Drunk-Rolling Suspects Held for Trial June 6
Bar owner Robert W. Holston and manager Thomas Nurke face three felony counts each and will be arraigned in Superior Court June 6 after a preliminary hearing. They allegedly ran a two year drunk rolling racket involving conspire to commit grand theft and violations of the Alcoholic Beverage Control Act. Writings from Deputy District Attorneys Cochran and Marin reference witnesses including a former employee Virginia Bergman who admitted pocketing funds.
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Superior Court
Robert W. Holston
Nieta Ave
Thomas Nurke
Pacific Coast Hwy
Martin DeVites Pridey
al Twouay
Thomas W. Cochran
John Marin
Virginia Bergman
Holston
Burke
Holstun
Burke Asaid
Bob
Blair Field
Recreationia Park
Pittsburgh-Des Moines Steel Co
Burked alleged crimes at Gyro Room and Captain's Table
Testimony alleges Burke oversaw theft schemes at the Gyro Room on Ocean Boulevard and the Captain's Table and Stardust Room. A Gyro Room waitress described Burke taking cash from intoxicated patrons while other bartenders joined in. Police say a sailor reported losing $500 after being robbed by Burke and associates during a May 5 arrest following days of inquiry.
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Holston
Burke
E. Ocean Blvd
Stardust
Bergman
Starust
Hals Rtun
Annie
Ollette McNeil
Twaj
Fire on Ecuadoran ship Guayas at Long Beach pier
A fire broke out in the hold of the Ecuadorian naval ship Guayas at Pier 3 in Long Beach Navy Shipyard Friday afternoon. Flames were controlled quickly by the Navy Fire Department before spreading. Long Beach Fire Department units were not required.
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Guayas
Pier 3
Long Beach Navy Shipyard
Navy Fire Department
Navy Security Office
Long Beach
Pensioner Dies While Seeking Help for Son
Lewis A. Kellett, 73, a widower pensioner with four sons and daughters, rushed from his Anaheim Street home toward an auto lot seeking aid for a son who had fallen. He suffered a fatal attack on the sidewalk near his residence. ambulance staff noted he was dead on arrival at Community Hospital.
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Lewis A. Kellett
Anaheim St
Pensioner
F Ansheim St
Termino Ave
Community Hospital
Kellett
Imner
CC Student Leaders for Fall Named
Roger Stanton of 2730 Lemon Ave was chosen president of the City College Liberal Arts Division student body for fall. Don Appleby of 2032 Pattit Ave was selected Associated Men Students president, and Sue Pullin of 3196 Marwick Ave was named president of the Associated Women Students.
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Roger Stanton
Lemon Ave
City College Liberal Arts Division
Lakewood
Don Appleby
Pattit
Associated Men
Sue Pullin
Marwick Ave
Associated” Women
Hot Shot Steward Pleads Battery After Pickle Jar Threats
Clarence Steward, known as Hot Shot, 63, faced a battery charge after an argument with Howard at 2072 Olive Ave. Officers arrested Steward at 1341 California Ave following a report of menacing with a pickle jar. He was released on a $50 fine with a 10 week payment period after his appearance before Municipal Judge Charles T. Smith.
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Clarence
Steward
Levi
Luckie
Onsard
Smith
Howard
Olive Ave
California Ave
Feaster Murder Retrial Set in Local Court
Feaster and Morse face retrial on murder charges in a case tied to a liquor store killing of D. Campton. Judge Maltby calls the request for dismissal "out of order" and "frivolous" while noting prior sentencing and motions with attorney Umann pursuing further appeals.
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Hilly G. Morse
Johns
J. Davis
Superior Court
Lynn
D. Campton
Lynn V. Feaster
Joseph M. Maltby Self
Gante
Larry Umann
Feaster
Mos Alaying
State Supreme
Cent
Two Men in Truck Take Cement Mixer
M. M. Musgrove at 2298 Ximena Ave spotted two men in a pickup truck taking his cement mixer Friday. He attempted to pursue but the thieves disappeared.
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M. M. Musgrove
Ximena Ave
Musgrove
Camel Gift to President Tubman from Dakar Moslem Leader
A camel sent from 1 Moslema of Dakar in French West Africa to President William V. Tubman of Liberia expresses appreciation for his cooperation with Muslims across Africa. Tubman, a Methodist who once trained for the clergy, is noted for his religious background.
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Monrovia
Liberia
Dakar
French West Africa
William V
Tubsman
Africa
Tubman
Long Beach Eyes Major Teacher Pay Rise Proposal
A special Board of Education session heard a plan by Willard B Els Bree of Teachers College Columbia University to raise annual teacher pay to about 35 900 averaging from 5 505. The scale would run 4 500 to 8 200 with admin salaries rising six to seven percent and taxes or state aid possibly offsetting the cost. About 2 400 teachers would be affected as districts seek to attract talent.
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Long Beach
Board of Education
Willard
Elsbree
Teachers’ College
Columbia University
Elshrer
Douglas Newcomb
Arthur A. Kroll
Newcomb
Biabree
Reboals
Tfeatth
City College
Congressmen OK Civil War Centennial Plan
A Judiciary Subcommittees unanimously approved creating a 15 member national commission to draft a master plan for the Civil War centennial. The panel, to include Congress, the public, the Defense Department and the National Park Service, would oversee an overarching program of battles ceremonies and historic events. It seeks $100,000 for start and aligns with state and private commemorations.
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Washington
UMA Howe
Congress
Defense Department
National Park Service
Four High School Bands to Play in Concert Sunday
A massed band concert featuring musicians from Jordan Paly Wilson and Mitikan high schools will be held Sunday at the Municipal Auditorium. Fred Ohtendorf, assistant supervisor of music in Long Beach School, will direct part, with Charles J Payne also directing the Municipal Band. Conductors for the individual bands include Robert F Dixon Jordan Clifford Shipp Wilson Nicolas Furjanek Milekan Mike Pappone.
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Jordan
State Speech and Hearing Conf Hears Experts in Wilton Hotel
The California Speech and Hearing Assn annual statewide study conference continues today at Wilton Hotel. Speakers include Ernest Willenberg chief of the State Education Bureau of Special Education Dr Ben M Kagan director pediatrics Cedars Lebanon Hospital and Dr Victor Gare Wood USC professor. A panel is set for 10 90 am and a symposium at 2 30 pm. Program chairs are Mellow Fiekting Long Beach Unified and Nadine H Coates county office of education.
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California Speech and Hearing Assn
Wilton Hotel
Ernest Willenberg
State Department of Education
Bureau of Special Education
Ben M. Kagan
Cedara of Lebanon Hospital
Victor Gare Wood
University of Southern California
Mellow Fiekting
Long Beach United School
Nadine H. Coates
Schoals
British Atomic Energy Authority forms safety branch
London reports the British Atomic Energy Authority organizing a special branch to oversee all stages of nuclear development with a focus on safety. The unit will set tolerable radiation exposure standards and ensure protection against danger.
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Plan Atomic Safety London YP
British Atomic Energy Authority
Pranksters Lock Local Merchant Out of His Store
A prank locked Scotty's Sporting Goods owner Peter Scott out Friday morning. A master lock was fitted to two rings on the outside of the door at 423 American Ave, forcing him to obtain a backdrawn order to enter. Police blamed the pranksters for the incident.
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Peter ¥. Scott
Scotty's Sporting Goods
American Ave
Scott
Vic
Incidentopolis
Bandit Sentenced for April 22 Liquor Store Robbery
A 21 year old Wisconsin man was sentenced to 5 to life for the April 22 Long Beach liquor store robbery. Edmund Gestwicki, 24, pleaded guilty and sought immediate sentencing, while Faye Kellett, 22, admitted the holdup and faces sentencing June 21. Police said a second hold up occurred on April 29 on E Broadway.
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Wisconsin
Runertor
Joseph M. Matt
Ifo
Atate
Long Beach
Edmund Mario Gestwicki
Crosae! Country Companion
Faye Loulee ‘Kellett
Tratnslent
E. 4Th St. Aquor State
E Broadway
High Court Ruling Clears Educators in Damage Suit
California Supreme Court in San Francisco affirms that Long Beach State College officials and other administrators are not liable for damages to professor Joss Mardy who was fired then reinstated after the State Personnel Board found the charges of immoral and unprofessional conduct unfounded. The ruling limits claims against state officials in this case, with Justice Carter dissenting.
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California Supreme Court
San Francisco
Long Beach State College
Joss Mardy
State Personnel Board
Hardy
Lax Lamas
State Supreme Court
Vial
Roy E. Simpson
Pond
Victor Peterson
Eta
Robert
Rhodes
David L. Bryant
Lartly
Kenneth L. Johnson
Natural Science All
Harbor Day Observed by Long Beach and LA Ports
Long Beach and Los Angeles harbors mark Harbor Day with open ships and exhibits. The Sacramento ferryboat will be open for inspection while a World Trade Week program features a boat parade, a Navy ship lineup, and a fashion show. Free boat rides run 10 am to 6 pm from multiple piers.
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Long Beach
Los Angeles
Long Beach Harbor
Sacramento
Vink Howitt
Princeton
Navy
Los Angeles Harbor
Matson Terminal
Wilmington
Thetis Bay
San Pedro
Willmington
Matson
Lurttmeé
Downtown Lions Club Honors 16 Students With Scholarships
The Downtown Lions Club honored 16 students at a Friday luncheon, awarding $4,250 in scholarships and gifts. Long Beach high school seniors from Poly, Milikan, Wilson, St. Anthony’s, and others received $50 scholarships. City College and Long Beach State College were eligible. Other gifts supported local welfare, Girl Scouts, YMCA expansion, and camp programs, with key donors including Judge Fred Miller and community leaders.
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Lions Club
Javanis
Witton Hote
Fred Miller
Lions
Long Beach
Polytechnic
Aldis Kelpans
John Bert Prasetello
Gerry Searcy
Milikan
Edward Kapoport
Richard Earl Steins
Marilyn Dean Wood
Jordan — Eugene
Bryant
Elizabeth Anne Coleman
June Fitizabeth Ebersole
Wilson
Danny Detwiler
Long Beach City College
Nancy Helm
Tulane Ave
City College
Long Beach State College
Children's Dental
Roderick Ogelby
Community Welfare Council
David N. Larson
Long Beach Area Council of Girl Scouts
Jense 8. Holton
United Hospital Fund
Mobile
H. el
Bud” Midings Je
Rece
W. Odie Wright
The
Independent
Watkins
Theron Freese
Nancy Heim
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Tune
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Gloria Adams
Arts
Weat
Athletica
Bob Fernald
Atudent
14Th St
Pine Ave
Long Beach Safety Council
Bandit
Ito
Municipal Auditorium
Long Benet
Anne Trebes
Larry Denny
Walnut Ave
High Hatters
High Court
Jie
Joseph M. Maltby
Lderet
Harold Paxton
Stuntington Park
Lester James Paxton
San. Antonia Ave
South Gate
Tme
Long Teach
Whitehead Radio Co
Long Beach Blvd
Jan
L.B
L.A. Ports
Mark Harbor
Merpoint Landing
Banding Lane
Cabrillo Beach Landing
Hartor Water Taxi Co
Avalon Blvd
Downtown Lions Club
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