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Long Beach Press Telegram

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Mar 16, 1948

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House G O P Set to Pass Local Option Rent Control

Washington March 16 Republicans push a local option rent control bill to transfer rent setting power from Washington to governor appointed local boards. Democrats call it a ruse. debate centers on whether local boards can address tenant landlord issues without federal veto. 647 rent control areas affect about 13 million housing units and 56 million people.

G.O.P Vashington A.P Washington Monroney D. Okla Provsian Senate Monronry Helen Guhagan Tdcality Inday Sabath Wolcott R.mich Rep. McCormack Massachusetts Democratic

Big Three Admit Holy Land Peril

United States and France reached in principle a plan for peace in Palestine. China voiced reservations on wording of a proposed resolution and four powers asked for more time to seek a unanimous result. Lake Success sources said the council could act if a threat to peace exists. The U.N. Palestine commission warned of strife and bloodshed in the Holy Land this spring.

New York United States France Palentine United Nations Security Council Shina Delogate T. I. Yilang Monuis Council Lake Surcese Trygve Lic Lake Success Orencan U.N Palestine United Nations Palestine Commission Holy Land

Parker Declares He Will Stay in Race

Parker G. Parker, Democrat, declares he will remain in the race for the 18th District Congress nomination. He argues nominations should come from voters in the June primary, not by convention or a small self appointed group. He says his name will appear on the ballot and criticizes the old convention system.

Fuiymond G. Parker Perkmary Meing Fem

Jolly Manner Artist Tricks Clerk in Bunco Scam

A man using a jolly manner tricked Dorothy M. Radclift, a liquor store clerk, at 4808 E Second St. He bought a small item, paid with a $20 bill, and received change after a series of bill exchanges with the clerk. Investigators say the con artist had swapped two $10 bills for the $20 bill at a nearby store, netting about $10 before abandoning the attempt.

Tle Bunce Dorothy M.radclift Argonne Ave Second St Migs Teadcultt Banc Bulehey Yolice

Woman Breaks Arm in Fall at Home

Mrs. O P Hanna of 260 Cerritns Ave slipped on a box and fell injuring her arm above the elbow while en route to a Democratic Luncheon Club meeting at the Wilton Hotel yesterday. She is staying with her daughter Mrs. Donald E Cor Held at 1757 E Orrin Blvd for several days.

Democratic Wilton O.P. Hanna Cerritns Ave el Ibow Hanna Donald E. Cor- Held E. Orrin Blvd Handt

Shortage of Steel Delays Transit Shed Project

A steel shortage will delay the framing of the 200 by 1154 foot transit shed at Berths 67 Pier A. The Harbor Commission granted a July 31 completion extension at Pacific Iron and Steel Co. request. L E Dixon Co will handle all other work while frames are fabricated away from the harbor for rapid construction.

Pier A Long Head Harbor Harbor Commission Pacific Iron & Steel Co. Covontractor L. E. Dixon Co Shoemaker Com

Admiral Introduced to Y Committee at Meeting

Vice Admiral W. S. DeLang U S N newest member of the committee of management of the Army and Navy Y M C A. He was presented by EJ Wightman, chairman, at yesterday's group meeting. Committee chairs for the coming year were named: Personnel Burton W. Chane program Chaplain W. S. Peck building and house Bwight McFadyen public relations James W. Hanbery finance Robert J Lerbrick world service Raymond Gingham.

W. S. DeLang U.S. N Army and Navy CoUsse EJ. Wightman Burton W. Chane W. S. Peck Bwight McFadyen James W. Hanbery

Pupils Observe Council Session at Los Cervitas Junior High

Eighty eight seventh grade pupils from Los Cervitas Junior High accompanied by teacher Esther Gennett attended a morning council session. Introduced by Les Dries at the invitation of Mayor Burton W. Chace, class president Cree Pillsbury spoke briefly and was given a seating place inside the hall with the council.

Fwonty Los Cervitas Footwell Council Esther Gennett Jet Ins Les Dries Burton W- Chace Cree Pillsbury Aoner

Sons of the Golden West to Hear Col Jefferson

Cal Leila W Jefferson commanding the Southern California recruiting district will be guest speaker at a Sons of the Golden West meeting at the New Masonic Temple tomorrow at 8 am. Col Jefferson served on Lt Gen Lucius Clay staff in the office of military government and will discuss military government problems in occupied Germany.

Cal Leila W. Jefferson California Sons of the Golden West New

Jury Selection Opens in Gun Beating Case

Jury selection began in a case charging E. Sheldon Jr and Max Scheingart, both 22, with beating Howard R. acne. The affair occurred near a liquor store on Long Beach Boulevard, with Judge Thomas J. Cunning presiding.

E. Sheldon, Jr Max Scheingart Thomas J. Cunning Sheldon Bonnet Howard R.acne Brie Long Beach Blvd

Petition to City Receives Bus Stop Request and Kiln Protest

City Council received a petition from R H DuBois and others asking resumption of four school bus stops at Grand Ave and Stearns. Also, John B laynch and May H laynch filed a protest against a large ceramic kiln at 666 Loma Ave with the Planning Commission to review zoning for the industry.

R. H. DuBois Grand Ave Stearns Dor Is Mee Planning Commission John B May H. Laynch Loma Ave Phaning Commission

AY The Irish Remember St Patrick Day Green Blossoms Tomorrow

A nostalgic reminiscence on St Patrick s Day praising Irish history and identity. It recalls Saint Patrick, Irish heroism, culture, landscapes from Blarney Castle to Galway Bay, and a longing memory of a shamrock worn last year.

Shamrock St. Patrick's Day Emerald Isle Tormercow Isle Erin Go Braghey Blarney Castle Galway Bay Mayo

Weather Pact Postponed in Los Angeles Board Meeting

The Los Angeles Board of Supervisors postponed action on a weather observation contract with Pasadena expert De. Tiving P. Krick amid a third delay in the deal. The plan seeks rooftop smog control and artificial rainfall services, delaying a key closing date.

Los Angeles

Careful Man Reports Theft Of Antique Slack Clock

Frank L. Wyatt of 345 Molino Ave told police a tenant he rented a room to stole a valuable Slack clock and the rest of his antique collection, valued at 200 dollars, after vanishing from the house.

Frank. L. Wyatt Molino Ave

Late Buses Sought by Resident on Frightened Friday Nights

Arnold C. Johnson of 70 Santa Fe Aves asks the City Council to refer a proposal to the Bureau of Franchises seeking bus service on Friday and Saturday nights starting at 3 am. The letter requests extended late schedules.

Arnold C. Johnson Santa Fe Aves Bureau of Franchises

Million Federal Workers Cleared and Inquiries Under Loyalty Program

The FHI reports over 1,000,000 federal workers cleared of disloyalty data by a loyalty program. Director J Edgar Hoover said 1 005 944 workers were cleared and 777 full investigations opened. Of 170 completed, 38 left government, 5 were dismissed, 94 referred to the Civil Service Commission.

Washington FHI J. Edgar Hoover Civil Service Commission Hoavee FBT

Howser Explains Commissions in Sacramento

SACRAMENTO March 16 UP Gov Earl Warren's five crime commissions were not created to bypass the attorney general Fred N Howser said before the Assembly. Howser, the state’s top law enforcement officer, said he had read much comment about commissions trying to by-pass our office and pledged to address the question directly.

Sacramento Earl Warren Toraads Wis Attoney Fred N. Howser Ale van Mht Assembly Yneans

Collision Damages Tuna Clipper Corsair Near Morgan Bank

The tuna clipper Corsair skippered by Capt Harold Morgan, famed for Morgan Bank discovery, struck a larger vessel near Blego Ca yesterday. The wooden structure was damaged and rain impacted the scene.

Corsair Harold Morgan Morgan Bank Damay

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