Automatic Radio Distress Call Aids Lost Pilots
Long Beach engineer L. Francis heads tests of a 1.5-pound automatic distress transmitter and compact receiver to locate injured or unconscious fliers. The system, tested at Centro Naval Auxiliary Air Station, uses emergency frequency signals detectable by Navy and civilian radios, with a 22 hour life and 60 to 80 mile range.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lou Jobst
Long Beach
E Centro Naval Auxiliary Air Station
Term Francis
Autonetics Division
North American Aviation Corp
Francis
Autonetics
Telephonics Corp
New York
Penny Thugs Use Oldtime Mace On Pike Robbery
A 14 year old South Gate boy was chased after three older youths robbed a younger boy near West Pike. The attackers used a chain weapon and a knife, stealing 20 cents and gum. A probation-violating suspect fled Juvenile Bureau with a false name. other suspects not found. Ronald Williams, 14, of Cedar Ave, was alleged to have been with the victim.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henty Roberts
Seaside Blvd
Apt 312
West Pike
George Marshall
Roberts
South Gate Bay
Chestnut Ave
Juvenile Bureau
Aother
Ronald Williams
Cedar Ave
Hedrick Takes Command of Carrier Philippine Sea
Capt. Magruder H. Tuttle relinquished command of the antisubmarine carrier USS Philippine Sea to Cmdr. J. G. Hedrick. The ship, built in Sunderland, England, sails to Long Beach for deactivation and join Interocean Line’s European service after recent Far East deployment. The vessel’s future includes mooring at Long Beach Harbor and transfer to the Pacific Reserve Fleet.
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A. E. Loomis
Carrier Division 17
Uss
Philippine Sea
Magruder H. Tuttle
J. G. Hedvick
J. G. Hedrick
Municipal Pier E
Tuttle
Naval Missile Test
Steff Tol Center
Pt. Mugu
Jack P. Monroe
Long Beach
Big Fla
Teno
Saratoga
Far East
Long
DC8 Pleases Pilots Back After Edwards Tests
Douglas Aircraft announced its DCS Yetliner has returned to Long Beach for routine inspection after 72 hours of flight time in 23 test flights at Edwards Air Force Base. Seven pilots, led by A. G. Heimerdinger, praised the Jetliner’s handling as engineers plan further testing before returning to Edwards for more trials over about three weeks.
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Douglas Aircraft Co
Long Beach
Edwards Air Force Base
A. G. Heimerdinger
BR. L. Hoskinson
Douglas Testing Division
Edwards
Two Arms Broken in Park Accident Injures boy
Ten year old Allin G Collins of 2147 in ittls Ave suffered two broken arms Friday when he lunged from a swing onto a concrete walk in El Dorado Park. He was taken to Community Hospital.
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Allin G Collins
Ittls Ave
el Dorado Park
Commnity Hospital
Norwalk family tragedy amid disappearances and arrests
A Norwalk mother Barbara DeMasters in a crowded house caring for seven children after her husband Garret and his brother William disappeared. William and his wife Mrs William DeMasters were arrested after a bus driver robbery report and pills were taken by Mrs William DeMasters. The family faced job loss, overdue rent, and limited food as they sought help after moving from Huntington Park to stay with relatives.
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Barbara Demasters
Norwalk
Ricky
Pamela
Denise
Darrel
Stevie
Tony
Thistle Ave
Garret
William
William DeMasters
Los Angeles
Carobji Hospital
Los Angeles County
General Hospital
Jarrell
Sourml Worlyw
Barbara
VeMasters
Tare
Pamela Kay
Asj
Huntington Park
Ex-L B Man Confesses Trust-Deed Swindles
Former Long Beach restaurateur Edward H. Brandhorst, 47, pleaded Friday in Santa Ana Superior Court to two of ten felony counts, including grand theft and conspiracy, tied to trust-deed schemes. Judge Karl Lynn Davis set September 5 for sentencing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Karl Lynn Davis
Edward H. Brandhorst
Long Beach
Friday Brandhorst
Lilediaf
Hammer Assault Suspect Held for Hearing Aug 28
Bobby Bluss, 18, allegedly beat his father with a hammer, charged with assault with a deadly weapon in Municipal Court. Judge Charles T. Smith ordered $2,500 bail and a preliminary hearing set for Aug. 28. Bluss’ mother Mrs Neva Blust 45 is recovering from head injuries at Community Hospital. Attack occurred at 6666 Gardenia Ave. Eight other counts against Brandhurst and Thorpe related to trust deed schemes noted.
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Bobby Bluss
Wasay
Charles T. Smith
Neva Blust
I Plare
Gardenia Avi
Bellflower Pool Opens at Caughlan Park Today
The new 250000 dollar Bellflower Pool at Caughlan Park opens today with swimming classes registration on Monday and classes starting next week. Recreational times are 10 am to noon 1 to 3 pm and 4 to 330 pm with hours 6 to 9 pm on Mon Wed Fri. Admission is 25 cents for children and 50 cents for adults. Private groups may rent Tuesday Thursday and Saturday nights for two hours at 25 dollars.
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Bellflower
Caughlan Park
Fool
Fred Brown
Vets Take Kids to Baseball Game
Three hundred children, sons and daughters of hospitalized or deceased veterans, will attend Sunday's Dodgers vs. Reds game as part of a state Youth Opportunity program. The group departs at 1 p.m. from the Long Beach Boys' Club on Chestnut Avenue.
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Amvers
Dodgers-Cincinnat
Veterans’ Group
Long Beach Boys’ Club
Chestnut Ave
Iraqi ex Premier Nuri Said to be tried in absentia
Iraqi sources report ex Premier Nuri Said will be tried in absentia for high treason. He was killed in the July 14 coup that also felled King Faisal and Crown Prince Abdullah.
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Baghdad
Nuri
Faisal
Ponce Abdullah
The Mighty Midget Talks About Guided Missiles
An Independent Press Telegram classified ad touts a compact missile as perfect for quick effective missions. It claims easy economic use and promises rapid, targeted results through a Hemlock 2.5959 launching station for fast reach to interested buyers.
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Hemlock 2
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Barker
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Torrance
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Don Webaler
Yom Francis
Hedrick
Sunderland
England
Villanger Cruises
Yvillanger
Percargo
Interoceanine
John Varajico
Westfall-Larsen Co
Antwerp
Rotterdam
Hamburg
Bremen
Dunkirk
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Interocean Line
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Santa Ana
Brandhurst
Jack Patrick
Thorpe
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Garden Grove
Traquis
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