Access to this collection is generously supported by Arcadia funds. Photograph appears with the headline, "Motor Executives Challenge Union Rule," Los Angeles Times, 17 Mar 1934: A1. Teague holds up a trophy to Captain Meehan and Captain Cato. Captain Meehan wears his uniform while Cato and Teague wear suits. Text from negative sleeve: Cato, E. Ray Capt Police Text from newspaper caption: For decreasing traffic deaths in Orange county from sixty in 1932 to forty in 1933, the Orange county squad of the State Motor Patrol, headed by Capt. H. C. Meehan, yesterday was awarded the California State Chamber of Commerce silver trophy given annually to the squad with the best safety record. The presentation was made at a luncheon meeting of the State chamber held in the State Building at Exposition Park. Below (left to right) C. C. Teague, president of the chamber, is shown presenting the trophy to Capt. Meehan, while E. Raymond Cato, chief of the State Highway Patrol, looks on. Handwritten on negative: E.R. Cato H.C. Meehan C.C. Teague
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uclamss_1429_1544 ark:/21198/zz002dc1c5
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Uniforms Law enforcement officers--California--Los Angeles Awards Meehan, Henry C., 1887-1972 Cato, E. Raymond (Emery Raymond), 1889-1984 Teague, Charles Collins, 1873-1950
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