04 Jun 1942
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Newspaper
Seal Beach Post And Wave
Location
Seal Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Jun 04, 1942
Page
1
A critical discussion on how modern papers often reflect owner and editor bias rather than true public opinion. It argues for fairness, logical argument, and use of scientific methods to measure majority view, with editors aiming to clarify and support the audience's interests rather than manipulate them.
Local Chamber of Commerce officials and coastal police met in Huntington Beach to coordinate dim-out rules, with Orange County leaders seeking clarity on restrictions. Reports show lights pass standards improving, seats for early returns, and advice to set off earlier to preserve seaside summer activity while obeying safe driving and wartime limits.
The First Aid Club concludes a resident donation drive raising 192.30 to equip seven stations. Chairwoman Mrs. Ellen Congreve reports 49.75 spent on helmets 5.64 on gloves and 0.60 on soda. Purchases approved by Dr. Homer De Sadeleer with ongoing oversight.
A high speed crash on Carson Avenue and Alameda Boulevard killed three Seal Beach men and injured none of the milk truck driver. The victims Alvin Goodman Samuel Craig and Joseph Sims were 25 to 27 years old and connected to local shipyards. The Pontiacs registration tied to Sims and witnesses noted no brakes were applied before impact. The accident remains under investigation with funeral plans pending.
Civilian Defense in Seal Beach seeks volunteers across divisions. Red Cross needs sewers and sheet donations. first aid asks for bandage rolling and old sheets. USO fund drive continues. Salvage for Victory volunteers urged. Emergency Police and Fire Service volunteers urged. air raid wardens and warnings require helpers and coordinators.
Home Guard soldiers face sugar shortages as women cannot bake. Connie Brown collects coins at the Post Office and Park View Cafe Ocean Ave to buy pastry cigarettes and goodies for the guards. Donation may be dropped at Red Cross Headquarters Main Street or arranged via a phone call to this paper.
Printer man Dave B. Pyle arrived from Seattle to take a leading role in typo graphic duties at the Seal Beach Post and Wave. He has experience in all branches of the newspaper business and sold a Seattle business last April to relocate here.
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