New Braves in Tahquitz Tribe at Long Beach Scout Camp
The Tribe of Tahquitz, a Long Beach Boy Scout service group, initiated 86 new members at Idyllwild as part of summer activities. Larry Strom and Dave Short were elected Big Chief and Little Chief, with Tom Herren, Keith Willey named as officers as the tribe forges camp staff duties. The tribe, formed in 1925 with 45 charter members, built the mountain camp and now serves as guides and program planners.
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Tribe of
Dave Short
Jordan
Tom Herren
Keith Willey
Tribe of Tahquitz
Greeks Electing Government Today
In Athens UPI reports nearly 2,000,000 Greek voters will choose a new parliament with options centered on left of center right of center or a strong man under Field Marshal Alexander Papagos. Eight parties focus on attacks on Papagos Greek Rally as royalist Papagos faces opposition from King Paul.
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Athens
Greece
UPI
Alexander Papagos
Papagos
New Greek Rally Party
Paul
Indonesians Review Peace Treaty Delegation Flight
An Indonesian delegation to the Japanese peace treaty signing will fly to Bakersfield tomorrow to review Indonesian cadets training at Minter Field Air Base in Oakland.
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Oakland
Bakersfield
Minter Field Air Base
Patton Tank Claims Victory Over Russian T-34s
Gen J Lawton Collins testified behind closed doors that the Army’s new Patton medium tank has proven a striking success in Korea, reporting it has knocked out Russian T-34 tanks in an eighteen to one ratio in direct tank action. The remarks were released as the Senate appropriations committee approved a 61.1 billion dollar money bill for the armed forces.
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Collins
Washington
VBI
J. Lawton Collins
Army
Korea
Senate Appropriations Committee
18th Grand Coulee Generator Installed
The 18th and last generator goes on the line at Grand Coulee dam on the Columbia River next Friday completing the world’s largest hydroelectric plant. It will have a record 1 974 000 kilowatts of capacity and could power a Chicago size city, Secretary Oscar Chapman said today.
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Washington
Grand Coulee Dam
Columbia River
Oscar Chapman
Chicago
Doomed Felon Asks Fruit for Last Meal
Salt Lake City reports Eliseo J. Mares Jr. a 23 year old Utah inmate executes a murder sentence from 1946. He will eat a last meal including apples and avocados on Sunday, while otherwise requesting regular fare. Mares killed Jack D. Stallings near Coalville after a ride. John F. Dugan, state corrections chairman, confirms the plan.
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Salt Lake City
Eliseo J. Mares Jr
Utah
John F. Dugan
State Board-Of-Corrections
Mares
Jack D. Stallings
Corning
Ohio
Coalville
Russia Missed Chance on Japan Peace Pact Five Years Ago
Washington reports on the San Francisco conference where Russia rejected a treaty to disarm Japan for 25 years. The piece argues the Soviet stance squandered a historic chance to curb Japan, notes prior U.S. proposals to the Allies, and discusses potential postwar outcomes for Japan and the alliance with the United States.
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Russia
Japan
U. S
Britain
China
Far Eastern Commission
FEC
France
Canada
Australia
India
Nether
Fire and explosion at Texas butadiene plant
Sen Lyndon Johnson says a recent fire at a government owned butadiene plant in Borger Texas will cost the country between 20000 and 30000 tons of synthetic rubber. He sent the estimate in a letter to Manly Freischmann, chief of the National Production Authority. The plant is operated by Phillips Chemical Co.
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Washingson
Texas
Lyndon Johnson
D.texas
Johnson
Senate Armed Services Preparedness
Manly Freischmann
National Production Authority
Sat Borger
Phillips Chemical Co
Grandma Moses Turns 91 In Quiet Home Celebration
Eagle Bridge New York September 91st birthday plans did not deter Grandma Moses from a quiet family gathering at home with 17 great grandchildren present. The famed rural life painter says she feels perfectly fine and works daily on new paintings while guests enjoyed ice cream and cake at yesterday’s open house in Washington County.
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Eagle Bridge
N. Y
Grandma Moses
Grandma
Washington County
Auto Mechanics Pay Varies Across 34 Cities
The U S Department of Labor reports average hourly earnings for auto mechanics in 34 large U S cities during April to June 1931 ranged from 1 56 to 2 26 per hour. Nine cities averaged at least 2 00, while five cities including Atlanta Baltimore Boston Jacksonville and Providence earned under 1 65.
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Washington
U.S. Department of Labor
Atlanta
Baltimore
Boston
Jacksonville
Fla
Providence
R. I
U S Methods to Shape Japan Treaty Debated
The text discusses the creation of an oversight body to ensure Japan’s surrender terms were met and flags tensions over who should shape the postwar treaty. It notes Russia’s opposition to broader participation and suggests a four-nation approach with veto power, while the United States offers to proceed with or without others. The United States led a Pacific defense aware treaty effort after the Korean War began, with consultations and changes to gain broader acceptance.
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New Zealand
Philippines
FEC
Japan
Russia
Bae
U. S
Britain
China
U.S
Funeral Notices and Obituaries Mix of Names and Details
Funeral notices list multiple individuals with sporadic details. Corree Cheater of 1010 percent Lewie survived by wife Maude Gohee. Tyndall Cone with 3 grandchildren. services at Mottell's Chapel. Dynes John 4073 E Seventh St. interment at Chanel 505 Locust Ave with Rev. Barr. Davigan Edgene age 36 at 9562ath. services at Dileay Mortuary 1242 Pacific. Hazel G Davigan 39 Tad E 64th St. services at Dilday Mortuary 1842 Pacific.
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Coree
Lewie
Maude Gohee
Tyndall
Edgene
Chapel of Dileay Mortuary
Pacific
Davigan
Hazel G
Tad E
Chapel of Dilday Mortuary
Family Notices and Classified Fragments Mix Obits and Ads
A jumble of obituaries, memorials, and classified notices from a 1960s- era page lists Maddox and Herr families with funeral details at Mottell's Chapel, plus Mills and Spencer services. Also includes Lost and Found ads for bags, glasses, watches, and artwork for sale or appointment, with various contact numbers.
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Long Beach
Galif
Press-Telegram
Grand Coulee
Soviets
By James Marlow
San Francisco
Julius Caesar
Caesar
United States
Germany
Andrei Gromyko
F. L. Newkirk
E. Springosky
Armed Services
Red Feather
Tverritics
Oo. E. Cole
Cole's Markets, Inc
the Press-Telegram
Pan
Sharon Jackman
Paggy Ann Smith
Phyllis Withee
National Foundation For
Merrill Smith
Wesley Dr
Madsox
Garth
Xine
Pestt Maddox
Glen Maddox
Denac
Willem ‘W. Miiest
Robert. G. Herr
Kirs. Sylver Dane
Renvten Bieters
Mattell's Chapel
Mills—Warner
S. Cornuta St
Beliflaver
Sheedarriage Chapel
Sunnyside Memo
Robhrig
Oscar Henry
Chapman St
Los Angel
Charles W. Roening
Geraldine Garner
William Roshrig
Ernest R. van
Mottell’s Chapel
Emith
Maurice FE
Sore
Wayne
Wayne, Funeral ‘Tuesday 1 Fp. m. Halton & Son
Huntington Park Lodge
BFOE
Inglewood Park Cemetery
Spencer
Arthur Scott
Pearl Spencer
Weston S. Spencer
Mia
Felton Kelly
Will
Bert
Fras ‘Spencer
Cary W. Spencer
Merrill
ALLEY
Waste
Boox
Mottell
B. W. Coon Funeral
Urness Mente
Holton & Son
Seth and Lanier
Patterson-Snively
Locust Avenue
Sunnyside
Torrey
Rex Ward
Cisim
San Diego Ave
Apt
Founda
Atlantc
San Gabriel
Artlat
aell_ sania offier
Colle
Tighe
Iowa
Rae Ward
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