Mechanical Butterfly Marvel In Hollywood Sets Film Craft
Hollywood craftsman builds a mechanical butterfly for Mortal Coils to fool audiences. The device, an intricate, motorized model, will be indistinguishable from the real butterfly on screen. Photos and schedules hint at a busy season with stars like Frank Sinatra and Lana Turner tied to various projects.
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Hollywood
Butterly
Frank Sinatra
Hosses
Frank
Lassie
Poe
Home
Robert Ryan
Glamorville
Berlin
Hoe
Ryan
George Raft
George
Katharine Hepburn
Miss Peters
Katie
Fred MacMurray
Velo
Red
Reo
Fred
Hope
Robert Taylor
Jenny Lake
Wyo
Barbara Stanwick
David O. Selvnick
Hing Crosby
Kaugh
Bob
Robert Montgomery
John Garfield
City to hire Stanley and Stolz as oil consultants
Water board authorizes City Manager Brennan H. Thomas to sign a contract with Stanley and Stolz petroleum engineers of Los Angeles for oil consulting to prepare leases or contracts for drilling on Water Department lands. Maximum 5000 dollars, 150 days. payments 100, 50, and 25 per day for senior, junior, and stenographic work. The firm may be terminated on 10 days notice. Hearing before planning commission for oil code amendments.
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Board of Water, Commissioners
Brennan H. Thomas
Stanley
iWater
Planning Commission
Judgment Awarded in Traffic Mishap
A jury in Superior Court awarded William R. Gifford $7500 in damages against Clyde E. Miller for a personal injury from a crossing collision. The trial, presided by Judge Joseph M. Maltby, concluded with a nine to three verdict after Gifford was struck by a vehicle operated by Miller while crossing an intersection.
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Superior Court
Joseph M. Maltby
William R. Gifford
Clyde E. Miller
Bivdn
Longee Wal
Edison J. Demler
Miller
Wilder Back Home After Surgery
L. J. Wilder secretary of the Chamber of Commerce has returned to his home at 1315 F.E. 11th Street after a surgery performed at Seasile Memorial Hospital last week the chamber office announced today.
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L. J. Wilder
Chamber of Commercce
Seasile Memorial Hospital
Chamber
Oil Worker Harold Ables Dies at Laughlin Well
Harold Ables age 50 of 1321 E. Tith Street died after a heart attack while servicing an oil well at the Laughlin base. He was pronounced dead at Seaside Hospital and the coroner notified. body sent to Holton and Sons Mortuary.
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Harold
Ables
E. Tith St
Laughlin Bease
Seaside Hospital
Holton and Sons
98th Birthday Lon Matheny Moved to Work at 98
Lon Matheny, aged 98, celebrated his birthday in Charleston West Virginia as he marked his 60 years in the house moving business. He said he works eight hours daily and travels 50 miles by bus between his Seth home and Charleston, noting he rarely tires. The photo was taken four days late due to the busy move.
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Charleston
W. Va
Lon Matheny
Lon
Seth
Reds Order Ship Strike in Trieste
Trieste report says Communists ordered 10 000 shipyard workers to stay on strike defying the Allied military government. The Sindacati Union called for continued stoppages after the government ordered all-strikers to return to work. Tensions rose as Yugoslav forces pressed demands near the border while American and British troops held their ground. Representative Nixon urged U S troops to stand by their guns in this critical flashpoint between democracy and communism.
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Trieste
Hiac
San Marco
Communisteran Sindi-+ eatt Unioi
Sindicati Union
Free State
Richard Stilwell
International Boundary Commission
Richard N. Nixon
R.calif
Housewives Plan Boycotts Against Beef and Staples
The Housewives League of Rockville Centre announced a rotating three week boycott against key foods starting with beef from Sept 22 to Oct 13 as 75 members vote in protest of high prices. They plan similar three week strikes against butter eggs corn and soaps throughout Nassau County.
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Rockville Centre
Housewives League
Rockville
Centre
Nassau County
League
Driver Arraigned for Failure to Provide Charge
Russell v N Newbold a 33 year old bus driver was arraigned yesterday before Municipal Judge Char D Wallace on a failure to provide charge Newbold who was extradited from Muncie Indiana was held in Hew of 2500 bail and faces trial Sept 26.
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N. Newbold
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Newbold
Funeful Guy Heralds Diaper Services in New York
A quirky note from New York on September 28 reports a musical horn by the National Institute of Diaper Services to alert mothers that a diaper service delivery is approaching the curb. The device aims to save time and help drivers expand their routes.
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New York
National Institute of
Bradley Promises Tid land Quitclaim Support
Rep Will W Bradley of the 18th District told the New Masonic Temple Young Republican Club he will back tideland quitclaim legislation. He said a California Congressmen committee is drafting details and a study group led by Rep Carl Hinshaw is examining the tidelands issue to present a strong case next session. Baird presided at the meeting.
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Republican Club
Will W. Bradley
Congress
California
Tiverman
Carl Hinshaw
Jtidelands
Bradley
Baird
Driver Denies Hit and Run in Alcohol Case
In the Superior Court Judge Percy Hight heard Joseph C. Groth, 55, plead guilty to drunken driving while denying a hit-and-run charge. Groth was arrested after police found a burning motorcycle and an injured Navy enlisted man on Canal Ave and Ansheim St. Witnesses said Groth struck the sailor’s motorcycle and fled. The arresting officer noted the driver was very intoxicated. A probation hearing was set for Oct 6 and the hit-and-run hearing was continued to that date.
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Percy’ Hight
Joseph C. Groth
Groth
Canal
Ave
Ansheim
Hight Set
New York Enacts Rent Control Law Citywide
New York City implements three municipal rent and eviction controls after Mayor William O Dwyer signed them. Violation carries up to 500 dollars fine or 90 days jail or both. About 1 750 000 rented dwellings fall under the rent commission. Paul L Rosg heads the commission. laws aim to curb eviction proceedings.
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New York
UPI
New York City
William O'Dwyer
Ina
Commission
Paul L
Rosg
Edney Couple Sail From Long Beach for South Africa
Mr and Mrs Robert Edney of 31574 Hermosa Ave sail from Long Beach Harbor aboard the S S Recpat Monday. Edney travels to reunite with his sister in Port Elizabeth South Africa and plans to sail Oct 12 1910. He is noted for treasurer roles in major theaters and his father Bobbie Bolder was a noted actor who began in South Africa and gained fame in early Hollywood. In Johannesburg he will visit Fred Smithers last seen in 1908.
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Robert Edney
Hermosa Ave
Long Beach Harbor
the .S. 5
Edney
Port Elizabeth
South Afric
Bobbie Bolder
South ‘Africa
Hollywood
Johannesburg
Fred Smithers
Smithers
New California Laws Take Effect Tonight Amid Jubilation
Sacramento reports 1577 new laws from the 1947 session go into effect at midnight. Key measures include highway tax changes, funding for education and veterans, a separate state patrol, and new commissions plus transfers of funds to treasury.
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Sacramento
California
Frank M. Jordan
Motor Vehicle Department
Uiner
Pew” Commissions
Ust
Ourplus
State Aeronautics Commission
Centensiala Commisah Gumshier
Jriter
Benemilly
Pomona Club Events Highlight Evening Schedule
The Town send Clubs invite Pomona members to a Saturday 7:30 PM meeting. The Satellite Club of Palos Verdes O E S hosts a luncheon Tuesday at Machinery Hall chaired by Mrs Pearl Broneley.
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Dietitek
Townsend
Pomona
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Palos Verdes
Machinst Hall
Pearl Broneley
Annual Picnic of Turner County Residents in Los Angeles
Former Turner County residents plan an annual picnic at Exposition Park in Los Angeles. Local treasurer Mrs. Roger Dreger is named, with other events including a Card Party for Cornhuskers and friends and Townsend Club picnics in Bixby Park with speakers such as Willis W. Bradley and Ralph Dills.
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Turner County
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Exposition Park
Los Angeles
Roger Dreger
Coronado Ave
Townsend
18Th Congressional District
Bixby Park
Willis W. Bradley
Ralph Dills
Frank F. Merriam
Kansas State Society
Bixy
Joseph R. Ramsey
Ithe Society
Deaths of Couple Listed as Personal Crisis Reports
Chicago reports a jury verdict of double death by own action, in the deaths of Frank Ries, known as King of the Obscene Films, and his wife Ick They. Both died in a hotel after taking poison. Ries identified himself in a suicide note as a major producer of lewd motion pictures for stag parties. Witnesses included police and hotel staff.
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Chicago
Frank
Ries
Hollywood
Rotarians Triumph in Golf and Bowling Matches
Rotarians won at golf and bowling yesterday facing teams from the San Diego and San Clemente Rotary Clubs at a joint meeting in San Clemente. A total of 155 Rotarians had lunch at the San Clemente Casino with 85 from Eng Beach, and Dr. John Cottrell and Allen Perry presided. Many Rotarians stayed in San Clemente for dinner.
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San Clemente
San Clemente Casino
Eng Beach
John ©. Cottrell
Allen _Perry
Man Found Dead in Seattle Home at 84
Gustaf Falk aged 84 of 242 East Fourth Street was found dead in bed yesterday by his son George L. Falk of Seattle. The body was taken to Pat Sterson and Snively Mortuary.
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E. Fourth ‘St
George L. Falk
Seattle
Pat Sterson
Snlvely Mortuary
Blaze Destroys Newly Built San Marino Mansion
A spectacular fire roared through an undoccupied mansion near Huntington Library in San Marino. Contractor Ford J. Twaites estimated the loss at 150000 dollars, with two Pasadena fire companies aiding the San Marino department to combat the flames in the 20-room home under construction for two years. Twaites said the loss was covered by insurance.
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San Marino
Hummington
Library
Ford J.twaites
Pasadena
Twaites
Bids Authorized for 9800 Feet Cast Iron Pipe
The Board of Water Commissioners approved specifications for 9800 linear feet of cast iron pipe and authorized General Manager Brennan S. Thomas to advertise for bids with a return date around Oct 2.
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Board of Water Commissioners
Brennan S. Thomas
New Chain Letter Declared Illegal
Postmaster Howall K. Goodwin of Long Beach warned today that a new type of chain letter circulating is illegal. He said the scheme uses the mails to send cash, violating two postal laws and related codes.
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Howall K. Goodwin
Long Beach
U. S
Goodwin
Bookie Suspect Arraigned on Violating Bookmaking Laws
Lloyd A Laruma, 49, charged with four counts of violating bookmaking laws after an incident on W. Ocean Blvd was arraigned before Judge Charles D. Wallace. Preliminary hearing scheduled for Sept. 22 with bail set at $1000.
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Lloyd A Laruma
W. Ocean Blvd
Mue Jdeipal
Charles D. Wallace
Stolen Revolver From Car at 225 American Ave
Dr Samuel A Reese reported a 2 shot 2 Caliber revolver valued at 75 dollars stolen from a plane compartment while his car was stored in a garage at 225 American Ave Palos Verdes. Police were notified yesterday.
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American Ave
Samuel A. Reese
Palos Verdes
Palos O Verdes
Man Treated After Alleged Alley Fight
Gordon Christensen of 1135 Cedar Ave was treated for minor injuries at Seaside Hospital after a reported fight with another man in an alley near First Stand American Ave.
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Gordon
Christensen
Cedar Ave
Seaside Hospital
American Ave
Disc Jockey Film Lauded at Town Theatres
Peanna Durbin stars as a disc jockey in Something in the Wind, with Jan Peerce, Donald O Connor, and a strong supporting cast. The film is praised for Durbin’s vocal range, modern numbers, and effective singing in duet and ensemble numbers.
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Ay Uerbert Wormler
Peanna Durbin
Metropolitan Opera
Jan Peerce
Donald O'Connor
U.S. Army Air Forces
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