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Newspaper
Long Beach Press Telegram
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Mar 14, 1956
Page
14
Two U S congressmen sought reelection in Los Angeles area race. James Roosevelt filed for the Democratic nomination in the 26th district. Glenard Lipscomb crossfiled in the 24th district race, indicating continued incumbent campaigns.
Data from United Press Bureaus across nine cities reveals many civil servants hold outside jobs during off hours. In New York and Chicago police and firemen often work extra as bartenders, ski instructors, or teachers. salaries as low as 3400 to 4000 a year push simultaneous jobs.
Reported by Murphy, tremors and stray cattle were blamed for four recent traffic accidents across the county. No injuries or damage were noted as cows and quakes disrupted roads from San Diego to San Jose Tuesday night.
Safety Manager Ed O Greer reports a large single catch by officers and firefighters at Bullhead Lake during a winter derby. The one-ounce perch prize rose to $25, reflecting seven years of rising salaries and costs since World War I. The day’s best fish was the bullhead.
Scouts from Cerritos District and Explorers finalize plans for a three day District Camporee at Randall Ranch in Orange County. The event serves as a qualification test for the Long Beach Council Camporal with eight of twelve skill events required for awards. Check-in Friday evening and Saturday until 11 am, checkout Sunday at 1 pm. Church services of all faiths will be provided.
GRAND RAEFIDS Mich The nations wood and upholstered furniture manufacturers shipped furniture valued at a record 1 860 000 000 during 1955 Seidman Seidman the industry s statisticians reported The certified public accounting firm predicted production would continue at high levels during 1956 Home building is a vital factor in furniture demand said Frank E Seidman Ten million homes have been built in this country since the end of World War I In 1955 new housing starts totaled some 1 300 000 units and most of the experts in the housing field expect only a minor drop in 1956 They fore see at least one million homes being built in the new year and about the same number annually for the remainder of the decade The industry s best previous year was 1953 when production totaled 1 729 000 000
SCOTTSBLUFF Neb. sheriff office warns farmers to shoot stray dogs on sight after three days report of 30 sheep killed and other livestock dying from dog attacks. The warning follows a surge of canine predation in the area.
In Grand Rapids Michigan the municipal administrative aid in the complaints and information department solved the 209th complaint recorded by the bureau. He complained that his job was monotonous and solved it by quitting.
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