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Newspaper
Seal Beach Post And Wave
Location
Seal Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Mar 12, 1942
Page
4
A group of citizens asks Seal Beach to require all ex convicts staying in the city more than 48 hours to register with police. Spokeswoman Jessie Reed says District Attorney Holden and Sheriff Elliott back the proposed ordinance, and council approval is expected soon.
A courageous officer died in the line of duty as ruthless killers, two ex-convicts, faced law with deliberate murder. Despite a gun possession felony for ex-convicts, they added another crime. The writer recalls local Seal Beach gambling-related assaults on officers, who survived gunfire in two earlier incidents.
The piece reflects on how hardened criminals run or protect illegal gambling dens. It notes that police tolerate these hoodlums but fail to win their loyalty, and that defeating the criminal influence requires more than courage.
A speaker condemns public officials who defend criminals and expose the harm of gambling in the city. The piece argues good citizens must protest, noting hoodlums avoid accountability by flaunting wealth while local authorities falter. It highlights San Francisco's “Thousand dollar vag” as a symbol of vagrancy fear.
General William Ord Ryan and Ben Liebermann praised California's Aircraft Warning System as vital to civilian defense. Liebermann stressed its role in blackouts, shelter decisions, and informing the Fourth Interceptor Command, noting civilian observers total hundreds of posts aiding national defense since Pearl Harbor.
Brownie troop notes recording dismissal at 4 45 PM with unfinished business. Girls collected fag bags and materials, with Linda Bennett Nancy Reed Carol Essert Mary Alice Previtt Marlene Wilson Dolores Sewell Patsy Postal Linda Lusk present. Highlights include presented yellow scarf and Brownie pin to Linda Bennett and Carol Lee McAllister, loss of Ann Kim Ball. Mrs H Hssert donated popcorn and several girls earned or worked on service badges.
The girls basketball team secures a fourth consecutive league title with a season highlight trip to Venice Fun House. Key players include Patsy Gage captain Totsy Shepard Jackie Jones and Betty Jean Jones. Manager Barbara Jordan. Alternates Elaine Hitt Dian Parker Elaine Henkey Dolores Snell. Next events volleyball then baseball. tennis club disbands due to equipment shortages.
A Tawny Owl named Mrs. F. Lusk assisted the girls with fag bags and implemented changes to the musical program, aiding the finished product observation.
Unexpected visitors from a nearby naval aviation base visit Seal Beach prompting city officials to repeat a call for rooms available for rent to the young men. The listing should include all available rooms and be forwarded by F. W. Hickman to appropriate authorities.
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