Dope Arrests in Long Beach Up 1000 Pet
In Long Beach narcotics arrests have surged, with an 18 to 19 year old driving drunk past a red light and marijuana suspected in the incident. The Long Beach narcotics squad, now five men, tracks 50 named individuals and reports a sharp rise in youthful users, linked to broader regional drug traffic near Los Angeles and the Mexican border.
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Long Beach
George &. Doyle
FBI
Los Angeles
Two Harbors
L. A
Mexican
Tijuana
Fred Good
Red Quiz Aimed at Churches
Chairman Harold H. Velde said the House un American Activities Committee may investigate the extent of communism in the nations churches and infiltration of the clergy. He noted the probe could include clergy members even while denying it is retaliation for pastors attacking the committee. He doubted the churches inquiry will proceed this year due to other priorities. He warned the Soviet Union through the American Communist party aims to destroy religious freedom in the United States.
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Washington
Harold H. Velde
R-Ill
American Activities Committee
Committee For
A. Powell
Velde
Coast Guard Tows Anglers to Island
The 35 foot sport fishing boat As Is owned by Milford Stephenson of 1735 Coronado Ave was towed to Avalon Harbor California Island by a Coast Guard cutter on Monday night after breaking down off San Clemente Island. Stephenson and seven others were aboard.
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Coast Guard
Milford Stephenson
Coronado ‘Ave
Avalon Harbor
Carailna Island
Stephenson
San Clemente Island
Two More Lakewood Areas Seek to Annex
Two proposed annexations of Lakewood territory to Long Beach moved forward as the City Council prepared for today’s action on a third. A University district area of 545 acres with about 8,000 residents leads the list, while a 130 acre tract at Spring Street and Studebaker Road seeks inclusion with plans for 750 homes and 3,000 residents. Community groups urge annexation to boost services and city influence.
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Lakewood
Long Beach
Lakewood Plaza
Beene Estene Lion
Wardjow Rd
Palo Verde Ave
Spring St
Clark Ave
Sam E. Vickers
County Boundary Commission
Collins
Studebaker Rd
Ross W. Cortese
Lakewood Rancho Estates No. 1 Corp
Hugh W. Darling
Vickers
Long Beach Earthquake Twenty Years Later Recall
LA.C. SAYS Twenty years ago Long Beach faced a major disaster when many buildings collapsed after an earthquake. Radio estimates claimed thousands were killed or injured, but actual deaths were about fifty and property damage is debated, with figures near tens of millions.
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Long Beach
Compton
Ocean
Longs Beach
Assemblyman Klockstein Predicts Poker Ban Pass in Assembly
Long Beach Assemblyman Herbert B. Klockstein said late Monday night that his anti poker bill will unquestionably pass the Assembly when it comes up for a vote today, though he could not forecast Senate action. The measure is co authored by 46 Assembly members, more than a majority. A similar bill two years ago cleared the Assembly but was shelved in a Senate committee.
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Herbert B. Klockstein
Long Beach
Assembly
Senate
Klockstém
Egg prank sparking concerns in Bellflower girl case
A 45 year old Bellflower man reported his daughter, 13, being targeted by a boy who hurled eggs at their home. The girl declined to name the assailant, fearing retaliation for speaking out, as deputies investigated the incident in Alva Crawford’s report.
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Norwalk
Alva, Crawford
Harvard Avé
Sandra
Irvine's Appeals in Top Court
Patrick E. Irvine of Long Beach won a Supreme Court hearing on whether a $50 federal gambling stamp shields a bookie from local arrests. He argues that purchasing the stamp and paying the tax exempts him from state interference, a claim debated after his 1952 conviction for bookmaking and subsequent appeals.
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Patrick E. Irvine
Long Beach
United States Supreme Court
Irvine
Jact
California
United States
U. S
Trvine
Andrew H. McConnell
Congress
Pete E. Curti
Morris Lippe
Supreme Court
Miss Universe Armi Kuusela Escorted After Manila Crowd
An unruly Manila crowd of about six thousand stormed the plane as Finland's Miss Universe Armi Kuusela arrived. Police sheltered her briefly then ferried her to safety. She appeared rattled but said she liked the reception and asked about her sister alive in Finland.
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Manila
Finland
Armi Kuusela
Miss Kuusela
irma-Kyromies
Tate
Tivo Keranto
Pup's quick drink saves house from porch blaze
Police recounted the incident at 455 Morningside St where a neighbor alerted Mrs. McDaniels to smoke. She checked the porch, found smoke, and the dog's water bowl spilled, acting like an automatic sprinkler. A four inch floor hole and a burned waste paper pile suggest deliberate arson.
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Mary McDaniels
Edison workers strike target all service areas
A strike of 3500 employees of the Southern California Edison company was set for 6 a m after negotiations stalled on wage increases. Walter L. McCune, Long Beach IBEW steward, said the action is system wide, while Charles M. Campbell of Edison pledged continued service by executives and supervisors.
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Southern California Edison Company
Walter L. McCune
Long Beach
International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers
AFL
Charles M. Campbell
Edison Company
McCane
Powr
Wind-Fanned Wilmington Fire Destroys Wharf Area
Wilmington North Carolina suffered a major waterfront fire Monday injuring 21 people and causing an estimated 15 million dollars in damage. A shifting wind drove explosions from a warehouse holding ammonium nitrate, turning the dock district into a blazing wreck with smoke seen for miles and many warehouses and ships affected.
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Wilmington
N.C
Texas
City
Tex
Mrs Reardon Dies After Sudden Illness at St Marys
Marie L Reardon widow of veteran umpire John E Reardon died unexpectedly after a heart attack at St Marys Hospital. Funeral plans not yet announced.
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Beans
National League
John’ E. Reardon
St. Marys Hospital
Soviet appoints Kuznetsov as ambassador to Peiping
Moscow radio reported Vasili V. Kuznetsov, deputy foreign minister, appointed ambassador to China. He succeeds Alexander Panyushkin who is transferred to other duties. the Kremlin presidium made the move as part of a cabinet reshuffle.
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London
Moscow Today
Malenkov
Russia
China
Supreme Soviet
Vasili V.kuzaetsov
Peiping
Alexander 5
Weatherman argues over today's rain possibilities
The weatherman insists rain is likely today though he warns it may be light and scattered. He notes forecasts vary and cautions that conditions could still shift, leaving neighbors anxious to observe the sky.
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Rep. Velde
Paul Harris
Robert McCurdy
Minneapolis
University District Taxpayers Association
Thomas J. Collins
Marwick Ave
La.c
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Supreme Tribunal
L. B. Bookie
Mob
L. B
Kursela
Arsenio Lacson
Akmi Kuusela
Pup
Electric Company
Orane
Sage Eather
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