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Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Jul 15, 1958

Page

9

Court reporters hailed for accuracy and craft in brief notice

The Silent Man of the trials is praised by Fred Abram who defends reporters as essential to justice. He notes the shortage of court reporters, the skill of transcription, and the demanding rates of 175 words per minute for certification. Lola Stanley of Long Beach is mentioned as a veteran reporter.

John S. Murdock John Murdock Fred T. Abram X Am Abram U.S.4 Reateos Langrace Long Beach Lola Stanley Lolat

Lakewood carnival opens with free admission in community drive

The Lakewood Community Carnival begins at 6 30 p m Tuesday at Lakewood and Del Amo Boulevards as a Lakewood Junior Chamber of Commerce funded project. It runs through Sunday with rides, booths and entertainment, free grounds admission and 11 p m closing each night. The event funds youth projects and a plan to add police two man patrols faced budget debate with council voting on patrol car allocations and management authority.

Lakewood del Amo

Marine Dies in Mishap Near Lake Elsinore

A Marine was killed and eight others injured when their truck toppled down a 200 foot embankment ten miles southwest of Lake Elsinore while en route to patrol a forest fire sparked by a jet crash. The pilot man’s name awaits kin notification. Richard M. Foran of Madera is the only identified injured. Investigators from AM are examining the crash as victims were airlifted to Camp Pendleton Naval Hospital.

Jane Lake Elsinore Cleveland National Forest Richard M. Foranida Madera Camp Pendleton Naval Hospital

City council faces big budget gap after health plan vote

City employes won a prepaid health and welfare plan amid a nearly $900,000 budget gap and a nine hour committee session. Total General Fund appropriations exceed $22 million, with large adds for land, Skylinks, Marina, airport work, and other projects. A proposed rubbish charge and band budget cuts failed to gain traction amid ongoing revenue talks.

Sam E. Vickers Civic Center Jordan High

Carrier Philippine Sea Docks in Long Beach Today

The aircraft carrier USS Philippine Sea arrives at Berth 123 Pier E at 3 30 PM today after a six month voyage in the western Pacific. Local naval spokesmen say the ship will discharge planes and personnel from Antisubmarine Squadron 21 and Helicopter Squadron 6 before leaving after the procedures.

Philippine Sea Pier E Iern Pacific San Diego Helicopter Squadron

Selection of Murder Jury Starts in Long Beach

A murder case jury selection began Monday afternoon in Judge Ralph Piersons superior court in Long Beach. Eugene Victor Pearson 49 faces murder charges for the alleged premeditated killing of Mrs Wolfrum 44 while working as a waitress at 701 Pholsior Court. The board action and due process questions are tied to a separate school dispute involving tenure eligibility for three teachers.

Eugene Victor Pearson Ralph Pierson Superior Court Gy Arke Pearson

Goo Sprayers Annoy PCH Users in L B

Motorists on Pacific Coast Highway faced a sticky asphalt spill from a state crew using black material from American Ave to the flood-control channel. Officals warned of hazardous conditions as pedestrians, cars, and even a barefoot woman struggled and chattered about responsibility. More than one rider avoided the slick surface while officers maintained safety.

American Ave

Petition Served on Board of Education by Union Representatives

A court petition seeking reinstatement of three dismissed Jordan High School teachers was served on Board of Education members. Raymond de Groat Lucille Couvillon and Maureen Camer on were named as petitioners. Fenry Clarke national representative of the American Federation of Teachers filed the writ. Dr. Dwight Sigworth, board president, accepted the writ without comment.

Dwight Sigworth West Henry Clarke Board of Education Jordan High School Raymond de Groat Lucille Couvillon Maureen Cameron Fenry Clarke American Federation of Teachers

Public defense and prosecution in ongoing plea case

He is defended on his not guilty plea by John M. Moore, deputy public defender. Assistant District Attorney Lynn D. Compton handles the prosecution.

John M. Moore Asst. Dist Lynn D. .Compton

Bellflower School to Honor Albert Baxter

A new Bellflower Unified elementary school will be built next year in the northwest district and named for Albert Baxter, former district director of business affairs. Baxter, of 9435 East Palm Avenue, retired last year after 21 years with the district.

Bellflower Bellflower Unified School District Albert Baxter J Baxter E. Palm Ave

Gravely Ill Sailor Flown to Hospital

An American merchant sailor, 39 year old Clarence C. Claar from Massachusetts, aboard the SS Virginia in Mexican waters, was flown to San Diego Naval Hospital after illness from a kidney infection. Permission to remove him required Mexican government approval. a P5M seaplane carried him to shore with Coast Guard coordination.

San Diego Naval Hospital Clarence C. Claar Massachusetts Secretary of Frank Jordan Notary San Diego John M Glade Pasadena’ Ave Coast Guard Hawk Nieto

Public Health Service Diagnoses Sailor with Critical Kidney Ailment

Report describes symptoms of a serious kidney ailment in a sailor. After initial aid, doctors advise hospitalization at once.

Claar U. S. Public Health Service

Gas Leak Evacuates Factory at Santa Fe Springs

A chlorine gas line leaked at Wyandotte Chemical Co at 8921 Dice Rd Santa Fe Springs forcing a plant evacuation Monday night. Ten employees were moved from the facility at 5 30 p m while county and city fire crews located and shut the line by 6 20 p m with no injuries reported to nearby residents or the immediate area.

Santa FE Springs Wyandotte Chemical Co Dice Rd County Fire Department City Fire Department

Rotary to Screen Paramount Film The Conservation Story

The Paramount Rotary Club will host a noon Friday screening of The Conservation Story narrated by Thomas Mitchell. Presented by Rich Field Oil Company, the event takes place at the Sea Food Grotto Restaurant.

Paramount Thomas Mitchell Rich‘Field Oil’ Co Paramount Rotary iGrotto

Miss Philadelphia Dilemma Resolved in Pageant

Kathy Conyers a 19 year old University of Miami coed from Havertown Pa agreed Monday night to compete in the Miss Universe Pageant after the original Philadelphia titleholder bowed out from exhaustion. Mauri Jaymes 23 a telephone company office worker and part time model won the Miss Philadelphia title becoming the citys sole entrant in the pageant. The new standard bearer is described as 5 feet 4 inches blue eyed blonde.

Philadelphia Kathy Conyers S. University of Miami Havertown Mauri Jaymes

Long Beach Ships Return After Seven Month Western Pacific Tour

Mine Division 71 ships return to Long Beach after a seven month Western Pacific deployment. They are to dock at Pier 3 Long Beach Naval Station at 5 pm.

USS Engage Impervious Inflict USS, Loyalty USS’ Fortity Mine Division 71 Long Beach Western Pacific Pier Long Beach Naval Station Pam Recs Asl Algal

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