Unsolved Murders Stir Long Beach Memories and Pub Club Farewell
The piece recalls old firehouse visits by Kay Smith and her father George Combs. It notes three Long Beach unsolved murders since 1947, each described as vicious, with detectives Finch and Thiele on the case, and hints at possible future leads. It also marks the dissolution of Long Beach's Day Watch Coffee Club as officers move to the Public Safety Building, with $65 donated to a cop’s ailing family.
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George Combs
Fourth and Loma
Long Beach
Combs
Little Kay
Mrs. Smith
Finch
Thiele
James Guptill
Dawles
Police Dept
Public Safety
Shdp
David Bo Gudedas
Ins
Day Watch
Major Bus Route Shifts Planned By Long Beach iCo
Grover Markham, Los Angeles transit supervisor, revealed Long Beach iCo will seek State Public Utilities Commission authorization within two months to re-route many lines. He previews proposed changes before the City Bureau of Franchises, citing aims to save miles and avoid a rate increase while wage settlements hike costs. Officials note adjustments include improving service on the Carson–Sternsstown line No. 13A and potential route cuts or consolidations with multiple revisions forthcoming.
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Long Beach Motor Bus iCo
State Public Utilities Commission
Grover Markham
Ineus
Markham
City Bureau of Franchises
Public Utilities Commission
Charles N. Harman
Carson
Sternsstown
Bankers Witness Roof Fire At John Ave Home
Firefighters reported a roof damaged by embers from a nearby blaze at a residence on 6122 John Ave in Osyner. Bradley Callsing reported the incident as the house, uninsured, faced minor property damage with no injuries.
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John Ave
Osyner
Bradley Callsing
Police Move to New Hendauiarters Today
Police relocate to the new Safety Building on W Broadway with records and files loaded onto flatbed trucks. Prisoners transferred to the new jail. the Juvenile Bureau moves tonight and early Sunday as desks and equipment shift to the modern glass and concrete building.
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Long Beach
Broadway
Magnolia Ave
Juvenile Bureau
K C to Hold Sports Night in Lakewood
The Lakewood Knights of Columbus Council 3629 will host Sports Night at 8 pm Wednesday in Lakewood Village. Guests include Linden Crow Giants halfback Lindon Crow Lea Hagperty St Anthony coach Jim Stangland Long Beach City College coach and Jim Murphy former USC quarterback and Big 5 official.
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Lakewood
Lindon Crow
New York Giants
Lea Hagperty
St. Anthony High Seheit
Jim Stangland
Long Beach City
Jim Murphy
USC
Navy contracts total $2 million go to six shipyards area
Navy awarded about $2 million in ship repair and overhaul contracts to six yards in the district. Todd Shipyards led with a top bid of $1,088,384 for overhaul work on USS Belle Grove and related craft, while Bethlehem Steel and others received smaller allocations for dock, bearing, and equipment modifications.
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Belle Grove
Pine Island
Toddifications
Trans
Bearingsport
Okanogan
Bethlehem Steel Re- Wilbie Idustries
Harbor Boat Co
Craig Shipbuilding Co
Boitee Re
USS
Talladega
Charities in Long Beach Receive Over Twenty-Two Thousand Grant
California Community Foundation awarded more than 22 785 dollars to Long Beach groups including the Long Beach Assistance League Boys Club Camp Fire Girls Community Rehabilitation Industries Fourth Church of Christ Scientist Goodwill Industries Seaside Hospital Children's Center YMCA YWCA and Traveler's Aid.
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Long Beach
California Community Foundation
Itavns
Foundation
Security First National Bank
Long Beach Assistance League
Boys’ Club
Camp Fire Girls
Community Rehabilitation Industries
Fourth Church of Christ Scientist
Goodwill Innes
Seaside Hospital Children's Center
YMCA
YWCA
Traveler's Aid Sayclaly
Reckless Motorist Gets Jail
A radiator repairman jailed for five days by Municipal Judge Kenneth F. Sutherland after pleading guilty to reckless driving. William Edun, 20, of 1806 Hayward Ave, lost driving privileges for six months. Police said Edun and Jesse Rogers, of 5832 Pageantey Ave, drove at speeds suggesting danger to other motorists on Woodruff Ave. Rogers pleaded innocent to a related charge and was freed on bail pending trial.
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Kenneth F. Sutherland
William John Edun
Hayward Ave
E. J. Wadlock
R. 4
Johanson
Eden
Jesse J. Rogers
Pageantey Ave
Woodruff Ave
Kine Co ‘Ane
Hale
Ropers
Aes
Ruchli to Speak on Shoreline Plan in Naples
Wer ner Ruchli, director of Gly Planting, will discuss the Long Beach shoreline development plan at a Naples Improvement Association meeting in Naples Elementary School auditorium. The event is set for Monday afternoon.
Beaten Robbed by Snarling L B Thug at Lindys
A 28 year old barmaid at Lindys on Anaheim Street was attacked from behind by a masked assailant who bound her hands and feet, struck her, and robbed her of $112 in receipts, $45 from a purse, plus her watch before fleeing. Police were alerted after she freed herself and reported the crime. The bar is owned by Evelyn Graves of Stuiticbaker Road.
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Geraldine Peart Cline
Evelyn Graves
Lindy's
Anaheim St
Harmaiu
Tad
Hearing Set on PE Agency Abandonment Proposal
The State Public Utilities Commission schedules a hearing for 0 am on March 9 in the City Council Chamber to discuss the proposed abandonment of the Public Electric Co’s freight and express agency in Bayt Long Beach. The carrier plans to transfer service to its Watson agency on Sepaveda Street and Alameske Avenue, open continuously. The East Long Beach Agency at G220 EL Analien SL operates five days a week eight hours daily, serving industrial firms in the area. Chief Engineer Henry du Jordan of the Bureau of Franchises says the city will oppose the application.
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State Public Utilities Commission
City Council
Pablic
Electric Co
Bayt, Long Beach
Watson
Sepaveda St
Alameske Ave
East Long Beach Dency
EL Analien SL
Henry du Jordan
Bureau of Franchises
Old Times on Rancho Recalled in Southtarot Magazine
A fragmentary note recalls Rancho Los Cerritos at 4600 Virginia Road in California, described as a former gay fireside hub now a museum. Carl Sandburg contributes to Parade Magazine with a cover feature and interview, amid nostalgic Rancho scenes.
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Carl Sandburg
Darity
Parade Magazine
Ji Yi
Concert listing for Munici pal Band and shows at Long Beach venues
In Long Beach tonight stage lights up at Municipal Auditorium with On Stage featuring The Gagebo at 830 PM and The Drunkard at 830 PM. At Broadway Theater Morgan Mull presents Agni Mame with an 830 PM curtain.
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Municipal Band
Hopan
Municipal Auditorium
the Gagebo
Drunkard
Pany Morgan Uull
Agni Mame
Broadway
City Music Council Conference in Long Beach
Community leaders and officials gather for a Long Beach State College conference at 2 PM to discuss a five point plan creating a permanent city music council. Panels cover festival, calendar, publicity, resources and scholarships with state college and civic groups represented.
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Long Beach Music Council
Pan
Long Beach State College
State College
Long Bath
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Canchitl
Malcolm Epley
Bankers Wit
Hendauiarters
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Hague
Helland
Hollywood
North Sea
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Keith Hadyshelf
Downtown
Lions Club
Charles J. Vickers
Harbor Department Administration
K.C. To
Fellows & Stuwary
L.B
Chin
City Music Council
City College, Municipal Arts Committee
Musicms Assn. Local 458
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MeMaLr
Raymond Kealer Bay Af
Bertin CC
McGarrity
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Marine Activiies
Gail Hud
Wall Botsom
Huard Af
George A. Kay
Fied Scho
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Hollywood Bowl Assn
Andlaht Daniel
Southern California
Alan
City College
Robert
Walker
In City
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Doc Raney
Long Beach Symphony Guild
Long Beach Symphony Orchestra
Ronnie Fipps
Civic Light Opera
Wallace LeminiRer
Community Concert Assn
Civic ‘Music Asst
William E. Webb
Southern California Symphony Aad
Council of Serviceyropers
Urrydf. Krusz
Charber
Menhors
Will
Laurig Jones
Long Beach Symphony
Rigal Stanton
Marvin Cheeks Js
Junior Chamber of Commerce
Edwin Castagna
A. L. Code
Chamber of Comeres
Kenseth McLiren
Were & Mer Boank
al Vaauard
Assn
Hese
Plresant Acat
Mutiny Darlington
Fred Ohlendorf
Wckng
muse d=ucation
Alice Gallup
Fi Fh
Psi Ion
Long Beach Unified School District
Robert Albright
Tunior League
Miles J. Sines
Independent, Press-Telegram
I Aish
Mingjie
Proups
Don P. Davis
Star Public Elassions
Foster & Kleiser Co
Dwar Killingsworth
Killingsworth, Brady & Smithy
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