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Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Dec 11, 1957

Page

26

Dog Beat to Academy Chief Big Stride in LB Police Training

Long Beach police training evolves from a veteran’s dog beat start to a formal academy. Lt. W F Stovall, once new to the force, now leads a six week FBI aided program emphasizing evidence handling, weapons proficiency, restraint, and patrol tactics. Recruits must pass shooting tests and weekly target practice.

William F Stovall Long Beach Anaheim Pacific Aves Pacific Ave Long Beach Polce Academy Felice W. F. Stovall Federal Bureau of Investigation FBI Oung Police Compton

Jet tops speed goal as record attempt ends in failure

Maj. Adrian E. Drew flew a near 1190 mph pass in a McDonnell F101 Voodoo over a Mojave Desert course but timing equipment failed, denying an official record. His two unofficial runs averaged 1185 mph, with six more days left to attempt the record under Air Force rules.

Edwards Air Force Base Calif J Air Force Unof Fairey Delta Adrian E. Drew Mojave Desert Maj. Drew Bergstrom,afb Tex McDonnell Aircraft Co St. Louis Air Force Maj Drew

Civilian Cash Awards For Superior Performance Named

Eleven Long Beach area civilians will receive cash awards for superior performance in ceremonies Friday at Fort MacArthur. Each award of 200 will go to Herbert A. Crane and eight others in San Pedro, Lakewood, Emerson Hollis, Harbor City, Lomita and Wilmington, with Marie R. McClellan earning 100 and William J. Stephens 10.

Long Beach Area Fort MacArthur Herbert A. Crane W. 22Nd St. San Pedro Llewellyn C. Davis San Pedro Carl J. Grieman el Paseo Emerson Hollis Clover Ave Anaheim Carl T. Jensen Coldbrook Ave Lakewood Aloysius M. Junker

Property tax increase and due dates noted in report

An $106,000,000 rise in real and personal property taxes is detailed with half of real property taxes and all personal property assessments now due. A 6 percent penalty takes effect today, per the notice.

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