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Newspaper
Independent
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Feb 06, 1957
Page
25
The page excerpt presents a sprawling epistolary tale of flirtation and social tension in a bygone era. It centers on Sally and Tam, with references to a busy circle including Silly, Penny, and various tradespeople, amid letters and debated marriage prospects. A separate note mentions an 1830s publishing venture and a university-like school text. A local weather contest emerges with 500 suggestions judged for a new golf course.
Dale Jones, a Long Beach youth with a troubled life, died at Wig Hear Lake after a car crash while intoxicated. Friends describe a frail, withdrawn life offset by an early marriage and narcotics troubles, with relatives hoping his death explains his struggles. A veterinarian note reveals the family kept a dog for support. Dale's life ended amid mounting insecurity and drug issues.
The city appointed chair of the subsidence board will hire special counsel from O'Melveny & Myers to assist in drafting legislation on subsidence remediation repressurization and mitigation. The authority was approved by the City Council against a legislative committee’s recommendation.
Council discussion covers attorney fees under general contract for a device on timerous-thousand questions. City Atty and Airport Advisory Committee expenses requested for inspections of airports in San Francisco, Oakland, and Sacramento. Finance committee recommends ordinance on holidays and time off. Alamitos Bay opening strains parking. regulation to begin July 1. City Manager Vickers backs building center for hobby facilities. estimated $90,000 cost funded by oil revenue and city grants. Plans include observation terrace, accessible by ramp and stairs. Other Vickers recommendations include a west bay launching facility and a sea wall plus adjacent land development south of Apian Way per the master plan.
Four young men faced riot charges after a disturbance at VFW Hall. Richard Carl Matis, 21, of 5107 Georgia Street, pleaded guilty and was fined 50 by Municipal Judge Kenneth Sutherland. Co-defendants Anchodines Maris and Peter Maris, 18, await trial on March 3.
City Council moved to reject a proposed consolidation of school and municipal elections. Officials called the merger “incredibly complex” and said two separate ballots would be maintained. A charter amendment and state law changes would be needed, with a study planned for potential spring action.
A reporter recounts border duty along the Iron Curtain, patrolling between West Germany and Czechoslovakia in mind numbingly cold 30 degree subzero weather. Captain Clarence Kay Hesse guides patrols from Mol near the German border as U S soldiers document red border guards and electrified fences.
The Coliseum Commission reviews plans to build an 18,000 seat sports arena in Los Angeles County as bids are rejected amid higher costs. Officials say projects may be scaled back with revised financing and timing. state funding and bond plans are under scrutiny.
A jury in Judge Bench Vasey s courtroom acquitted Luther McCrutch eon of 31 of Vin Wanda of an auto theft charge. McCrutch eon, represented by Edwin J. Wilson, was one of two men arrested April 10 as suspected members of a car stripping ring. They were charged with the theft of a mid 1946 sedan. McCrutchenn admitted helping dismantle it but said he did not know it was stolen.
The cruise ship Leilani departed Port Tuesday for Hawaii on its first trip, with several hundred spectators and 680 passengers aboard, far below its 675 capacity. Officials say they encouraged reduced bookings to ensure service, amid prior New York criticism. Passengers include Ray Dobrie’s wife, designer Tiana Pittelle, actress Dolores Gray, and legislator Herbert Lee. The ship will alternate Lang Beach and San Francisco ports, with another call about a month away.
County Manager Arthur J. Wim proposed a new fund allocation plan to cut recreation funding for Long Beach by 14240 dollars. The plan would base city distributions on elementary school enrollment and reduce the Long Beach allocation from 5082 to 40526 dollars.
Five Navy service members pleaded not guilty after arraignment before Judge Kenneth E. Sutherland on Monday. The group is accused of robbing two hitchhiking sailors over the weekend, with a municipal court set for Friday for preliminary hearings. Names listed include Daniel R. Bigelow Edward Names Dennis Glenn Arthur Lawrence Paul Tarold Semmet Mimn and Malcolm J. Leleux.
A 45 year old woman, Hart, from 304 Cerritos Avenue, lost control of her auto and crashed into a parked vehicle at 325 Orange Avenue Tuesday. She was treated at Seaside Memorial Hospital for a possible fractured nose and abrasions. The parked car is registered to Dr. George J. Haub of 535 Orange Avenue.
Six year old Robert F Grant treated at Seaside hospital for minor injuries after a mute driven by Leonard E Gentry struck him near the county walk at Ard Street and Golder Street. Gentry pleaded guilty to a similar charge on July 26. He was not jailed.
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