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Newspaper
Independent
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Jan 27, 1958
Page
9
A collage of anecdotes on cross cultural quirks and manners. A boy trades a dog for two cars and a seigneh, Maria Callas legend and Rome versus La Scala temperaments, Eisenhower passport notes, and Pacific travel tips on greetings attire and gestures across nations.
An indignant taxpayers meeting was announced for 8 p.m. February 18 in Wilson Auditorium by Associated Property Owners. Paul B. Wilcox, executive director, urged every taxpayer and voter with a gripe to attend. He cited sharply rising tax bills since November and noted increases hitting rental properties, hotels, and apartments. He urged questions from interested taxpayers to be mailed to Associated Property Owners, 120 E 3rd St.
An 11 year old boy was critically injured when knocked from his bicycle by a car on Santa Fe Ave near Artington St Sunday night. The driver Philip E McCune 42 of 2736 E 220th St said he did not see the boy in time. The boy, a Daniel Webster Elementary sixth grader, remained in a coma at Seaside Hospital with critical condition. Police did not cite McCune. Other Sunday accidents involved Lelia Owen and five children minor injuries in a two car crash at Carson St and Palo Verde Ave. Mary Helen Huster 60 received minor left side injuries crossing 4th St at Cherry Ave. Betty Lou Tinsley 28 suffered neck and back injuries after a collision at St and Lake Wildwood Bridge.
Eight Long Beach area students will receive degrees at San Jose State College January 31. Oscar Meinhardt announced new age rules for Miss Universe 1959, requiring birth before July 1, 1940, to avoid younger entrants. Miss Peru’s 1958 winner, Gladys Zender, faced eligibility questions due to differing Peruvian age reckoning. A tea and reception honored Long Beach band members including active and retired players. Municipal Auditorium hosted a concert prior to the tea.
Officials require contestants to present certificates from sponsors proving sponsor verification and a sworn statement confirming they are not married. The policy echoes last year when Miss U.S.A. was disqualified for marriage and Miss Utah Charlotte Sheffield was crowned.
Robert L. Wishar, 42, of 502 Lith Street, Lith Street, escaped serious injuries when lacquer thinner ignited while he was working in a body shop at 1401 E. Fourth Avenue about 11 a.m. Sunday. Firemen said the thinner flashed into flame but was extinguished when the fire trucks arrived.
Dr. Robert W. Magin of the First Congregational Church enters a new field after calm in his music ministry. He recently played harp and recorded organ music for a wedding, drew international notice, and reportedly captured an owl in a fireplace using a dog catcher’s tackle amid a humorous misadventure.
A Long Beach Unified School District projection by Educational Statistician Paul Borgfeld foresees a 16 percent pupil growth over five years with enrollments rising from 73,570 to 85,500 by 1962-63. The district plans new high schools Millikan and Lakewood, expanded classroom space, and about 445 teachers, plus a new junior high near Studebaker and Anaheim. City College growth includes a new library and classroom conversion, with 2 additional buildings planned. overall teacher hiring will total 98 in 1960-61, 55 in 1961-62, and 70 in 1962-63, though retirements and other attrition will affect totals.
Griffith Park Observatory reported no sighting of Sputnik II as scheduled this Sunday at 6 p.m. observers could not see the satellite on its northwest to southeast course. An observatory spokesman noted several citizens claimed sighting Sputnik I instead.
Firemen of Squad No 1 rushed to four incidents Sunday evening. An electrical short at 333 Final Ave stirred smoke at 6 37 pm, followed by a mattress fire at 1915 Atlantic Ave at 6 46 pm, a car fire at 39 Lard St at 6 56 pm, and a smoke-filled apartment at Eucalyptus Ave and Burnett St at 7 02 pm. The crew then returned to a quiet night.
Sheriff's deputies report a burglary at the Homestead Cele on 5716 Cherry Ave. A weekend break in netted $281 from the cash register and coin machines. Incident occurred Sunday.
A one cent fare increase from 15 to 16 cents takes effect today on Long Beach Motor Bus Coaches. School fares stay unchanged for now. The hike was authorized last Tuesday by the State Public Utilities Commission. A March 18 hearing will consider a permanent five cent rise and school fare adjustments.
Police report two burglaries at Long Beach homes over the weekend. A doctor named Edwin L. Potts, 38, returned to find a rear screen door cut and items missing including a 1200 dollar mini stove and a diamond ring worth 500, plus six silver dollars. At Pattie Avenue 43 year old A W Fish reported 1015 dollars worth of items including radios and cameras stolen through a window screen.
Parents of 12009 boys in the Scouting Program in Long Beach Lakewood Signal Hill and Bellflower will be asked to donate 10 each to support the movement during the annual Boy Scout Sustaining Membership drive starting Feb 4 George M Vermillion drive chairman said 30000 is needed to supplement Community Chest funds to finance Cub Scouts Boy Scouts and Explorers Volunteer parents in each Cub Pack Scout Troop and Explorer unit will form a sales force with two other parents in each of the six districts in the Long Beach Area Council.
CARE's special kosher packages for delivery to Israel by April are available now with orders urged, said W L Caveney CARE chairman of Long Beach. CARE also distributes surplus food at 23 pounds for $1 along with ship maker and technician kits and technical books for Israel. contributions may be sent to Long Beach Railway Express, Agency office 8 1976 Cherry Ave.
The Atomic Energy Commission presents Atoms for Peace on Thursday at Fourth Street and Pine Avenue. Sponsored by the Junior Chamber of Commerce, the exhibit runs from noon to 1 pm. A key feature is an animated panel showing how a nuclear reactor generates electricity for atomic powered submarines.
The Veterans of World War I Barracks 154 will observe the third anniversary with a chicken dinner. The event starts Tuesday at 6 30 pm at the Veterans Memorial Blog.
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