Clinton, Clifford E., 1900-1969.

Clifford E. Clinton was born in 1900; served in WWI; assumed management of father's six restaurants in San Francisco after marrying Nelda Patterson; moved to Los Angeles and founded the "Pacific Seas" Clifton's Cafeteria, 1931; later founded the Brookdale Cafeteria; became involved with Los Angeles politics in 1936 with John Anson Ford; involved with recall of LA mayor Frank Shaw and supported Fletcher Bowron as mayor of LA, 1938; helped organize the Citizen's Independent Vice Investigating Committee (CIVIC) and was active in civic reform movements; published brochure, The clock strikes twelve, 1945; ran unsuccessfully for mayor in 1945; became involved with Community Food Service Centers, the development of multi-purpose food, and the Meals for Millions Foundation during WWII; died, 1969.

From the description of Papers, 1934-1969. (University of California, Los Angeles). WorldCat record id: 37761417

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