Councilman Kealer recalls WWII price controls in Long Beach
In 1943 councilman Kealer led price control and rationing efforts under the OPA. Volunteers enforced guidelines while investigators from LA and SF handled enforcement. He notes frugal wartime shortages, anecdotes of fines, and training 12,000 people in civil defense before returning to local duties.
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Kealer
Eh Neilntan
We First
Long Beach Board
Actiivist
National
Olive of Price Administration
OPA
Nixon
Bolly
Wd Martin
Edward T Marlin
Long Beach Board of Water Commissioners
Keeler
Long Beach
Keuler
Los Angeles
San Francisco
Wothiig
Stanford
Occidental College
Jning College
Gilbert and Sullivan Gala at Hollywood Bowl Delights Fans
A five veteran soloists led by Donald Adams offered over five dozen selections from the Savoy operas with Neville Marriner and the Los Angeles Philharmonic. The crowd of about ten thousand enjoyed Adams and Miss Eaves among others, despite uneven conducting and some faltering accompaniments.
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G&s
Donald Adams
Neville Marriner
Los Aneles Philharmonie
Adams
Sylvia Eaves
Melon Landis
Thomas Round
John Cartier
Tides And Temperatures Foretold In Coastal Region Weather
The coastal area reports mixed conditions with sunshine in early hours and clouds building later. Highs near 82, lows around 76, with Mojave and San Joaquin Valley forecasts showing variable cloud cover and light winds. Moonrise early morning, moonset at night, tides described with morning high tides and evening breezes.
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Lona Beach
Vici Lin
Cineludena
Morave
Mojave
Viciarville
Ile Effseure
Vaaiars
Sculliert Uun
Sayin
California
Lake Arrgamead
Asaeles
Heuer Boneh
Idsi Riveraigs
San
Skinnamna Eit
Chicago
Fonin
Bagel
Renae Teevaia
Mirpur opens Lakewood store guided by father’s advice
Andy Mirpur, 25, leaves Africa after travel and work as a worldwide representative to settle in Lakewood Weaver. He and his wife Monica run the Taj Mahal shop, featuring native items. He seeks local craftspeople to supply goods, keeping ties to Indian crafts and global roots.
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Andy Mirpur
Ander
Mirpur
Lakewood Weaver
Privieheaters
Africa
Mirpuri
Taj Mahal
Lakewoul
Waion
Hong Kong
Twas
India
Lakewood
Tome
Parade Closes Watts Summer Festival With Black Cowboy Focus
The Watts parade drew about 20 000 spectators on Sunday for the sixth annual Summer Festival finale led by Grand Marshal Sammy Davis Jr. A rodeo featured brane riding bill riding steer wrestling and calf roping as festival organizers highlighted black cowboys and their role in opening the American west. Gospel singers at Wil Rogers Park capped the day with a songfest.
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Watts Sunday
Sammy Davis Jr
Bill Rid
Wil Rogers Park
Home Burglary Reported on East Vista Avenue
Long Beach police reported Sunday a burglary at the home of Alice Ogilby on East Vista Avenue. Burglars entered the residence and stole cash and household items valued at Sul.
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Denise van Antwern
1. 68Th St
Alice Ogilby
Vista Ave
Sul
Long Beach
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Price Freeze
Raymond C. Kener
Revalls Nole
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Ruddivore
Carlier
Philharmonic
Neville Marrifer
Antic
Thomas Roan
Imas Round
Miss Hayes
Miss Landis
Touth
VESSE
Sy Haring Exchange
Sue
Anton Chekbau
Amarita Mary
Elise asKe
Avila Io Henay
Ines Gen Lassa
Norske Pei
Besson Cap Carmel
Baal Veilson
Nidal Ching Bear
Dai Maru
Jabei
Ause
Tnder David Salan
Suase Ganadian
Ngbt
Wilson
Nationalphelals & Siac
Grace L
Japan
Taramashits
Oiltingham Dillinghamndet Midas Prince Aikhand
Éng Sani
Mar Steve
Yamashita Shidahon
Cal Maru
Sanka del Restucca
Bue Bros Towing
Clade
Hoots
Cabot
Canadian Transport
Indioi
Pacific Far Gasta Inder Iarison Ii
Oliver
Pocille
Ioret
Tnier
Pioneer Valley
Agolia
Dei Boleniensi
Rosarita Beach
Barlanger
Raicares
Jperator
el Seaundo
Phillimpuve Carvesiidor
Galveston Harshime
Foss Tug & Rovat
Sikhety
Ensenada Weltaourasr Transaay
Oriental Pearl -Guayaquil
Ohaina
San Fran
Eriilips Petroleum
Teuacs Colltornis
Anacortes
Alamo
Yey
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Isbiit
Bice
Sta
Ann S. McCaly
Siar Badger
StAey
Pier É Atleite
Pier Haw
Sle
Camden
Sta Chandler Fuer
Actandone -Bethleheny
Way
Indurancalas
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Staranburo
Henderson
Dad
Monica
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Cleyelani
Monica and
Andy Mirpuri
Watts
National General Theatre
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Imperial
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Midnight Cowboy
Opan
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Ali MacGraw
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Love Story
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Cinema
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Big Jre
Ste Davis
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Serre Reynolds
Helen
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Tong Reach
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Paint Your Wagon
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Sandra
Aryan's
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Pine
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Willard
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Walter Matthau
Cee
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Jan Ies
Santa Fe Ave
Candice Bergen
YALE
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Lakewood Bhd
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Ryan
Jenny
Rosecrans
Atlantic
Count Yorgay
Vermont Ave
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Steve McQueen
LE Mans
SAT
SUN
David Lear
Daught Ekdaye' SA
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Roxy
Long Beach drive-In
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