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Newspaper
Independent Long Beach
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1951
Page
2
In today s election candidates seek the highest vote but that may prove little. Strong competition and weak contest mix, as a bare majority against a strong rival could outweigh a large margin against an unknown. A different yardstick is needed to gauge real popularity among candidates.
Boston June 4 Dr Serge Koussevitzky retired conductor of the Boston Symphony Orchestra died tonight at the New England Medical Center aged 76 after a long illness following a guest conducting tour across the United States Brazil Cuba and Israel He led the Boston orchestra for nearly a quarter century and was regarded as the nations foremost symphonic conductor Born July 26 1874 in Russia he rose from bull fiddle virtuoso to noted conductor shaping a renowned ensemble
Long Beach voters head to the polls today to choose nine city council members for three-year terms amid debates in Third, Sixth, Seventh and Ninth District races. Propositions on taxes, fund transfers, planning commission size, and Sunday meat sales are on the ballot. bars and liquor stores will close during polling hours.
Seal Beach City Council faced a lively meeting with fireworks over a Fourth of July permit issue. An emergency ordinance legalized a raw poker at the Airport Club, while last night the council split 3-2 to grant Ald. applicants licenses after tense debate.
John F. Weaver, 31, once held on burglary and armed robbery charges, is being returned from the New Jersey State Penitentiary in Trenton. He walked from City Jail with a forged slip, bailed on Aug. 11, 1947, and fled after possessing 11 loaded pistols and stolen furs and jewelry.
Low tide today expected at 2.5 feet around 3:13 p.m. and high tides of 3.3 feet at 11:34 a.m. and 5.6 feet at 9:51 p.m. Tomorrow low tides at 5:30 p.m. ovelvements show -8 feet and 2.6 feet at 4:01 p.m. High tides include 22 feet at 7:17 p.m. and 5.6 feet at 10:24 a.m.
The Independent prints its recommendations for today’s city election. Voters may choose one candidate in each of the nine council districts. The page lists the endorsed names and urges informed voting.
Superintendent Douglas A Newcomb told the Board of Education that enrollment rose by 3200 pupils while the basic tax rate for city schools will not increase in the 1951 52 year. He said the rate may be slightly lower and cited economies, Lakewood boom, and higher assessed values as the main revenue sources. The proposed operational budget totals about 14 071 787 19 with capital plans to be decided and a test budget of 15 363 346.
A 2 year old girl swallowed an undetermined amount of ant poison while playing behind a grandmother's home at 3763 Brayton Ave. The Seaside Hospice stomach pump was used to treat the child. Newcomb says 100 new teachers will be needed next school year to handle rising enrollment. Currently 40 percent of Los Angeles County districts have higher cost per pupil than Long Beach. A tentative 1951 42 budget breakdown lists Administration 592,481.28. teachers' salaries 9,666,001.40. health and welfare 337,756.62. operations 1,241,661.38. maintenance 640,313.22. retirement and insurance 426,124.58. transport 130,202. cafeterias and mountain classes 82,551.76. and community services 142,107.21.
Edward Bierce, accused of the brutal murder and mutilation of his estranged wife Florence Bierce in a downtown hotel room on January 4, will waive a jury trial. His lawyers Philip E. Poppler and H. Leslie Willey said the issues could be joined in one trial by stipulation with Dept. Dist. Atty. Fred N. Whichello. Detective Inspectors James A. Thiele and Harry P. Finch reported the confessional details of the case.
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