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Newspaper
Independent Long Beach
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1951
Page
2
The article notes a tentative tax cut of 16 to 20 cents per 100 dollars of assessed value this year. It credits Supervisor Merhert Lege as the elected official who can claim fulfillment of a campaign pledge, contrasting it with county agency budgeting changes tied to the new budget.
The Board of Water Commissioners will recommend to the City Council next Tuesday a new water rate schedule raising the average household bill about 33 percent. A 1200 cubic foot monthly usage would cost 2.48 under existing rates but 3.02 under the proposed plan. The plan replaces the $1.25 minimum with a 0 per month service charge, cuts charges for vacationers and small users, and increases revenue by about 630,000 for the department. Mayor Brennan and Thomas, the chief engineer, call the plan fair and essential to run an efficient water system amid past revenue shortages and higher operating costs. The department’s budget for the new fiscal year totals 3,225,000, down from 4,102,700 previously.
The 11th Naval District disclosed transfer of 22 reserve fleet destroyers to Long Beach from San Diego. Twelve have been towed here since late April and 10 more will arrive by September, all kept in reserve pending possible recommissioning. Maintenance workload will be shared, with no immediate men transfer, though more personnel may be needed at Long Beach.
Tide data shows 2.3 feet at 12:21 p.m. with a 3.2 feet high at 2 a.m. and 5.6 feet at low tide. Tomorrow negative and positive readings include -0.1 feet at 2:30 p.m. and 2.9 feet at 7 p.m.
More than 2000 British workers deserted Iranian oil centers amid a push for oil nationalization. Iran offered to drop anti sabotage provisions after Basra reports and pressure from Britain. The Abadan refinery faced closure while 8000 British troops were reportedly near Basra, and a British cruiser stayed in Iraqi waters to protect workers.
Western front quiet except for enemy resistance to Allied patrols and a U N task force moving along the Chorwon Kum song highway A limited U N offensive south of Kum song gained 1000 to 1500 yards Ground forces repulsed several enemy counter attacks on the west central and east central fronts with no ground loss Small enemy groups climbed to within 100 yards of two Allied units north of Yanggu and tossed grenades into U N encampments but no small arms fire Front dispatches noted a sense of peace Radar bombing using Be29s dropped 450 quarter ton bombs on front line targets with accuracy near visual bombing No official comment on the lack of major action
Fire prevention engineer Leonard Foster said fireworks are prohibited by city ordinance and urged children to attend official displays at Rainbow Pier Veteran Memorial Stadium and Virginia Country Club on the Fourth.
Florida Governor Fuller Warren accuses Senator Estes Kefauver of publishing lies to gain political advantage. He cites a Kefauver commission report alleging Warren hired an investigator to raid a single gambling syndicate, accepted gambler contributions, and used his office to aid the Capone syndicate in Miami Beach.
President Truman urged Iran Britain talks to resolve the oil dispute saying no mediation is his role. He noted Iran Oil Co and the Iranian government should meet with Britain to forge an amicable settlement, adding he cannot involve himself as it is not his sector.
Iran leans toward negotiations with Britain amid a billion-dollar company’s role in the economy. Premier messages and Communist press hint at desperation, with calls to turn to Russia for expert aid, while Iran weighs production and marketing ties to the British group.
Frederick A. Sykes, manager of Long Beach Retailers Associated, says a year round trade promotion program ensures local merchants face no fear of competition from other arches. The statement reflects retailer confidence in sustained support for Long Beach commerce.
At the Lafayette Hotel in Sykes a new principal speaker announced his appointment after previously serving with the Chamber of Commerce. He outlined three steps to oppose socialistic trends: write congressmen, defend free enterprise, and explain its merits to employers and customers. The event honored retiring president George W. Green and featured officers installed by Howard Conrad.
President Truman granted the request of 12-year-old Johnny Katz and accepted the resignation of his father Milton Katz, the roving Marshall Plan ambassador. Johnny had written to the President asking that his father be allowed to come home.
The City Planning Commission rejected Louis H. Boyar's Lakewood Park plan to build 1768 homes on 310 acres near Lakewood Blvd across Municipal Airport. The tract near the airport faces proximity and noise concerns, improper lot sizes, and noncompliance with Long Beach subdivision requirements.
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