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Newspaper
Seal Beach Post And Wave
Location
Seal Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Jun 02, 1944
Page
2
The editorial blasts perceived dictatorial moves by city leaders in Seal Beach. It notes growing citizen turnout at council meetings, criticizes abrupt dismissals and unread letters, and urges voters to scrutinize candidates and records before elections. It warns about danger from unseen "dark horses" and forces for good government.
Our fighting men are doing their share. Here at home the least we can do is put 10 percent of our income in War Bonds for our share in America.
A batch of letters from Seal Beach, California, dated May 1944, requests explicit reasons for the May 18, 1944 dismissal of Chief Glenn and fellow officers. The correspondents, including John Stedman and G D Carter, allege lack of due process, describe long hours and housing costs, and claim political factionalism and gambling disputes influenced the action. They demand official minutes specifying the grounds and cite state law entitlement to a stated cause for removal.
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