Grand Jury Probes L B Unionist Attack in San Diego
A grand jury in San Diego opened an investigation into a clash between the Retail Clerks International Assn and the Butchers Union after a confrontation involving clerks’ leader Jack Maus and alleged goons from San Francisco. Several San Francisco men, Chester Hazel Louis Cacio Charles Tucker and Paul Dempster, plus Jerry Demitratos, posted $1,000 bail after assault charges.
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San Diego
Retail Clerks International Assn
ATL Butthers Union
Jack Maus
Chia Vista Hospital
San Frattesca
Mena
Avere
Gon Kouleer
Vst
Ratail
Chester W. Hazel
Louis Cacio
Charles A. Tucker
Paul E. Dempster
San Francisco
Jerry Demitratos
Ulton
Memory of Accident Mercy Fund Monuay Ceremony
Parents of a hurt child organize a mercy fund for hospital costs after a severe accident. The child suffered multiple injuries including a broken pelvis, collarbone, ribs, and skull fracture requiring urgent ambulance care and prolonged hospital treatment. Relatives and the community discuss funding to cover medical bills and celebrate efforts to aid the injured girl.
Finns Yow Dinamite at Public Hearing and Plane Dispute
Community speakers recount a government clash over a surplus C46 airplane. The dispute centers on ownership, court orders, and the public hearing planned to expose alleged rackets around surplus aircraft. Local incidents include vandalism at Lynwood Luther School and statements by Charles Finn on ongoing airplane battles.
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Thea
Angen
Mony
Pwolis
Mother 23 Admits Killing Her Baby
A 23 year old mother, Mrs. E. Kearney, admitted striking her son John Patrick with a bottle after he refused to take it. The infant died from a skull fracture. The court accepted a plea to manslaughter after mental competency tests found her sane, with private doctors reviewing reports before sentencing.
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Atty
Ted C. Sten Ball
Slaazater
Noth
Kearney
Aly
Francis Whelaly
Flood Job in River Resumed at Los Angeles
Full scale work on the Lower Los Angeles River flood control projects resumed as the Army Corps of Engineers prepared concrete and materials for the spillway channel. About 2 600 cubic yards will be poured while a 22 day AFL Teamsters strike has slowed progress. Construction should finish in 35 to 40 days to meet anticipated demand.
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Army Corps of Engineers
Ota Fe Dam
Channel
Y Baldwin
Federal
Tom Miley St
Carson St
AFL
Long Beach
AFL Mallon
San Francisco
Autoette Sold to Los Angeles Firm in Electric Vehicle Plan
Maynard Franklin from Pasadena announced that Autoette Inc a Long Sand producer of several electric vehicles has been purchased by Srovwn Be Equipment Co of Los Angeles The deal covers the manufacturing plant at TAC her Street and the distributor at 5321 American Ave The plan calls for redesign output expansion and a fivefold increase in employment from about 25 workers.
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Srovwn-Be Equipment Co
Los Angeles
Maynard
Franklin
Pasadena
Spike Brown-Bevis, Co
Nurchase
Har Tle
Tacher St
American Ave
Yan Asgats
Incal
Verhans
Mrs Bussing Granted Divorce From Mayor Bussing
In Compton, Elizabeth Bussing, 42, was granted a divorce from Mayor Frank G. Bussing, 42, after alleging drinking to excess. The settlement waives alimony. Elizabeth will receive support payments and the couple will share custody of Kay, 17, and Robert, 14, with the mayor remaining at home part of the time.
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Compton
Frank G. Bussing
Elizabeth
Bussing
E. Essey
Shelmonth
Endron
Kay
Robert
Dearingly
16th U.N. Birthday Celebrated in Lincoln Park Fete
The 16th United Nations Birthday was observed with a Lincoln park ceremony led by Mrs Joyce Pacouhowsky state chair man for U N Week who called the UN mankind s best attempt at an international code of behavior. Speakers included Dan Brice for the American Federation of Labor urging support for peacemaking and Robert Minor for the NAACP who praised UN aims. Local officials and clergy led prayers as exchange students were introduced and a proclamation was read by Mayor George Vermillion.
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Joyce Pacouhowsky
Cherman
U.N. Week
U.N
Dan Brice
U.S
George Ef, Notson
Y College
George M. Vermillion
Bernard J. Dolan
St. Anthony's Cherek
Emerson G. Rangen
First Congregarisnal Church
Wells ’ Kacher
Temple Israel
Irving Seineider
Kaprev
Bandits Rob Liquor Store and Market in Two Robberies
Armed bandits struck a market and a liquor store within an hour Monday night taking nearly $1000. Victims include Me y's Market at Anaheim Street and Parker's liquor shop. Suspects fled after forcing workers and customers into a storeroom and securing cash and whisky.
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Mey's Market
Anaheim St
Homer
Clark
E. Wilsow Sh
John G. Norman
Fine Ave
Joukher
Thomas R. R. Martin
Cherry
Martin
Reed
Norman
Noormen
Novran
Jett
Local obituaries honor Wade and civic leaders at luncheon
Butler Wade and longtime civic figures will be honored at a благодар luncheon in Long Beach. Recipients include James Wade and John Suter with brief remembrances by city officials. Church services and city hall attendance reflect community ties as plans for a holiday dance for enlisted men are announced.
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Or Walsh
Rose Walsh
John Suter
Linden Ave
Liam C. Wade
Long Beach Naval
Jigs Angeles
Miss Representatives
Washington
Yvatch
England
L Armed Services Commission
Mary
Brady
Long Beach
Rosary
Robert McNulty
Thelin Sheelar-McFadyen
Commission
City Hall
St. Anthony's Church
Toyment
All Souls
Armed Services
Joseph Ei. Masch
Bemedaled World War I Hero Sentenced for Bad Checks
A highly decorated veteran, Hennigan of Arcadia, with the Distinguished Service Cross, was sentenced by Superior Judge George Francis to 1 to 44 years for writing 16 bad checks. He had earlier pled guilty to a 1009 dollar check and was on probation when arrested for more checks. The offenses related to payments for aircraft parts and services.
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Mortay
George Francis
Finved
Hennigen
Arcardia
Hennzan
Hennigan
Angi
Westenest Air Service
Bellflower
Hemiigar
CIO Convention Set for November in Municipal Auditorium
California CIO leaders will meet November 3 to 6 for the sixth annual Industrial Union Council convention at the Municipal Auditorium. Mayor George Vermillion will greet delegates at Exhibit Hall with community and government displays. Speakers include Jack Kroll CIO PAC director Juan Rife CIO executive vice president Neil Haggerty AFL state federation leader Loren Miller and State Senator Richard Richards among others.
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California
CIO
Municipal Auditorium
Industrial Union Council
George Vermillion
Exhloit Hall
Irwin DeShetler
A. T. Luncelord
Los Angeles
Do Council
Organized Labor
Prorams
Will Bey
Jack Kroll
Cio-Pac
Juan Rifle
Neil Haggerty
AFL State Federation of Labor
Loren Miller
L. A
National Urban League
Richard l Richards
Los Angeles County
Doped Driver Dies in 90 MPH Freeway Crash
Ralph Espinosa Martinez, 25, fatally injured in a high speed crash on a Santa Ana Freeway off ramp. He allegedly stole two cars, one striking an Edison trailer causing a fatal chain of events. Martinez died at General Hospital prison ward after being held on auto theft and narcotics suspicions.
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Ralph Espinosa Martinez
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Martines
Martinez
Washington Blvd
Edison Co
D. L. Torbert
Alex J. Beyus
Los Angeles
Bayus
Downey
Firestone Blud
Woodruff Ave
Elwin H. Taylor
Newville St
Ty Ray Smith Jr
West Covina
Smith
General Hospital
L. B. Pioneer Widow Dies in Torrance Hospital
Maggie Almeda Smith 1032 Fountain Ave widow of James Albert Smith a Long Beach resident died Monday in a Torrance hospital. She came to Long Beach in 1904 from Denver and her husband with his brother opened Cherry Ave from 7th to Anaheim Sts. Surviving: son Phil W Long Beach sisters Carr ie Halvin Sarah C McElroy Lizzie Gill brother Albert R Moody six grandchildren seven great grandchildren. Service 11:30 a.m. Wednesday at Mortell's Peek Chapel of the Palms Wilton St. Interment private.
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Maggie Almeda Smith
Fountain Ave
James Albert
Bert) Smith
Long Beach
Torrance
Long Beach Schools Move Toward Large High School Units
Long Beach public school system aims for large campuses with 15 elementary schools 9 junior high schools and 5 high schools each serving over 3 000 students. Superintendent Newcomb predicts decade long trend toward bigger campuses with cost efficiencies and expanded programs at Millikan and Lakewood high schools slated to open 1956 and 1957.
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Long Beach
Douglas A. Newneamb
Bord
Newcomb
Ot Ac
Lake School
Millikan
Millikan High
Lakewood High
Realtors Elect New Directors in Long Beach Board
Long Beach Board of Realtors announced new directors after ballot counting led by President Tenney Moore. Five-year terms went to John Reed, John Bohen, Lawrence Di Miller, and Carol Crathers with Val Fisher filling a two year and two month unexpired term. Verne Morrill will complete an expired term and Fred Rose was elected salt man director for one year.
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Long Beach Board Realtors
Tenney Moore
Lafayette Hotel
John Reed
John Bohen
Lawrence di
Miller
Carol Crathers
Val Fisher
Verne Morrill
Wile Lends
Fred Rose
Saltman
YWCA Leader to Speak at College Park Church Event
Ivy Kahr, former YWCA national executive in Pakistan and Ceylon, will discuss her work at 7 30 p m Wednesday at College Park Church of God 1901 Palo Verde Ave The public is invited to attend.
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Ivy Kahr
YWCA
Pakistan
Ceylon
College Park
Church of God
Palo Verde Ave
Marine Hero Gen Puller Will Retire
At El Toro Marine Air Station Santa Ana announced the retirement of Major General Lewis B. "Chesty" Fuller Puller for disability. He is the most decorated Marine officer with five Navy Crosses and eight other valor awards. Puller fought in four World War II campaigns and led the 1st Marine Regiment in Korea including the Seoul landing and capture in September 1950.
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Santa Ana
el Toro Ma Tine Air Station
Tine Corps
Puller
Pacific
1St Marine Regiment
Korea
Seoul
Arthur Cauthers Dies Chain Founder of Market Basket
Arthur Bh. Cauthers founder of Market Basket and president 1930 to 1944 died Sunday in Pasadena. With brother in law Harold Gechagen they opened the first store in Pasadena in 198. By 1944 the pair ran 27 supermarkets valued at more than 11 million. Services set for 2 p.m. Wednesday at Ives Warren Mortuary in Pasadena.
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Arthur Bh. Cauthers
Market Basket Food Store
Pasadena
Cauthers
Harold Gechagen
Twomen
Iy Ives & Warren Mortuary
Pasaduna
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