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Newspaper
Independent
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Dec 29, 1962
Page
2
Diane Olson chased the Miss Welcome title since early adolescence in Long Beach. She reached finals and placed in the top five at Los Angeles events, only to confront nerves, growing duties, and a demanding schedule as she adapted to her reign and public scrutiny.
Hospital delay interrupts Dr Jerome Rehman case as witness Sark Janice Sheppard calls from home to say she began labor. Deputy District Attorney Maria says replacement will be called. Trial below Superior Court Judge Harold Schweitzer adjourned until 8:45 am Wednesday.
Three day hearing by the State Public Utilities Commission in San Francisco addressed all-digit dialing as Pacific Telephone and others seek to meet rising demand. Arguments centered on whether all-number dialing is necessary versus two-letter five-number prefixes, with next sessions slated January 7 in Los Angeles and a San Francisco visit for another complaint.
An income tax course prepared for the average citizen will be offered by Bellflower Evening High School beginning January 16 at 7 pm. The nine basic sections cover individual income tax laws and changes, as outlined by registrar Rey.
Parks open 9 am to 5 pm with Christmas decorations along Daisy Avenue to Hill Street. A municipal band concert at 2 pm in the Municipal Auditorium. An exhibit of woodcuts and lithographs by Israeli printmakers at the Jewish Community Center from 1 to 5 pm. Korean Orphan Choir program at 7:36 pm in the Mu al Auditorium with free admission.
A 17 year old burglary suspect was captured by police Friday as he attempted to break into a railroad freight car at the McKeson Robbins warehouse on 1365 Coronado Avenue. An accomplice fled, officers said, after a silent alarm. two shots were fired at the suspect and the pair were later found hiding under a hedge in a nearby vacant lot.
Police report an armed robber escaped with an undetermined amount of cash Friday from Citi National Bank in Anaheim. The tall slim suspect confronted Jayre Hayman of Cypress before 6 pm and handed her an envelope and note demanding money.
Korea World Vision Orphan Chow from Korea presents an admission free concert at Municipal Auditorium. The program features familiar Christmas songs and folk music, starting at 7 30 p.m. today.
Police arrested Mrs Ivanghna Wedl and Wilfred Dietz 23 both residents of a Broadway hotel after meters were pried open and coins stolen. Officers said the two carried 2 screwdrivers and pennies and nickels totaling 1690 dollars in recent months. They were booked on petty theft charges.
Ronald Dean Reller a 20 year old sailor from inne gota was fined 300 dollars and sentenced to one month in jail after pleading guilty to a purse snatching charge. He was arrested November 4 indicted for stealing the purse of Josephine D Schaap 15 of 2004 W 20th St as she stood on the corner of 20th Street and Santa Fe Avenue. The loss was valued at 45 dollars.
Officers for 1963 of the Lakewood Federation of Republican Women were led by Mrs. Dorig Reichard. Mrs Pat Rampton was elected secretary and Mrs Pat Aschieris treasurer.
The Municipal Gas Department restored service to major industrial users Friday after a four hour curtailment caused by abnormally high demand for home heating. Domestic consumption was about 65 million cubic feet in the 24 hours ending at 6 am, down from 80 million in the prior day. The peak was the season’s highest, though about 10 million below the all time cold-snap high. Curtailed customers receive a special low rate as their service may be interrupted during peak home demand.
The planned wedding next Monday for Judy Lea Polson and Ensign David Bays Brickner was postponed after a cable from Brickner in Yokosuka Japan canceled his return. City and county officials had arranged tests and signatures, but the Navy’s delay followed a prior postponement due to the Cuban crisis.
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