Mystery of Overell Murder Trial Captures Orange County
The Beulah Louise Overell and Bud Gollum murder case, tried in Newport Harbor, remains unresolved. Jurors and observers note the slow, circumstantial-driven American justice process with a verdict of not guilty for the accused.
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Gollum
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Louise Overell
Americana
Optimist Week Supports Youth and Human Rights Efforts
The Optimist Clubs nationwide mark a week promoting human rights clear thinking and youth guidance to curb delinquency and foster good citizens. Long Beach sponsors four junior clubs, stressing senior junior contact under the motto Friend of the boy and urging adults to engage with today’s youth.
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North America
Long Beach
Italy Faces Worsening Birth Rate Crisis Says Rome
In a Rome report dated October 7, officials say Italy's rising birth rate complicates recovery, but industrial output has recovered to 75 percent of prewar levels. Premier de Gasperi’s government drives reconstruction amid looming wheat and coal shortages threatening gains.
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Italy
Europe
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Alcide. de-Gasperi
Berrdri-Agradi
Analysis shows profits not rising over decade says report
Washington Oct 7 a National City Bank analysis highlights that profit margins per sale in leading food companies have barely changed since 1936 with some declines in 1947. The piece notes dairy, meat, sugar and retail grocery margins, a farmer share rise to 52 percent by May 1947, and inflation pressures on prices, wages, and costs amid postwar shortages and policy debates.
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Washington
National‘City Bank
Congressional Joint Committee
Just Folks by E. A. Guest
A reflective verse on how memory preserves fleeting joys from youth. The speaker notes that many past moments fade unless memory keeps them alive and that happiness may endure only in recollection.
Court Action to Extend Alamitos Bay Jetties
Ten years ago a court action sought to extend the jetties at Alamitos Bay to at least 1500 feet offshore. Naples resident Col Le Kerns led the case, while Charles S Hender was elected president on the first ballot of the new Chamber of Commerce board. Col Charles R Drake, Hotel Virginia operator and local financier, was hospitalized after a serious auto crash. Santa Ana officials proposed annexing a shoestring strip to a port harbor in Orange County, including parts of Costa Mesa, per Santa Ana Chamber of Commerce secretary George Raymer. The California Supreme Court upheld a $300,000 harbor bond issue. Long Beach smokers faced wartime tax–driven price hikes on cigars and cigarettes.
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Wisconsin Galiots and Global Finance in Wartime Echoes
A fragmented editorial discussion assesses postwar finance, labor unrest, and government spending. It cites Local 104 in Washington, a Supreme Court ruling on union self governance, and questions whether the federal budget is truly balanced. It mulls European insurance nationalization and wartime asset sales as misleading surplus.
Town Board Crooks Caption Sparks Retraction
A small towns paper sparked outrage with a headline claiming half the town board were crooks. The council demanded a retraction and the editor pledged to print one, followed by a corrected headline declaring half the town board are not crooks.
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Bazette
Dan Schreiber
Banks spend most advertising in newspapers says survey
Bank publicity survey by the Financial Advertisers Association of New York shows U.S. banks in 1946 allocated the largest share of ad dollars to newspapers, more than twice any other medium. 37 percent of banks reported using newspapers exclusively for advertising with newspapers and radio dominant among media.
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Association of New York
United States
Imany
South Bend Tribune
Your Magic Way Portraits by Matcalfe
A poetic verse titled Your Magic Way Portraits by Matcalfe expresses deep affection. It describes the beloved’s smile eyes voice and embrace as magical, guiding happiness and comfort through day and night. The speaker cherishes the beloved as dreams come true.
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Matcalfe
Trong
Ernie Warren's Broadway Night Out Ends With Intrigue
New York on October 7 reports Ernest Warren, famed actor, visibly intoxicated on Broadway. After an awkward bar scene and a tense run-in with a woman in a purple hat, Warren retreats to his 65th Street apartment. He reads a note promising a possible meeting at 8:30 at 21, suggesting personal drama behind the public persona.
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Sand St
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Warran
Sylvia Howard
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Forum Letters on Public Matters and Jury System Critique
Readers contribute opinions on current affairs criticizing jury decision making in a murder case and questioning public service maintenance. Henry of White Linen calls for stricter juror qualifications. Bill Burton urges better road painting and prisoner work programs to prevent accidents in local streets.
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Overell
Pregs-Telegram
Henry
Long Beach Blvd
Cherry. Ave
Appreciation for Lions Club support and canteen fund drive
Long Beach Lions Club secretary treasurer William S. Copeland thanks the Press Telegram and the boys and girls committee for their publicity aiding the Hi Teen Canteen held September 24. The note credits president Carl Jopai Be Peters and committee chairman Glen Black for their efforts.
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Peters
Glen? Black
William S. Copeland
Long Beach Lions Club
Thoughts on Recompense and Honest Living
A reflective piece quoting Romans 12 21 and George McDorald urging honesty among friends. It emphasizes fair conduct and truthful interaction in all social relations, urging readers to align actions with visible integrity.
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