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Newspaper
Long Beach Press Telegram
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Mar 24, 1948
Page
16
A proposed ordinance referred by the City Council would regulate junk yards, wrecking lots, and similar businesses, with the Chamber of Commerce backing the measure. The action aims to curb unsightly and unsafe operations in commercial areas.
Los Angeles reports on the Tracy Clinic founded by Mrs. Louise Tracy aiding deaf children. Malinda, a five year old deaf girl, learns to say thumb a breakthrough that changes family life. The clinic, started five years ago with about a dozen parents, has handled around two thousand cases.
Washington reports Rep. Fletcher says Interior Department backs Arizona Junta claims against California over Colorado River water. He seeks House subcommittee scrutiny of Secretary Krug and Reclamation Commissioner Straus. Fletcher, representing San Diego County, wants fair Colorado River water division and has introduced a court settlement bill.
A distinctive program runs a clinic for deaf children ages three to six, funded by public subscriptions and staffed by accredited teachers, speech instructors, psychologists, and medical consultants. The center emphasizes parental education, with weekly USC psychology lectures and parent participation in classroom activities.
Lt A H Wigney, ending his patrol service, was feted by the night detective shift he led for months at a surprise party. He received a cloak handbag and a scroll signed by the detective bureau. He and his wife plan extensive traveling in coming years.
An octogenarian couple from San Diego eloped to Yuma Arizona to wed at the Presbyterian Church. Albert Reynolds, 86, a retired real estate man, and Mary DL Scott, his bride, met four months ago and have two married daughters, two sons, and several grandchildren. Their children greeted them upon their return.
A fragmentary report from Tollywood dated March 14 notes an actress leaving Cedars of Lebanon after penicillin courses cleared a sinus condition. The brief item reflects the era’s medical treatment and a notable film context.
A nostalgic Pepsi-Cola promotion touts monthly state and national prizes including a $25,000 cash first prize and over 15,000 smaller cash awards. It invites wide participation by entering often and collecting bottle-top prizes labeled “Treasure Tops” hidden under corks, with entry blanks and swap activity encouraged.
Capt Lloyd D. Follmer of the U S Navy is ordered to command Pearl Harbor submarine base in the latter part of May. He has led the submarine force administration at Mare Island since June 1946. A 1922 Annapolis graduate, he was born in Oak Nebraska and lists Lincoln Nebraska as his home.
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