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Newspaper
Independent
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Mar 04, 1958
Page
11
A humorous local recount covers a truck driver's failed gambit to deflect a ticket by claiming a friend on the force, alongside a neighbor Mrs Vera Smith resolving a stove gas issue by cooking on a floor furnace, and a quirky note on inside lane dangers and election day reminders for Long Beach residents.
Kennick 52, superintendent of the Long Beach Welfare and Juvenile Bureau, was endorsed by 150 delegates of the 43rd Assembly District Democratic Council at the United Auto Workers Hall. Walter Desmond nominated Kennick, with David Stapleton seconding. Kennick pledged vigorous representation for Long Beach citizens in Sacramento. Ed Penn, president of the union, conducted the convention.
Long Beach city building chief Edward M. O'Connor reported a 57.6 percent month rise in building volume. February valuation for 1876 permits reached $5,878,285, up from January's $3,730,890 for 2199 permits, with $3,716,825 tied to Public Safety Building bond financing. New home valuations dropped to $544,110 for 73 units, down from January and February 1957 figures.
A group of 21 Long Beach Chamber of Commerce directors led by George W. H. Brown acts as a special Get Out the Vote Committee for a municipal election charter amendment. The measure would allow the Wilmington Oil Field to be repressurized by salt water injection to curb land sinkage. The committee includes James C. Gordon, Larry A. Collins Jr, Kerneth L. Hemphill, Wilbur Jackson, John Lynch, Virgil B. Gillespie, George R. Johnson, Judge F. Anderson, George J. Baden, Hausen, J. V. Cessadey, Harry W. Jordan, Oscar J. Contratto, Jack W. Grundy, B. Howell Honeywell, Nid L. Smith, Douglas Benwell, T. V. Schepel er, Francis Merchant, Lionel Dyck Jr, and Hal E. Moore.
William H. Zinn of 1839 Roycroft Ave was elected secretary-treasurer of the American Association of Classified School Employees. He also serves as president of the California School Employes Assn. The formation meeting occurred in Port Nand Ore.
A street accident on Atlantic Avenue left the 4 or 5 year old girl with a skull fracture after a car struck her as she stood near a supermarket parking lot. Essie M. Chappel, 42, driven the vehicle. the girl’s father Jack W. Maxson reported to Seaside Hospital for treatment. Police are investigating the crash and seeking details from witnesses.
Postmaster George McMillin opened the annual Red Cross fund drive at Lincoln Park bandstand with Navy Base Band and volunteers. The 1958 quota is 400000, up from 90000 last year, reflecting increased disaster demand and ongoing services. Attendees included Rol and Bach, Malcolm Todd, and Rear Adm. Robert L. Campbell. drive runs through March 31.
The Los Angeles Metropolitan Transit Authority took over operation of Los Angeles Transit Lines and 1 Metropolitan Coach Lines Monday. MTA paid about 35 million dollars for assets including 291 trolley coaches and 7 tail cars, with 36 thousand dollar annual salaries for managers. The purchase, key to creating a regional mass rapid transit system, expands the MTA reach into Riverside, Orange, and San Bernardino counties.
Long Beach man Thomas Yeam, 86, lost a suit to recover 180000 in stocks bonds cash and property given to his estranged wife before their 1953 marriage. Superior Judge Fred Miller ruled the transfers valid under a premarital promise and dismissed the case. Yeam keeps assets including a 125000 North Dakota farm and 20000 in stock plus government bonds and bank accounts.
City Council ordinance committee clashes over waiving free use of Municipal Auditorium and Veterans Memories Stadium. Ahern calls the move political while Spangberg supports retaining authority to waive rentals for charitable events. Other edits include stricter business licenses, revised stadium fee structure, zoning fee hikes, and map charges. A two to two deadlock on backyard burning prohibition.
Journalism student William Baker slept through his family crisis as his wife Carol woke to a missing 2 1/2 year old son Gregory. The child was found wandering near Lakewood and Del Amo Birds with a dachshund named Duke at 2 20 am. Deputies issued a APB and alerted newspapers while Baker apologized for the lapse in front door security. He and his wife later picked up the boy at the Norwalk Sheriff Station.
California traffic safety programs show results with 113 fewer fatalities in 1957 than 1956, marking a downward trend after three years. Long Beach Safety Council distributed over 40 certificates to individuals and groups for readership in traffic safety, with many local organizations and officials named among honorees.
Mary Switzer director of the U S Bureau of Vocational Rehabilitation will visit a Long Beach agency Wednesday to observe progress of a federally financed research program to aid rehabilitation of hemiplegics. It is her second visit to Community Rehabilitation Industries CRI at 1438 E Angheimn St where the experimental program is housed. A reception for Miss Switzer will be held at 4 pm Wednesday in the Red Velvet Room of the Hotel Lafayette hosts include Robert Davidson district manager Harold J Warren board president and T L Pezman executive director.
The Contractors' State License Board said Monday it plans to issue contractor licenses to two Long Beach stams in 20 days if no protests are received. Augustus L. Paul of 1672 Washington St will receive a plastering contractor license. Carl W. McCracken of 5117 Carita St will receive a roofing contractor license.
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