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Long Beach Press Telegram

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

May 06, 1948

Page

4

Subdivider urges pass of Long Beach water bond

Lloyd S. Whaley, a prominent subdivider, urged voters to approve a 6.4 million dollar water bond next Tuesday to fund storage and distribution for the city. He warned nonapproval could raise fire insurance rates per a national board survey. C Kenyon Wells of the Water Department outlined the master expansion plan to meet peak summer demand.

Long Beach Lloyd S. Whaley National Board of Fire Underwriters California Heights Community Methodist Church C. Kenyon Wells Water Department Wells Rae Simonson

New Beltone Hearing Aid Standard Promises Big Improvements

A advertising notice for Beltone hearing aids touts a new standard with the “magic silver circuit” and refined performance. It promotes the smallest unit Beltone, urges inspection at 302 Kress Building Long Reach, offers to mail a picture and booklet, and provides a phone contact for inquiries.

Beltone

Officials hail reception of new Lincoln Mercury

Ford executives led by Ernest R. Breech announced strong public interest in the Lincoln and Mercury lines at a Los Angeles press conference. The party toured a new East Los Angeles assembly plant, noting 100 daily units with potential to double, 426000 square feet of space, and 1500 employees. Plans include a new Lincoln model in about a year, convertible introductions in 30 to 60 days, and a redesigned automatic transmission in development.

Lincoln Ernest R. Breech Ford Motor Co Ambassador Hotel Breech Thomas W. Skinner Lincoln-Mercury Ford Los Angeles Eastern Slausen Skinner

Policeman Held for Death Trial in Los Angeles

Policeman William J. Keyes must stand trial June 16 on a manslaughter charge in the shooting of Augustin Salcido, 17. Superior Judge Thomas L. Ambrose ordered Keyes to appear before Judge Harold B. Landreth after denying a motion to dismiss. The judge faulted the Justice Court for holding Keyes and scolded parties for politicized proceedings at the preliminary hearing.

Los Angeles Augustin Salcido Thomas L. Ambrose Justice Court Keyes Joseph Scott Harold B. Landreth Ys Scott Huntington Park Justice of the Stanley Moffatt Ambrose Salcido Moffatt

Hard of Hearing Youths Plan Events in So Cal Zone Meet

Southern California Hearing Council zone reps from San Diego to Santa Barbara return home after a Long Beach meeting hosted by the Long Reach Society for the Hard of Hearing. Club reports by Orvis Pealer William Allbright Madeline Spranger Dally Lind and Harry Mitchel highlight activities as Mary Mutch the club’s president plans for upcoming contests and events in June in Los Angeles. Mary Mutch will attend a Pittsburgh luncheon next month and defend her reading contest title as the club celebrates its first birthday with a bowling tournament committee formed.

Southern California Hearing Council San Diego Santa Barbara Long Beach Long Reach Society Roland T. Mueller Southern California Conrad Selvig Lucelia Moore Lowell C. Ruch Hearing Center Los Angeles Mary Louise Kobrich Young People's Orvis ‘Pealer Alfora Club Beverly Hills William Allbright Up To Forty Madeline Spranger Glendale Dally Lind Santa Monica Harry Mitchel Mary Mutch Truman Los Beach Tee

Truman to Be Guest of L. A. Press Club

The Los Angeles Press Club announces Truman as guest for a forthcoming meeting. Plans include summer picnics and beach parties. The Get Together Club will meet Saturday night May 8 at 124 W Ninth St inviting ages 18 to 40 to join and call for special invitations.

Ninth St

Head Blow Kills Bereaved Grandfather

McKeesport Pa May 6 Morgan Lewis 78 who kept vigil for eight months for his drowned grandson died yesterday found unconscious near railroad tracks by his home He had 15 cents in his pocket a missing $78 monthly pension police say he died of a fractured skull in a likely scuffle with unknown assailants

Mckeesport Morgan Lewis Monongahela River

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