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Newspaper
Independent Long Beach
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Dec 30, 1952
Page
2
The article blends humor and science from Dr William Kaufman of Bridgeport Conn and other experts. It cites marriage tensions affecting meals and domestic power dynamics, then shifts to political scandals, espionage, and social quirks with brief items from Las Vegas London Cleveland Boise and San Diego. The tone mimics a late 1950s newspaper quirks page.
District Judge John Knight upheld the Taft-Hartley provision and issued an 80 day injunction restraining the CIO United Steel Workers from continuing the Dunkirk plant strike. The case, tied to national defense needs, centers on government production and potential Supreme Court review. about 1500 workers faced wage disputes and accelerated material shortages for atomic weapons programs.
Long Beach nears its best year with 3000 full time workers at the Navy shipyards driving growth. Past yard closures during the pre Korean economy and subsidies may recur, urging the city council chamber of commerce and retailers to stay in close touch with the shipyard employees group.
A severe hailstorm struck Bogota, Colombia, 220 miles north of the equator, halting traffic as grape-sized hail shattered windows, clogged gutters, and forced road closures. Local authorities advised residents to seek shelter and avoid travel until conditions eased.
Report lists high and low temperatures for multiple cities including Long Beach Los Angeles New York Chicago San Francisco Detroit Seattle Boston Miami and others. Values shown with daily highs and lows such as Long Beach 61 40 New Orleans 57 58 Los Angeles 64 43 New York 28 and Fairbanks 14 21. Data presented as a regional snapshot of temperatures across the United States.
The Monsanto Co. announces Donald J. Miller will become manager of its new Avon California plant. Miller's Long Beach duties will pass to his successor, Bonham from Springfield, who arrives March 1. Joe McCleskey remains local plant superintendent to oversee during transition. Other civic notes include Ohio officers installed for the Gety branch and a storm toll from the Southland tides and weather.
The Board of Education moved to reserve two sites east of the San Gabriel River channel between Wardlow Rd and Spring St for an elementary and a junior high school. The action accompanies plans by Junior Realty Co to subdivide a 367 acre tract east of the river within the Long Beach Unified School District, with 2144 dwellings anticipated. The district may purchase the sites, and the regional planning commission will be asked to require reserving them. two additional tentative east river sites for elementary schools were approved as potential future needs.
Paris report says former premier Georges Bidault aims at forming a new government to push strict austerity for France. He seeks broader powers than Pinay, with tax reform and European Defense Community ratification amid cabinet reform talks. Socialists balk at severity, but no family allowance or veteran pension hikes are planned.
Long Beach prepares a massive globe float with Jackie Loughery on top, Miss United States, for the Tournament of Roses Parade. The theme is Sitting on Top of the World with Melodies in Flowers as the parade entry nears completion, aiming for another sweepstakes prize.
Lakewood attorney Joseph Boland began a five day jail sentence for contempt after delaying accounting for Gustave A. Wanger estate. Boland, 44, turned over assets to a special administrator and provided a receipt showing no shortages. The sole beneficiary, R. O. Dawson of 4202 Marwick Ave, had alleged Boland funneled estate funds to personal use. Boland had been executor since January 1949 and had four prior failures to render accounts. illness was cited as cause. The court granted a stay to allow completion of an out of town matter.
The Long Beach Chamber of Commerce will host a Wednesday 7:30 p m breakfast forum in the Wilton Hotel Empire Room. General Manager D W Campbell will speak on Whatll It Be in 53 outlining subsidies tidelands funds civic projects Alamitos Bay Marina and more. Jim Worsham named man of the week to be introduced by Dr Raymond Barker. L V Bostwick to preside.
Registration opens today for Pacific Coast University School of Law at Polytechnic High School on January 5. Prospective students may register at 236 Newport Ave, home of Dean Dr. Carl F. Manson. The Long Beach and Los Angeles faculty includes nine attorneys, with GI Bill and Veterans Educational programs supporting a full curriculum leading to bachelor and master of laws degrees.
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