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Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

May 27, 1961

Page

2

City oil revenue takes sharp drop and marine income up

City revenues from the Tideland Oil Fund exceeded $6 million last fiscal year but dropped sharply from the prior year. Auditor Murray T. Courson reported Friday. Marine Department receipts rose to $92,077. Disbursements totaled $10,622,745, with marina projects at $4,624,836 and tideland payments to the state at $2,125,912. The fund ended with a cash balance of $4,426,098 and investments of $9,325,000.

Tideland Oil Fund Murray T. Courson Richfield Oil Corp Tideland Harbor District Pine Avenue Marine Dept Navy Armed Services Ymca Tong Beach Oil Development Co Harbor Revenue Fund

Bonelli Seeks 2 Million Dollar Cut to Limit Tax Rise

Los Angeles County Supervisor Frank G. Bonelli stated he will ask for a $2 million reduction in next year's county construction budget to prevent a tax increase. He noted a January pledge to avoid tax hikes and cited 11 percent pay raises for sheriff's deputies and firefighters adding $1.9 million, unbalancing the austerity budget. Budget officials have already trimmed capital outlays to a postwar low with only about $9.66 million for new projects and $4.17 million for already begun construction, a 43.4 percent drop from the prior level.

Los Angeles Frank G. Bonelli Bonelli Lindon S. Hollinger Hollinger

Sentenced on Dope Possession Charge

Carl Tilton Taylor twenty two of 148 Premiere Avenue was sentenced by Superior Judge Maurice Sparling to a year in County Jail as part of a three year probation for narcotics possession. He was arrested March 11 when officers found heroin in his home and he admitted using eight to twelve capsules daily.

Carl Tilton Taylor Premiere Ave Maurice C. Sparling Taylor

Concertgebouu Famed Orchestra Due Here Tonight

The world famous Concertgebouw Orchestra of Amsterdam conducted by Bernard Haitink performs in Municipal Auditorium tonight as part of the Long Beach Music festival. Tickets are sold out. The program includes Beethoven and Bruckner works, plus Stravinsky and Debussy pieces. The orchestra receives substantial government support and features one American musician, Bernard Spieler, in its roster.

Echawa Orchestra Amsterdam Bernard Haitik Auditurium Long Beach

Regular Navy Squadrons Relocated From Los Alamitos

About 700 personnel and 800 dependents will move four regular Navy antisubmarine squadrons VS-23 VS-25 VS-35 and VS-37 along with two air group staff headquarters from Los Alamitos Naval Air Station to San Diego within three months. Los Alamitos will remain as a Naval Reserve training station. The transfer targets North Island NAS San Diego and is part of a base loading concept to concentrate aircraft by base. The move aims to free facilities at Los Alamitos for reserve lists.

Los Alamitos Naval Air Station San Diego Clarence E. Ekstrom Pacific Air Fleet Los Alamitos S&f Navy North Island Naval Air Station Area Uniti United States

Widow Awarded 125000 in Underground Accident Case

The widow Margaret Lucidte Calhoun of El Segun do was awarded 125000 by a Superior Court jury for the death of Kenneth V. Calhoun. The verdict against Macco Corp and northern California Gas Co followed a 16 day trial over a December 17, 1959 incident near Conant Street Canchill Calhoun a Snow Equipment Rental Co employee died asphyxiated when a gas line ruptured. Three other men also died. their wrongful death actions are pending.

Joe Raycraft Margaret Lucidte Calhoun el Segundo Calhoun

On Stage Long Beach

John Browns Body at Long Beach State College 2 30 p m and 8 30 p m Speaking of Murder at Community Flag House 502 E Anaheim St Thieves Carnival at Off Broadway Theater 211 Lime Ave 8 30 p m Light Up the Sky at Magnolia Theater 8 30 p m

John Brown Long Beach State College Community Flaghouse Anaheim St Lime Ave Magnolia Theater

Rebuttal Testimony Heard in Rape Trial Case

Prosecution rebuttal testimony began Friday in a trial of five Uncouth motorcycle club members on charges of rape and sex perversion. Deputy District Attorney David Feldman called witnesses including a 19-year-old Navy wife to refute defense claims. He plans to call about 40 more witnesses Monday as the defense rested mid morning. The defendants testified with varying claims of voluntary acts. Jury deliberations are expected to begin next Thursday.

Dep. Dist. Atty David Feldman James D Crazy Jim) Hewitson Heinp Navy Quannig A Big Red) Baker Jerry Spider) Burke Roger A Daddy Coal van Hook Roger Chi Town May

Poly Choir to Sing at First Christian Church Sunday

Poly High School choir directed by Robert L Callins will perform at Vesper Hour Sunday at First Christian Church with Rena M Hardrath as accompanist.

Poly High School the & Pum First’ Christian Church Robert L. Callins Rena M. Hardrath

Trash crews run Tuesday despite Memorial Day holiday

City rubbish-collection crews will make their regular rounds Tuesday despite the Memorial Day holiday. James Kincaid, director of public service, announced Friday. Garbage pick-ups scheduled for Tuesday will be postponed until the next regular collection day.

James Kincaid Public Service

City Judge for Downey Is Approved

The Assembly unanimously approved another Municipal Court judge for Downey and eyed a similar move to add a Long Beach judge. The Long Beach measure, backed by a County Board of Supervisors resolution, aims to ease crowded municipal courts as population grows. Proponents note Downey and Long Beach have had few judges relative to need.

Assembly Downey Long Beach County Board of Supervisors Judiciary Committee Carley W. Porter Compton Joseph Kenmeix Lone Beach Wes

Kiwanis Leader Urges World Union for Peace

J O Tally of Fayetville North Carolina addresses Kiwanis guests urging a union of all peoples bound by law under the United Nations to make war physically and morally impossible. The attorney and former academy founder notes the need for concerted effort to end the cold war and save America.

inter-Lafayette Kiwa America Salvation For United Nations J. O. Tally Je Fay California Edtville N. C Nevada Hawaii

Commander Giamotti to take command aboard USS Herbert J. Thomas

Cmdr. Robert Giamotti will assume command of the destroyer USS Herbert J. Thomas in a ceremony aboard the ship at 10 am at Joint Long Beach Naval Station. City and exact location details are noted as Seal Beach Mar Vista address.

Robert Giamotti Mar Vista Ave Seal Beach Herbert J. Thomas Long Beach Naval Station

Walker Thomas Paul Walker obituary details and survivors

Thomas Paul Walker age 54 from 1416 Juniperon Ave railroad section foreman and World War II veteran has died. Survived by mother Mildred and siblings Mrs Gina Walker Mrs George Abt Mrs Mer a Berg Mrs Veta Berche Meir and Mrs Stanley Thomas. Service Monday at 10 a.m. at Mottell s Peek Mortuary.

Walker Thomas Paul Juniperon Ave Mildred Gina Walker Trarvey George Abt jMera Berg Veta Berchemeir Stanley Thomas Mottell’'s & Peek Mortuary

Fine of 200 Seized on Rookie Charge

MacDAVID Taniel M 80 of BUO EK Orean Blvd timer Joseph Shay, 4% Ofied Friday, Surviving are his TIs2 Broad Ave Willamston wife Ida and two sons. He was fined 200 by Superior Daneir, daughter Mrs Phidine Mangee oalagy Garde Dunlap, stepdaughter Veeday, brother Charles, sisters Mrs Hoof Herron and Mrs Emma Camstack, Rollin Carpenter. Service Monday Linam Community Church.

Macdavid Taniel Buo EK Orean Joseph Shay Broad Ave Willamston Wif Ida Ceorpy Daneir Phidine Mangee Gorden Charles Hoof Herron Emma Camstack M Rollin Carpenter Linam

Shay Admits to Faking Race Bets by Phone

Shay confessed to fabricating horse race bets by telephone on his assettritnt and was arrested on May 4.

Shay

Obituaries for Catherine Cunningham and Blanche Miller

Catherine Cunningham formerly of 92¢ E Broadway died Friday. Survived by sister Mrs Josephine J Camelia. Rosary Sunday 7 pm. 3B W Chow Funeral Home. Requiem Miss Monday at St Anthony's Church. Miller Blanche died Wednesday at 2472 Atlantic Ave. Survived by husband Ehram and several relatives. Service Monday 2 pm Christengan-ina Mortuary.

Cunningham Catherine E. Broadway Josephine J. Camelia W. Chow St. Anthony's Church

James i Franklin Howerton obituary notice

James I Franklin Howerton, 71, of 8827 Ar testa Blvd Bellflower, died Monday. Survived by wife Ruth Marshall M. children Lindsey and another. siblings Velma Bacon and Mary Duceie. brothers Walter and Playa. Service held Thursday at Hillside Church conducted by Rose Phils Mor.

Howerton James i Franklin Artesta Blvd Bellflower Ciert Ruth Marshall M “Tloig Maurie Binery Lon Rudge Lindsey and Bupenes Velma Bacon Mary Duceie Wal+ ‘ter Playa Hillside Church Rose Phils Mortuary

Margie Ruth Savola Dies. Service Set

Mrs Margie Ruth Savola of 4562 Monogram Ave died Thursday. Survived by husband Henry, brother Dorwin L Miller, and sisters Mrs Venrietta Cruant and Mrs Alene Johnsen. Funeral services Monday at 2 pm at Like Wood Mortuary.

Savola Margie Ruth Monogram Ave Henry Brother Dorwin L. Miller Austers Venrietta Cru Alene Johnsen Likewood Mortuary

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