond C. Parker. Willis W. Bradley is the only Republican candidate to date.
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Budge Oscar E. Houston
Signal Hill
Long Beach
Congress
Dave Foutz
Tlon
Stanley Mattiatt
South Gate
Raymond C. Parker
I St
Houston
Foutz
Democratic County Committee
Fouts
28Th District
F. Hanna
Joseph A. Ball
Louis J. Thalss
Willam A. Teacarden
Albert.c. &. Ramsey
Yabol C. Ren
Edward By Unearson
Olivia B. Mans
Kenneth Spery
William J- Brunson
Francis H. Gentry
John W
Dunn
Marvin J. We Ane Yerald Desmond
Ah of Long
Fauch
Agnes Copeland
Lynwood
Hol Ty Billings
Campston
Nell Donovan
Norwalk
Edi Mascwell
Albert Little
Artesia
Fl Foutz
Deinadoude County
Carmmlth
Culbert L. Cleon
TV Qin
Willis W. Bradley
City Manager Sees 48 49 Budget Boost
City Manager Carl Wiraching announces a larger 1948 49 budget than the current year. He cites needs for at least 25 more police officers and new firefighting equipment, with a general tax rate near 1 per 1000 of real estate value. Departments for police and fire show the largest requested appropriations, totaling 132 828 for police and 31 146 004 for fire.
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Carl B Wiraching
Niraching
Ventsol
Tire Aes Partment Ia
Long Beach Armory Likely At $500000 Cost
California National Guard officers view a $500000 Long Beach armory as likely after Maj Gen Curis D. O Sullivan visited the city. Accompanied by Capt Paul Binford, he toured facilities and noted existing appropriations for armories at Rogan Lynwood and Compton.
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Long Beach
Compton
Mioratt
Beyers
234Th
Spring Sr
Basie
Driest L B Night in Years Records Four Drunk Arrests
Long Beach saw its soberest alert in years as only four persons charged with intoxication were arraigned before Municipal Judge Charles D. Wallace. A. Murphy, who handles transport and records of intoxication cases, noted this small number is rare since 1932. Court records show 1942 had 800 drunk charges in the local municipal court, while 1347 saw 3777 intoxication prosecutions and 1309 drunken driving defendants.
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Long Beach
Charles D. Wallace
Murphy
Tuns Boat Crippled West of San Lucas
A fishing vessel named Tuns Boat carrying a crew of 10 was crippled west of San Lucas with a damaged tail shaft. assistance was requested and Coast Guard or coastwise towing was arranged as there was no immediate danger to the crew.
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Tuns
San Lucas
San Diego
Sun Valley
Cape Bae
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Garly Wirsching
Market St
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