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Photograph caption dated February 16, 1954 reads "In fight to finish." The article partially reads "Mounting pressure from angry North Hollywood and Burbank area home owners against a proposed route for the Riverside Freeway appears to have won at least a temporary concession from the State Highway Commission. Los Angeles City Councilmen Earle Baker and Everett Burkhalter pledged 100 per cent support and warned the home owners to present a united front once public meetings are held."
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1 photographic print :b&w ;19 x 13 cm. Photographic prints
Baker, Earle D Men--California--San Fernando Valley City council members--California--Los Angeles Public speaking--California--San Fernando Valley Microphones San Fernando Valley (Calif.) Valley Times Collection photographs
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