Racing world helps war charities with large total
Racing fans and tracks have donated about $500000 to war charities with a projected total of $2000000. Belmont and Jamaica contributed $260342 to date, plus $150000 from Churchill Downs Lincoln Fields and Laurel Park. Belmont gave $107420.38 Jamaica $125000 Helen Whitney Shout-Out owner Helen Whit ney gave half of Shut-Out purse or $22260. Jockey Eddie Arcaro and trainer John Gaver also donated portions of their purses.
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War Charities
Belmont
Jamaica
Churchill Downs
Lincoln Fields
Laurel Park
Helen Hay Whitney
John Gaver
Eddie Arcaro
Aqueduct
Empire
Saratoga
New York State
Washington Park
Arlington
Hawthorne
Cicero
Illinois
Narragansett Park
Rhode Island
Delare Park
Delaware
Suffolk Downs
Massachusetts
Garden Park
New Jersey
Pimlico
Bowie
Opportunity Open Pick-up Business Opportunity Open Pick-up
The notice urges volunteers to assist salvage operations aiding the nation’s war effort. It calls for a few hours weekly from various ages to ease the burden, promising receipts go to the Civil Defense Council emergency fund. More help is requested for Friday, Saturday and Monday.
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Civil Defense Council
Forces shift in racing and sports noted in Herald column
The Herald and Express notes Suffolk Downs must raise its smallest purse to $1200 per Massachusetts Racing Commission ruling. It recalls prior anger from C F Adams about purses, praises Paul Waner as a 300 lifetime hitter, mentions Joe Louis Barrow’s Army transfer, taxes on pari mutuel wagers, and Florida opposition to the 20 percent take.
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Massachusetts Racing Commission
Suffolk Downs
C. F. Adams
Florida
House
Ways and Means
Spessard L. Holland
Weed Cleaning Bid Accepted by Seal Beach Council
Seal Beach will begin weed cleanup next week after the council accepted a bid from Herson Lot Cleaning Service of Los Angeles. The plan funds weed removal by burning and mowing at seven cents per front foot and seven tenths of a cent per front foot for parkways, with City Attorney to draft the agreement.
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Seal Beach
Herson Lot Cleaning Service
Los Angeles
A. Miller
South Gate
Knighton
C. A. Miller
Herson
Dana Williams
Incident Drills For Defense Discussed
Descriptions of incident drills in other communities were read to the Defense Council. Plans for similar drills here respond to the State Council of Defense request that local councils arrange tests to show the effectiveness of control centers. The drills allow defense personnel to practice as in an actual attack, check communications and equipment, and observe service coordination. Division chiefs will meet before the next Council gathering to plan and report to the full Council.
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Defense Council
State Council of Defense
Pair Catches Clams Face Fines Under Fish and Game Law
Seal Beach residents Omer B. Thomas and Etta Thom were fined $25 each by Judge Fred J. Smith after appearing on June 22 for violating Section 990 of the California Fish and Game Code. They sold fresh clams ashore without first securing commercial licenses, arrest by state warden Leslie E. Lahr. They later paid the fines and obtained commercial fishing licenses costing $10 each.
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Omer B. Thomas
Etta Thomas
Seal Beach
Fred J. Smith
California Fish and Game Code
Thomases
Leslie E. Lahr
State Fish and Game Warden
Target lapel button signals war bond investments
Question discusses wearing a target lapel button for those who invest at least ten percent of income in War Bonds every pay day. It frames the badge as a symbol of patriotism and civic duty.
Sugar Allotment Open for July and August Needs
All commercial, industrial, and institutional users may apply for July and August sugar allotments at the local War Price and Rationing Board. No larger adjustments will occur before July first. Home canning allotments are issued now. Until a volunteer assistant is appointed, applicants may need to visit the office more than once as secretary F. W. Hickman may be away on official business.
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Board
F. W. Hickman
New Site For City Rubbish
A federal court order to surrender the city dump site used by Seal Beach was read to the council. The council approved a six month lease with Bruce Brothers Company of Huntington Beach for a new dump two and a half miles east, at $25 per month with renewal option.
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Seal Beach
United States
Irl D. Britt
Bolsa
County Cities Meet in La Habra Meeting
The Orange County League of Cities holds its next regular meeting Thursday June 25 at 6 45 p m in the American Legion Hall La Habra. Deputy District Attorney Robert Patton of Los Angeles County will be the principal speaker.
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Orange County League of Cities
American Legion Hall
la Habra
Robert Patton
Los Angeles County
Seal Beach Feud Over Survey Payment With State Lands
Seal Beach City Council clashed with the State Lands Commission over a $715 payment for a high tide line survey. Councilmen claim $400 rebate on prior surveys is overdue, and they may withhold the new payment until the dispute is settled. City Engineer J A Wooley incurred the expense in duty.
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Beach City
State Lands Commission
Seal Beach
E. J. Hughes
J. A. Wooley
Eight Seal Beach residents win tire ration allotments
The Seal Beach tire rationing board under F. W. Hickman approved seven entries for the week ending June 19. Recipients included Dr. Homer De Sadeleer with one tire and one tube, J. C. Putnam with two truck recaps, H. H. Humbert with one tube, Charles A. Wells with two recaps and two tubes, Frederic Postal with two recaps, Richard Wilson with two recaps, Harold Perkins with one recap and one tube, and Mrs. Edda Gill of Westminster with four obsolete tires.
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Fortune
Seal Beach
F. W. Hickman
Homer de Sadeleer
J. C. Putnam
H. H. Humbert
Charles A. Wells
Frederic Postal
Richard Wilson
Harold Perkins
Edda Gill
Westminster
Birth Certificates Urged As Essential Identity Proof
Statistics show about 54 million Americans lack legal birth proof. The absence has cost many defense industry jobs and represents an unfair hardship. Everyone without a birth certificate is urged to obtain one promptly, as it has grown increasingly important for individuals.
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Howard Purser
Jimmy Phelan
St. Mary’s College, Moraga
Surf Theatre
Huntington Beach
Wallace Beery
Marjorie Main
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Leo Carrillo
Lupe Velez
Donald
Cartoon
Mickey Rooney
Andy Hardy
Michale Moran
Color Cartoon News
Chester- Morris
Hugh Herbert
Louise Morrell
Ocean Avenue Cor
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Calif
Herald & Express
Seattle
Washington
Paul Waner
Boston
Ty Cobb
Tris Speaker
Honus Wagner
Eddie Collins
Napoleon Lajoie
Adrian Anson
Pittsburgh Pirates
Joe Louis Barrow
Fort Dix
Fort Riley
Kansas
Larry Sheehan
Mobile
Waiel Ivdive
Luiss Udalardd
Sduws Aiuw
Wiel Uri UL ‘Waver
Sie
Ug Dew
Culasicucu
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