Plane theft crash near Long Beach Airport sparks probe
Authorities investigate after pilot Wallace Wreidlin allegedly borrowed a Navian monoplane from Long Beach Municipal Airport, crash landing in an alfalfa field and damaging the fence. Three passengers Alice Reynolds Barbara Zell and William Harber unharmed. Boss Ben Berg claims the plane was stolen. Wreidlin’s license status uncertain.
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Long Beach Municipal
Wallace B. Wreidlin
Hollywood
Glenn B. Arbogast
Long Beach Aeromotive
Hargal
Wreidlin
Lakewood Blvd
Arbogast
Ben Berg
Los Angeles
Berg
Alice F. Reynolds
Barbara M. Zell
Burbank
William A. Harber
North Hollywood
Jury Clears Shibley but Gets Tongue-Lashing From Bench
A federal court jury found attorney George H.E. Shibley innocent of three contempt charges after long deliberations in Los Angeles. The judge denounced the verdict as a miscarriage of justice and ordered Shibley to appear again on four new contempt charges arising from a Marine court of inquiry at El Toro.
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Atty
George HE. Shibley
Long Beach
el ‘Toro Marine Air Base
Shibley
Los Angeles
U.S
Marine Corps
Shib Jey
Il Toro Marine Air Base
el Toro
Dan Marshall
Skin Diver Death Rate Sparks Alarm Across Coast
Fred J. Schwankowsky water safety director for Long Beach Red Cross cites skin diving deaths and accidents averaging one per month from Ventura to San Diego this past year. He warns against improper use of weighted rubber suits and breathing devices, urges training and never diving alone, and notes Red Cross offers information and free winter swimming instruction.
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Fred J. Schwankowsky
Long Beach
The
Red Cross
Ventura
San Diego
Schwankuwaky
Schwankowsky
Schwankovsky
Village Rd
Lack Clues in Big L B Jewel Theft
Police admit no clues in Long Beachs major jewel robbery that happened Thursday night downtown. Loss initially listed at 100000 was revised to about 40000. Suspects seized jewel sample case from Fred Levey at Columbia Department Store during rush hour. Missing items include 2000 diamond rings and mounted pieces from H Hamburger firm of New York City. executive travels to Los Angeles planned.
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Long Beach
Fred Levey
Levey
Columbia Department
First St
Pacific Ave
Herman Hamburger
H. Hamburger
Soil Third
York City
Will
Los Angeles
Inaugural nonstop U S cross country flight marks new speeds
A DC Flagship New York nonstop to Los Angeles inaugurated by American Airlines cuts transcontinental time by about three hours. A party of 54 California newspaper representatives joined the flight, with eastbound service averaging 355 mph and a 455 mph top speed.
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Malcolm Epley
New York
Los Angeles
American Airlines
Idlewild
California
American
Denver
M. G
Dan) Beard
BCT
Ohio
Indians
Illinois
Missouri
Kansas
Colorado
Arizona
Minneapolis
Fort Worth
Dallas
Los Angeles International Airport
North American Strike Peace Hope Brightened
The North American Aviation strike inching toward settlement as company and CIO United Auto Workers resume joint talks in Los Angeles. A local riot-like incident saw a gallon oil jug hurled at Earl Lowry’s Rivera home. his wife had crossed the picket line and his car windshield was later smashed. Federal Mediator John Fenton announced four man teams would meet in Downey Torrance Los Angeles Fresno and Columbus to push progress after past stalemates. In Columbus Local 27 UAW faced a $50 000 contempt fine with half suspended for violating a court order on Oct 23. Hearings on three other contempt actions were postponed to Tuesday.
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North American Aviation
Company
CIO
United Auto Workers Union
Los Angeles
Earl T. Lowry
Kilgary St
Rivera
Lowry
Margie
North American
John Fenton
Dowsney
Torrance
Fresno
Columbus
Ohio
UAW
Long Beach Urges Strong Merchant Marine Support
Mayor Lyman B. Sutter told the Propeller Club at Lafayette Hotel that a strong Merchant Marine is essential for military power, praising Long Beach Los Angeles Harbor’s 1200 acres and 7,000,000 tons of annual cargo. He noted oil earnings of 68.49 dollars per minute and praised related facilities.
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Merchant Marine
Lyman B. Sutter
Propeller Club
Lafayette Hotel
Sutter
Long Beach
Los Angeles Harbor
Sutter Savas
T.W. Buchholz
George H. Bushnell
Loyalty minesweeper to be launched Sunday at 11 am
The USS Loyalty, third in a group of minesweepers built by Wilmington Boat Works for the Navy, will be launched at 11 a.m. Sunday. Mrs. William L. Horton, wife of the firm's vice president, will sponsor the event. AWN Kemp, chairman of Pacific Mutual Life Insurance Co., a yachtsman, will give an address.
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Loyalty
Navy
Wilmington Boat Works
William L. Horton
Awn. Kemp
Pacific Mutual Life Insurance Co
Gas Main Project to Reroute Traffic
The City Bureau of Franchises announced a gas main installation will close Ximeno Avenue for about a week during working hours. Buses operated by Long Beach Motor Bus Co and Metropolitan Lines will be temporarily rerouted from Ximeno Avenue to Bennett Avenue between 10th and Anaheim Streets starting Monday morning.
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Long Beach
Four Injured As Auto Plows Into Compton Pedestrians
A Friday night crash on 139th Street in Compton left four pedestrians injured. Victims include Mrs. Margaret Uribe and Frances and Pauline Rivera, with Edwin McKee cited for no license and right of way violation. Victims were treated at Physicians and Surgeons Hospital.
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Compton
Tajeuta
Aves
MeeKee
Rose
Mona Blvd
auto/spector
Grape St
Albert
Chamber
Rosecrans
Hermosa Beach
Halloween aid loaded for Korea in Long Beach harbor
Ships in Long Beach harbor load donations of 180 pounds of soap and clothing for Korean refugees. The Halloween collections move toward shipment, reflecting relief efforts to aid displaced people.
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Long Beach Harbor
Navy Bombardment Island Drive Raises 3400 Pounds
The American Friends Service Committee announced a nationwide drive totaling 34,000 pounds from 23 communities. A 3400-pound contribution from Duluth was shipped to Clemente Island for a Tuesday through Friday Air Force operation.
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American Friends Service Committee
Southland
Navy
San
Duluth
Minn
Clemente Island
Los Angeles
Siinto Wessman
Eek
Duluth Herald
STEAK GONE Fire Laddies Seek Burglar Aid
Fire station No 3 on 1223 Daisy Ave reported a burglar stole 5.60 dollars worth of sirloin and two quarts of milk between 2 and 7 am. The thief entered via an unlocked kitchen door while firefighters planned a night shift. Police were asked to help track the thief.
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Daisy Ave
Lost Wallet Returned Via Mail to Dorothy Wolf
Mrs. Dorothy Wolf of 2230 Albany Ave. reported losing a wallet at Broadway and Locust Ave. a week ago. The wallet arrived by mail Friday, neatly wrapped and undisturbed with no money inside, containing sentimental papers. She expressed gratitude to the unknown sender.
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Dorothy Wolf
Albury Ave
Broadway and
Locust Ave
Mrs. Wolf
PEP PILL MAKER WEDS AT 92 IN SIMPLE ceremony
George M Bartlett of Covina and Sonja Du Pont his secretary married in a simple airport ceremony at Long Beach after plans for a Catalina diving bell wedding were scrapped due to rough seas. Rev Benjamin J Paranlek officiated. Guests included Jack LaLanne and Elizabeth Bartlett.
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George M. Bartlett
Sonja du Pont
Long Beach Municipal
Catalina Island
Avalon Bay
Benjamin J. Paroulek
Gene Hawley
Compton
Bartlett
Energy
Jack LaLanne
San Francisco
Shirley Kilpatrick
Santa Monica
Hizabeth Bartlett
Friday
Long Beach
Avalon
Covina
Sewemueny Bn
Benjamin J. Paranlek
Azusa
Barnlett
Clash
Out of Home Dog Found Begging Tricks Not Susie
Mrs Margaret Cataldo reports her ten month old Peke Susie missing after the dog at Carson Park Animal Shelter appeared to beg for food and was mistaken for the pet. Shelter staff later contacted her to pick up a dog, but Susie was not the animal returned and remains at large.
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Animal Shelter
Marsgaret Cataldo
Shibeway Ave
Carson Park
Peke
Susie
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