Bookmaker Blames Eyes for Arrests at Court
Peter Frommer, 62, of Paramount, jailed a year by Superior Judge Bosch Vasey after admitting gambling offenses. He received a six month term concurrent with two one year terms for prior offenses, with six prior bookmaking convictions cited. His attorney called him an easy mark due to poor eyesight. He plans to enter the cable business after release.
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Bosch Vasey
Peter Frommer
Parshiourt Billy
Paramount
Brammer
Richard Maher
Bhovif
Brommer
Janey
Convict L B Mate Under Mann Act
A federal court jury convicted Glen Pearl Castle, 25, of Long Beach, brother of Vernon Castle, of transporting his wife to Las Vegas for prostitution. The verdict followed a February grand jury indictment charging violation of the Mann Act for taking Mrs Frances Castle to Nevada on January 18. One prosecution witness was Ronnie Quillan of Confidential magazine. Castle faces sentencing in July.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glen Pearl Caste
Long Beach
Vernon Castle
Las Vegas
Willem East
Castle
Frances Carol Castle
Three Hurt in Beach Accidents at Local Shore
Two women were thrown from a four foot outboard boat that capsized after hitting a piling near the Broad Way Bridge at around 4 pm, suffering head and body abrasions and treated at Seaside Hospital. A lieutenant colonel water skied onto the sand at Golden Ave about 3 pm with a right shoulder injury, as he was transported to St Marys Hospital and then to Fitz. Dacloror Base Hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seaside Hospital
D. Eberts
USAF
Pentagon
Washington, D. C
Chester Ave
Compton
Golden Ave
Ireland
St. Mary's Hospital
Fl Daclarthor Base Hospital
Cerritos Faces Debt From Unpaid College Fees
A Cerritos Junior College debt of 169000 to the local district may be difficult to collect. Long Beach Unified School District business manager Knoll said 91959 has been paid toward 39524 owed, while the balance remains unsettled. The district plans to consult the County Council on collection and considers civil action if needed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Education
Cerritos Junior College
Artair
Knoll
Long Beach Unified School District
New Norwalk City College
Cerritos
Long Beach City College
Cerritos Fantom College
City College
Norwalk
Knell
County Council
Royal District
Lakewood
JH. KR. Goerlick
Lakewood High School
Bancroft
Business and
Istrikes
W. Golis. Wright
World beauty queens set for Miss Universe Night dinner
Beauty queens from around the world will be entertained at Lafayette Hotel by the Harbor Transportation Club. The annual Miss Universe Night includes a 6 p.m. dinner with about 20 contestants expected as guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lafayette Hotel
Harbor Transportation Club
Two Sailors Die Desperation Jump From USS St. Paul
Two crewmen aboard the cruiser USS St. Paul bound for Monterey reportedly jumped to their deaths at sea while attempting to desert. Their bodies were found by a fishing vessel near Point Pines lighthouse around 3 p.m. Both were wearing life jackets. Navy officials declined to identify the sailors or provide details beyond confirming the deaths and the reported radio account of accomplices who jumped overboard after the ship cleared the harbor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Navy
St. Paul
Monterey
Point Pines
Purple Heart officers named at California convention
Two Long Beach area men were elected to office in the Military Order of the Purple Heart Department of California at its 24th annual convention in San Jose. Gilman K. Crockett of Long Beach was elected vice commander and Harold H. Bartlett of Bellflower was chosen department adjutant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Long Beach Area
Military Order of the Purple Heart
Department of California
San Jose
Gilman K. Crockett
Long Beach
Harold H. Bartlett
Bellflower
Court Test of Tideland Pact Urged
City officials urged a court test to determine if a proposed unitization of the Wilmington field would harm the citys tidelands trust rights. The opinion notes operators request a test and cites state approval needed from the Lands Commission under AB 930. Officials continue negotiating with Union Pacific and Phillips Petroleum to move the unitization program forward.
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Tideland
Walnfred Jacobson
Offier
John C. Spence Jr
Board of Harbor Commissioners
O'Melveny& Myers
A'S
Wilmington
Field
State Lands Commission
Spence
Goodwin F. Knight
Lands Commission
Tidelands Trusts
Union Pacific Railroad Co
Phillips Petroleum Co
Injured at YMCA A Fractured Collarbone Reported
A 10 year old boy fractured his collarbone during a group wrestling activity with boys from the Los Altos YMCA. Patrick M. Heneise of 1903 Stearnlee Ave received treatment at Community Hospital for a broken collarbone.
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Los Altos
Patrick M. Heneise
Stearnlee Ave
Atle Community Hospital
Destroyer Cushing Wins Efficiency Test
Destroyer USS Cushing earns Battle Efficiency Plaque at Long Beach Naval Station. The award recognizes superior overall combat readiness among Squadron 1 destroyers for the year ending June 30.
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Destroyer Cushing
USS
Cushing
Long Beach
Naval Station
Avoid River Mouth Area Skiers Told
Water skiers and other aquatic enthusiasts were warned to stay away from the area near the Los Angeles River mouth today and Wednesday. City crews will take soundings for planning a Navy landing. TAG LINES and city equipment create hazards to recreation. The survey extends north to the Santa Cruz bridge. Specifications for a hydraulic lift on the ocean floor near Magnesia Ave will be presented, a first step in the $5.5 million project approved by voters on May 14.
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Los Angeles River
City Marine
Jess D.gilkerson
Gilkerson
Santa Cruz
Magnesia Ave
Pacific Yacht Race Leads Bar lovento Despite Slow Pace
In the 2225 mile Transpacific race to Honolulu the cutter Barlovento remained in front on handicap while dropping slightly behind the Morning Star after 900 miles from Los Angeles Harbor. The Nanaimo reported steering gear trouble and repairs underway as the fleet of 34 boats began July 4 departures with leaders listed by class.
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Barlovento
Honolulu
Coast Guard
Gresham
Frank Tooykaas
West Coast Yacht Club
Constellation
Orient
Volunteer
Ondine
Criterion
Nalu
Kiatoa
Bagatelle
D—Y-Como
Koehat
Como
Na’ Lu Il
Kisloa
Stands to Lose Tax Revenue From City Projects
The City of Long Beach faces a potential tax loss of 35089 over three years due to property neguisition by the Harbor Dept for bridge work freeway construction subsidence remedial efforts and other projects. An A C McHenry report estimates total assessed valuation removal at 1394450 with future losses tied to extended tax rates and 1957 38 year figures.
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Long Beach
Herbor Dept
J. R. McHenry
Councl
Measles Cases Drop to 38 in Long Beach Health Report
Diseases reported to the Long Beach Department of Health fell to 38 last week from 35 the prior week. Of 25 new cases, 17 were Measles and five were mumps.
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Long Beach
Downtown Street Light Plan Pledged Priority by City
City commits high priority to installing modern street lighting in downtown districts as part of this year’s capital improvement program. J R McHenry reports first priority for Broadway Cedar Alamitos Aves Seaside to Ocean Blvd and Pine to Elm. total cost about 55660. Other lighting plans and costs discussed include Mercury vapor lighting on Pacific Coast Hwy or Wilson St with potential $250000 outlays financed by special assessments or pro rata levies. The Disabled Officers Association will hold a dinner meeting with Capt C D Symes addressing armed forces officer legislative matters.
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City Met
J. R. McHenry
McHenry
Broadway
Cedar
Alamitos Aves
Seaside
Pine and Elm
Ocean
Pine
Elon
Devel
Civic Development
Chamber of
3Rd St
Pacific Coast
Hwy
Wilson
Center
Terminal Island
C.D. Symes
Willow St Improvement Low Bid Totals $51,487
Coast Equipment Exchange of Long Beach submitted a bid of 51 487 for Willow Street widening between Eucalyptus and American Avenues. Second low bid was 51 627.41 by Anseo Construction Co of Long Beach. City estimate is 63 000. Project funds from gasoline tax for major street work. Other bids include Thutweio Bros for a Bay Shore float at 7 480 and Downey Fertilizer Co for 2 000 cubic yards of fertilizer at 4 260.
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Coast Equipment Exchange
Long] Beach
Willow St
American Aves
Anséo ‘Construction Co
Long Beach
Thutweio Bros
Newport Beach
Bay Shore Ave
Séth Pi
Bay Shore Playground
George W. Bloxom
Torrance
Downey Fertilizer Co
Acme Fertilizer Co
Paramount
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Tokyo
Eugene R. Ki Irick
Lee Kary
Greece
Hyun Ol Park
Seoul
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Sikeston
Gal
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Miss Korea
L.B. Mate
Hollywood
Ronnie Quillan
Confidentiad
B. E B. McCune
McCune
YMCA
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