Copra Fire Averts Wider Shipboard Blaze at Wilmington
Smoldering copra in the forward hold of the S. S. Philippine Transport at Berth 191, Wilmington, sparked a daylong effort to unload 15,000 sacks. Firefighters faced blocked access due to surplus pineapple and cargo aboard, while harbor engineers and a Navy power unit supplied steam and electricity to raise a full head of steam in 3 hours 10 minutes. Salvage and careful handling continued as authorities warned other vessels may face similar risks from stored copra.
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Wilmington
F. D. Higbee
Philppine
Philippine
Admiral Higbee
Marine Engineers
Harbor Emergency Force
Bert Hale
Navy
Long Beach Naval Shipyards
Higbee
Man Awaiting Trial Dies in City Jail
Ernest William Falbo 42 of 1208 Linden Ave died at 435 PM yesterday in the city jail where he was held awaiting trial for drunken driving after arrest on Oct 27. He requested a jury trial set for Nov 23 and died at Seaside Hospital from a liver ailment. body sent to Sheelar MeeFadyen Mortuary for autopsy.
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Ernest William Falbo
Linden Ave
Seaside Hospital
Falbo
Sheelar MeeFadyen Mortuary
Newcomer Twins Arrive At Frederick Brinkman Home
Two newborn girls arrived at 105 Argonne Ave as police and fire units responded. The five pound and four pound eight ounce sisters were taken by fire department ambulance to Harriman Jones Clinic Hospital with their mother Avis Jean Brinkman. all three were reported doing fine.
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Frederick Brinkman
Argonne Ave
Avis Jean Brinkman
Harriman Jones Clinic Hospital
Final Halloween Carnival Tonight in Public Parks
The Recreation Commission sponsors the last of 11 Halloween carnivals at Silverado Park and Bixby Park tonight at 7 with pageants, motion pictures, and carnival booths. The Silverado event features The Gypsy's Magic Mirror pantomime with 400 seats and 50 John Muir School youngsters. Bixby hosts The Gathering of the Spooks on its stage. both are free with a graded bag booth benefiting the playground fund. Police warn extra officers to curb vandalism as crowds gather and activities run into the night.
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the Recreation Commission
Silverado Park
31St St
Santa Fe Ave
Bixby Park
Cherry Ave
First St
John Muir School
Betty Green
Stephens
Betty Cole
Long Beach
Street Light Petition In East Fifth Block Seeks Safety
Earle O. Anderson and 20 others filed a petition with the City Council requesting a street light on East Fifth Street between Grand and Termino Avenues to deter peeping Toms and prevent accidents. City Manager Carl B. Wirsching was instructed to investigate the request.
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E. Fifth St
Grand and
Termino Aves
Earle O. Anderson
Carl B. Wirsching
Oil Truce Moves Stuck as Shipping Hopes Rise
Oil strike talks stalled today with backsliding by both sides dampening settlement prospects. Shell Oil and other companies canceled agreed points after a packed Martinez local delegation clashed with union negotiators. Violence near the Martinez refinery has heightened stakes as talks focus on rehiring strikers and wage increases while west coast shipowners seek broader deals with remaining unions.
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Oil Company
Shell Oil Co
CLO
Oil Workers Union
Det FD Eeeier
Martinez
Tidewater Associated Oil Co
Shell
C. S O. Marine Engineers
Ployers
West Coast
Sestre
San Pedro
San Francisco
C. I. U, International Longshoremen's and Warehousemen
Cleanup Fines Proposed to Boost City Sanitation Efforts
City chamber of commerce directors urged a municipal rubbish court to hear sanitation complaints and prosecute violators, with fines funding the court. They also urged ending household rubbish segregation, quick disposal site clearances, and stricter all night parking in key areas to aid street cleaning. The city plans to purchase 15 truck chassis to replace aging pickups, improve collections, and cut repair costs.
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Chamber of Commerce
Chamber
J. R. McHenry
Oil Stream Hurls Foreman 40 Feet In Accident
Production foreman Clifford M. Dobson, 43, of Bellflower, was sprayed by a escaping oil jet while pressure testing a rig at 4 Henry Ford Ave. He was hurled 40 feet onto a parked car with only his glasses broken. Doctors at Seaside Hospital fear glass particles may be embedded in both eyes.
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Clifford M. Dobson
Mandale_ St
Bellflower
Dobson
E. B. Hall Co
Henry Ford Ave
Sardine Fleet Ends Deadlock on Price Agreement
The sardine fleet resumed activity after canneries and unions set prices at 60 dollars per ton for sardines and jack mackerel and 75 dollars per ton for Pacific sardines. Over 2000 fishermen aboard 175 boats were impacted by the accord reached by Thursday and completed yesterday.
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G. LO
International Fishermen's and Allied Workers Union
Municipal Tax Bills Mailed for 1948 49
City Tax Collector Frank W Brejcha mailed out the 1948 49 municipal tax bills. Taxpayers may pay the entire bill now or pay the first installment. First installment delinquent December 6 at 5 p.m. An 8 percent penalty applies after that. First installment total is 1 647 518 74 dollars.
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Frank W. Brejcha
Robbery in Auditorium Park: man beaten and wallet stolen
Two suspects were arrested after attackers subdued Claude O'Luna, 27, of Freize Ave Wilmington at 1:30 pm in Auditorium Park. The assailants took his wallet containing $80 and were to be questioned by police.
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Auditorium Park
Claude O’luna
Freize Ave
Wilmington
Long Beach Area Weather Forecast Card
Partly cloudy with early morning fog and scattered showers near the mountains. Westerly winds persist through the day as the Long Beach area expects intermittent rain showers and turning skies.
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Long Beach
City to Appeal Over Land Value in Memorial Park Case
City Attorney says appeal will challenge Judge Rhodes ruling for a new trial in the condemnation suit City vs Lynne Hos sam. A jury set $45 000 for nine acres designated Veterans Memorial Park while Hossam seeks 55 000. If city does not pay 55 000 by Tuesday a new trial will be granted for Hossam.
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Irving M. Smith
Superior Court
Orlando H. Rhodes
Lynne. Hossam
Rhodes
Veterans’ Memorial Park
Hossom
Four Lads Once in Coma Await Halloween Fete
Four young cousins faced life threatening injuries and long hospital stays after accidents in August and September. Daniel Burton, 9, recovered to ride bikes again and attend school. Donald Hickson, 9, and Richard Hickson, 11, both left hospital while Edward Cox, 3, lingered before discharge. Their families planned Halloween hosting as the boys recovery continued.
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Great Divide
Community Hospital
Edward Cox
Charles Cox
California Ave
Donald Hickson
Richard Hickson
Richard
Donald
Daniel Burton
Verna Burton
Obispo
Danny
Hickson
Press-Telegram
Don
Edward
Compton
Ruth Hickson
Horace Mann School
Longfellow School
Nation United at Home and Strong Defense Plan
EP WILLIS W. BRADLEY in a long radio speech to his 18th District constituents laid out a program for a nation united at home and strong for defense and world peace. He cited jobs saved by naval funding, the 65,000 ton carrier, and a 70-group Air Force, while warning of prolonged tension and Communist threats.
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Willis W. Bradley
18Th
Bradley
Naval Shipyard
House
Navy
Tam
United States
Russia
Proctor Claims Tidelands Issue Made Political
Dr. Olin S. Proctor disputes that tidelands ownership is political, arguing his claim to submerged lands lies beyond the three mile limit offshore. He cites a Bradley bill and a 1947 Supreme Court ruling, noting his priority date predates federal actions and denying any Bradley connection.
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Olin S. Proctor
Third St
Willis W. Bradley
Congress
Dr. Proctor
Press-Telegram
Proctor
Bradley
Long Beach
Tidelands
Three Mile
U. S.supreme Court
Supreme Court
U. S. ‘Supreme Court
California
Threesmile
Judiciary Committee
House of Representatives
Hit Run Death Kills 16YearOld Boy on San lta Fe Ave
Police seek public help to locate a light tan or light grey sedan with front damage after a hit run on San lta Fe Ave near La Vere Dr. George Daniels 16 died instantly. companion John Dalton James 14 injured. Witness Harold Nixon pursued but vehicle escaped. Inquest set for Wednesday at Sheelar McFadyen Mortuary.
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Calad
Sanlta Fe Ave
la Vere Dr
H. W. Bennett
Police Traffic Division
George Daniels
Jennings Daniels
Regway Ave
John Dalton James
Hayes Ave
Harold G. Nixon
Pine Ave
B. W. Watkins
Santa Fe Ave
Young Daniels
Sheelar
City Sells Land and Accepts Quitclaim from Purchaser
The City Council approved sale of a small parcel at the west end of Treasure Island in Alamitos Bay to Carl Shank for 346.47 dollars. Shank furnished a quitclaim deed for 10.76 acres of submerged bay land offshore from the island to complete his holdings and plans include a home and small craft wharf construction.
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Treasure Island
Alamitos Bay
Carl Shank
Shank
Pedestrian Struck On Alamitos Ave Breaks Shoulder
Henry E. White Jr. of 998 Truman Boyd Manor sustained a right shoulder blade fracture after being struck by a southbound car while crossing Alamitos Ave at Third St. Police report the driver was Tharlea P. Keller, 27, of 2467 regenve. No citation was issued.
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Henry E. White Jr
Truman Boyd Manor
Alamitos Ave
Firecrackers Bring Arrests at Grid Game
Two 2h year-old City College students were arrested at Jordan High School Stadium during a City College Modesto football game for violating a city ordinance banning firecrackers. Suspects Kenneth G. Whitesell and Wilbur C. Disney, aged 2h and from Smith Pi and 1917 E. 21st St respectively, were taken into custody by police.
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City College
Jordan High School
Kenneth G. Whitesell
Smith Pi
Wilbur C. Disney
E. 21St St
Modesto
Trace of Rain Noted in Long Beach Area
Weather report notes a trace of rain with clouds likely to continue yesterday and limited chances today. Forecast calls for partly cloudy skies, cool conditions, light showers near the mountains, and moderate to fresh westerly winds with highs around 65 degrees.
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Long Beach
Weather Bureau
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