International Beauty Show Ends in Deficit and Debt
An auditor reports the International Beauty Show and Miss Universe event in Long Beach ran $6,330 in the red for August. Expenditures climbed 54 percent to $204,888.27, despite a revenue rise to $166,813.64 and a $30,000 TV contract aided by Harbor Department funds. City officials note the pageant aims at publicity and goodwill rather than profit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
IBC
Miami Beach
Fla
TRC
F. M. Poturica
Treasure in a sock prompts reward in Long Beach
A janitor found a roll of $1000 in bills inside a pair of discarded slipper socks, returned them to the owner, and earned a reward. The article also notes city alley assessments, traffic dividers hazards, a nickel for God story, a political fundraiser, a Twins Mothers Club update, and facts about Santa Claus Lane trees and the 1966 calendar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cousino
Ontario
Longh
Andy Baird
Baird
Petroleum Club
Boys Club of
Long Beach
Twins Mothers Club
Kenneth Fleming
Levelside Ave
Lakewood
Santa Claus Lane
Daisy Ave
Goose May Be Salvaged in $19 Million Appraisal
Federal officials appraise Howard Hughes giant flying boat the Spruce Goose for possible salvage of 19 million dollars in public funds. GSA’s William Turpin and Lewis Tuttle led inspectors through the hangar at Long Beach harbor as experts from the Federal Aviation Administration join later. A decision on scrapping the project is due by March 31. Hughes says scientific data were gained and he has invested millions in ongoing study.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard Hughes
Washington
William P. Turpin
General Services, Administration
Lewis Tuttle
GSA
Lofig Beach Harbor
Federal Aviation Agency
Hughes
Long Beach
California
Pacific Coast
U.S
YMCA Los Altos launches 1961 member drive kickoff
The Los Altos YMCA annual membership kickoff dinner is set for Thursday at 7:30 p.m. in Los Altos United Church. The event launches the 1961 membership drive with attorney Clyde Brown as drive leader and more than 200 volunteers. Don Berger leads the business division and Paul Desmond oversees the special gifts section.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
YMCA
Los Altos
Los Altos United Church
Atherton St
Clyde Brown
Don Berger
Paul Desmond
Rites Set Today for Dr. Decker
Funeral services for Dr Kathleen Decker of Seal Beach are set for 3 pm today at Mott Chapel. The 31 year old physician, who specialized in obstetrics and gynecology, was killed in a Los Angeles auto accident. Her companion Dr Donna Hazan was seriously injured.
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Kathleen Decker
Seal
Beach
Crow
Long Beach
Mott
Tell’s & Peek
Decker
Ocean Ave
Sary
Donna Hazan
Wag
Raymond C
Los Angeles
Head-on Crash Claims Life of 21 Year Old Driver
The driver of a second car, Napoleon Tucker aged 21 from Los Angeles, died in the head-on collision. Officials at Los Angeles County General Hospital reported the other crash patient, identified as Dr Hazan, in fair condition, resting comfortably after suffering critical chest and internal injuries and cuts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Napoleon Tucker
Los Angeles
Los Angeles County General Hospital
Hazan
Music Camp Benefit Dance at Millikan High School
A Thursday 8 p.m. benefit features ballroom and square dancing at Millikan High School gym. Proceeds fund music camp scholarships for Millikan band and orchestra members. Marvin Stanley will call the square dancing. event welcomes public attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Millikan High School
Millikan Orcha-Band
Millikan Band
Marvin Stanley
Concert and lecture lineup at local venues in Long Beach
Munici pal Band performs at Exhibit Hall Municipal Auditorium at 2 p.m. Creativity for Children lecture by Dr Myrtle M Imhoff at Hoover Junior High Auditorium 3501 Country Club Dr Lakewood 7 30 p.m. Light on Dark Africa at Kruger National Park by Dr Wendell L Miller at Dewey High School 233 E 8th St 2 p.m. Film A Story of Spain by Karl Robinson at Millikan High School 2800 Snowden Ave 8 p.m.
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Municipal Auditorium
Myrtle M. Imhoff
Hoover Junior High
Country Club
Lakewood
Africa
Kruger National Park
Wendell L. Miller
Dewey High School
Spain
Karl Robinson
Millikan High School
Snowden Ave
Medical Director Double Duty For Two County Hospitals
Dr. Leonard A. West, medical director at El Cerrito Hospital, will also serve as medical director of Long Beach General Hospital starting today. County official William A. Barer cites program similarities as basis for dual role. Both facilities will treat elderly patients. El Cerrito to accept geriatric patients from December 31, 1961, after Sea Side Memorial closure and transfers.
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Ben Zinser
Leonard A. West
el Cerrito Hospital
Long Beach
Long Beach General Hospital
William A. Barer
Charities
Los Angeles County
Dr. West
EL Cerrito
Chestnut Ave
Seaside Memorial Hospital
New Memorial Hospital
Long Beach General
West
Francis T. Johnson
Olive View Hospital
Medical Library Group to Meet in Los Angeles Area
A Bellflower man, Keith LaVerne Wolf, 30, serving a sentence for forgery and prior crimes, is to be moved to Harbor General Hospital Torrance for a panel discussion at 10 am. Frances Ishii hosts the event at Memorial Hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southern California
Torrance
Rice C. Sparling
Long Beach
Beach General
Wolf
Dondo Ayo
Thel
Opportunity Knocks for You brochure outlines Long Beach growth
The Independent Press-Telegram produced a public service brochure titled Opportunity Knocks for You. Don Nutter presented a slide show to civic and Chamber of Commerce leaders at a luncheon, detailing a 30 page, up to date view of Long Beach market conditions. The brochure targets attracting new industry with distribution across the United States and abroad. It notes Long Beach population at 508,369, up 222,887 since 1950, and highlights growth potential for businesses and developers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Long Beach
Opportunity
Independent, Press-Telegram
Don Nutter
I, PT
Chamber of Commerce
Nutter
U.S
Ralph Taylor
Port Trade Mission Supported by City Council
The City Council endorsed a Harbor Department trade mission to Latin America naming Councilman Raymond C. Kealer to the touring delegation to seek new port business. The 32 day 16 000 mile tour begins Feb 21 visiting 19 cities in 11 countries with expenses paid from port funds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Courcil
Harbor Department
Latin America
Raymond C. Kealer
Kealer
Council
Harbor, Industries and Oil Committee
Charles Vickers
Port Genetral
Robert F. Crow
Paris
Orient
Crow
Council Advances Lease Talk for El Dorado Park Golf Course
City council committee approves drawing specifications for a long term lease of the 166 acre El Dorado Park Golf Course site. Bid winner would finish the 18 hole course and operate it for 35 years with rent set by the bid. Debate continues over pay as you go city operation versus private development.
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Stoward
el Dorado Pack
Lewis D. Reese
Bert Bond
William A. Graham
Andrew Baird
Robert F. Crow
Sam E. Vickers
George D. MacDonald
Charles F. Reed
Pari Jena Recreation Commissions
el Dorado East
Reed
el Dorada Development Co
E. C. Losch
New
Brr
Charles Davis
Graham
Reese
Grant Files Bill to Ease Church Taxes
Assemblyman William S. Grant of Long Beach introduced a bill offering tax exemptions and cancellations for churches. It would refund any tax or penalty on church property from the 1960-61 fiscal year onward and takes effect immediately upon passage with urgency.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William S
Bill
Grant
Long Beach
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J. A. Campbell
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Dr. Decker
William J. Mooney
el Dorado Golf Links
Medical Library Group
Leonard A
P-T
Harry Krusz
Gerald Desmond
Harbor Commission
Tideland Trust
Kesler
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