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Newspaper
Independent
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1957
Page
2
Christmas spirits fill Muskegon with festive scenes as Santa works department store duties despite a mishap with his beard. The season brings office parties and cheerful city life noted in lighthearted local items.
The article blends union wage demand and a Johnson administration proposal against the 40 hour work week with a Santa Claus scene. It notes labor leaders urging refusal of 1958 wage gains and Senate leaders backing one long workweek change. A separate item mentions a misdated hunting license open season for rabbits.
In Washington a substitute mail carrier Joe Biggs drove a truckload of mail toward New York for a freight move when the gas failed after crossing the George Washington Bridge. Rescued by another truck, he delivered mail swiftly, while officials debated proper instruction and mission clarity. The incident intersects with broader labor notes as AFL CIO leaders discuss wage moratorium and the 40 hour week.
Reported letters and statements tie Bulgaria calling for a new international conference to ease East West tensions to Soviet propaganda aims. Eisenhower and Dulles weigh timing as U.S. and Allies consider strategic moves and continued unemployment concerns loom in Detroit and Pittsburgh logistics.
A fragmentary Bulgarin letter suggests a Coal Mine Blast near Fort Smith Arkansas killed four men and injured others. The blast at a South Greenwood area coal mine is blamed on gas accumulation. Names include Sewel, Gene Moore, Joe Martin, Kendrick Richardson, and George Simmons.
Conference delegates Mills Hodge an industrial relations supervisor for Procter and Gamble Co Long Beach and Jane Thompson State College director of placement will participate in the Eighth Annual Conference of the Western College Placement Assn in Portland Oregon January 23 and 24.
A 48hour recess was called Wednesday in joint talks between about 1300 striking bus drivers and Metropolitan Coach Lines and Asbury Rapid Transit. Federal Conciliator Harry Malcolm said both sides will prepare written recommendations for Friday discussions. The strike has disrupted service for an estimated 300,000 commuters in Southern California communities.
The bruised body of a young woman was found in a gully near Helper Utah three miles north of town. Sheriff Albert Passie identified her as Mary Ann Hatch, 35, of Santa Rosa California who had not been seen since Sunday morning. She died of pneumonia with additional injuries after a trek in bare feet. A bus ticket and a dental report were used to verify identity.
High tide today near 4.7 feet at 1s1 am predicts and low tides at 25 feet and 2 fents. Friday high tides around 4.5 and 4 feet with a 2.2 feet low tide at 8:14 am and 6 feet at 6:22 pm. Sunrise around 5:00 am.
San Diego officials confirmed plans to convert the 10th Avenue terminal area into bunkering facilities. The Harbor Commission and port director outlined at least three fuel tanks with 150000 barrels capacity, aiming to offer the lowest West Coast fuel price, with bids called for and an estimated cost of 500000 to 700000 dollars.
A $35,000 fund-raising shortfall threatens to dim Altadena's Christmas Tree Lane lights. Pasadena offers partial aid, but County Supervisors have not yet approved funds. action at the next board meeting Tuesday is crucial to keep the display lit.
Timmy E. Thompson, a parolee, repeated thefts leading to a prison term in Los Angeles County. The court noted the offender’s pattern of crimes and sentenced him to a state prison term, with remarks about habit forming offenses.
Two Navy men faced a county jail sentence as a condition of three year probation after a judge ordered 10 days in jail for marijuana possession. John Michael Riley, 19, and Dale Leon Alphin, 22, were arrested October 9 near a Del Amo Boulevard service station after officers found marijuana cigarettes.
The Assemble committee heard oil company arguments against compulsory writizati but city officials led by City Attorney Waln fred Jacobson and City Manager Sam Vickers stressed strong city support. They noted the measure would not apply if oil firms voluntarily unitized and repressured the field, but would be essential if some refused. Officials indicated hearings will continue before asking the Governor to place the measure in a special session.
Seventh annual Silver Bells event at Long Beach State College will take place Friday in the Lafayette Hotel grand ballroom. Freddi Gray and his 14 piece band will provide dancing music and songs by Niki Stevens as more than 2,000 attendees are expected.
The Huntington Hotel advertises dining and lodging with a lakeside view. It touts a Virginia ham plated meal, a dining room facing the ocean, and a private room option at 24.50 dollars weekly. Room and media services are listed along with outside catering and breakfast specials.
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