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Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Jul 04, 1958

Page

9

Pooch Protected From Knife Despite City Seizure

City attorney Walhfred Jacobson clarifies that Long Beach impounded dogs cannot be sold for medical research. The ruling holds despite earlier objections by James Bibb and city officials, noting local ordinances lack provisions for such sales. The health code amendments cited do not override existing municipal rules protecting pets.

Long Beach Walhfred Jacobson James W Bibb James Kincaid Public Service Andiby City Mary' Sam'e. Vickers Bibt Tate” Health. and Safety Code

Captain Stilwell's Alaska Cruise On Vacation

Capt Charley Stilwell skipper of the Shearwater relaxes with a three month Alaska cruise aboard his other vessel Arcturus. He conducts ice sight-seeing trips from Long Beach to Los Angeles Harbor and previously kept busy serving some 75,000 passengers aboard the Shearwater.

Charley Stilwell Shearwater Stillwell Long Beach Los Angeles Arcturus Alaska Charley

Montreal murder suspect linked to Long Beach man

Long Beach police pursued a possible match between electronics engineer Veinaria Cameron, 34, and a Montreal murder suspect after notes and a bulletin described similar features. Cameron denied ties to the crime and awaited ongoing petty theft and fugitive investigations as Montreal authorities prepared to compare handwriting, fingerprints, and a photo via press wire services.

Long Beach Montreal Lane Trawl Cameron Canada Montreal Police Co Long Beach Record Ajl Bulletin Independent Associated Press

Bach Named City Planning Commission Chairman for Nine Years

Roland R. Bach, who heads the Red Cross chapter here, was unanimously elected chairman of the City Planning Commission Thursday for a nine year term. He joined the commission in July 1956 and succeeds Paul R. McCrery as chairman. Lesie L. Smith was elected vice chairman and Leeda Baynam was re elected secretary.

Roland R. Bach City Planning Commission Bach Red Cross Paul R.mccrery Lestie 4. Smith Leeda Baynam

Trip to Church Ends at Prison Ends at Prison

One of three Los Angeles men caught inside the Calvary Presbyterian Church on 3rd Street and Atlantic Avenue was Raymond Howard Johns, 35, who drew two to twenty years for burglary. Superior Judge Ralph K. Pierson gave Johns probation while his companions received County Jail terms: Dick Edward Whately, 24, nine months, and Linus Edward Hillemeyer, 39, six months.

Los Angeles Calvary Presbyterian Church Atlantic Ave Raymond Howard Johns Ralph K. Pierson Johns Dick Edward Whately Linus Edward ‘Hillemeyer

Long Beach Bride Wins Queen for a Day Prize

Joyce Benton, 17, a Long Beach High School graduate, married Walter Benton eight days before, won a TV show Queen for a Day prize. She earned a plane trip to Germany for a reunion with her husband stationed near Munich, plus a two week Riviera vacation. The couple plans to travel July 24 for one to two years.

Long Beach Joyce Benton Millix Juin High School Walter Benton Army Gooldby St. Sir Oklo Germany Schwabisch-Hall Munich Mongi Bentor French Riviera Scrivener

Signal Hill Ends Pay Hike Talks

Mayor Moyle offered city employees a 30 day leave option to seek better positions while the Signal Hill Police and Fire Association seeks a $16,000 yearly raise for 33 officers. He warned tax rises if funds are unavailable and emphasized civil service protection. The union declined comment and will meet with their attorney Tuesday.

Signal Hill Benjamin ‘Moyle I Police and Fire ‘Assn Signal Hull Fire Assn Moyle Elvil Areca Llut Ithein

Fireworks and Auto Show Highlight Long Beach Event

Today in Long Beach a Fireworks show at Veterans Memorial Stadium starts at 8 pm with high wire and trapeze acts and a fireworks display. A beach area near Rainbow Pier hosts a fireworks viewing at 9 15 pm. Autos on display run from 6 pm to midnight at the Municipal Auditorium featuring hot rods customs and sport years.

Assa Veterans Memorial Stadium Rainbow Pleat Munipal Auditorium Pam ERA Bonnie Finley John McMonigal Firemen’s Memorial Asst

U S Raises Pay for 7000 Civilians in So Cal

Blanket pay raises affect about 7,000 civilian construction and maintenance workers at eight Long Beach area installations and nearby sites. The average 7.9 percent boost increases hourly from 14 to 28 cents, with July 21 effective date. The order covers 14,500 Navy, 1,200 Air Force, and 800 Army workers in the region including Long Beach Naval Shipyard and Santa Ana facilities. Announcement came from Washington via Adm. C. C. Hartman, 11th Naval District.

California Long Beach Navy Air Force Long “Beach Los Angeles Mojave Desert E &K Long Beach Naval Shipyard Naval Base el Toro Mcas Naval Seal Beach Mérine” Corps Air Facility Santa Ana Naval Fuel Depot San Pedro Ft. MacArthur

DA Issues Complaint Over Fatal Backing Incident

District attorney filed a complaint against A driver Stuff 37 of Anaheim for allegedly backing a two ton truck over motorcyclist Arthur Johnson 20 Artesia after striking a station wagon on Norwalk Blvd north of 223rd St Witnesses say he fled making a U turn and left the scene Johnson died from injuries Dateline: Anaheim California July 1 arrest at Denmead Street and Paramount Boulevard

Rroll Elsworth Stuff Canton ‘Ave Anaheim Norwalk Blvd Joliot St. Artesia Johnson Denmead St Paramount

Silk Stocking Bandits Denied in Station Holdup

Two youths Raymond French, 20, of Downey and James Wade, 22, of Long Beach faced Santa Ana Superior Court denying charges in a Silk Stocking Bandits hold up at a Los Alamitos gas station. They allegedly took 39 dollars from Charles Holcomb. They were arrested hours later in Long Beach. Trial set for August 11 before a jury.

Los Alamitos Santa Ana Superior Court Raymond’ French Dowtney James R. Wade Long Beach Charles Holcomb

Auto Show Ranges Suped Up to Nuts

The Renegades Car Club of Long Beach sponsors a weekend auto show at Municipal featuring highly customized cars and hot rods from California. Exhibits include a 1829 Model T pickup restoration and a pristine 212,900 mile East trip car, with owners investing up to 20000 dollars in elaborate handiwork. The event runs noon to midnight through Sunday and targets car enthusiasts curious about automotive perfection.

The Renegades Car Club Long Beach California Bill

Boy, 7, Dies in Grass Valley Train Crash

A seven year old Long Beach boy named Michael Cooper was killed when he was struck by a train near Grass Valley California on Thursday evening. His mother Mina Cooper resides at 4303 Palo Verde Avenue.

Long’ Beach Grass Valley Calif iThursday Michael ~ Cooper Mina Cooper Palo Verde Ave

Jobs for L B Plan to Explain Sunday Series Start

Independent Press Telegram staff writer Ben Zinser opens a six part series beginning Sunday to explain how urban improvement projects translate into jobs for Beach residents. The reports explore employment income and tax concerns tied to the plan.

Independent Press-Telegram Ben Zinser

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