Reminiscences of a Reporter on a Governor’s Tax Promise
The narrator recalls Colorado tax politics when a governor promised county assessors a flat 10 percent rise for state and railroad valuations. The governor claimed he was in Washington D C, while papers showed him addressing assessors in the state capitol. A newspaper photo raised questions, and the governor bore a long-running resentment.
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Colorado
State Capitol
State Board of Equalization
Washington, D. C
Local Red Cross Seeks New Home in Seal Beach
The Seal Beach branch of the Southern Orange County American Red Cross seeks a new headquarters after leaving its Eighth and Central building. At a Monday executive meeting, possible sites were discussed and chairman H. C. VanAusdln urged contact with Larry Sheehan, A. W. Armstrong, or the Red Cross office. A suitable site for home nursing classes and production work is needed, and future board meetings will move to the first Monday of each month.
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Seal Beach
Orange County
American Red Cross
Eighth and Central
Red Cross Board of Directors
H. C. VanAusceln
Larry Sheehan
A. W. Armstrong
Red Cross
New Fire Plug Installed at Main and Highway 101
City maintenance workers this week installed a new fire plug at the corner of Main Street and Highway 101. Maintenance foreman Roy Thomas said the addition is an added step toward adequate fire protection.
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Main
Highway 101
Main Street
Roy Thomas
Stolen Car Recovery Mounts in Seal Beach
Police Chief Lee Howard reports a steady rise in stolen cars with at least four more recovered in Seal Beach this week. Cases include a 1940 Chevrolet near 101 Highway and Bay Boulevard belonging to Desmond Sagebiel, a Huntington Beach car found on Bay Boulevard, a 1935 Ford on Fifteenth Street, and a 1942 blue Chrysler traced to Beverly Hills.
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Lee Howard
Seal Beach
Walter Burch
101 Highway
Bay Boulevard
Desmond A. Sagebiel
Sunset Beach
Santa Ana
Russell M. Robb
Huntington Beach
Bolsa Road
Whittington
Burch and
Demarest
Fifteenth Street
Los Angeles
Sgt
Burch
Landing Avenue
Beverly Hills
Howard
Snooping Snags a News Story in Catastrophe
The Press Telegram ran a sensational kitten tale after a snooper copied copy from the Post and Wave. Maintenance foreman Roy Thomas said four kittens would be disposed of unless homes were found, but the kittens were already gone by Thursday. The Post and Wave killed the story while the snooper readied a scoop that proved false.
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Post and Wave
Thomas
Press Telegram
Long Beach
War Chest backs USO to aid service members
The War Chest supports the USO, an organization that helps service men and women. The appeal urges readers to contribute as much as they can to assist troops and families through this longstanding effort.
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War Chest
USO
Local Lions Attend District Meeting in Orange
A delegation from Seal Beach Lions Club attended the semi annual district meeting of Lions International held in the American Legion Hall in Orange Wednesday night. Speakers included the district governor. A roast chicken dinner and entertainment followed for more than 130 delegates. Attending from Seal Beach were Lee Whidden Frank Shufelt Charlie Irvine Arthur Kobernik A W Stegen Wilbur Freeman and Aldin Tornquist.
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Seal Beach
Lion’s Club
Lion’s International
American Legion Hall
Orange
Lion’s Clubs
Lee Whidden
Frank Shufelt
Charlie Irvine
Arthur Kobernik
A. W. Stegen
Wilbur Freeman
Aldin Torniquist
City Reclaims Pumps Issued During War
Maintenance foreman Roy Thomas announced this week that the city has begun collecting the four gallon water pumps issued to citizens in the early war years as a fire protection precaution. Residents with pumps are asked to notify the maintenance department or police chief Charlie Irvine and arrange for return.
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Roy Thomas
Charlie Irvine
Thomas
Red Cross Produces Pajamas and Kit Bags in Seal Beach
The Seal Beach Beach branch of the American Red Cross is producing men's pajamas for government hospitals and kit bags. Mrs. H. C. Van Ausdeln, production chairman, says there is yarn on hand for sleeveless sweaters. Headquarters on Eighth and Central open Wednesdays 10 am to 4 pm for sewing. volunteers may sew at home if needed. Last week Seal Beach workers delivered finished items to Santa Ana and earned praise for afghans.
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Beach
Orange County
American Red Cross
H. C. van Ausdeln
Red Cross
Eighth and Central
van Auscheln
Seal
Post and Wave Introduces Intertype Type Setting
Readers will notice different type faces in this issue as the Post and Wave installed a modern Intertype machine after the first run used the old setup. Publisher W L Robertson says the upgrade keeps the paper current for Seal Beach residents.
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Post and Wave
Times
Seal Beach
W. L. Robertson
War Chest appeal supports overseas service men
Millions of service members abroad still need USO entertainment and recreation options. The campaign urges contributions to the War Chest to fund morale-boosting programs and facilities for troops overseas.
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USO
War Chest
Chamber of Commerce Seeks City Bank for Seal Beach
The Seal Beach Chamber of Commerce discussed obtaining a local banking facility at its Wednesday meeting held at the Glide'er Inn. A committee including Mayor Louis E. Jaeckel and City Attorney Dana Williams was formed to approach banks and study the project, with next week's meeting set to refine plans. The group also considered expanding bus service to connect Seal Beach with Belmont Shore, noting potential for a local service.
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Seal Beach
Chamber of Commerce
Glide’er Inn
Chamber
Louis E. Jaeckel
Dana Williams
F. W. Hickman
Lee Benno
W. D. Gamntner
Surfside Colony
Jim Watts
Los Alamitos
The
Belmont Shore
Glide'er Inn Adds New Associates in Local Cafe Change
Nina Bennis and Jimmy Americh announce new management and ownership roles for Glide'er Inn with Albert Swigart Sylvia and Paul Swigart. Al Swigart, a 27 year Seal Beach resident, navy veteran and former Glide'er Inn chef, joins as associate. Sylvia and Swigart bring prior Glide'er Inn ties and Union Oil experience. No policy changes planned. Nina and Jimmy will take a short vacation soon.
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Nina’ Bennis
Jimmy Americh
Highway 101
Albert “al
Sylvia
Paul Swigart
Seal Beach
Navy
Cook
Anna Sylvia
Swigart
Union Oil Company
Nina
Jimmy
Barbara Bennett Injured in Crash
Mrs. Barbara Bennett of 227 Tenth Street was injured at 6:25 p.m. Sunday when the car carrying her, her father in law Terrer A. Bennett, and sister collided with a Ford driven by Lenard L. Humphrey at Main Street and Highway 101. Taken to Community hospital, she was later moved to Naval Hospital with internal injuries, fractured ribs, and head injuries. Her husband, stationed with the Navy on Okinawa, hopes for a discharge soon.
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Barbara Bennett
Tenth Street
Terrer A. Bennett
Main Street
Highway 101
Lenard L. Humphrey
Stanton Place
Long Beach
Bennett’s
Huntington Beach
Bennett
Abbott’s Market
Bower
Naval Hospital
Navy
Okinawa
War Chest Supports Youth Prevention Agencies
The War Chest backs local agencies guiding youth away from delinquency. Give to the War Chest to support prevention efforts and community programs.
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War Chest
City Enlarges Parking Lot
Work began this week on widening the Municipal parking lot by 100 by 160 feet to add space for 70 to 100 more cars. Located east of the Municipal pier and south of the sun room, it aims to serve next season’s beach crowds without blocking the sun room view or playgrounds. Mayor Louis E. Jaeckel said the expansion should boost city revenue to about 3500 in the next season, with benefits also extending to the American Legion and the Pacific Coast Rifleman who ran and patrolled the lot.
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Roy Thomas
Thomas
Municipal Pier
Louis E. Jaeckel
American Legion
Pacific Coast Rifleman
Salvage papers drive ends after October 13
A. W. Armstrong, salvage chairman of Seal Beach, said there will be no further collection of waste paper here after tomorrow. The notice corrects an error stating collections would occur on October 6 and October 13.
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A. W. Armstrong
Seal Beach
Fish continue to bite from pier and herring abundance
Spot fin and a few halibut are still biting from the Municipal pier according to local bait and tackle merchants. Herring have been biting in fairly large numbers, with several large fish caught from the pier this week.
Disregard for Others Violates Moral Law Says Eddy
Mary Baker Eddy asserts that ignoring others harms the ability to do good and benefit both oneself and mankind, grounding the claim in divine law. The quote frames selflessness as essential to moral function and societal welfare.
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God
Mary Baker Eddy
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