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Newspaper
Independent
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1957
Page
17
An elderly woman in an electric car drives into Seaside Hospital lobby seeking permission to visit a Ward 3 R patient. Desk staff propose wheelchair assist, the visitor insists on driving to another entrance. A separate Long Beach scene shows a father marrying urgency with hospital arrival, bringing a baby bassinet for their newborn.
Vera Williams reports need for individuals or groups to sponsor women released from Terminal Island Federal Prison. Ages 17 to 60 come from many states, usually serve three years, leave with thirty dollars, five dresses, a coat, shoes, and must find housing and work to stay on parole. Mrs. F. MM Brady seeks organized support to continue and expand the effort.
The Children’s Benefit League announced a $10,000 gift to the United Hospital Fund Drive for Community Hospital pediatrics. The league, formed in 1946, supports therapeutic aid for needy children and aims to fund a children’s wing.
Plans are being formed for a summer recreation class for children with heart disease rheumatic fever or related conditions. The Recreation Department and Long Beach Heart Association will assess demand for a program with restricted physical activity and seek parental interest via the Heart Association.
The 180th birthday of the American Flag is observed by 4,600 Long Beach Elks Lodge No. SSS at 7:30 p.m. in Municipal Auditorium. Highlights include 50 organizations presenting Flags, a Flag history by Judge Fred Miller, a Flag for Brownie Troop 525, and performances by the Elks Band Charabers and Jack Plummer Band. Sponsored by the City Recreation Commission with Mrs. Mae Mathers coordinating.
The Goodyear Blimp Ranger will offer daily sightseeing flights over Long Beach from Long Beach Municipal Airport, with 20 minute trips at 30 to 35 mph. Capt. Werner L. Suther piloting, flights set 3 to 7 PM Tuesday through Friday and 9 AM to 10 PM Saturday and Sunday.
Carl G Strup 20 of San 0 shot his right index finger with a .22 automatic at 473 E Street Sunday afternoon. He told police he was visiting the address when the gun discharged accidentally.
New Fourth District Council member William Tunnell Dalessi labels subsidence the city’s biggest threat and a test of community spirit, urging massive education on its consequences. He won June 4 by 8,856 votes over Alfred Williams, laments 30 percent voter turnout, and touts appointment as St Gregory’s Church warden as a proud honor.
Bridge at Seaside Blvd will be closed to traffic for maintenance. Closures run Sunday 4 pm to 9 pm, Monday June 24 4 pm to 9 30 pm, Tuesday June 25 5 pm to 10 30 pm, Wednesday June 26 6 pm to 2 80 am, Thursday June 27 6 30 pm to midnight, Friday June 28 11 30 pm to 12 36 am, Saturday June 29 8 30 pm to 1 30 am, and Sunday June 30 9 pm to 2 am.
The Long Beach Chapter of the American Red Cross schedules its annual dinner for June 27 in the Cavalier Room at the Lafayette Hotel. Rear Admiral RL Campbell will be the principal speaker. Open to the public with reservations via the Red Cross office. Cost is 3 dollars.
Dalessi outlines plan to combat juvenile issues with intensive education and a subsidence abatement district, cites high youth problems in his district, and critiques county taxation. He envisions correction programs, stricter spending controls, and voter engagement reforms while detailing his background as a Republican council member and attorney.
A one year old boy was struck and had a broken right leg when a car backed over him in the municipal parking lot east of the Seal Beach pier. Daniel Noriega of Azusa was treated by a private doctor and taken to Community Hospital. Frankie Jenice Canon, 20, of 21623 Hercules Ave Norwalk said she was backing her cart from a parking space when she heard a woman yell and saw the child beneath the car.
Long Beach residents may miss disability benefits due to failure to apply. J G Bretherton, district manager, urged Sunday that over 100,000 under 59 nationwide could qualify for survivors and disability payments. The office plans to freeze records to protect future rights while many have yet to apply for old age and disability benefits.
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