Civil Defense Lag Temporary Averts Red Cross Exec Plan
Robert A. Jakoubek Pacific Area Red Cross disaster field representative surveyed Long Beach preparedness and urged organized volunteer groups to plan with the Disaster group headed by J. Herbert Davies. Roland R. Bach Long Beach Chapter manager said public interest in civil defense is a temporary decline due to a pendulum swing after tension. He stressed definite jobs for trained volunteers if a major disaster occurs and noted Jakoubek's wartime service and county disaster experience.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert A. Jakoubek
Pacific Area
American Red Cross
Jakoubek
Long Beach
Roland R. Bach
Red Cross
J. Herbert Davies
C. Warren Hupert
Jidakoutek
France
Roland R. Bachleff
Local Briefs Potluck Dinners and Meetings
Arizona State Aaeleny to hold a dinner Wednesday at 6 30 p m in Bixby Park. Oregon Washington State Society to dine Tuesday at 8 p m in Red Men s Hall. Former residents of Superior Wisconsin plan a picnic at Bixby Park next Sunday per Mrs J F Amiews. Retired Railroad Signals Club to host a Gay Nineries program at its Machinists Hall Friday. OFS annual memorial service to be held at the Town Hall meeting Tuesday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arizona State Aaeleny
Bixby Park
State Society
Oregon
Wasl
Ington State Society
Red Men's Hall
Anaheim St
Pienre
Superior
Wis
Sunda
J. F. Amiews
Falcon Ave
Sovial Club
Railroad Sneia
Clu
Nineries
Jundicofal Machinists Hall Friay
OES
OFS Will
Tyreeting
Amaranth
Palos Verdes Court
Order of Amaranth
Tow Hall
Bertha McCall
Violet Berggren
Patrons’ Association
Lloyd Wells
Atlantic Ave
Draft Plan Hits More Students Under New Deferment
Selective Service officials say about 500000 students will escape service under the scholastic deferment program, about 200000 fewer than before. Major General Hershey spokesman notes 500000 deferred. past deferments averaged 700000. Examinations begin next Saturday with three more in June and July.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Selective Service
Five held after Alabama mass shooting shocker
Boaz Alabama reports a mass shooting that killed a farmer and three officers. Warrants were sworn for Jimmy Kilpatrick and Tam Upton along with Fred Goble and Allen Hicks, all facing murder and assault with intent to murder charges. One deputy, James Lang, survived with a serious lung wound. Police say victims were preparing a picnic at Kilpatrick's 220 acre farm when gunfire erupted.
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Boaz
Ala
Chipter
OFS
Jimmy Kilpatrick
Masoni
Aubrey
Anaheim St. Kilpatrick
Tam
Upton
Fred Goble
Hwo
Kilpatrick
Marhall
Harkness
Vineland Ave
Kilpathlonia
Rick
James Lang
Gadsden
Community events and births mix in Long Beach notices
A May 10 birth for Judean Faye Allman at 702 Somina Ave in Occangide is noted beside a flood of local club gatherings. Card parties, stamp shows, table topics, and charity meetings fill the week, with Amaranth and Royal Neighbors events listed and multiple reminders across Long Beach areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Borma
Judean Faye
Charles Allman
Somina Ave
Occangide
Rived Ares
Nixon Named Lead Speaker for JCC Convention
Tulsa May 19 Senator Richard M Nixon has been named principal speaker for the national Junior Chamber of Commerce convention in Miami Florida on June 9. The Jaycees headquarters announced here today. The item also lists local clubs and societies such as Mothers Club Chapter JM PEO Sisterhood and United Church groups in North Los Altos and Long Beach events including a Ladies Lions Delta Chi Sorority assembly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tulsa
Okla
Richard M. Nm
Mothers Club
Chapter JM
PEO Sisterhood
North Los Altos United Churchi
Russ Active on Bering Isle
Anchorage May 19 reports say Russian troops are seen more often on Big Diomede Island near Alaska. Eskimo informants relayed sightings from an observation post on the northeast hill as Soviet activity increases since April.
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Anchorage
Alaska
Big Diomede Island
Little Diomede Island
Eskimos
Frank Morgan
James Tyapana
Bie Diomede
Berling Strait
Forty-ninth Star
Boy Hurt in Fall From Moving Car
Four year old Charles Beckmert Jr of 2784 Delta Ave suffered head injuries last night after falling from a car driven by his father Charles Beckmert Sr on Ninth St west of Pica Blvd. The grandfather in the back grabbed the boy as he fell causing his head to strike the pavement. He was taken to Seaside Hospital with lacerations and a possible skull fracture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Beckmert Jr
Delta Ave
Charles Sr
Ninth St
Pica Blvd
Seaside Hospital
Lions District Elects Brown of IL B Governor
George W. H. Brown of Long Beach was elected Governor of Lions District 4-D-2, covering southern Los Angeles County. The convention and election at Catalina Island involved 105 clubs, with Long Beach lauded for Sea Lion as best district bulletin edited by Kenneth F. Sullivan. Brown active in Civic groups and hospital YMCA Goodwill roles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George W. H. Brown
Long Beach
Lions Clubs
Los Angeles
Catalina Island
Sea Lion
Lions Club
Kenneth FE. Sullivan
Bulletin
Brown
Bullums’ Department Store
IP NU Ta Seta
Long Beach Club
Community Hospital
YMCA
Camp Fire Girls
Goodwill Industries
West Germans Sell to Reds in East Berlin Trade Presence
Senator O'Conor reports a Red Chinese purchasing mission is in East Berlin seeking strategic Western German materials. He notes West German conferences with the mission in the Soviet zone, cites illegal shipments to Iran and Curtan destinations, and mentions UN embargoes on war goods to Communist China.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
O'Conor
D.md
East Berlin
West Germany
Berlin
China
Russia
Iran
United Nations
Rhode Island May Cross Off steak dinners
Providence eatery owners report OPS ceiling prices have spiked wholesale costs and may force steak dinners from menus. A restaurant man scrapped a $1 75 open steak sandwich after his supplier bill, another lifted a $3 dinner to 4 30, and a third raised 2 50 to 3 to break even.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Providence. R
Civic Leader to Address Lakewood Village Guild
The Ladies' Guild of Lakewood Village Community Church will host Mrs. Elizabeth Hutson president of the Board of Education as guest speaker Thursday at noon in the church social hall. She will discuss The Challenge for Peace, with the Friendship Circle of the Women’s Society as hostess. Mrs Otto Broesamley will lead devotionals and a nursery will be available during the program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies' Guild of
Lakewood Village
Elizabeth Hutson
Board of Education
Hudson
Long Beach
American Association of United Nations
National Foundation For Infantile Paralysis
Friendship Circle
Women's Society
Otto Broesamley
Juvenile Officer Assists at Imperial County Youth Conference
Santa Ana notices Sgt Rus Campbell director of the Orange County Juvenile Bureau assists the California Youth Authority as a consultant in juvenile control at the Imperial County Youth Conference this weekend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Santa Ana
Mar
Rus Campbell
Orange County Juvenile Bureau
Sheriff's Department
California Youth Authority
Man Falls Three Stories In Torrance Hotel
Elfilio Valasquez, 1622 W. 203rd St., was near death after falling from a room on the third story at a Torrance hotel on El Prado Street. He was taken to Harbor General Hospital with broken injuries and possible internal damage. Police say he was with Max Valdex and apparently fell after shoving a window open.
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A. Torrance
el Prado St
Torrance
Elfilio Valasquez
W. 203Rd St
Harbor General Hospital
Max Valdex
Calasquez
Valasquez
Slave Lands Look to U. S. - Vogeler
Virginia Beach May 19 A businessman freed after 17 months in a Hungarian prison says enslaved peoples look to the United States for salvation. His wife read the message at the first annual meeting of the Young Presidents organization at the Cavalier Hotel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginia Beach
America
Robert Vogeler
Young
Cavalier Hotel
Vozeler
Bethesda
Waval Hospital
Lucie Vogeler
Noted British General Dies
Cambridge England May 19 Pr Major General Sir Frederick Maurice a distinguished soldier involved in England's Maurice Debate died today He was director of operations for the Imperial General Staff 1913 to 1918 In 1918 he clashed with Prime Minister Lloyd George over Belgian front disasters and was retired for breach of military discipline The incident stirred Parliament and triggered the Maurice Debate in the House of Commons The general defended Gen Hubert Gough who faced reverses and was removed Maurice supporters say his forthright stance cost his career
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Cambridge
Eng
Frederick Maurice
England
Maurice
House of Commons
Hubert Gough
Cviti
Ipper
Ypres
No Bond Posted in Title Fight
Sacramento reports the 3 p.m. deadline for posting the $2500 bond for the Aragon Ike Williams lightweight title bout in Los Angeles on June 13. Neither contestant posted by the cutoff, with Williams’ manager and Aragon’s handlers not yet responsive. Secretary J M Genshiea noted Paler mo mailed the bond, but it had not arrived.
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Sacramento
Aragon- Ike Williams
Los Angeles
California Athletic Commission
J. M. Genshiea
Franks Palermo
Williams
Eer
Genshiea
Aragon
Mexico to Decorate San Francisco Judge
Attorney General Francisco Gonzalez de la Vega traveled to San Francisco to bestow the Aztec Eagle decoration on Judge Teresa Merkle for aiding in recovering about 800 Mexican paintings from the 16th and 17th centuries. Most works were moved to the United States during the Mexican revolution.
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Mexico City
Francisco Gonzalez de la Vega
San Francisco
Calif
Teresa Merkle
United States
Midwest Spring Brings Life and Hope to Hard War Belts
A lyrical ode to spring in the American Midwest contrasts peaceful renewal with distant wartime turmoil. It celebrates lush fields, moving farms, robin song, and urban couples, urging readers that this season offers a chance to “buy life” and pursue better days despite war overseas.
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Soltis Bend
Ind
American
Midwest
United States
New York
Hs Pittery West
Joe
American Midwest
Judge agrees women talk too much on phone
In Chicago on November 19, 4!, Judge John T. Zuris sided with Steve Kenyeri in a domestic relations case over a high telephone bill and alleged spousal dispute. Kenyeri faced disorderly conduct charges as the hearing continued with Sophie Kenyeri, his wife, involved. the judge noted the remark about wives talking too much.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
John T. Zuris
Steve Kenyeri
Kenyeri
Sophie
Zuris
Trade Week Tour Highlights Long Beach Harbor
Visitors on harbor boat tours will view the world’s two greatest man made bars and Long Beach Los Angeles trade facilities. The 25th World Trade Week opens with a new air cargo terminal at LAX and includes breakfasts, luncheons, and a Propeller Club luncheon. Dan A. Kimball is slated to speak at the Biltmore Hotel event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sound
Chamber of Commerce
Long Beach
Losgeles
Los Angeles International Airport
Stock Exchange of Los Angeles
Kimball
Savannah
Los Angeles Biltmore
Dan A. Kimball
Santa Ana Man Killed in Train Collision
A Santa Ana man died when his car and a Southern Pacific freight train collided at Flower Street and Santa Ana Boulevard. The victim was Harry E. Ripley of 1024 West Chestnut Street, believed to be middle aged. Ripley's ear was destroyed. body taken to Smith and Tuttle Mortuary in Santa Ana.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Santa Ana
Southern Pacific
Flower St
Santa Ana Blvd
Harry E. Ripley
Chestnut St
California Highway Patrol
Ripley
Smith & Tuttle Mortuary
Miracle of Modern Age Air Transport Industry Turns 25
The American air transport sector, born under government sanction in 1926, marks 25 years on Monday. The era began with private enterprise amid barnstorming, evolving through federal oversight, the Aeronautics Branch, and the first coast to coast air mail flights.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ashington
America
Isaae
ARMY
Siying
Aeronautics Branch
Department of
Ail Mall
Ourice
Ford ¥ Tetor Co
Tree Enterprise
Detroit
Cleveland
Henry Ford
Irving W. Glover
Y Ford
Edsel
Ford
Thomas A. Edson
J. D. Cuddeback
Varney Air Lines
Pasco
Wash
Elke
New
Varney
United Air Lines
Western Air Lines
Maury Graham
Los Angeles
Salt Lake City
C. N. James
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Albert Salathe
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Lakewood-Belmont Torstmisters
Wernes
Goopom
Fey Sevag
Rei McCall
John Tada
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Aumi Gradenay
Len Gonzaliu
Paul Jenkins
Bill Lyons
Paul Rovsitor
Dot Briggs
Clarence Fogg
Milt Cantor
Royal Neighbors
Royal Neighbors of America
Elizabeth Davidson
Fred Engiebert
Hanna Harailton
Minnie Haynes
Emma Huddleson
Emma Jordan
Rosa Alice Weed
Eva Bulach
IcHza Dower
Alice Inman
Stella Noble
Lucy Wiley
Effie Williams
Frannis West
W. Broadway
Tulsor Mar Vista
Order of Tern Star
Hadassah
Navy
JCC
Nixon
Bering Isle
Jay Bright Hancock
USN
WAVES
Comdr
Hancock
Robert L. Tully
Charles Litle
Milter
Erben
Press-Telegram
Lions District
IL. B
George V. H. Brown
Reds
Rhode Island
L. B. Civic Leader
Liven Brothers
John
Sidney, Neb
Carl M
Phoenix
Ariz
Christian F
Compton
Max
Pasadena Ave
Sidney
Neb
jPress-Telegram
U. S
Vogeler
Bond
Mexico
Hal Boyle JR
By Alexander KR. George
Municipal Auditorium
Harry Ward
Low Beach
Josap Powell
Electricians
Ken Hull
Painters Local 256
Painters’ Committee
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