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Newspaper
Independent
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Jan 03, 1958
Page
9
The hospital moved forward with a 30-bed chronic and convalescent wing to rise on the north side, connected by an enclosed walk. The one-story concrete block building spans 14,050 square feet and costs about $400,000 for construction, furnishings, and equipment. It will house nine registered nurses, five licensed vocational nurses, 12 aides, and two orderlies.
The 1958 March of Dimes campaign kicks off with a luncheon at the Lafayette Hotel and the posting of contribution envelopes. Joe Dowling will speak on rehabilitation for polio patients. Mayor Raymond C. Kealer urges rapid contributions as Lakewood and Long Beach work to support patient care and funding.
The City Planning Commission took under advisement a plan for a seven story 18 unit beachside addition at 21 Tih Place. Harris Rogers of Long Beach proposes a special variance to place the addition along the beach lot line with four stories below the bluff and three above. Residents protest obstructing ocean views and planners will decide next week on a separate 12 story 44 unit Ocean Blvd project costing three million dollars, already drawing protests.
Bank of America manager Don W Nelson in Lakewood is highlighted among officials and staff for the 1958 license tab sale. The Department of Motor Vehicles announces a renewal period through February with office hours and bank and auto club service. Car owners are urged to submit both perforated statement portions and pay the printed 1938 fees.
Long Beach's award winning entry in the Tournament of Roses Parade will be shown here today. The Sea Dream of Beauty float will be on Pacific Ave just west of the City Mall for at least two days and possibly three depending on the condition of the 300,000 blossoms. The 15 foot vehicle began its return trip to Long Beach after midnight Thursday.
Alleyear-old Huntington Park man will start the new year shorn of his long brown locks by order of Municipal Judge Charles T. Smith. Gary T. Lindsay pleaded guilty to possessing a snap-blade knife. Judge Smith granted Lindsay one year probation with payment of a $25 fine and a haircut. Lindsay was arrested New Year's Eve by officers who answered a prowler call at 67th Way and Long Beach Blvd.
Long Beach 1957 valuation totaled 49.7 million, fourth-highest on record, despite fewer large projects. Permits rose to 29,620, while county totals dropped over 70 million due to new city formations. Residential housing remained strong with 2,400 units valued at 15.2 million, and December saw mixed totals across projects and housing categories.
Judge Joe Raytraft returned to Long Beach Superior Court and swapped with Judge John F. McCarthy to oversee probate work and related calendars in Department 8. A further reorganization moved Beach Vasey to presiding civil duties and Ralph K. Pierson to presiding criminal roles. Charles T. Smith became Municipal Court presider, replacing Kenneth J. Sutherland who moved to a Superior Court assignment.
Six men were arrested for alleged drunken driving in Los Angeles during a 66 hour New Year holiday period from Tuesday noon to Wednesday midnight. All pleaded innocent before Judge Charles T. Smith and await trial.
Richard A. Matlens answers common tax questions in his new 12 part Income Tax Prime column starting January 6 in The Independent. The piece notes IRS experts are swamped with inquiries about allowable deductions including charitable gifts and specific organizations such as the Society for the Prevention of Snow Blindness.
Admiral Ralph K. James told three state senators viewing Long Beach shipyard subsidence risks that action within months could save the yard and its 6,300 employees. Senators Dolwig, Grinsky and James toured the subsidence area with local officials amid calls for a special legislative session to fund prevention efforts.
Mr and Mrs Nesdill of S705 Stearnles Ave bring six children Carol Ann 3 Eileen 4 Alan 5 Jo Anne 6 Daureen 7 Kathy 3 to Community Hospital for a mass tonsillectomy. Each operation lasts 45 minutes and the family aims to finish all procedures in one morning saying it is easier to care for six cases together.
The Board of Water Commissioners on Thursday awarded a $5,960 contract to Union Fine & Supply Co. of Los Angeles for supplying 15,000 feet of seam Jess copper water tube. Board members approved a $72,815.68 contract with Long, Marker & Howies of Huntington Beach to install a water meter in Orange Ave from Market St to 60th St.
Tax booklets titled Your Federal Income Tax for 1937 and Tax Guide for Small Businesses are now available for 85 cents each at the Internal Revenue Office located at 342 American Ave.
Roland J. Bach Red Cross chapter manager was elected vice chairman of the City Planning Commission to serve six months of an unexpired term. He succeeds Mrs. Thurlyne B. Waite who resigned for other duties and remains a commission member. Paul R. McCrery is the commission's chairman.
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