Dispute Over Woman's Estate Near Settlement
A California probate dispute over Maric Flanagan's estate neared settlement as Court Commissioner Harry Keeler approved a full disbursement to 10 beneficiaries. The will left 20 000 to Father Edward J Flanagan and remainder to nieces Marie Beeson and Rose Marelli, with assets rising to about 200 000 in San Pedro property and 7 500 cash under a compromise. The estate valued at 153 856 at Death, with gains in property values since then.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maric Flanagan
San Pedro
Harry Kecter
Donald eGlinnis
Keeler
State Inheritance Department
Stanley Barnes
Superior Court
Father Flanagan
Flanagan
St Andrew Concert and Various Local Notices
Local briefs announce a St Andrew concert and dance at Machinists Hall in Temple Service area. Upcoming events include a Thanksgiving service at Tera Sinai Seventh St and Medina Ave next Thursday at 10 45 am. Public welcome. A Veterans meeting is planned at Veterans Memorial with Adm Moffat Post 767 tomorrow at 8 pm. A Welsh Cambrian Society meeting and officers election are set for Friday at First Presbyterian Church annex Locust Ave. A card party and luncheon for Adm John S McCain Ship 4851 auxiliary is scheduled Friday at 11 45 am at Veterans Memorial. A late report notes a purse theft at Leon Lambert’s home, and a Navy officer struck by a truck near Anabella St and American Ave with no serious injuries. An auxiliary election is planned at Machinists Hall Friday afternoon following a business meeting and sandwich luncheon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tera
Sinai
Seventh St
Medina Ave
Auxiliary of Adm
John S$. McCain
Veterans Memorial
Cambrian Havived
Welsh Cambrian Society
First Presbyterian Church
Seane Locust Ave
Notime
French Rail Strike Shuts Railways Amid Labor Tensions
Paris reports a general railway strike called by the National Federation of Railroad Workers, allied with the Communist Labor Confederation, as Prime Minister Schuman faces a tense labor crisis. Government officials hinted conscription of key workers could be used to curb the wave of strikes threatening France’s economy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
National Federation of Railroad Workers
Lel General Confederation of Labor
France
Premiere
National Council
Tne
Schuman
Thanksgiving Proclamation Urges Gratitude and Remembrance
Gov Warren urges Californians to honor Thanksgiving by thanking God for national abundance while remembering those abroad who lack these benefits. The proclamation notes the 82nd Airborne veteran paratrooper son of Mr and Mrs Lee Martin, part of the 325th Glider Infantry, who served in wartime. The message emphasizes unity, faith, and preserving a free way of life handed down by the founders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sacramento
Iimh
Santry
82Nd
New York City
Film Man Under Quiz Over Child
Los Angeles November 25 Henry G Paulette a 10 year old movie camera man was held on suspicion of molesting a 6 year old girl and for questioning in the Rochelle Gruskoter kidnapping murder case Mrs Helen Cartmill led police to Paulette after spotting him near a busy intersection with her two daughters and a neighbor's child she said Paulette pushed the child from a car and sped away then jumped to the front seat and rode on the running board until authorities halted the vehicle
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
LOS Angees
Henry ¥. G
Gus
Paulette
A &Yearold
Rochelle Gruskoter
Helen
Alrent
Mouthseat
Los Angeles
Sharp Advance in N Y Butter Prices
Wholesale butter prices rose sharply today on the New York Mercantile Exchange with grades AA and A up 2 cents per pound, grade B up 1 cent, and grade C up 1.5 cents, reflecting a broad advance in dairy commodities reported by the exchange.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N.Y
York, Or
New York Mercantile Exchange
Municipal Band Concert Program Review
A fragmented program listing items and names from a municipal band concert. The readable portions mention Torett Turanat and conductors, with scattered instrument and piece references. The text is garbled but conveys a concert setting with various musical selections and performers.
Spreckels Denies Wife’s Legal Ties and Third Husband
In Los Angeles in Superior Court John D Spreckels II disputes that Lou Dell Spreckels is his legal wife and challenges her alleged divorce and annulment history. He alleges she assisted husband No 3 Fred Bearden Jr to obtain a 1937 annulment while claiming she was not legally divorced from Henry P Carvey and was still married to Walter M Connor when she remarried.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Angeles
John D. Spreelkots
Sugar Fortune
Lou Dell Spreckels
Thei’ Fie
Wis
Fred Bearden Jr
Henry P. Carvey
Spreckels
Low Dell
Walter M. Connor
Carrey
Spreckela
Lou Dell
California Division seeks vessel for sardine research
Amid a severe sardine shortage the California Division of Fish and Game votes to seek a $125,000 deficiency appropriation to purchase a 100 foot Army freight supply ship repurposed as a research vessel. Dr Frances Clark cites unrestricted fishing and high juvenile mortality as causes while a new boat may help pinpoint factors limiting recruitment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California Division of Fish and Game
Los Angeles
N.B
Scofield
Fisharbor
San Fran
Monterey
Long Beach
Tay
Mologist
Frances Clark
Commission
Terminal Island Laboratory
California
Saos Angeles
Chicago Readies for International Livestock Exposition
Chicago awaits the 4911 annual inter national livestock exposition at Union Stock Yards with twenty acres of pens and stabling. Officials expect a record entry of 12 585 head including cattle horses sheep and swine from farms on two continents as more specialty displays and farm products are added.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Union
Tony
Escapee Quizzed in Taxi Man's Death
In San Francisco on November 25, authorities questioned Wil Mr. Howard, 20, a reformatory escapee, in the murder of cab driver Ernest A. Piataro, 39. Inspectors said a lead could point to the killer, whose description matched a thief involved in a weekend taxi holdup. Local 265 of the Chauffeurs' Union offered a $1000 reward for information leading to arrest and conviction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Pauce Toley
Wil Mr. Howard
Ernest A. Pliataro
George Murray
Michael Doherty
Icller
Chauffeurs’ Union
Pinaturo
Murever
Mass Trial of 64 Japanese Delayed by Court Room Shortage
In Yokohama on November 25 the mass trial of 64 Japanese war criminals was postponed due to lack of courtroom space. An American military commission planned to open the trial yesterday, but all courtrooms were occupied with minor cases. Officials hoped to convene today, though a start before Thanksgiving remained uncertain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yokohama
Japan
Knowland Calls for Consistent Policy Amid Aid Support
Senator Knowland of California backed economic aid to Europe and China while urging a more consistent State Department policy. He cited travels through Poland and Austria and criticized the Bulgarian government recognition after the execution of democratic leader Nikola Petkov as damaging to American prestige.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Department
Nikola Petkov
Bulgaria
State, Department
Tax Reduction Debate Shapes Postwar Debt Policy
The passage discusses a proposed reduction in public debt in early 1948, balancing revenue from taxes against expenditures and foreign aid. It notes inflation fears and calls for voluntary spending restraint, with appeals to banks to curb speculation and references to European recovery aid and farm support programs. The piece cites Senatorial and agency testimony on economic studies and policy tools.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Otuer Developments
Russell Smith
National Farmers Union
Senate Appropriations Committee
United States
Europe
New American Farm Bureau Federation
Appropriations Committee
Senate House Economic Committee
Ags
Hiart
Grand Jury Probes Meyers Case in Military Contradiction
Federal grand jury sessions continue since October as officials discuss indictments and potential war fraud, corruption, perjury, and tax evasion. Senator Ferguson's panel hints at prosecutions while Symington defends officers and supports FBI takeover if needed. Meyers faces a possible court martial for conduct unbecoming an officer and ongoing pay details are noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Na Jai Des
Lamatre
Dayton
Justice Department
Aldinot
Meyers
Columbia
Senate
Sen. Ferguson
R-Mich
Bnals
Symington
Tio
Air Force
Army
Jie
Federal Bureau of Investigation
FBI
Eymington
Ersion
Anca
Long Beach Man Aboard Clarksdale Victory Ship Sinking Report
A Long Beach man is aboard the Clarksdale Victory in a report claiming a wrecked vessel on a reef off Graham Island about 140 miles southwest of Ketchikan Alaska. Six others are listed missing and Coultrup’s family are named with addresses. The ship, 46th of its class, was built by California Shipbuilding Corp and launched December 2 1944 and turned over to American President Lines for transport service in February.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarksdale
Graham Island
Ketchikan
Alaska
Coultrup
Orla
Los Cerritos Trailer Court
Lang, Beach
Anna Bloom Inver
Addyrse
Dayan St
Clarksdale Victory
Long Beach
Los Angeles Harbor
California
Two Killed in Italy Violence Escalates In Calibre
Rome reports a Christian Democrat and a Communist youth slain in Calibre province, marking a resumption of two weeks of violence against Premier Alcide de Gasperi’s government. Carabinieri used automatic weapons as a Communist assailant opened fire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rome
VPA Christian Democrat
Calibre
Italy
Christian Democratic
Alcide de Gasperi
Apulia
Ministry of Interior
Admiral Denfeld Nominated to Lead Rival Naval Operations
President Truman formally nominates Admiral Louis B. Denfeld to head rival operations, succeeding Admiral Chester Nimity who is expected to leave the post next month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
WaAsalivesun
Truman
Lormally
Louis B.denfeld
Hlnd
Chester Nimity
Wire Tapping Probe Sparks State Hearing
Los Angeles reports a major wire tapping inquiry as Lt Senator Jack Tenney faces a special session to probe un America n activities. Tenney allegedly supervised removal of tapping gear from the State Building and investigators trace lines to the Philharmonic Building. officials deny involvement while Attorney General Fred Howser oversees the probe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Los Angilies
Jack Tenney
un-American Activities Committee
Tenney
Veniove
Velephone
Philharmonic
Jenney
Dave Stanton Jr
R. D. Mason
Fred N. Howser
CIO Of Workers Take Strike Vote Against Major Oil Firms
Richmond November 25 The CIO Oil Workers Union votes to strike against Standard Oil Co amid a dispute risking a state wide walkout of about 9000 workers. Strike authorization had already been voted down at Shell Oil Co and Tidewater Associated after failed wage increase talks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richmond
C- Lo, Oil Workers’ Union
Standard Oil, Co
Standard
Alread, Dhad
Shetl OW ‘Co
Tidewater-Associated
Musicians Offer Free Services for Nonprofit Programs in Long Beach
Local No. 353 of the American Federation of Musicians offers free services to nonprofit groups in Long Beach through December 31. A 21‑piece orchestra will give a two hour concert at the Naval Hospital tomorrow at 11 am, with funds drawn from the federation’s recording fund to pay musician salaries only. Other events include charity parties and community gatherings, with 353 handling requests via Local No. 355, A F M, and James C. Petrillo supervising the program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Long Beach
Ametteny Federation of Mun Ofins
Yeasén
Agion of
Hic A.ms
Naval Hospital
Sclots Chessimnas
United Church Brotherhood Party
Shing Club
Lions Club Theater Party
Paul Hennell
Ace. M
James C. Petrillo
A. F.M
Hennell
A. F. Wi
William W. Ely
Patrolmen Freed in Conspiracy Case
Providence jury acquits two patrolmen George J Harris and Gordon L Conway and Henry Cipriano in a conspiracy case linked to a March restaurant burglary in which two men were killed. Prosecutors alleged the patrolmen provided information and avoided the scene. defendants face possible accessories charges in related incidents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Providence
Upa Superior Court
Charles Higgins
George J.harris
Gordon ‘L. Conway
Henry Cipriano
Howard Johnson
Patient From Ninth Street Crash Moves to Naval Hospital
A victim seriously injured when an auto struck steel posts at Ninth Street and Pico Avenue on November 20 has been transferred from Seaside Hospital to Naval Hospital. Navy doctors report the condition as slightly improved but still serious.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kai
BE. Ocean Blvd
Ninth St
Pico Ave
Naval Hospital
Navy
Safe Driving Pointers Planned For Pupils At Local High Schools
The board approved beginning next September safe driving instruction including behind the wheel at Jordan Wilson and Polytechnic High Schools. The plan hinges on state law clarification next spring and staff training plus equipment purchases from eastern suppliers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jordan
Wilson
Polytechnic
Board of Education
Douglas A. Newcomb
Newcomb
California Physicians Service
Blue Capital Plans
Leisure Time Use Goals Highlighted By Local Real Estate Board
Dr. Frank Harnett urged the Long Beach Realty Board to begin a project expanding leisure time activities. He cited Dr William P Russell from Columbia University and a 30 year shift toward later work, cheaper power, and shorter hours. A proposed 2 million dollar plan would upgrade Low Beach recreational facilities. Eight nominees for the board were named: J L Bentley Fabe Blackman John Bohan Winnie Cross D L Michael Chir Holm E C Boswurm L D Tolbert.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Harnett
Municipal Recreation
Long Beach Realty Board
Wilton Hotel
Harnett
Recreation Workers
William P. Russell
Columbia University
Hassell
Jin
T Par Orns
Columbia
Rex ‘L. Hodges
J. C. Hoffman
Realtors
J. L. Bentley
Fabe Blackman
John Bohan
Winnie Cross
D. L. Michael_ Chir
Holm
E. C. Boswurm
L. D. ‘Tolbert
Luckman Rapped Lucas Walks Out at Hearing
Sen. Lucas storms from the Senate agriculture committee hearing after Chairman Capper refuses to halt a witness criticizing Charles Luckman former head of the Citizens Food Committee and Lever Brothers president. Tom Linder Georgia agriculture commissioner quoted from Time magazine as the witness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Sen
Lucas
Cith
Senne Agriculture Committee
Capper
Fu-Kun
Charles Luckman
Citizens Food Committee
Tom Linder
Georgia
Time Magazine
Luckman
Lever Brothers
Lsten
Jeadey
Bla
Heath Named Chief Building Inspector
Clinton C Heath was announced today by Superintendent Charles F P Morgan as the new chief building inspector. Heath has been acting in the role while O I Carey has been ill since July and now assumes full authority upon Carey’s absence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clinton
C. Heath
O. i. Carey
Charles FP
Morgan
Carey
Heath
Morran
Crusade for Christ Folk Music at United Methodist
Eleven Methodist churches join a crusade at First Methodist Church with Dr Chaotie Taylor and Laurie Taylor. Evangelists sing Negro spirituals and American folk songs while Dr Charlie Taylor preaches Ringing Doors at Midnight. Youth night drew a large crowd and featured talk on three rules for successful living.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Methodist
Crusade For Christ
First Methodist Church
Chaotie ‘Taylor
Laurie Taylor
Negro Splivian
Planc
Charlie Taylor
Dr. Taylor
Lourie ‘Taylor
Taylor
Successul
J. Db. Buller
Tor
Moore Memorial Methodist Church
Student Bodies to Pay for Damages in School Plant Destruction
Superintendent Doughis Ae Nee Wwcomb told the Board of Education that students from Polytechnic and Wilson will cover the repair costs for damage caused during football enthusiasm. He said the issue stems from a small minority and that pressure from within student bodies is key to preventing such destruction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Billa
Polys Technic
Wilson
Polytechnic
Doughis Ae Nee Wwcomb
Achoola
Board of Education
New Management for Restaurant Victor Hugo
A new management team announced for the Victor Hugo Restaurant at 730 East Broadway. Francois Rich mond leads with over twenty years in the global restaurant business. Alfred T. Cornwell known as Maitre d Hotel brings extensive service expertise. Chef Edward Corns well trained under Simona Cheta and has worked at Dorchester London Ciro's Paris and Shepheard's Hotel Cairo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Victor Hugo
E. Broadway
Francois Richmond
Alfred T. Cornwell
Alfred Alfred
Edward Cornswell
Simona Cheta
Dorchester
London
Ciro’s
Parla
Canadian Crews Await Strike Action Near Midnight
Five Canadian deep sea vessel crews in Vancouver received stand by orders for possible strike action at midnight. AFL Canadian Seamen's Union official James Thompson told Vancouver locals the stand by orders came from national headquarters in Montreal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vancouver
B.C
James Thompson
AFL Canadian Seamen's Union
Montreal
Fire department response to Pine and Witi emergency
A garbled OCR note records a fire department response to an incident near Pine and Witi streets. It mentions an ambulance and a patient, with unclear times and agency names. The fragment hints at a 2 24 time reference and a city or district emergency response.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fire Department
Witi
Pine
Weargency
Building Permits Report From Burma and Nearby Regions
A mixed set of building permit notes mentions residents and addresses across Rangoon Burma and surrounding areas. Entries reference dates, prices, and project types including dwellings, partitions, and large apartment spaces with various names and locations. The fragmentary text notes independence era context and local official mentions alongside permit activity.
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Tante—Clan
Lady MacDonald
St Andrew
Machinists Hall
Elm Ave
Weeting
Veterans of Foreign Wars
Adm
Moffatl
Vv. F. W
Noble Grands Club
del Mar
Rebekahs
Celine Ewers
Ollye FE
James McCormick
Center St
Bellflower
Robert Jones
California Hospital
Ceah
Leon Lambert
Fifth St
Lambert
Olive Ave
Conair
Anabella St
American Ave
Wahan
Henry W. Lawton
the Sons of Union Veterans
Turanat
Torett
Coffay
Patricia Coniglio
Dennis Hohlbagh
Chicago , Children's Memorial Hospital
Associated Press
Knowland
Petkov
Hantel
Tilsen
Admiral Denfeld
Pippentinea
Hinzel Wenker
16Th Ft
Helen Bailey
Abby Perry
Wanwee
Noricieniy Mtn
Aelania
Hanaath Cenieagipi
MeGarr
Een Beattie
Awellifig
Rangoon
Burma
G. Cowsin
Norton Nimpila Rotm
Sehmen
Larege
Sir Hubert Rance
Operatent
Gi Olf Bo
Berri
Arene
Tang
Thetis Wu
Ng Tiey
Emia
Gagewell
Ettiodtt Auisio
Aa Pawlesbicdt
Tenlandhy
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