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Newspaper
Independent
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Feb 04, 1958
Page
9
A North Long Beach liquor store heist unfolds with a sympathetic bystander, a mistaken license, and a string of local quips. A 60-year-old Angeleno walked between clerk and robbers, then learned the wrong license was recorded, while neighbors and teachers spark humorous recollections about the Great Seal of California and Rip Van Winkle.
Cerritos College drafts plan for Long Beach Unified School District to recover back tuition from delinquent taxes. County Counsel outlines funding to cover owed sums and outlines six district payments for 1956-57, with several contracts authorized for construction and services.
Tragedy in Norwalk claimed 48 lives among a mix of service members and civilians. Elisabeth Wormeley, 51, a paraplegic ex Army nurse, hosted neighborhood gatherings from her wheelchair and planned a visit to Virginia to see an aunt. Airman Raymond McCafferty, 21, Whittier native, planned to join the Navy after college. Navy reservist David Nash, 21, of Lakewood, worked as an aircraft mechanic and hoped to propose in Hawaii. Billie Buntin, 26, Glendale, expected his first child in May. Others included Tandy Idso, 39, Granada Hills, and an additional neighbor, all connected to families in the area.
Interviews with parents of four teenage boys accused of causing about 100 dollars damage to Stephens Junior High School Sunday were scheduled for today and Tuesday. The youths aged 11 to 14 were taken into custody in the storeroom after entering via a rear window. They reportedly drank sodas, threw bowls on the floor, poured ink and soda, slashed a couch with a knife, tore pillows, upended a coffee urn, and overturned a fire extinguisher.
Long Beach building activity slowed in January 1958 after a strong year end in 1957. City records show 2,199 permits valued at 53,730,690, down 15.63 percent from January 1957 and 8.9 percent below December 1957. Last month saw 94 family units valued at 600,085, a drop from January 1957 and December 1956 levels. officials anticipate a rebound as major public works contracts, including the Public Safety Building, are let.
City official Sam E. Vickers said no decision yet on appointing a successor to Edward G. Hoover who was discharged Friday. He may announce an acting assessor today to serve until a permanent appointment is made while Finance Director Roberts remains in general charge of assessing duties.
Instructions indicate a deadline is today for car license renewals. Howard R. Link, manager, notes a limited window for processing. The fragmentary text hints at a course or program related to motorist services but is unclear.
An 18 year old LB State Theater cashier was robbed Monday night by a shabbily dressed man who handed a note claiming a gun in his pocket and escaped with 150 dollars after she handed over all bills. He was about 22, six feet tall, shaggy blond hair, wearing a dirty yellow shirt, dark brown pants and a sport coat. The incident occurred around 6 30 p.m. on Ocean Boulevard near Odean Boulevard as the robber fled east.
Governor Knight proposed a 100 million dollar state college budget for 1958 59 with 50 837 922 for operations and 52 million for facilities to accommodate an expected 60 000 students. Long Beach State College would receive 4 565 000 for operations up 23 2 percent with 108 new staff and major construction including science and industrial arts buildings plus a library addition. Projects underway include a men’s gym and two outdoor pools with completion in spring 1959. the science building addition aims for spring 1959 occupancy and a 1 2 million dollar three story library addition by fall 1959.
The ordinance committee voted to remove a ban on burning combustible rubbish in fireplaces or barbecues from anti rubbish amendments. Councilman Dooley questioned the practicality, asking why have an ordinance everyone will violate. Even so, county air pollution rules remain applicable and violations persist under county standards.
Capt S W Tubbs will speak on rehabilitation of prisoners at the Women s Club of Bay Shore Community Congregational Church. Rev Wendell W Weir will lead devotions. Mrs John Robinson is program chairman and Mrs Vernon Booker will preside.
The dog vaccination clinic at Houghton Park scheduled for Monday from 7 to 5 was canceled due to rain per city health officer Dr. T. D. Litwack. If weather permits, clinics will proceed Wednesday at Pan American Park from 7 to 5 and Friday from 7 to 5 at the Sanitation Yard Animal Shelter.
Eyewitnesses say sightseers crowded the scene hindering rescue for two living victims and delaying medical aid after a Navy Neptune bomber crashed opposite the county fire station. Capt. Tom Barbey cited chaos and jammed streets as a major factor. A separate council committee discussed expanding a chicken-keeping ban near dwellings, with no immediate action due to lack of public requests.
Public meeting to discuss reserve programs scheduled for 2 at the Reserve Training Center Long Beach Naval Station. A two man team from 11th Naval District headquarters San Diego will explain the Selective Service Act and Armed Forces Reserve Acts of 1952.
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