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Newspaper
Independent Long Beach
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1951
Page
4
A local column stresses the water department responsibility to ensure an adequate supply for growth. It warns of danger of shortages and cites the Colorado River controversy as an example, noting the Water Commission controls all water supplies and is a key city group.
Edward B. Bierce sat in Superior Court listening to a court record of how he killed his estranged wife Florence C. Bierce a Long Beach socialite. The record relates in graphic detail the actions used to kill her and Bierce pleaded not guilty by reason of insanity as Judge Fred Miller hears the case without a jury.
Police report Anne Leone Young, 41, of 13158 S Bellflower Hird, drove erratically and endangered officers with a 12 inch pipe. She received traffic citations for speeding, right of way violation, disorderly conduct and refusing to sign, with bond set at 115 dollars.
Wage adjustments for 16 department heads and over 80 miscellaneous employees were approved, with new salary ceilings in the city attorney and prosecutor offices. Aug 2 effectiveness, following an initial $30 monthly raise for all city workers starting July 1, with raises across multiple roles including police chief, prosecutor staff, and various municipal positions.
City Council heard questions from Robert Rin chairing the Lions Club community committee about oil on the water and beach pollution. Councilman Kay Healer asked City Manager Sam Vickers to study the issue and report findings to the council.
Monica Lewis, M G M star, announced to replace Fran Warren at the third annual All Graduation Dance at Municipal Auditorium. Johnny Grant will host and tape portions for KMPC radio. The event features Carroll Wax Orchestra and a lineup including Champ Butler, Stan Kenton, and Mary Ford with tickets selling for 3.60 including tax.
The 14,000 ton cruiser Manchester sails into Berth B at 9 am Friday completing a year in Korean waters. Commissioned by Captain S. Lewis Parks the ship logged 29,602 rounds of high explosives in Korea and faced enemy fire at Wonsan first into last out. Mayor Burton W. Chace and city officials will greet the vessel at the dock.
The City Council authorized a contract to Harri son Bros for work at Veterans Memorial Stadium. The company bid $7,473.10, the lowest offer among those reviewed yesterday.
The William G. Bonelli ranch near Saugus won final planning commission approval for a city farm after the 500 foot objection barrier was cleared. Clarence R. McCoy, the lone resident within the radius, stated no objection in a letter received yesterday.
City Council hears complaints on traffic safety and road design. Atty Rolland Truman seeks removal of a stop sign at Market St and Walnut Ave after a corrected dip. Residents petition to remove dips at 17th St and Chestnut Ave while a new grade crossing at 27th St and Alamitos draws protest. Five accidents, one fatal, cited near Seventh St and Junipero Ave, with calls for stop signals and safer crossings.
SAN LUIS GRISPO June 12 A coroner's jury ruled that Mrs. Margaret G. Ryan a 41 year old New York society matron was unjustified in shooting a trespasser on her ranch The district attorney Herbert Grun filed the ver dict of unjustifiable homicide following the jury decision.
Mrs. Basil Ryan testified she shot Leonard Ray Jr. in self defense after Ray, a printer’s apprentice, faced her with a rifle on her ranch property. The coroner’s jury returned an unjustifiable homicide verdict after a tainted inquest and testimony from the widow and foreman. The crowd of 725 watched as Ryan spoke and left the auditorium.
Tow tides today reach 1.1 feet at 1:00 AM with a 7.8 foot high at 5:24 PM. Tomorrow lows near 1.3 feet at 1:28 AM and 4.4 feet at 2:12 PM, with highs around 3.0 feet at 6:46 AM and 6.2 feet at 6:58 PM.
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