Shoreside cranes eyed to boost Long Beach port reach
Port of Long Beach plans shoreside cargo cranes for future docks, amid European visitors and praise from Chief Harbor Engineer Shoemaker. Belgian manufacturer Gaupin notes Europe uses port cranes with ships’ gear, while U.S. ships rarely use cranes. Talks include security guard needs and chartered motorships expanding Pacific Coast trade to Cuba and Latin America. Port notes list agency changes and Marine Underwriters officers.
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Long Beach
R. R. Shoemaker
Shoemaker
Department of Commerce
Buenos Aires
A. J. Gaupin
Belgium
Holland
Europe
Gaupin
Caribbean
Independence Qine
General Steamship Corp
la Heve
la Coubre
la Baule
Independence Line
Cuba
Don Anselmo
Don Aurelio
Mexico
Central America
Colombia
Venezuela
Havana
Santiago
W. R. Chamberlin & Co
L. J. Pepparell
California
Isbrandtsen Line
John M. Cotter
Anaheim St
Wilmington
W. Walter
Marine
Southern California
Fred N. Farrell
W. H. Irby
L. E. Brame
Edison Co Asks Outfall Permit Near Terminal Island
Southern California Edison seeks Army Corps approval to install a twin pipe cooling water outfall that will terminate at the bottom of the inner harbor turning basin 700 feet north of the pontoon bridge. Water discharges from the steam powered plant on Terminal Island and objections based on navigation must be filed by 11 am June 19.
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Southern California Edison Co
Army Corps of Engineers
Terminal Island
Pipe Line to Pick Up Fish Far Off Shore
California Packing Corp plans an 1100-foot fish unloading line at Wild Cherry Canyon near San Luis Obispo. It will resemble submarine petroleum pipelines, with a 10-inch steel line on the ocean bed extending to a flexible line and a floating hopper where purse seiners unload sardines and mackerel. The Army Corps of Engineers has applied for a permit.
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California Packing Corp
Wild Cherry Canyon
San Luis Obispo
Army Corps of Engineers
Whaling Vessels Come for Fuel on Northbound Route
Two Canadian crewed whaling steamers, Globe VII and Polar V, arrived at Shell Oil terminal for fuel on the way to the Pacific north. Captains Borden and Jensen command 120 foot ships with 700 and 1200 horsepower engines, built in the 1930s in Norway. Owned by B C Packers of Canada, they will head to a Vancouver Island plant after fueling.
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Pacific
West
Shell Oil Ce
Dakar
Africa
Rio de Janeiro
Jack Borden
Einier Jensen
Norway
Antartic
B.C. Packers of
Canada
Vancouver Island
B. C. Packers
Afso
Consolidated Whaling Co
Port Technical Experts Join Civil Defense Corps
Harbor Emergency Force members organized in recent years by Rear Adm. Higbee have been incorporated into Los Angeles Civil Defense. An amendment to the city ordinance extends the HEF’s coverage to the $3600 injury limit and places it under Harbor Department control. The division will coordinate with federal agencies and city police fire and public works in disaster planning and response.
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Frank D. Highee
USCC
Los Angels
HEF
Harbor Department
Police and Fire Departments
Pubic Works
Adm
Higbee
Long Beach
L B Pair Efforts To Refloat Freighter Off California
Leon Kelly and Captain Bill Collins of Smith Rice Co at Long Beach assist in refloating the Japanese freighter Kerikoku Maru eighty miles north of San Francisco. Salvage master Charles Rice of San Francisco leads the operation using beach tackle two tugs and the freighter’s Winches on current high tides.
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Leon Kelly
Bill Collins
Smith-Rice Co
Long Beach
San Francisco
Charles Rice
Bids Sought for 14-Foot Research Vessel by FWS
Bids asked for a 14 foot steel fishing vessel intended for tropical and subtropical research. Pacific Coast yards only may bid. Tender deadline is 2 p.m. June at Pillsbury and Martignalas offices Shell Building San Francisco.
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U. S. Fish and Wild Life Service
Pacific Coast
Pillsbury & Martignolas
Shell Bldg
San Francisco
Zenith unveils power filled SUPER ROYAL hearing aid
Zenith introduces the SUPER ROYAL hearing aid priced at 75 dollars, boasting a 45 volt power plant and emergency battery switch. It features lightweight design, moisture resistant ceramic microphone, and optional headbands or bone conduction devices. Limited profit pricing aims to undercut rivals, with a money back guarantee and dealer inquiry options nationwide.
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Zenith
Iris
Zenith Radio Corporation
Hearing Aid
Dickens Avenue
Chicago
Ill
Canned fish bids called for by Army in Greece supply
The Army Quartermaster Procurement agency in New York requests bids from Long Beach Los Angeles harbor canneries to supply large quantities of sardines and mackerel for civilian use in Greece. Bids open May 23 with delivery by June 30 to cannery warehouses, from 1950 or 1951 fish packs.
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Greece
Long Beach
Los Angeles Harbor
Army Quartermaster Procurement Agency
16Th St
New York
All Income Groups Visit Dental Offices by Dr Beauchamp
A survey in Dr Beauchamps offices shows patients from every walk of life including salespeople teachers and seniors. He touts uniform low prices and friendly service with savings driven by high denture plate volume, delivering over 25 000 dentures yearly to reduce costs for all income groups.
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Dr. Beauchamp
Public invited to learn of popular pay later plan
A court demonstration is announced to show how easy it is to access credit, as Dr. Beau Beauchamp promotes a "Pay Later" plan. He asserts there are no easier terms and expresses confidence in the public’s integrity and value of the service.
New Residents Invited to Visit Dr Beauchamp’s Offices
A local dental notice invites new residents to visit Dr Beauchamp’s Credit Dental Offices to get acquainted and learn how easy it is to complete all dental work at once. Neighbors and friends may vouch for the practice.
Beauchamp Praised For Patient Recommendations By Referrals
Dr Beauchamp notes that over half of his patients arrive by word of mouth from former patients. He emphasizes that this person to person referral shows high confidence and goodwill. Throughout his long California dentistry practice thousands have sought his care.
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Br. Beauchamp
Dr. Beauchamp
California
Record of Dr Beauchamp’s 25000 Dental Plates in 1950
Dr Beauchamp reports offices produced over 25000 dental plates in 1950 with many referrals from former patients. He thanks platewearers and pledges to treat patients as he would want to be treated, emphasizing accessibility, no extra charges for difficult cases, and three guiding principles: work, reasonable prices, and liberal credit.
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Caupes
Zenith Badio Corporation
Dickens Ave
Ade
Army
Auto Repairs & Parts
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Buick
Dodge
Ford
Cpe
de Luce
Hudson, Brom
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Clee
Space
Pont
Bio
Studebaker
Dix
Studebaker, Dix
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Masters Pontiae Co
Pulse
R. J. C. Keys
Atlantic Long Beach
Shone
Meyer
Ehce
Beauchamp
Heday Plate Service
Pine Ave
4Th
Pine
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