Complex sentence: Ira J. McDonald (May 1,1895-December 6,1964) was Los Angeles City Councilman for the 5th district, 1941-4.
Split into simpler sentences: Ira J. McDonald (May 1,1895-December 6,1964) was a U.S. politician. He served as Los Angeles City Councilman for the 5th district, 1941-4.