Postman Welfare: A Letter From Joe and His Pay
In a Long Beach piece by Harold Williams a mail carrier named Joe tells of his low pay and rising costs. He supports a wife and two children on $2,708 yearly with rent, groceries, and bills draining earnings. The plea urges readers to contact Congress to raise carrier wages by 900 dollars annually, noting the strain on the postal family and urging civic action.
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Long Beach
Cacrer
Joe Ise
Joe
Little Joe
Mary
H.C. of
Jor
Ietter
Bester
Bss
Jos
Congress
Koldnany
Move to Eliminate Flood Danger in North Long Beach
North Long Beach faces flood risk from county-origin waters. City advances Artesia Street trunk line project to intercept upstream flows and protect south-side neighborhoods. Council seeks 437,270 in state matching funds toward an 875,000 project with county and city bond funding. A 36-inch storm pipe will run Artesia Street to Atlantic Avenue and connect to a new pumping station for flood control, with laterals feeding the trunk line.
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Long Beach
Artesia St. Trun
Artesie St. l
TAR Ca
Artesia St
Athletics limit debated at California education conference
Delegates at the ASth annual California Association of Health Physical Education and Recreation meeting in San Diego recommended limiting athletic contests in secondary schools. City education officials and recreation leaders from Long Beach led sessions on new recreation programs and camp development, with strong interest in expanding municipal camping for students.
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Asth
California Association of Health, Physical Education and Recreation
San Diego
Weapols Ne Limited
Holtey
Ashcraft
Walter L. Scott
Margaret Cloonan
Duane George
City Recreation Sgpactment
Association
Long ‘Heach
Walter W. Bell
Polytechnic, High School
Golda Mae Davis
Will Rogers
Mac Mathers
Margaret Darby
Joe G. Pickerell
Bob van Antwerp
City
Jim Cineberger
Vera Johnston
Wilson
Jim Clayton
Albert Detlan
City College
Herman Schwartzkopf
Franc Szalay
Sam Jantar
Joseph Kielb
Bom
Washington Junor High
Long Beach
Hi Hill
Scott
Shopping Center Plan Near Bellflower Glvd Area
Joe S Farrantes announces a $7 million shopping center project on Bellflower Glvd Stearns St, covering 20 acres to serve about 500 residents. Completion aimed this year with public transport access to begin within 40 days, district slated south of Pacific Coast Highway.
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Bellflower Glvd
Stearns St
Joe S. Farrantes
Pa ‘Caponeeto
Pacific Coast
Fuzr
Meat Prices Rise Only Moderate
Long Beach residents report moderate meat price increases at a few markets while large stores hold prices. Wholesale prices show small gains, absorbed by retailers for now as supplies arrive in better shape. Pickets continued in front of Los Angeles packing plants amid ongoing strike.
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Long Beach
Los Angeles
Strik
Sulphur Odor Expert to Lead County Air Study
Prof H F Johns tone of the University of Winote will begin a week long special duty in Los Angeles County for the Air Pollution Control District. He studies sulphur compounds blamed for pollution and limited visibility while Dr L C McCabe observes from an airliner with Pasadena residents opposing the project. Johns tone, brought from Duinois University, will return in June to finish the probe. He will receive 500 dollars for the first week and expenses.
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H. F. Johnstone
University of Winote
Los Angeles
Ounty
Air Pollution Control District
Johnstone
LC. McCabe
Pasadena
Los Angeles County
Chemics
Duinois University
McCabe
E Johnstone
Boy Hurt in Bike Bus Collision at Pine and Eighth
Eight year old Robert Hensley of 2233 California suffered head cuts yesterday after his bicycle collided with a Collcyele and a bus at Pine Ave and Eighth St. He was treated at Seastie Hospital.
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Robert Hensley
California
Pine Ave
Eighth St
Seastie Hospital
50 Acre Fill at Channel Mouth Slated
Long Beach Harbor Commission plans a 50 acre fill at the channel mouth near Pier A to create land for Pier C and air development. The project, costing over 1.25 million dollars, would extend the harbor boundary and improve access to the outer harbor while fitting into the port's long range plan.
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Pier-A
Pact Air Industries
Pier A
Long Beach Harbor Commission
Ny Harbor
Ae Wine
Tidelands
Ierensiogel
Sacre
B‘j, Amar
Fl.rsk Joemaker
Tred
Thtey
de Tomtat
Educators Close Convention at Municipal Auditorium
Dr Linyd N Morrisett of U C L A challenged educators to measure democracy in schools and society during the closing session of California Elementary Principals Association four day convention. Ralph R Fields discussed curriculum amid rapid school expansion as Ros E Simpson, state superintendent, was absent for Sacramento matters. Lonsdale led the session with the combined green clubs of Burbank Garfield Lafayette and Whittier Schools in attendance.
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Linyd N. Morrisett
Municipal Auditorium
California
Huo
Ques
Foe Fentomestal
Ralph R. Fields
Division of Instruction
Ros E. Simpson
Califor
Department of Education
Burbank
Garfield
Lafayette
Whittler
Long Beach Considers Downtown Parking District Plan
City committees in Long Beach favor a proposed parking district to stabilize business and attract drivers. The plan envisions land acquisition or lease to create a two thirds of a square block parking lot near Pine Avenue Fourth Street area with a three member governing board. Financing could come via bonds with city operation of meters at 25 cents per car and time limits.
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Long Beach
Auch
Fifth St
Broadway
Pine Ave
American Ave
Locust Ave
Horner
Fourth St
George Exell
Long Beach Republicans Seek Embargo on Exports to Russia
G O P groups in Long Beach urge Congress to end all exports to Russia and satellite states. The resolution, signed by 51, calls for halting shipments through the Port of Long Beach and urges higher scrutiny of war asset sales to Russian reps. War assets and machinery valued at millions were noted as previously shipped to the USSR.
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L Long. Beach
Assembly
Congress
United States
Russia
Willis W. Bradley
Washington
Long Beach
Los Angeles
Los Angeles Harbor
Russi
Ed Davenport
War Assets Administration
Pease
Long Beach Harbor
U.S.S
Swattuck
Roward S. Shattuck
Republican State Central Committee
Republican Assembly
Legal Advice Sought on Oil Lease Plan
City Council seeks a legal opinion from City Attorney Irving M. Smith on a proposed Long Beach oil lease with Soa Nietos Co. for adding parcels of city land. Company would pay a one seventh royalty to the city and owners of other properties affected by the lease.
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Legan
Irving M. Smith
Soa Nietos Co
T Long Beach
Watch Out for Fancy Investment Offers Warned by Official
Los Angeles investment chief Burchfield urged Lion Beach Chamber of Commerce members to investigate before investing. He cited cases of fraudulent schemes causing huge losses and warned that reputable buyers still fall for promises of big profits. He urged consulting an attorney on contracts and verifying history of sellers.
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LS. Angeles
Buncoy
United States
Los
Angeles
Long Head
Acme
Tel Frauda
Burchflel
State Department of ‘Investment
Los Angeles
Lion Beach
Burdhdist
Ship Crashes Wharf Damages Port Berth 151
A cargo ship operated by Union Sulphur Co crashed into a harbor wharf yesterday afternoon while attempting to dock at Berth 7, causing about 2000 dollars in damage to Berth 151 and surrounding piling. The vessel arrived from Portland and sustained its impact at the dock area near the harbor.
Resolution Voted by J.C. Group on City Stadium
The Junior Chamber of Commerce board adopted a resolution urging Kamediite support for municipal stadium construction. The plan seeks state funds to reach a 295,502 dollar total and would allow a 25 000 spectator venue. City primary and presidential elections date noted. several council candidates filed.
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Kamediite
Junior Chamber of Commerce
Pal
Eaeer
Ssa
Statium
A. ‘Lynn Parmley
Raymond C. Keater
Jack Magee
Chestnut Ave
Reverend Henniges Accepts National Youth Director Post
Rev Paul Brown Henniges longtime Long Beach Unitarian Church minister and council president leaves May 20 to become director of American Unitarian Youth at the organization’s New York headquarters. He will oversee youth programs after a career in civic groups and church leadership.
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Paul Brown Henniges
Unitarian Church
Long Beach
Henniges
Lone Besch
Essisest
Long Beach-Fhi Kappa
Mite Eayar
Bay ‘ Shore
Anite
Council of Parents and’ Nd
Sident
Long ‘Beach
United 'Nations Association
Consumers _ Co-operative Association
Ex football star gets jail term
A former professional football star, Rarl DB. Elsey, pleaded guilty in Los Angeles to misappropriating recreation fund checks while serving at Verminal Island Naval Base. He received two years probation and to repay restitution as part of the sentence.
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Rarl DB. Elsey
Los Angeles
Verminal Island Naval Base
Nounty Tai
Tunis
Rainfall and Winds to Continue Through Tomorrow
Rainfall and strong winds were forecast to last into tomorrow across Northern California and the coast. Small craft advisories remained in effect, with rain totals around 11.96 inches in some areas as warm weather briefly lifted temperatures to 65 degrees and beachgoers numbers topped 10 000.
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Ho Main
Poir
Condon
Newpitt
Mißtall
Gouthern California
Anaut
Canifornia
California
Associated Press
Power Company
Clothing stolen from car in Independence Iowa report
Tarvin Lb Cole of Independence Iowa told police clothing valued at 300 dollars was stolen last night from his car in the 300 block on Den Ave. Robert G Gotledge of 24044 E 53rd Street reported theft of a defective item at Lerner W Clark station on Bethie Street where a soda machine was broken and small change stolen.
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Tarvin Lb
Cole
Independence
Iowa
den Ave
Robert
G. Gotledge
E. 53Rd Stret
Lerner W. Clark
Weyvieg
Bethie St
Man Dies When He Aids Brother
Samuel A Hust aged 73 of 13 Chestnut Avenue collapsed while aiding his brother Matthew at 119 East Ocean Boulevard this morning. He died before help arrived as Matthew watched unable to assist. Police report states it took about 200 minutes to reach medical responders. the body was taken to Matthew's Mortuary.
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Samuel A. Hust
Chestnut Ave
Matthew
E. Ocean Blvd
Mattell
Sardine Run Surges as Division Reports Abundant Stock
The Fish and Game Division notes an unusual sardine abundance, with vast schools present despite past scarcity. Observers say the ashine ash in season confusion masks the real boost in available stock.
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Fish and Game Division
Southern California Weather Forecast
Cloudy and cooler conditions with intermittent rain expected today and tonight extending into Thursday. Southwest winds shift from gentle to moderate today and become fresh by Thursday as conditions change.
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California
Tonlehe
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