Rotary Club presents Preview of Progress demonstrations
Rotary Club members witness scientific wonders including synthetic rubber production from gasoline and a catalyst, sound-activated goblet vibration that shatters glass, and model jet propelled planes powered by carbon dioxide. Edison lamp history to modern fluorescent and a mercury vapor lamp light the room. Norbert W. Dean chaired, Glenn E. Thomas presided.
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Rotary Club
General Motors Corp
Norbert W. Dean
Glenn E. Thomas
Redwood Bill Ratified in Assembly Sequoia Graves Inquiry
Sacramento May 17 The Senate resolution urging state inquiry into acquiring the remaining private graves of Sequoia Gigantea has been approved by the Assembly.
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Sacramento
Senate
Assembly
Taxpayers Meet Monday to Study Lakewood Plans
Taxpayers Association schedules a Monday 8 p m meeting at St Cyprian's social hall to discuss proposed development west of Paramount Blvd and north of Carson St now zoned for manufacturing. Lakewood Park Corp seeks county permission to subdivide land bordering the Union Pacific Railroad. Clark Searle reports on County Planning Commission zoning east of the San Gabriel River in Arcosta A-25 allowing five acre dairy farms, and on boundary changes between Long Beach and Bellflower School Districts. Captain C M Garrison outlines Harvey Way Lighting District status. Councilman Foge details Lakewood bus transportation improvement efforts. Association debates joining the California League of Unincorporated Communities.
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Lakewood
Taxpayers’ Association
Paramount Blvd
Carson St
St. Cyprian's
John Todd
Lakewood Park Corp
Union Pacific Railroad
County Planning Commission
San Gabriel River
Clark Searle
Searle
Long Beach
Bellflower
Harvey ‘Way
Capt. C. M. Garrison
Clarence H. Foge
California League of Unincorporated Communities
Britons Brace for Ten More Years of Meat Rationing
London May 17 Britons were told meat rationing will extend about 16 more years, with 1961 as a target for any return to prewar meat levels. Webb cited limited South American supplies and no quick fix, while milk eggs coffee and clothing prices rise. Bacon ration increases from four to five ounces weekly give a slight lift amid wider austerity. Preserved eggs from emergency stocks to offset current weekly egg ration are to be released.
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Ondon
Maurice Webb
Webb
South America
Food Ministry
Dairymen’s Association
Phi Delta Kappa Installing LB Chapter Friday
The Beta Kappa Field Chapter of Phi Delta Kappa will receive its charter at a Friday banquet at 6 pm in the Long Beach City College Dining Room. Dr. Paul Cook will present the charter with several notable educators attending and inaugurating the chapter officers.
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Beta Kappa
Phi Delta Kappa
Long Beach City College Business and Technology Division
Pacific Coast Hwy
Paul Cook
National Organization
Emery Stoeps
Los Angeles County
John Whinnery
Montebello
Osman Hull
University of Southern California School of Education
John Bright
Whittier College
Cook
Kephas A. Kinsman
Long Beach State College
Leo Gable
Long Beach City College
C. Douglas Barnes
Long Beach City Schools
Errol Requet
Long Beach City
India Favors Senate Grain Bill and Fast House Action
New Delhi reports satisfaction over U S financing of 2,000,000 tons of wheat for India after Senate approval and says speed in House action is hoped for. With August seen as critical for famine threatened subcontinent, final clearance and shipments are awaited. Empress Sadako dies in Tokyo at 66 from a heart attack. Her husband Emperor Taisho died in 1926. four sons survive.
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New Delhi
India
Senate
U. S
House of Representatives
Subcontinent
Hirohito
Empress Sadaka
Tokyo
Sadako
Emperor Yoshihito
Emperor Taisho
Emperor Hirohito
Chichibu
Takamatsu
Mikasa
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E. Broadway
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Ideal
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Pine Ave
Jewelers
Press-Telegram
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