Kidnap Scare Ends as Pair Returns Home
A divorced Missouri couple returned home early today after a police sweep sought the man in a kidnapping alarm. Robert Woodring, 21, said the note about kidnapping was a "terrible mistake" from a lovers’ quarrel as the pair traveled from Ferguson to Wisconsin to resolve their differences. The baby and Lorna Woodring were unharmed. Woodring faced assault charges stemming from a separate incident and was jailed before indictment.
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Canada
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State Demos Parley With Eyes on 56
Fresno delegates of the California Democratic Council open their second annual convention with talks by National Chairman Paul M. Butler California Atty General Edmund G Brewr and former Navy Secretary Dan M Kimball. Butler said he has not read the Yalta papers yet and hearings on Long Beach are postponed. Gorman noted potential April announcements and a request by Southern California Edison to cut service by about 9 percent and reroute three lines.
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Davis 24 Candidate for President Ailing in Charleston
John W. Davis, 81, Democratic presidential candidate in 1924, is reported in serious condition in a Charleston hospital. Hospital officials declined to discuss details. Davis was taken from Yeamans Hall, a nearby summer resort, and is known as a constitutional lawyer who once ran for vice president.
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Yeamans Hall
Calvin Coolidge
Destroyer Owen Gets New Skipper
Cmdr. John L. Sone relieved Cmdr. Lester E. Hubbard as captain of the destroyer USS Owen. Hubbard transferred to the staff of Destroyer Flotilla 4 in Norfolk, Virginia.
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Woman 59 Convicted in Hit Run Case Near Bellflower
Lola McLay, 59, convicted on a felony hit-and-run charge by Superior Judge Paul Nourse. She must appear April 26 for abatement, hear time and sentencing. CHP Officer John W. Scott, 40, suffered multiple fractures after McLay’s car struck him at Lakewood Blvd and Rose Ave. Scott testified he was just starting a pursuit when the crash occurred. he was wheeled into court. McLay, of 9020 Park Ave Bellflower, declined to testify.
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Paul Nourse
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Police Cite Dangers Of Opening Car Doors In Traffic
Police stress the hazards of opening car doors into moving traffic citing Sgt. Orville James. The Vehicle Code prohibits opening a door on the traffic side until it is safe and forbids leaving a door open longer than needed to load or unload passengers.
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Emergency smog shutdown plan drafted for Los Angeles
A 28 member Advisory Smog Committee led by Dr. Stafford L. Warren outlined emergency steps to halt pollution in Los Angeles County if smog reaches dangerous levels. The plan sets concentration triggers, broadcast warnings, voluntary curtailment, and possible factory closures and traffic halts, with hearings recommended for adoption.
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London
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Stafford L. Warren
Ucla Medical School
Tax Cuts Threaten to Hike State Deficit
Sacramento reports the State Department of Finance warned of a potential 1983-36 deficit near 100 million dollars. Proposed tax measures could raise revenue but also cost millions yearly. main items include extending the sales tax to natural gas and repealing motor vehicle taxes. Budget debates stall as lawmakers clash on timing and scope.
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Bank Award Winners at Wilson High
Wilson High announced Bank of America outstanding achievement certificates chosen by faculty for academic vocational and citizenship records. Winners include Joan Willis Jim Ragan Adda Jean Helus and Terry Robbins. additional recipients span Ralph Clack Ingle Peterson Donna McLellan and others. Jim Ragan named Brainville Boy of the Year with state finals trip to Washington D C and meetings with national leaders. Lynn Pio wins $100 Long Beach Elks scholarship.
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Bank of America
Joan Willis
Jim Ragan
Adda
Jean Helus
Terry Robbins
Ralph Clack
Ingle Peterson
Adda Jean Helus
Donna McLellan
Elaiie ‘Woodward
Jim Ragen
Jackie Kozak
Marion Boley
Exchange Club
Brainville
Jim
Washington
D. C
California
United States
Exchange Club of Washington
Lynn Pio
Long Beach Elks Lodge
Poly Caprice Installs at Boyd Home
Newly elected officers of the Caprice Chapter of the Anchor Club at Poly High were installed at the home of Mrs. Walter H. Boyd. Donna Shelton becomes president, with Barbara Braid as vice president, Beth Fisher as secretary, and Marion Duncan as treasurer. Other roles include membership and publicity chairmen. The club, sponsored by Pilot International, supports leadership, scholarships, and community service at Poly High and beyond.
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Anchor Club
Poly High
Walter H. Boyd
Pilot International
Donna Shelton
Ann Evans
Barbara Braid
Bothy Fisher
Marion Duncan
Carol Oviner
Mary Tou Drummond
Meg. Boyd
Charlotte Priest
Poly Highs
Long Beach
General Hospital
Jordan High
Wilson High
Silot Cid
Professor to Speak on the Flarbor Carbolic
Loyola University English professor Frank Sullivan will address the topic The Flarbor Carbolic in a campus talk. The event highlights a scholarly discussion likely touching on language and literary theory.
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Loyola University
Will J
Seaside storm drain bid tops bids for county project
The Morrison Knudsen Co and Stoie Construction Co submitted the apparent lowest bid of 1 158 185 for the Seaside storm drain and interceptor in downtown Long Beach. County Flood Control to refer bids to the Board of Supervisors for award in about 10 days with work starting shortly after. The 10 month completion window was set, funded by a 1952 bond issue. Sections will proceed to avoid Easter and holiday traffic, with four major line installations along streets and a pumping station to move water to the river channel.
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Los Angeles
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U.S. Chamber Elects A Boyd Campbell President
The U.S. Chamber of Commerce on Friday elected A Boyd Campbell of Jackson Mississippi as its new president. The decision places Campbell at the helm of the national business group and aligns with its leadership transition plans.
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U.S. Chamber of Commerce
A. Boyd Campbell
Jackson, Miss
Welfare Club Elects New Officers Launches Drive
Portia Poly welfare club elects Nellie Bell president with Carol Ortner Nadine Norlin Mary Lou Drummond and Janet Hilton as officers. They plan a rummage sale in April and bake sales in May to support charity work including crippled children and a Greek war orphan drive.
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Portia
Poly
Nellie Bell
Carol Ortner
Nadine Norlin
Mary Lou Drummond
Janet Hilton
Pracconan
ROTC Cadets Promoted in Record Class
Cadets at 77 Poly receive promotions in a large ROTC class. Keith Martin and Kent Gibson advance to lieutenant colonels, George Rose Norvell Love and Ralph Ripple become captains. New majors include Charles Hosman. lieutenants Joseph Payton Jack Farris Charles Lewis Doug Alsebrook James Petton Tom Christenson Richard Byrnes. Serjeants and sergeants first class also promoted along with 28 private first class and 22 corporals.
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Poly
Charles Mathlin
James Neal
Ake Pratt
James Rolsenecker
George Wright
Saint’s Girls Hoop Team Wins Parochial Tournament
The Saint Anthony High School girls from 15 parochial schools finish the Eleventh Annual Girls Baseball Tournament with Lie Saints captain Joan Smickel and co captain Beatrice Van Houten leading a varsity heavy lineup including Donsna Rainbold Sharon Van Howley and Maureen McNerney. Van Houten named Queen of Sports at Friday night event as the ensemble hosts a stag sock hop with Frisine’s orchestra and seventeen co sponsors.
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St.Anthony High School
Joan Smickel
Lie ‘Saints
Beatrice Vanier Pool Ags
Gail Lane
Julianne Bescos
Barbara Fanterl
Mary Fleming
Saints
Miss van Houten
Eddie Arroyo
Sa Frisine
Girlik Achiletic A
Letterman Club
Bruin Seniors to Replace Razed Tower at Wilson High
Wilson High seniors selected to replace the Campanile with a 25 foot tower in the school patio. The replica of the pre earthquake structure will feature a loudspeaker and bulletin board for students outside the buildings. Donors will inscribe a Class of 35 bronze plaque as 31,000 dollars funds were raised over three years led by Kee Iverson Dick Dixon and Barbara Powers.
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Wwer
Bruinville
Cass
Wilson
Kee Iverson
Dick Dixon
Barara Powers
Poly Junior Heads to Girls' State Convention
Sue Wille of Poly Junior will travel to Sacramento in June as the school's representative at the annual Girls State convention. For 72 years, American Legion auxiliaries have funded all expenses for a junior girl from each local high school. Sue's sponsor is the Arthur L. Peterson post.
Lindbergh School Science Winners Named
The Lindbergh Junior High science file winners were announced today. Walter Macherly, builder of a complex stasm turbine, won a blue ribbon. An eighth grader, Bill Jaques, earned another blue ribbon for his Geiger coaster with its unusual sensitivity.
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Bill Jaques
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