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- 1942-06-01
Part of Richards Studio Photographs
On June 1, 1942, Einar Langseth (center) greets the heads of his city protective services after taking on the duties of Tacoma's wartime Public Safety Commissioner. He had defeated Holmes Eastwood for the office. He is pictured in the City Council Chamber shaking hands with reappointed Fire Chief Emory N. Whitaker. On the right is his new appointee as Police Chief, Tom Ross. Ross had been acting as chief of the department since Langseth, who held that post, had started his run for office. Langseth had served the city for over 20 years as a patrolman and police chief. (T. Times 6/1/1942, pg. 1)
Langseth, Einar, 1892-1968; Whitaker, Emory; Ross, Tom; Law enforcement officers--Tacoma; Municipal government--Tacoma;