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Newspaper
Long Beach Press Telegram
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Sep 05, 1948
Page
11
Detroit reports that price increases have not dampened demand for passenger autos. Industry analysts note a large backorder and rising production possible in 1948, with a push to cheaper models if demand shifts, while overall output may exceed past highs.
Nationwide survey of dealers by the National Automobile Dealers Association shows orders for new cars at about 7,300,000 as of July 1, up 11 percent from January. Production delays could take 26 months to fill, with cancellations and duplicates complicating delivery expectations. Willys Overland exports exceed 70,000 vehicles, and West Coast dealers prepare to receive the first DeSoto assembled on the West Coast.
East and West winners, Albert Killan and John Killan, first, Mrs Ledene Magruder and Sall Brown second, and Mrs Edit Wagner and Mrs Mary Wilson. North and South winners, Drue DeVico and Frederick Morrison first, Mrs Lou Ryel and R. B. McCully second, and Mrs Marty Fike and Mrs Alfred Coleman third.
Maritime Association of Commerce of Leite teotesting proposed toll relief to counter a scheduled Panama Canal toll increase ordered by President Truman. W H Kembie, chairman, and Robert Hays, executive secretary, sent members of the Maritime Commission a letter opposing the plan and detailing the coalition's stance.
Australian scientists at Shepparton Victoria sent radio signals to the moon and received echoes two and a half seconds later. The work by the Australian Council for Scientific and Industrial Research aims to study the upper atmosphere and beyond. Research officer A J Higgs notes the tests are pure research with no stated practical use.
The Bronze Star was awarded posthumously to Plu. George W. Mills, 20, son of Mr. and Mrs. Bar VanBus kirk, for selfless sacrifice at Okinawa on April 24, 1945. Mills, a machine gun crew member, stayed to cover withdrawal. born in Long Beach, he was a Polytechnic High School senior when he enlisted in August 1944. He trained at Camp Hood Texas Camp Carson and Camp Hale Colorado. Survived by his parents and sister Frances, Mrs. VanBuskirk serves as second vice president of the Long Beach Chapter American Gold Star Mothers.
Mrs JF Newby publicity chairman for Townsend Clubs announces weekly meetings. Club 12 hosts a noon boord party Tuesday while Club 7 meets at 730 pm in Townsend Hall. Club 9 gathers at 730 pm 39 W List St and Bellflower unit at 730 pm 9451 Flower St Rep Wills Bradley Jr speaks at 1230 pm Townsend Hall 18th District event.
The Junior Chamber and Aviation Breakfast Club plan Wings Over the Nation events from Dec 10 to 12 at Municipal Airport, including a luncheon, yachting day, aviation ball, and Kitty Hawk Day honoring the Wright brothers first flight in 1903. The event aims to top last year’s awards and features iftar.
The Sixth Annual Beach Girl Amateur Photographer Contest in Virginia Park drew entrants from Hollywood Santa Monica Venice Huntington Beach Oceanside and San Diego with 200 amateur photographers expected to compete. Long Beach Camera Guild president Harold L. Larson said invitations to over 40 southwest camera clubs spurred broad participation. A 15 foot platform will showcase the contestants as the municipal band performs and Jack Forner manages ceremonies.
European nations lure American travelers year round with discounts on air travel and hotel rates from 10 to 30 percent, plus tax exemptions and eased rationing. The American Automobile Association notes Holland marks Queen Wilhelmina’s 50th anniversary and France hosts a UN General Assembly session. other incentives include access to festivals, sports, and famed tourist sites. A Travel Abroad pamphlet outlines attractions, reservations, and logistics.
The 50th annual League of California Cities conference is set for Long Beach with Mayor Burton W. Chace and Councilman Clarence E. Wagner co leading. Department heads will name official delegates and banquet attendees, and two lists will be filed with the mayor. The city earmarks 2500 dollars for entertainment and advertising as part of general expenses.
De Valle Equipment Co. is revealed as owner of the former Navy steam tugs ATR-16 and ATG Tatter, bearing the name Moe-Mulford. The 1143-ton, 165-foot ships, built during the war, are being put in commission here, crewmen revealed.
In Rome on Sept 4 officials announced a project to build 59 power stations to ease power shortages. The stations will add 7.4 billion kilowatts and complete the north south electric grid from the Alps to the city, expanding Italy's electric plans.
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