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Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Nov 02, 1957

Page

4

Chill Denied on Subsidence Measures in Long Beach

Long Beach officials said a LA reception was chilly as they presented antisubsidence legislation to the state. City Manager Sam Vickers, Mayor Ray Kealer, and others described the LA meeting as an excellent conference despite recap of last year’s rejection. Bill 4163 was a starting point for possible amendments after proposals were rejected.

Long Beach Los Angeles Sam Vickers Vickers Ray Kealer Willian Dalesst Sam Roberts Fielding Comics

Salesman Held for Slaying Quiz in San Francisco

Ernest Page a 32 year old salesman was taken to Los Angeles authorities here on Friday for questioning about an area poster murder. Police said Page would be questioned by Los Angeles officers about the Oct 2 murder of C Hardrock Thomas a key prosecution witness in a Los Angeles narcotics trial.

San Francisco Ernest Page Los Angeles Page C. (Hardrock) Thomas

Ex-Boxer Sentenced for Thefts

Former professional boxer Samuel Herrera, also known as Donald Maes Falcon, 41, of Los Angeles, received one to five years in state prison after a July 22 arrest for petty theft with prior convictions. Probation reports note a long history of larceny and Henrique claimed multiple prior petty thefts. investigators said he fought two featherweight champions during a six year boxing career ending in 1941.

Beach Vasay Fricay Samuel Herrera Donald Maes Falcon Los Angeles Anaheim Herrera Probatlor

Newsboy Beaten and Robbed Near West Beach

A Press Telegram carrier boy Neal Van Dyky aged 15 of 1121 Pacific Ave was beaten and robbed of $30 and a watch by two men on Friday night during his routes in the West Beach area. They lured him with a fake inquiry about his wife then forced him into a car and choked him as one man grabbed the money. He had recently moved from The Hague, Holland.

West Beach Areca Neal van Dyky Pacific Ave Iia Santa Crus St Veretian Square van Dyk Hague Holland

Scouten Re elected Osteopathic Surgery Leader in St Louis

Dr. George F Scouten of Long Beach was re elected chairman of the historical section of the American College of Osteopathic Surgeons at the final session of the five day clinical assembly in St Louis.

George F. Scouten Long Beach American College of Osteopathic Surgeons St. Louis

Who Owns the Foreign Gifts Stored for State Dept

Moss asks Secretary Dulles who owns roughly six thousand gifts from foreign dignitaries stored in a warehouse. He questions public property status and why access is blocked. The gifts include items from King Saud and Saud’s payments to guards, with a history tied to the Pursell case and security rules.

Washington Dulles Iday United States Rap. Moss D-Calif Bouse Government Dulles Moss State Department Saud Saudi Arabia U. S Department Victor Purse State Department Protocol Division iSaud

Palmer pioneer printer to be honored in Long Beach service

Harry R. Palmer 78 longtime Lone Beach resident will have 11 am Wednesday funeral at WL A Brown & Son Mortuary Chapel Flower Street and Washington Boulevard Los Angeles. Palmer died Thursday born Otterville Town came to Long Beach in 1897 his father founded the Long Beach Press He was a charter member of the Long Beach Typographical Union and later worked at the Press Seaside Printing Co mining interests retirement after a heart attack Surviving sister Jennie M. Gieskieng Los Angeles and brother Percy E. Long Beach interment Signal Hill Cemetery.

Harry R. Palmer Lone Beach Brown É& Son Flower St Washington Blvd Los Angeles Palmer Otterville Long Beach John G. Palmer Long Harry Palmer 4Th St Pine Ave Long Beach Typographical Union The Press Seaside Printing Co jJennie M. Gieskieng Percy E Signal Hill Cemetery

Health Insurance Benefit Hikes Cited

Health Insurance Benefit Hikes Cited claims that rapid growth in voluntary health plans reduces the need for government programs. George Bushee of New York said insurance benefits have risen faster than enrollment in the last five years. He cited 120 million with coverage versus 50 million without. Hospital use is expected to rise further as people become more adept at using care. At Lafayette Hotel luncheon Howard L Hatfield was installed as president elect of the California Hospital Association. Richard Highsmith of Oakland became president for the coming year. The three day convention closed with six hundred executives attending.

The Health Information Foundation George Bushee New York California Hospital Assn Lafayette Hotel Bugbee Burbs Mwe American Hospital Assn

iCourt Postpones Sentencing of Barkeep Holstun

The court postponed sentencing for Robert Holstun, 34, convicted in September of conspiring to violate state alcoholic beverage control laws by hiring Bygielsana minors. The sentencing date was continued to November.

iCourt Barkeep Holstun Robert Holstun Bygiels Ana

Five Million Life-Care Village Planned for Los Angeles

California Golden Age Foundation announces a five million dollar life-care community for seniors to be built at Atlantic Ave and List St in Bixby Knolls. The nonprofit project will include four story buildings, social and maintenance facilities, and recreational areas for more than 350 residents, with life-care contracts based on actuarial tables.

Francis J. Heusel Long Beach California Golden California Golden Age Foundation, Inc California James F. Roberts Bixff Knolls Gardens Atlantic Ave List St Roberts Bixby Knolls Gardens Itrom Inividual Foundation Farmers and Merchants J. Heusel Long Beech Kabakow Construction Co Los Angeles

C C Urges Additional Air Service

The Long Beach Chamber of Commerce backs a city plan to secure better airline service for Long Beach Municipal Airport. City Director of Aeronautics Thomas A. Rafferty and chamber officials outlined steps to gather data for Civil Aeronautics Board applications and inform airlines of traffic potential in the area. An airline service committee was formed including Vernon Fay, Gasl Lucking, L. Cassiday and Hal E. Moore. The chamber president praised the city manager and aeronautics director for a practical approach to the handicap affecting residents, tourists and convention delegates.

Chamber of Commerce J Long Brach Thomas A. Rafferty Civil Aeronautics Board Greater Long Beach Vernon Fay Lucking L. Cassiday Hal E. Moore Chamber of Commerce Chamber John E. Riley Jr Ely

Shoe workers return to work in Southern California

About 500 employees from 14 shoe plants in Southern California resumed work Friday after a 17 day strike. Southern California Shoe Manufacturers Assn. says the new contract includes a wage hike of 1 cent an hour for top rates and an extra 3 cents an hour for those earning under 1.90 dollars per hour.

Los Angeles WEI California Southern California

USES Here Marks Its 20th Year at Lac Fayette Hotel

About 500 department employees and guests celebrated the 20th anniversary of California's Department of Employment's unemployment insurance and employment service programs at the Lac Fayette Hotel. George Toll of the Long Beach office was praised for two decades of service, with 206000 job placements credited to his leadership. ELF editor Buttneston of the Press Telegram attended as a longtime friend of Toll.

Harry W. Stewart State Department of Employment Thomas Campbell George Toll Long Beach Department California Department of Employment Lacfayette Steaeger jStcramento Tell ELF Buttneston Press Telegram

Rites Today for Kin of 1st Governor

Funeral service for Mrs. May Long Wood, grandniece of Peter Burnett California’s first governor, set for 4 pm at Mortell’s & Peek Mortuary. She died Thursday at 1149 E. Carson St. Born in Liberty Missouri, she was daughter of George Long and linked to Burnett through her father’s line. Surviving are her son James W. Wood and two grandchildren.

May Long Wood Peter Burnett California Mortell’s & Peek Mortuary Wood E. Carson Liberty George Long Oregon Trail Burnett Long Beach Fred W. Wood James Iw. Wood Oll

Hospitals Demand Blood Policy Critics Charge County Hospitals Require Donors

California lawmakers held a one day hearing on hospital patient blood donation policies. George McLain accused Tulare Merced Sonoma counties of requiring donor blood before care with elderly exemptions, while Sonoma denied the claim. San Diego County officials said emergencies justify seeking donors from patients friends or organizations to avoid using scarce supplies. A broader probe examined hospital eligibility standards and intercounty medical care responsibility.

George McLain California ‘Institute of So Lcral Welfare Tulare Merced Sonoma McClain Assembly Sonoma County Gardner Burke W. W. Stadel San Diego County Department of Medical Institutions Lodge Church Union McLain Seare George CG. Crawford San Diego Rex M. Cunningham Venture Seth J. Johnson Los Angeles Howard J. Thelin Glendale Byron Rumford Berkeley William S. Grant Long Beach Cray

Credit Union Meeting to Hear UCLA Professor

The California Credit Union League will hear Prof. John Clendenin of the UCLA School of Business Administration speak on Credit in a Big Business Economy at 7 tonight. The event is a banquet at Municipal Auditorium.

California Credit Union League John Clendenin Ucla School of Business Administratiin Municipal Auditorium

Civic Navy chiefs tour MWD facilities this weekend

Metropolitan Water District officials led by director Lloyd Leedom sponsor a three day bus tour, visiting 214 miles of tunnels 63 miles of canals 55 miles of conduit and major structures including Parker Dam Hoover Dam and Davis Dam. The 11 billion dollar system serves 6.432 million residents with Colorado River water. The 1600 mile trip includes high ranking civic naval and business leaders such as Chamber president John F. Biley Jr and Rear Adm. Robert L. Campbell among many others.

Chamber of Commerce Metropolitan MWD Lloyd Leedom Southern California Colorado Parker Dam Hoover Dam Davis Dem

Autoist Hurt in Three Car L E Accident

A Long Beach motorist sustained serious injuries in a three car crash at 7th Street and Federation Boulevard Friday night. He suffered six fractured ribs head injuries a severe leg laceration and multiple contusions to the head and face.

Long Beach

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