Parade Draws Massive Fourth of July Crowd in Huntington Beach
A July parade in Huntington Beach drew about 100000 spectators along a three and one half mile route. Orange County bands drill teams and military units featured prominently. Orange Coast College won the float prize themed The Conquest of California. Westminster city and Huntington Beach clubs captured major trophies. Sunnycrest Dairy took the Sweepstakes prize.
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Drum and Bogle Corps
Huntington Beach
Orange County
Southland
California
Orange Coast College
City of Westminster
Huntington Beachcombers’ Club
Sunnycrest Dairy
Man shoots wife after finding rival in chair at Downey restaurant
Downey restaurant manager William Loving, 36, shot at a man and slugged him in a living room confrontation after returning home from work. He forced his way outside, fired at the intruder and later shot at the car, claiming the gun fired accidentally while he slapped his wife Emily, 22. Emily was taken to Downey Community Hospital for surgery. The couple’s guest Bert Lawler, 27, of Hollywood, fled the scene. Police cited questioning and the investigation continued.
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Downey
Mart
Polite
William Toving
E. Ath St
Stonewood
Loving
Emily
Bert Lawler
Hollywood
Lawler
Lawlers
Downey Community Hospital
Fire Mostly Destroys Dootey’s Hardware and Home
A cigarette and a sparkler caused fires at Dootey’s Hardware on Bioo Long Head Boulevard and a San Pedro residence. Flames gutted awnings and damaged an exterior wall of the store, water from the sprinkler system damaged interiors and merchandise. Damage estimated under 1000 dollars. Fire Chief Nett Maddlux cited the cigarette igniting trash outside the hardware store around 7:40 p.m. A sparkler tossed by a child reportedly ignited the San Pedro roof at 835 W 25th.
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Dootey
Long Head
San Pedro
Nett Maddlux
Sailor on Swedish Ship Ends Life at Los Angeles Harbor
Orjan L Thogeson, 26, aboard the MS Boulongera, was found dead by crew during night watch in Los Angeles Harbor. Police say he shot himself in the head after drinking heavily. No notes were left. the body was taken to Halverson Mortuary.
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San Pedro
Tor
Los Angeles
Orjan L Thogeson
Thogesen
T Bemself
Four ex-LBCC cadets sworn in at Naval Academy
Four former Long Beach City College boys were sworn in at 10:30 am today at the Naval Academy in Annapolis Maryland. The new midshipmen are Dick Merrit, W. Arbor di, Ray Snider, John Oehler, and Edward Merrine.
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LBCC
Long Beach, City College
Ils
Naval Academy
Asinap- Nis
Dick ‘Merrit
W. Arbordi
Ray Snider
Faust
John Oehler
Hacktl Ave
Edward Merr
Police Stoned: Youths After Fourth Display
Los Angeles Harbor Division officers arrested ten youths after a Cabrillo Beach fireworks display. The youths hurled wreckage and assaulted officers Jani Magness and a pastor near Willow Street. One firearm and $850 in property were reported. no reason given for the assault.
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Los Angeles Harbor
Jani Magness
Methodist Church
Willow St
Stalin
Tay
Misitor 76 Finds Snuff Then Walks Miles
Mrs. Mary Kilgro of Los Angeles, aged 76, set out in the afternoon to buy snuff near Vie Heath Just east of Nu Pike. After realizing her supply was gone she walked about five or six miles, was picked up by a police car, and reunited with friends.
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Mary Kilgro
Los Angeles
Kilas
Vie Heath
Nu-Pike
Policeman Aids Birth in Torrance Family Tale
A Torrance man called police when his wife Bonnie began delivering their fourth child at home. Officer Charles Oates assisted with the birth after responding to the emergency on Isla Vista Mona Avenue. The newborn arrived smoothly with the officer’s help as a previously experienced medic, Jenice Voy, observed the delivery.
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Robert Smith
Islas Fir- Mona Ave
Bonnie
Ives
Charles Oates
Adil
Jenice Voy
Gates
Big Device to Study Leukemia
A high power electron microscope study reveals how an ultra thin specimen lets electrons pass and form shadows that show atom concentrations. Scientists analyze chemical traits of strange cellular material to uncover how cellular arrangements influence leukemia.
Hundred Dollar Prize For Laguna Beach Art Work
The Orange County Chapter of The American Institute of Architects designates a $100 cash prize for the best architectural art work to be exhibited at the Laguna Beach Festival of Arts. A jury of local architects Doni M Williamson Fred Briges and William E Blurock will select the winner, announced at the festival opening. The prize object will be shown on the Orange County Chapter exhibit panel at the festival grounds.
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Orange County
American Institute of Architects
Laguna Beach Festival of
Laguna Beach
Doni M. Williamson
Fred Briges
William E. Blurock
Orangell County
Ata
Fort MacArthur Colonel reassigned to Korea advisory group
Fort MacArthur longtime commander Col. D. L. Lewis receives orders to join the U S Army advisory group in Korea. Brig. Gen. John T. Honeycutt to succeed him as commanding general of the 47th Artillery Brigade (air defense) at Fort MacArthur.
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D. L. Lewis
FL ‘MacArthur
U5. Army Advisory Group
Korea
Fort MacArthur
U.S. Army Advisory Group
John T. Honeycaté
47Th Artillery Brigade
Col. Lewis
Wilson High School
University of Idaho
Ft. MacArthur
Ary
Atomic Research Center
Camp Hariford
Wash
Military Assistance Institute
Arlington
Honeycutt
U.S. Military Academy
San Pedro Fort
Army
Los Angeles
Expansion Need for VA Hospital to Be Discussed
A meeting at 7 p.m. in the Garden Room of Mortell's and Peek Mortuary will discuss expanding the Long Beach Veterans Hospital. A committee from the United Veterans Council and the Long Beach Joint Veterans Service Committee will attend. Spokesmen say the current west wing is inadequate and antiquated and should be replaced.
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Long Beach Veterans Hospital
Mortell's
Peek Mortuary
United Veterans'' ‘Council
Long Beach
Joing-vethrans
Botty Io
Ant
Death notices sweep through Lakewood area obituaries
A batch of death notices lists several residents including Donald Joseph Rogers Hervey John Gilbert 50 of 4865 Briercrest Ave James William Carl and Helen Weisberg with services and rosaries pending at Lakewood Mortuary and St Cyprian s Church. Slaughter Margaret 69 of 4500 E Andy St. Hake Thomas C 83 of 1544 Pacific Ave. Cogswell Amos D 66 of 1421 Florida St. Martinsen Charles Henry 83 of 813 Cedar Ave. Miles Harry Richmond Sr 78 of 1278 W 7th St. Teegardin Howard Herbert 62 of 8530 E Artesia St. Volkman Jean Moore 52 of 4333 E Carson Ave with survivor lists and service details noted.
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Rogers
Donald Joseph
Hervey
John
Gilbert
Briercrest Ave
William
Carl
Mars
Lakewood
Cied
Helen
Weisberg
Rose
Richard
Veterans Administration Ce
Modell's
Peek Aid
Lakewood Mortuary
Thieves Take From Local Vending M a chine and More
A burglary at 349 Ralph Moore Avenue Wednesday 3 p.m. netted about $200 from a vending machine. Suspects entered the home of Arthur Owen and family including wife Mrs Barbara Owen and son Robert Erncian. Police also report a separate death: Mrs Minnie Langeberg 84 of 1311 East 16th Street died Monday. Survivors include daughters Alice Kelly Esther Benson Erm Sholtz Elsie Legler and Amelia Coons. sons Walter Williams and Merl F.. three sisters and brothers. Funeral services set for Thursday 2 p.m. at Mottell’s Peckard Chapel Alamitos Avenue and Street.
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Hisband
Arthur
Barbara Owen
Robert Erncian
Ralph Moore
Lyle
Moore
Harry Moore
Ma Uchursday
Modell’s:&chinés
Harvey Patten Peek
Sid St
Alamitositald Police
Chapa
Trucker Buried at Dump Site Rescued by Coast Guard
A truck driver was seriously hurt when buried under a pile of rubbish at a county dump near Crenshaw Boulevard and Palos Verdes Drive North. Dennis McKee of Inglewood was treated locally then sent to Tong Beach Osteopathic Hospital. Raymond Berard, also of Inglewood, helped rescue him.
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Coast Guard Saves
Dennis McKee
Inglewood
Hillside Clinic
Lomita
Tong Beach Osteo
Raymond Berard
Crenshaw Blvd
Palos Verdes Dr. North
Berard
McKee
Race reset for Garden Grove 10 mile handicap
Garden Grove announces a second annual 10 mile handicap race set for July 24. Previous race saw many runners go off course due to misrouted turns and getting lost.
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Garden Grove
Wade elected L B Mayor and bond approved for second spot
The report notes Wade wins the mayoral race in Long Beach and a bond measure secures a second spot in the council. City officials, including City Atty Gerald, reflect on transitions and urge focus on future work while addressing lingering legacy issues and reforms.
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Gerald
Keatec
Desmond
New Healing Substance Quickly Ends Itch Piles
Science reveals a new healing substance that shrinks hemorrhoids without surgery and quickly stops burning itch and pain. The discovery, Bio-Dyne, leads to Preparation H ointment or suppositories with guaranteed satisfaction and money-back promise.
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New York
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Pano- Tama
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Pacific Ave
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Maurine Snyder
Pam
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Coggswell
Amos D
Florida St
Lillian A
Fred
Jessie Conley
Patterson & Snively Mortuary
Martinsen
Charles Henry
Cedar Ave
Lena Viola
Virginia Laughlin
Charles H. Jr
Mottells & Peek
Miles
Harry Richmond Sr
Harry R. Jr
Pomons
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el Toro
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Wade
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Tate
Toilaflex
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Rose Garden
Raymond J. McKee
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Joseph M. Mooney
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