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Newspaper
Independent
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Dec 03, 1957
Page
11
In Baltimore a bicycle, taxi, bus, pedestrian, and auto were tested on busy streets. The bike finished ten blocks in nine minutes, beating the taxi at 14 minutes, bus at 44 minutes, pedestrian at 20 minutes, and car at 24 minutes, highlighting bikes as a rapid option during peak traffic.
Long Beach shows a 25.79 percent drop in total building valuation to 2,815,680 across 2,086 permits. Residential construction declines 14.79 percent to 887,510 for 166 homes, while overall monthly totals fall 20.44 percent from 4,047,523 and 2,418 permits in November 1956, though residential units rise slightly in the year comparison. Edward M. O'Connor, city building superintendent, released the figures on Monday.
A 43 year old housewife was seriously burned when a pan of cooking oil ignited at her home on Sunday. Stephanie Peterson of 5454 Olota Street suffered second and third degree burns to the face throat arms hands and feet as she fled the flames with the flaming pan. Her 14 year old son Robert said he helped drag her from the fire while daughter Maryann 16 tried to smother the blaze with a fire extinguisher, which allegedly worsened the flames.
Southern California and Arizona representatives of Diversey Corp meet at the Lafayette Hotel for a three day sales conference focusing on insecticides and detergents.
Long Beach Sertoma Club with the Police Department and Safety Council plans a week of driver courtesy awards. Each day through Friday a motorist with near perfect manners will win a $25 savings bond at the December 19 luncheon after a three hour patrol scoring session.
Police report Abraham Coop 85 of S324 Canehill Ave was found hanging at his home. Authorities deem death a self inflicted hanging due to ill health and other factors. The body was moved to Dilday Mortuary on Monday afternoon.
Independent Press Telegram classified ad invites readers to sell unused items such as trains bikes building sets and other kids’ toys. Call Hemlock 2-5959 to arrange pickup and receive cash quickly for holiday shopping.
The Long Beach Recreation Department sponsors a citywide marble tournament for elementary and junior high students. Preliminary contests begin December 9 at parks and schools, with district meets starting December 14 at multiple park venues. Final round set for December 26 at Lincoln Park, with divisions AA and DB for specified grades and genders.
A 19 year old Lincoln Village resident James J McEneaney of 12639 E 23rd St was arrested for investigation of four counts of rape and two counts of burglary. He was taken into custody at his home by detectives Morrill and Milovich and jailed without bail. Police say he broke into the apartments of two young women, both wives of Navy men, and raped them. One woman alleged threats with a knife and three assaults. the other spoke of a gun wrapped in cloth. Both victims said the attacker forced them to cover their faces with cloth to prevent identification. Evidence from the crime scenes led to his arrest.
A training class for physically and mentally handicapped children opens under Josephine Burgess as chairman of the children’s division. About 15 more children are on a waiting list. class started through a Zonta Club donation with Cerebral Palsy and Community Welfare Council support. Lessons run Monday to Friday from 10 am to noon, with one teacher and two assistants. future extension depends on funds and transportation.
School Business Manager Arthur A. Knoll was authorized to travel to Washington DC to confer with other districts on Public Law 874 which funds educating children on federally connected property and expires June 30 1958. The district received 854000 under PL 874 last year. The board also accepted a gift of four Geiger counters from Sears Roebuck and Co and will send a letter of appreciation to C Gould.
A 14 page opinion by Wilmington city tides counsel reviews unitization of the Wilmington oil field known as blocks. The advisory committee, after consultations with oil company lawyers, answers nine questions on whether the city can enter into an effective unit operation agreement. George Weeks reports.
The Christmas Season Chorus presents Handel's Messiah at 4 p.m. with Long Beach Symphony Orchestra. Two hundred voices join the choir as living tableaux depict scenes from the Messiah while soloists Roselie Barker Constance Brewer Eugene Cox and Robert Larsen sing.
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