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Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Dec 31, 1957

Page

9

Subsidence Advisers Meet To Speed Legislation

The City Subsidence Advisory Committee met two hours at the Lafayette Hotel to push steps for subsidence control on three fronts. Doubt grew that the Assembly anti-sinkage committee will schedule further hearings next month due to lack of funds and incomplete review of a recent hearing transcript.

Lafayette Assembly C. William Queale Assembly Committee Long Beach Queale

City advisory group seeks hearings on subsidence bill and charter changes

The advisory committee plans a hearing before the March budget session to push a subsidence bill. It favors a February or March special election charter amendment enabling unitization deals for the Walmi ngton Field and presses for harbor contract disputes to be settled. It reviews suggestions from Herman Kaveler on bill changes and will meet this week to evaluate proposals from multiple sources. Kaveler, a former Phillips Petroleum executive, now advises Saskatchewan on unitization.

Walmington Field Kraveler Advisory Kaveler Phillips Petroleum Co Saskatchewan Canada

20 30 Club to Install Sanders in Long Beach

Ray Sanders of 2223 Termini Ave will be installed president of the Long Beach 20 30 Club. The Chamber of Commerce endorsed a long range program for a permanent military hospital in Long Beach, citing Corona Naval Hospital closures and Haven ship limitations. The chamber also approved expanding the Military Medicare Program and considered measures to simplify and improve out patient care for dependents and retirees.

Ray Sanders Termini Ave Long Beach Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors John E. Riley Jr Chamber Corona Naval Hospital USS Haven Kaveler Alet Long Beach Naval Station Ter R. C. Barlougher Dimas Coast Inn Pacific Coast Don Leake Bob Adolfson Dionne Wilmington Willow St Bray St. Val

Six Months Given in Auto Theft Case In Long Beach

Jack Webb, involved in a narcotics case and auto incident, was sentenced to six months in state prison. The case notes a radio tuning error during a car theft linked to Patricia Ann, 13, and John Leonard Barreto, 27. Police report $700 in car radio-related damages.

Jack Webb Los Supe Parrior Beach Vasey Patrica John Leonard Barreto Arnold Giisers Webb Broadway Raute Jal Long Beach Barret State Oil San Diego Horwood Realty, Co Atlantic Ave Patricia Ann

Attorney Gets One Year in Jail for Theft of Trust Funds

William P. Crawfort, 35, was sentenced by Judge Vanford to one year in County Jail as a condition of 16 years probation after pleading guilty to theft from a trust account. Prosecutors said he admitted using 21,000 to pay persons and forged documents in a scheme involving handling others money. Dr. Singer examined him and recommended treatment and probation.

William P. Crawfort Vanford Singer Crawford Cerri Tos Ave Vasey Dr. Sing Gally Sane Michael J Cheek Retorney Wiliam T. Pillse

Shoreline purchase dispute to be aired by City Council

The shoreline issue confronting Long Beach and Santa Ana resumes today in City Council. A proposed eminent domain settlement totaling 1 468 250 involving 24 lots in 14 parcels will be submitted by City Atty Wald fred Jacobson. Trials are set for Jan 20 in Long Beach and Feb 24 in Santa Ana. Atty Hodge L. Dolle for property owners said the offer stands if the city pays taxes on the tools for the first half of the current fiscal year. Council member Sam E. Vickers opposes the purchase citing impact on the citys special projects fund.

Beach A.sillak Ifer Reptactin Atty Hodge L. Dolle Joseph B. Lamb Dolle Ocean Blvd Thor Conear Jacobson Santa Ana Thy Mery Sam E. Vickers Lut Mallon

School Board to Protest Bus Rate Hike

A Board of Education representative will appear January 9 before the Public Utilities Commission to oppose Long Beach Motor Bus Co rate increases. Arthur A. Knoll, the district’s business manager, proposes a 20 percent rise for single zone 40 ride books and 15 percent for multi zone 40 ride books, with potential removal of 40 ride books in favor of 30 ride books at $3 each. Non school fare rates would also rise from 11 percent to 3 percent.

Board of Education Public Utilities Commission Long Beach Motor Bus Co Arthur A. Knoll Knoll

Leona Gage to seek Las Vegas divorce next month

Leona Gage, the former Miss U.S.A. known for her controversial rise and fast-fading reign, announced Sunday she will pursue a Las Vegas divorce next month. The Maryland beauty, later Mrs. Gene Ennis, faced public scrutiny after a tumultuous year involving marriages, motherhood rumors, and media exposure.

Leona Gage Air Force Gene Ennis Mary Leona Gage Ennis Maryland U.S. A Las Vegas Municipal Auditorium Texas Gage Ennis Leana Sas Long Beach Barbara Leona Queen Leona Walter Biggs Dallas Checlotte Shefield Utah Telegraph Bachalor Leonassi

Nurse Training Program Eyed for City College Joint Initiative

City College partners with Sea Hospital to launch a nurse training program aimed at meeting state licensing and admission requirements. The plan envisions a yearlong study leading to an associate in arts degree and RN eligibility by next fall, with first classes to begin soon. The joint program marks a significant step in local nursing education and workforce development.

Joint City College-Sea Long Beach Paar City College Douglas Newcomb Liberal Arts Basta Seaside Hasital School Board of Education Seaside Hospital

Polio survivor Susan Hines aims to climb a tree

Susan Hines, a polio survivor from Chestnut Avenue, has made climbing a tree her New Year’s resolution after years of braces and crutches. With support from the March of Dimes and orthopedic therapists, she hopes to discard the back brace within 30 days and pursue future goals like teaching and hobbies such as rock and roll and horseback riding.

Susan Dick Tom Susan March of Dimes Adelaide Tichenor Orthopedic Clinic Elfe Jana Ike John Hines Chestnut Ave Uim

Rubbish Collections Schedule Shifts for New Year

AJL announces Wednesday rubbish collections will proceed on New Year’s Day but there will be no garbage collections. The notice clarifies holiday scheduling and service gaps for residents.

AJL

Leave Keys Invite Thug to Take Car

James We Biggs, 35, was sentenced to six months in County Jail after pleading to taking an auto from the 500 block of EL Anaheim St on November 3. Judge Vasey noted the owner’s “virtual invitation” as a factor and cut half the term normally given.

Dudge Beach Vasey James We Biggs Tyes Biggs Arm Auto EL Anaheim St

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