Easier to Steal Planes Than Cars, Long Beach Officials Say
Aviation and police officials in Long Beach warn that small planes are easier to steal than cars due to open hangars, flimsy locks, and sometimes unattended aircraft. Since 1953, five planes have been stolen in Long Beach, with the latest last Saturday. Authorities note limited manpower, gaps in fencing, and the challenge of distinguishing prowlers from visitors at the airport.
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Long Beach
Aviation
Long Beach Municipal
Mooney
Harry Ross Jr
Ross
Sunset Beach
Frank Allen
District Office of Federal Aviation Agency
Allen
Bill Norris
Air Oasis
Coaster to Replace Shafts After Lead-Car Crash
City officials moved quickly after a roller coaster crash that injured five aboard the Nu-Pike ride Sunday night. The crash occurred when a pilot dolly shaft failed, causing the front car to surge forward and smash into the next car. Four sailors and one other rider were hospitalized, with two listed in good condition. All four lead-car shafts will be replaced to prevent recurrence. inspections confirmed the failure and safety upgrades follow earlier recommendations. The incident prompted ongoing inspections by company personnel under the current franchise terms.
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Oper
Long Beach Memorial Hospital
Ed Powell
Coaster Co
Jordan
Chamber Member Drive Opens Wednesday in Long Beach
A 15 day Long Beach Chamber of Commerce membership drive begins Wednesday at 7 15 a m at the Crown Cafeteria 101 Alamitos Ave Walter Havehorst retired Bank of America VP is general chairman with 50 teams and 200 workers expected The drive carries the slogan March for Progress and aims for 200 new members from business and professional groups A buffet and dance will close the drive April 1 at the Lafayette Hotel grand ballroom and new members will be honored
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Long Beach
Walter Havehorst
Bank of America
Congress For Community Progress
Havehorst
Lafayette Hotel
Beach A Combing 2 Shh with Malcolm pley
A string of disjointed notes describes a street sighting of a bearded man on a red and black bicycle with high handlebars and a horn, plus a reader query about a party’s cigarette consumption. The column shifts to farm reports, irrigation impacts, early berry crops, and citrus outlook, then notes safe-driving rules and a Santa Anita closing crowd total.
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Chester Campbell
Campbell
Tessa Killian Selected for Wilderness Encampment
Fifteen year old Tessa Killian of 2721 FE 220th 51 is chosen as one of 120 Girl Scouts from the U S Canada and Mexico to attend the Wilderness Encampment near Bend Oregon from August 8 to 23 She has been active in scouting since Brownie days and is a member of the Merrick Mariner Scout Ship directed by her mother Mrs Clinton Killian Final selection was by the national office in New York and the honor marks her career high in scouting
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Tessa Killian
United States
Bend
Ore
Tessa
Cime
MSS
Mariner
Merrick
Clinton Killian
Girl Scouts
New York
World of Music and local events in Long Beach
Concerts feature World of Music with Lester Ferguson and Olpa James at 8 p m at Kan High School 2800 Snowden Ave the Municipal Band performs at 2 pm in Exhibit Hall Municipal Auditorium a film lecture Poland From Its Beginnings to the Present with Kenneth Richter at 8 pm in Jordan High School auditorium 6500 Atlantic Ave a North Dakota Society meeting is at 6 30 pm at 350 E Ocean Blvd a burglary at Fireman Eddie C Griffin residence 2471 Daisy Ave yielded, police report, items valued at 951 49 taken.
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World of Music
Lester Ferguson
Olpa James
Millikan High School
Snowden Ave
Long Beach
Poland
Kenneth Richter
Jordan High School
Atlantic Ave
North Dakota Society
E. Ocean Blvd
Eddie C. Griffin
Daisy Avenue
Irvin Urges Long Beach Identity for Tourism Boost
Robert L. Irvin a public relations adviser and Chamber of Commerce board member told Long Beach Community Concert Association members at a kickoff dinner that the city must develop a strong identity to attract tourists conventions and capital investments. He spoke Monday during the event for the group.
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Long Beach
Robert L. Irvin
Irvin
Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors
Long Beach Community Concert Association
City Jobs Exams Set for Building Inspector Posts
The City Service Board announced applications for the building inspector exam are due by 3 pm Wednesday. A preliminary test is set for March 20. Salary listed at 504-BOIR per ninth, with age limits noted. Applications may be filed at the board office, 215 Broadway.
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Pam
Wedne «Ary
Toadway
Jordan DeMille school projects win bids under estimate
Jordan High School and DeMille Junior High received board approval for three construction projects totaling $553,483. McKennie-Thelen bid $349,300 for two additions, Clarke Plumbing and Heating won $84,487 for mechanical, Sutton & Frost bid $59,863 for electrical work, with lockers and fees adding $359,833. Work to start within 10 days.
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Jordan High School
DeMille Junior High
Board of Education
McKennie-Thelen, Inc
Jordan
DeMille
Clarke Plumbing and Heating
Sutton & Frost
Recreation Facilities Tour Slated By Long Beach Group
The Long Beach Recreation Commission invites city and school officials civic leaders and others to a semiannual tour of public recreation facilities beginning at 7 pm Thursday. Buses depart from Dewey School and Houghton Park for a three hour trip visiting multiple municipalities and school play centers. Activities observed include swimming basketball folk dancing square dancing adult crafts and adult club meetings.
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Long Beach Recreation Commission
Dewey
Houghton Park
Burglar Strikes Home on 4225 Fine Avenue
Police reported a burglary at Molina’s house on 4225 Fine Avenue early Monday while the family slept. About $40 in cash was taken.
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Aihus
Molina
Fine Avenue
Sole
Ship Firm Raises Hawaii Freight Rates 10 Percent
Mat son Navigation Co. will boost Hawaii mainland freight rates by 10 percent effective April 15. Randolph Sevier, president, testified before a Senate commerce subcommittee in Washington and said the tariff would be filed with the Federal Maritime Board soon. The firm lost 35000 before taxes last year despite a 12 to 14 percent increase since September 1959. The 10 percent rise covers the Pacific Coast Hawaii service with similar action expected for Hawaii Atlantic Gulf routes. Sevier tied high Hawaii living costs to freight rates.
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Hawaii
Matson Navigation Co
Randolph Sevier
Sevier
Senate Commerce
Washington, D. C
Federal Maritime Board
Atlantic
Gulf Coasts
Vasey Reelected Chairman of YMCA Pacific Southwest Council
Vasey of Long Reach has been reelected chairman of the Pacific Southwest Area Council of the YMCA at the annual meeting in San Diego. A past president of Long Reach 9 and a member of the organization’s national board of directors, he will govern affairs for the district covering New Mexico, Arizona, Nevada, California and Utah.
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Judge Beach Vasey
Long Reach
Pacific Southwest Area Council
YMCA
San Diego
Vasey
Long Reach 9
Organiaahon
New Mexico
Antona
Nevada
California
Await
Lost Man Found in Corona Jail Cell
The search for Robert S. Duckworth 40 of Long Beach ended when deputies located him in a Corona jail. He was arrested Saturday night for investigation of carrying a concealed weapon after police said he was found with a loaded pistol near a used car lot. Duckworth said he blacked out and could not recall arriving in Corona. He was sunburned with a heavy beard. The truck was found along Highway 66 and footprints led searchers to the desolate area east of Barstow.
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Barstow
Long Beach
Robert S. Duckworth
Long Beach Blvd
Corona
Eee
Duckworth
California Highway Patrol
Highway 66
Desert
Cancer Crusade appoints Long Beach residents as chairmen
Mrs. Roland Coltrane of 3754 Lime Ave and Mrs. James A. Cone of 2318 Troquois Ave are named advisory and Long Beach residential chairmen for the 1961 Cancer Crusade. Albert E. Weber announces the April drive, seeking 3000 volunteers. those who wish to help should contact the American Cancer Society office at 2045 Pacific Ave.
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Roland Coltrane
Lime Ave
Harbor Area
Albert E. Weber
Crusade
James A. Cone
Troquois Ave
Long Beach
Weber
American Cancer Society
Weber Sar
Pacific Ave
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