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Newspaper
Independent Long Beach
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1951
Page
4
The Long Beach Navy shipyard, once ordered closed, faced a late public push to save it. After reopening, officials say it is now a strong, permanent facility, with advocates hoping to maintain steady pressure in Washington to preserve its status.
Dr Reginald Poland of San Diego lauded Long Beach Municipal Art Center at 2300 E Ocean Blvd as a potential hub for international publicity tourism and culture. He urged forming an annual waterfront art event to attract artists nationwide and emphasized displays of American paintings California watercolors ceramics and artcraft.
Washington reports that from tomorrow higher prices for processed meats may be allowed under an amendment to January price freezes. Costs from beef packers drive the move, with ceilings to be set for sausage products and wholesale veal rules patterned after the current beef order. OPS notes no decision on price rollbacks. Congress debates exempting cotton and livestock from controls as beef ceiling fights continue. Senate and House Banking Committees prepare a new controls law, while President Truman seeks tougher curbs in a radio address.
Richard F. Mannon demands $55,000 for head and back injuries alleged after a March 29 collision while crossing First Street at American Avenue. Suit filed in Superior Court by attorney C Ransom Samuelson against Long Beach City Lines.
Chicago reports cattle shipments at 38 500 head across 12 markets the smallest Monday total since Feb 14 1949. Major packers Armour Swift and Wilson again refused to buy above ceiling prices while independent packers bought to meet ceilings. OPS said no black market found in daily checks though full accounting may reveal compliance at month end.
Fresno merchants ignite a limited price war with notable drug chains and independents cutting prices on Ronson lighters Sunbeam shavers GE Mixmasters and related items. Store managers Spargo and Casner promise to match and beat any cuts while noting some prices drift below cost.
Edward Bierce admitted in a signed confession that he killed his wife Florence after a separation, detailing how he kicked, hit with a pitcher, mutilated, washed the body, and suggested he would have killed himself or used a machine gun. He pleaded not guilty and not guilty by reason of insanity in a juryless murder trial.
Nineteen paraplegic veterans at Long Beach Veterans Hospital enjoyed a bang up dinner organized by a diverse group of locals led by Bill Metler and Shippy Shippman. Sponsors like Melvin van Dusen hope to turn it into a monthly event with games and shows.
Tide readings indicate high tides around 4.3 feet today with low tides near 0.8 feet. Tomorrow’s low tides are about 1.4 feet with high tides near 6 feet at specified times. strange characters appear in the source but the coastal tides show typical daily fluctuations.
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