Doak Builds Convertible VTO Plane for Army Tests
Doak Aircraft Co of Torrance will begin ground tests Tuesday on a vertical takeoff and landing plane for the Army Transportation Corps. The craft uses swiveling wingtip propellers enclosed in ducts to allow vertical takeoffs and landings while remaining horizontal in flight. It needs no airport for takeoffs, and may also operate as a conventional aircraft if airports are available. The Army seeks longer range and faster speed for observation and rescue, with commercial adaptation in view.
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Doak Aircraft Co
Torrance
Army Transportation Corps
U.S. Army
Doak Aircraft Company, Inc
Terrance
U.S. Army Transportation Research and Engineering Command
150 Youths to Vie in Speech Tourney
About 180 students from 18 junior colleges will compete Friday in the sixth annual Junior College Speech Tournament at Long Beach State College. Participating colleges include Long Beach, Compton, El Camino, Fullerton, Harbor and Santa Ana. Tau Kappa Alpha president Charles Blomlino is general chairman with Dr Joseph Wagner advising. Prizes include merchandise awards for the best short story and poem in LBSC's Hornspoon. Entries close March 28 and will be judged by college faculty.
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St Long Beach State College
Tau Kappa Alpha
Long Beach
Compton
el Camino
Fullerton
Harbor
Santa Ana
Charles Blomlino
TKA
Joseph Wagner
LBSC
Long Beach State College
Hornspoon
Kaye L. Hatch
Local Obituaries Chronicle Notable Passings and Services
A series of obituaries lists multiple residents including Mrs. Sarah Cretzler Mrs. Edith Bartholomew James Wart and others. It notes dates of death and scheduled funeral services at local chapels and churches with survivors listed such as daughters sons sisters and brothers. Memorial services are set for Tuesday and Wednesday at various mortuaries.
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Wilson
Sarah Cy
Edith Bartholomew
James Wart
Holton & Son
Duncan
Clara Macy
Lorelei Ave
Kenneth Stroud
Walter Wagner
Robsett A
Claude Bond
Will McFarlin
Joe Pauli
Ruben
Gene
Vince Laxton
Truett Memorial Baptist Church
Mottell's
Peek
Brunswick Benefit Fund aids burn victims in North Long Beach
The North Long Beach Junior Women's Club launched the Brunswick Benefit Fund to cover medical costs for three Brunswick children burned in a January 19 fire that destroyed a home at 6712 White Ave. Betty Jane, 11, is most gravely burned, with Linda Mae, 3, and Danny Rae, 6, hospitalized. The fund invites mailed contributions to PO Box 2068.
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Brunswick Benefit Fund
Brunswick
North Long Beach
William Brunswick
White Ave
Betty Jane
Harbor General Hospital
Linda Mae
Danny Rae
Long Beach
M L B Realty Club Meeting Scheduled
Medical and hospital bills for the children amount to 1600 dollars and plastic surgery may be needed for Betty Jane. The Long Beach junior estate lab will meet Thursday at Mayo's Restaurant, 5925 Cherry Ave. Mickey Bemis presides. Brunswick Benefit fund is handled by Long Beach National Bank with two officers and Rev Wade Campbell of Compton First Baptist trustee. The family attends Compton First Baptist Church and received shelter from the Campbells until a home is found.
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Betty’ Jane
North Long Beach
Worth Long Beach
Mayo
Ken
Cherry Ave
Mickey Bemis
Meth Newton
Blackthorne Ave
Brunswick
Long Beach Woman Arrested For Smuggling Gun To Husband
An attractive Long Beach housewife, Mary Ann Bevins, 22, was arrested in Santa Ana for attempting to smuggle a loaded .38 revolver to her husband, George Bevins, 32, at Orange County Jail. She appeared in Santa Ana Superior Court with the defendant and was sentenced to life for a $10,000 Corona del Mar market robbery on Sept. 20. Also sentenced were Roland Gillette, 27, to life for the same robbery. Sheriff and DA investigators said Bevins arranged with jail trusties to smuggle the weapon, which was boxed and disposed of after the box was opened. Bevins remains held in Newport Beach City Jail to avoid sharing the same facility with her husband before his transfer.
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Long Beach
Santa Ana
Orange County
Mary Anin Bevins
Araha
George
Robert Gardner
Corona del Mar
Newport
Busch City
Todd Shipyards Names Pacific Coast Sales Manager
Todd Shipyards Corp. announced the appointment of Robert E. Mayer as Pacific Coast sales manager. Mayer, since 1952, has led the Pacific Steamship Assn. He will assume the post March 15, succeeding John N. Pharr, who moves to Chicago. Todd operates eight ship yards with three on the Pacific Coast in San Pedro Seattle and Alameda. Headquarters will be in Todd's San Francisco office.
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Todd Shipyards Corp
Robert E. Mayer
Pacific Coast
Mayer
Paican Steamship’ Assn
iHe
John N. Pharr
Chicago
Todd
Great Lakes
Midwest
San Pedro
Seattle
Alapeda
San Francisco
Seven World Travelers On Way Home From Stranded South Pacific Trip
Seven passengers who paid seven thousand dollars each to circle the globe aboard a converted PBY amphibian left Rarotonga after being stranded 13 days when one engine failed. They had planned to fly to Fiji and back to the United States aboard a revived air route as the Charlotte Donald sailed them toward home.
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Long Beach
South Pacific
Clyde
Sandy
Young
Munroc Ave
Bellflower
Norway
Mana Starnes
Charlotte Donald
Aitutaki
Cook Islands
Fiji Islands
Leack
Soprano Marion Downs Tops Brotherhood Week Program
Lyric soprano Marion Downs will be featured soloist at a Brotherhood Week musical program Sunday at 4 p m in Municipal Auditorium. Twenty eight choirs and the Municipal Band will participate. Admission is free.
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Marion Downs
Brotherhood Week
Municipal Auditorium
Episcopal Women to Meet Tuesday in Long Beach
The Women's Auxiliary of St Gregory's Episcopal Church hosts the executive board of Women's Auxiliaries of the Long Beach Convocation of the Los Angeles Diocese. Communion will be at 10 a.m. in the church.
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Women's Aux Lliary
St. Gregory's Episcopal Church
Women’s Auxiliaries
Long Beach
Los Angeles
Lakewood Area Fire Confusion Hits Residents Hard
Fire Chief warns Lakewood split across three jurisdictions causes dangerous delays. Long Beach, county islands, and Lakewood contracts leave residents unsure whom to call. Report fires to the Long Beach dispatcher or county station based on location to avoid slow responses.
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Lakewood
Long Beach
Wolncor
Frank S. Sundean
Thom
Arbor Hol
Clark Ave
Parkcrest St
Palo Verde Ave
Conant St
Woodruff Ave
Monlaco Rd
Wardlow Rd
Sam Anseline
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James V. Biaxn
Joseph P. Sarchetta
Redondo, Ave
George H. Baldwin
Coronado Ave
Margaret DB. Chaman
Couriies Ave
Duhannw R. Palmer
E. 70Th Way
Sea Explorer Scouts
Snip 68
SES Mormon
Alamitos Bay District
Ximeno Ave
Tone Beach Optomel
Robert W. Anderson
California Optometric Assn
Los Aneles
California Locksmiths’ Assn
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Vision Conservation Institute
Mickey Turner
Mension
Tvann Oelschlager
Lynwood
Dom Wagner
Paramount
Wayne Fike
Erea
Judy Heaman
Larry Grate
Long
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3Rd St
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Glenn T
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Leslie
Walter Hays
Mortoll
Peek Chapel
Lef—Frank
Lime Ave
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A. F. Miller
Anna
Mottell’s and Peck
Stephens
Arthur Jonee
Gol W. Ore
Websten
Elzora
Rockett Ave
Vivian Johnson
Olive Taylor
Gertrude Brown
Mary Wright
Annie Bright
Cornelia Bjorg
Billie Jean Osment
Fred and
Lowell
Miller Downey Mortuary
Hendine
Ruth P
Pine Ave
Patterson & Snively Mortuary
Newsy
William J
Walnut Ave
Lilly Moore
Mattie H. Gibson
Molly Browning
Jessie Morris
Morgan
Sheelar
Las Vegas
Hacienda Hotel
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Golf
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Ovlaniter
Diz
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Vera Williams
Fred Harris
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Virlan Murray
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Jenger
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Golluenes
Heedaches
Athens
Tree Consultatio. O
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Kidney
Dr. Chan
D.C
American Ave
Southeastern
Asheville, North Carolina
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Storl’s
Mortgate Loans
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N.C
Dorce
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America
William C. Safford
Western and Southern Life Insurance Company
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Missouri
Western Division
Beverly Hills
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Graham and Associates
Stearns Street
Genava
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Rarotonga
Stuart Jewel
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Garden
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San Young
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