Long Beach agents unite to speed Hancock fire claims
Seventy Long Beach insurance agents met with adjusters in an emergency session to speed 5 000 to 15 000 claims from the Hancock Fire. They outlined coverage for fire insured homes and contents, oil and smoke damage, and auto losses under comprehensive policies. Hammond urged residents not to panic if settlements lag due to the high volume.
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Warren Walters
Long Beach
Hancock of
Jack P. Hammond
Long Beach Insurance Assn
Hammond
Beverly Riley
General Adjustment Bureau
I ‘ Hammond
Jobless claims drop across nation reach week low
Insured unemployment fell by 93 300 to 3 201 500 for the week of May 10 while initial claims declined 49 400 to 359 200 for the week ended May 17. Army suspends Nike Ajax missile work after fatal explosion in Leonardo New Jersey with eight missiles destroyed and parts scattered three miles. Chicago physician wins 490 000 alienation of affections judgment against Dr Lester Odell. Senate labor subcommittee ends hearings and plans to draft a moderate reform bill. General Motors president Curtice says small US car program under study as GM weighs options. Harry S Truman is honored as precinct captain in Chicago before possible New York voyage.
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WS Ine
Vibbese Weeway Amore
Labor Department
Bureau of Employment Security
Chicago
Emerson McVay
Lester Odell
Refinery Fire Near Hancock Oil Wreaks Major Damage
Fire at the Hancock Oil refinery near Junipero Ave and Spring St in Signal Hill burned for about 30 hours, destroying 90 percent of the installation. About 100 firefighters using water and foam fought pockets of gas explosions as two people died and several were injured. Fire Chief Lloyd Colson said the blaze was under control by Friday night with foam and base forces aiding the attack.
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Signal Hill
Hancock
Junipero Ave
Spring St
Lloyd, Colson
Longwater
Beach
Long Beach
Air Force
Colson
Base
Vernon
Air
Joseph A. Valenzuela
Salvation Army
Howard Sloane
MASS KILLER STARKWEATHER SENTENCED TO DEATH
Charles Starkweather has been sentenced to death in Nebraska's electric chair. The feature adds details about the case and references to Page A-4 for the full report. A second note describes a hazardous spill near a tanker, with fire crews battling chemical exposure and efforts to prevent air contamination.
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Charles Starkweather
Nebraska
Return on Monday Eyed for Hospital Evacues
Long Beach General Hospital may not return evacuees until Monday as 410 patients were moved Thursday by 48 ambulances to Rancho de Amigos Harbor General and Los Angeles General Hospitals after smoke from the Hancock refinery fire. Hospital officials plan to reuse the ambulance fleet to repatriate once air clear is given.
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Hancock
Redondo Ave
Howard T. Brunn
T Brunn
Farflung Pa
Rancho de Amigos
Harbor General
Los Angeles General Hospitals
Weatherhead Egghead Faces Local Criticism
A local Weatherman, dubbed an egghead by an unhappy resident, is pressured to fix a cloudy morning but insists his method will bring a sunny weekend. Neighbors say the cackling about forecasts bothers them, yet eyes remain on his sunny assurances.
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Weatherman
Fabel
No Recession As Scalpers Expand Carved In Bar Shop
A window sign at 1635 E Anaheim St proclaims scalpers prospering with no recession. The one chair shop run by John Baca now employs an assistant Tony Reyes, expanding to two chairs.
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John Baca
John
Tony Reyes
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