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Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

May 06, 1959

Page

9

City Council Debates Ambulance Service Abandonment Plan

City Manager Vickers pushes a private ambulance contract to save about 70 000 annually and shift city subsidy from 70 to roughly 10 000. The proposal envisions three district stations, two ambulances at downtown hub, direct police fire links, and a five year term starting Oct 1 1953 with bids for a new city ambulance. Last year ambulances answered 4235 calls.

Sam E. Vickers Vickers City Wold Receg Ambulance Staion

Can't Force Man to Keep Pooch Quiet

In Houston a court ruled owners cannot be forced by law to silence barking dogs. Judge Abe Levy discharged L F Schelever Jr. of Idewood Kennels after a March 17 Corporation Court decision. The case noted dogs bark without owner compulsion and a $30 fine was overturned. Dr. and Mrs. Joseph L. Melnick protested nearby noise.

Houston Tex Willian A. Mit L F. Schelever Jr Idewood Kennels Schelever Abe Levy Joseph L. Melnick Miller

Monument to Miss Muffet to Be Preserved in England

The British government announced plans to preserve as a historic site the place where little Miss Muffet sat on her tuffet eating curds and whey. The Muffet farm, long tied to the nursery rhyme, is described as a building of historical interest. Dr Thomas Muffet, believed author of the verse, wrote the rhyme there about his daughter 300 years ago.

Hertford England UPI Miss Muffet Ministry of Moffet Farm Thomas Muffet

Brutal Robber Finally Nabbed In Germany case

Johann Kuepper nineteen was arrested by police who linked him to a series of crimes since 1956 including a murder in March 33 on Friedrich Weiler. He confessed to thirty thefts and violent robberies and described a method of knocking pedestrians from a bridge with concrete slabs to steal wallets. authorities issued a non-responsibility notice amid ongoing investigations.

Ludwigshafen Germany CPI Johann Kuepper Kuepper Friedrich, Weiler Suepper

City of Long Beach Seeks Fuel Contract Bids

Long Beach invites bids for diesel and fuel deliveries to city engines and harborage facilities. The notice specifies bid security, contract terms, delivery period, and responsible bidders to submit by the stated deadline in the City Engineer's office.

Oeieg Awarzea Beach Californi Ferther Lerg Beach Bet Sway Vickers

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