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Newspaper
Long Beach Press Telegram
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Sep 30, 1948
Page
13
The speaker argues that true free speech is imperfect in America citing Holmes on shouting fire, incidents like Henry Wallace facing projectiles, and Voltaire on defending others' rights, noting regional variances in constitutional speech freedoms.
Pearle H. McClurg of 1780 Gaviota Ave received a safety star from California Star Drivers, marking 32 years of accident free driving since 1916. The retired nurse has logged over 500000 miles on long trips across Iowa Chicago New Orleans Oregon and more, with 69 monthly calls during duty at Odd Fellows Relief Board and no serious crashes.
The 46th annual California State Federation of Labor meets at Municipal Auditorium as credentials panel bars one of three protesting delegates linked to the International Ladies' Garment Workers' Union. The panel seats two and rejects one after an open hearing. The convention then staged a funeral tableau over a casket labeled the Taft Hartley Law and proceeds to debate the law's impact.
Long Beach hosts a historic Rainbow Pier forum known as University by the Sea where citizens freely discuss religion politics philosophy and human affairs. Charley Hamilton notes its growth since 1910 and urges council support for an extended platform to prevent crowding and maintain open debate.
Industry leaders urged an extra session of Congress to address the west coast maritime strike begun Sept. 2 that has halted 148 American ships. The coast Waterfront Employers Association and Pacific American Shipowners Association presidents sent a telegram to Rep. Hartley denying a strike issue on union grounds and seeking authority over disruptive leaders. The strike affects wages, shipyard refineries, and multiple industries while Alaska railroad prepares to load three government barges to deliver essential supplies.
Five more ships tied up in Long Beach Harbor due to the dock strike and crews have been paid off and left. The Calmar Line freighter Massmar and the Marymar Pennmar and the Pacific Far East Line Indian Bear remain moored without crews. Calmar ships face bunkering oil shortages and crews were sent back to Baltimore for resumed voyages. The Indian Bear’s crew witnessed Camiguin Island’s volcanic eruption and navigated through thick ash while loading copra and strikebound cargo. Third Mate Charles Boettcher from Vallejo noted the ship’s proximity to Camiguin before the eruption.
Long Beach today expects cooler conditions with night and morning low clouds along the coast and valleys. Temperatures mostly below 80 with some days near 90 in the LA basin, interior deserts reaching 85 to 100, and possible coastal frosts before October ends. Odds of measurable rain are 10 to 1, with a 5 to 1 chance of under one inch rainfall.
A committee of the city Aviation Commission will interview planning representatives to analyze centralities and draft a master plan for Daugherty Field development. Chairman Gladys O'Donnell, Vice Chairman John Alfore, and Commissioner John Clarke lead the group and seek a city contract funded in the aeronautics budget. Glenn Arbogast will query Montana Land Co. about restrictions on 404 acres to be acquired to protect airport approaches. The land includes 300 acres east of Daugherty Field and 104 acres northwest of the airport.
Mrs. Gladys O'Donnell chair of the city Aviation Commission returns from a six week jet trip to Europe praising the airlift to Berlin for boosting morale and American prestige in western Europe. She notes military readiness and warns of French internal strife and cautious English war fears.
The Long Beach traffic toll reached 33 with the death of Charles A. Pickett 69 of E Columbia St at Seaside Hospital from injuries suffered September 23 after being struck on Long Beach Blvd at 27th St. Two youths riding a bicycle with a pickup at Broadway and Junipero Ave were injured. Louis Czabo 14 and Gene Farole 14 suffered head injuries bruises and a possible hip fracture. A two car crash at Seventh on Walnut Ave injured David A Smith 20 and Elsie B Smith 43. driver Donald W Gardiner 30 had facial and knee bruises.
Night and morning low clouds and fog with sunny afternoons. Light winds become moderate westerly in the afternoons. The forecast calls for improving conditions with daytime sunshine returning after dawn.
After two months of rigorous training at the drill tower, 17 probationary firemen received diplomas from Fire Chief Frank S. Sandeman. Drillmaster Max Bryan and Capt. H. D. Conaway led instruction on cooperation, building knowledge, safety codes, and fire prevention. Names include Curtis W. Blakely, George E. Burris, Clyde F. Jones, Walter B. Jensen, Richard Keen, Donald Richardson, Lon L. Slusser, Albert D. Supernan, Fred L. Woolcott, Louis W. Cupp, Harold G. Heinze, Morton H. Hinds, Carl W. Johnson, Robert L. Kitto, George L. Longaberger, Everett J. Peek, and Robert D. Stork.
Long Beach municipal judges imposed jail terms on two drunk drivers. Clarence E. Smith, 45, convicted of drunk driving with a revoked license, received one year. Vincente S. Arcade, 53, pled guilty and got 10 days in jail with a 90 day license suspension.
Natalie T. Califano, 23, was found dead in an apartment at 328 Elm Ave. from a gunshot wound to the head. Inspector P. Finch of the homicide detail reported a revolver lay beside the body and ruled it a death by own action.
The Board of Water Commissioners awarded a $707,635 contract to George E. Kerns for a feeder line supplementing harbor district water from the Metropolitan Water District intake at 223rd Street and Delta Avenue. The project funds a major bond issue, with 48 inch steel and concrete pipe along Santa Fe Avenue to Eighth Street and Canal Avenue, part of an 8 1/2 mile feeder from the Johnson Reservoir to the harbor area. A second contract for $45,500 goes to James B. Crow and Sons for 10 000 feet each of 6 inch and 8 inch pipe, and 12 steel water storage tanks at Johnson Reservoir will hold 40 million gallons of Colorado River water.
A 20 mile parade of purse seiners stood seaward from the harbor to position for the sardine season opening at midnight. The 125 boats belong to Fishermen's Co operative Association members and more than 30 from the Federated Boat Owners group. Prices for sardines rose to 67.50 per ton and mackerel to 82.50 per ton.
Delores M. Radford, a Jordan High School student, reported theft of clothing and perfume valued at 169.80 from her home at 4818 Gaviota Ave. Thelma Sehulster, her mother, alerted police after discovering the items missing when Radford returned from a friend’s home and school.
Metropolitan traffic and transit committee members explored Long Beach freeway and harbor issues on a two hour bus tour. They viewed right of way for the Los Angeles River freeway and heard proposals to relocate Pacific Electric tracks to improve North Long Beach service and boost street capacity. Harbor and naval facilities were described by port officials and base officers as part of the program.
Long Beach and Los Angeles leaders reported the State Highway Commission will fund acquisition of additional rights of way for the Los Angeles River freeway. Harrison R. Baker said the project’s priority depends on future area needs and announced $1,035,000 for the Rosemead to Lakewood Blvd route.
Six year old Chester Fairbank of Linden Avenue was injured when his hand was caught in a washing machine wringer at home. Physicians reported bruises and possible broken bones to police.
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