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Newspaper
Independent Long Beach
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1951
Page
4
Local officials and judges favor an honor farm to ease city overcrowding and rehabilitate drunken and disorderly prisoners. The council is urged to act this year to avoid delays into next year’s budget and establish a clear policy.
A 305000 breach of contract suit was filed in Los Angeles Superior Court against Toulis Mexico v Faulkner of Signal Hill. Ralph L. Hoffman and David A. Heron allege Faulkner failed to run a restaurant and bar at 2277 79 Orange Ave. The complaint claims Faulkner held King prisoner with a companion using threats. The restaurant allegedly opened March 23 and closed June 7 with a $200 weekly net profit, after which Faulkner locked and transferred assets to new operators without consent. Plaintiffs seek 15000 and 155000 in the Lakewood case. no hearing date set.
Capt Burton Dives, ex chief of staff First Fleet, assumes command of the Long Beach based Pacific Reserve Fleet daily replacing Capt Curley Jr who retires after 31 years. Curley, an Annapolis grad, served much in submarine service and aided in the Squalus salvage in 1939. Davis, another Annapolis graduate, previously commanded the cruiser USS Jupiter.
Police report an eight year old girl Madalene Bragg living at 477 Turman Boyd Manor was bitten yesterday by a pet gopher. She received treatment in Seaside for a puncture wound to her right forefinger.
City Manager Sans Vickers announced a county-wide test of railway sirens on the Fourth of July. The Hrens will sound for one minute to mark the 175th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence. The Committee to Proclaim Liberty led by Charlen Akouran of Los Angeles urged all local church bells to ring simultaneously.
City budget proposes a 0.5 percent increase to the overall tax rate with a total budget of 17,857,162 and projected general revenue of 12,98K. The plan details tax levies, revolving funds, and a rate structure showing a slight rise in general levy and an increase in special levies for library, band, and recreation programs.
City councilmen prepare for the new term as they discuss selecting a mayor and vice mayor. The chamber’s office will meet at 8:30 a.m. Tuesday to decide, with Burton W. Chate seen as leading contender and Ari Hall observers calling it a guesswork contest.
City Manager Sam Vickers filed a budget showing 1951 salaries at 7,887,210 up from 6,907,001 last year, with a 950,404 increase. Wage adjustments total 1,155,209, planned cuts reduce staff by 67. Pension costs total 1,483,000 plus 119,000 in plan contributions and 520,000 for the State system. Beginning surplus stands at 703,360, including 3,500,000 in Gas Department funds. A 2,100,000 general fund transfer is set amid land purchase plans east of Municipal Airport. Civil defense gets 25,000. Council to review before July 21 final adoption.
District director Homer F. Polter announced merchants must price tag each consumer item and post a sign stating prices do not exceed OPS selling prices. The rule applies to clothes shoes furniture radios televisions yard goods and other goods and targets more than 1600 items in effect since February 27.
A blue revolver armed man robbed a Hawaiian Gardens market at 22204 Norwalk Blvd last night. He threatened owners Mrs. Viola Walsh and her husband and escaped with $120 as deputies Hough and Jansen investigated the incident.
Los Angeles County adopts a 1951-52 budget reducing the general tax rate from 20 to 20 cents. County Budget Officer L S Hollinger cites a 3 757 069 decrease and earmarks 287 655 for old age assistance. Supervisor Herbert C Logg says the rate could drop further next August by up to 25 cents due to efficiencies, with a 2 cent cut planned for the flood control district next fiscal year.
A last minute settlement between lumber yard workers and unions including Lumber and Sawmill Teamsters and Operating Engineers ended a planned walkout at 11 PM. Talks since May 1 led to an agreement backed by the U S Conciliation Service. Workers seek a 10 percent wage increase from 1.50 to 2.40 per hour plus better health welfare and vacation benefits. The deal covers $17 400 000 for 1950 51.
CBS spokesman said color television is expected to start commercially in Los Angeles next fall. The exact date depends on when equipment to convert black and white sets to color becomes available.
City managers study an honor farm to ease overcrowded jails and rehabilitate alcoholics. Public support comes from the Junior Chamber of Commerce and city officials including Police Chief Dovey and Municipal Court judges. Pasadena and Wayside Honor Rancho cited as successful models.
Washington dispatch reports the Korean war toll, including battle and non battle casualties, reaching an estimated 1,185,464 in totals since hostilities began. The update cites 22,964 additional casualties for the week ending June 22 and notes civilian losses around 150,000 in Korea and 308,000 for other UN forces.
Low tide today will be 2.5 feet at 1 05 p m and high tides of 3.3 feet at 9 02 p m and 5.7 feet at 27 am. Tomorrow low tides at 9 03 p m and 0.4 feet, 4 p m. high tides at 9 45 a m and 54 feet.
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