James R. Smith Awarded Air Medal in War Service
Corporal James R. Smith an aerial radio operator has received the Air Medal announced by Brigadier General William H. Tunner of the India China division of the Air Transport Command. He telegraphed his wife from New York that he would discharge at Fort MacArthur by December 15 after six years in service. Smith spent two years in the India China theater and was once listed as missing as the division returns home with freight and personnel. The service has built a record flying cargo and passengers over routes once unusable, notably the Hump.
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More T B Cases but Fewer Deaths in California
California tuberculosis officials report 1944 saw 3,837 TB deaths and 8,626 new cases, compared with 3,878 deaths and 7,893 cases in 1943. Dr. Howard W. Bosworth notes fewer deaths yet higher case counts reflect progress in early detection and isolation. The 39th annual Christmas Seal Sale is under way as associations promote control efforts.
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One Stop Gift Idea Victory Bonds Highlighted
Christmas shoppers are urged to simplify buying by considering Victory Bonds as a versatile gift option. The ad touts bonds selling as low as 18.75 dollars, presenting them as affordable lasting presents for wife husband or children, accessible in one place without crowds.
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City Judge Fred J. Smith Reports Record November 1945
City Judge Fred J. Smith said November 1945 was the largest month since June 1932 on the Seal Beach bench. Fines totaled 1102 with drunken driving arrests driving the haul, including 796 from six drunk drivers and 200 from two intoxicated automobile arrests. Ten traffic cases yielded 51, and three City Ordinance No. 85 violations added 5. Thirty five dollars went to satisfy prior fines, with 250 to the general fund and 852 to the street improvement fund.
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