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Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Nov 23, 1957

Page

4

Subside Risks Cited Over Long Beach Shipyard

California Assemblyman Caspar Weinberger warned that subsidence threats to the Long Beach Naval Shipyard could ripple through the state’s economy with payroll losses and reduced business. He urged prompt remedial action and noted the issue is national not local while addressing government cost controls at a Lafayette Hotel luncheon.

Long Beach Naval Shipyard State Assembly Committee On Government Organization Long Beach Caspar W. Weinberger San Francisco State Collee California Weinberger

Nine Graduated to Journeymen

Nine Long Beach residents joined 112 apprentices who earned journeyman electrician status after a four year training course co sponsored by the Los Angeles Chapter of the National Electrical Contractors Association and International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers. Graduates include Dean Burnham Elton Elison Robert Heinrich Broadie Jones Gary Niemie War Somerby K Willsey Camerino and Fred Mueller.

Long Beach Los Angeles National Electrical Contractors Association Legal International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Dean E. Burnham E. Platt St Elton ¢. Elison Adriatic Robert J. Heinrich Lime Ave Broadie F. Jones Or Alchory Ave Gary Lee Niemie Banner Drive Billy C. _ Weltz McNab Ave. War

Complaint Filed in Robbery Case Involving Porter

A complaint was issued against Gaylord Layman Porter, 22, of Los Angeles, for a robbery at a florist shop on Parcel Avenue on November 18. Porter allegedly simulated a crime, was arrested in Los Angeles, and the district attorney is handling the case.

Gaylord Layman Porter Los Angeles Porter Elfic Ave

Insurance Lecture by Haworth on Salvage and Claims

Randolph F. Haworth, former president of the California Association of Independent Insurance Adjusters, will speak Monday on Salvage and Claims as the final lecturer in Long Beach City College's series on current developments in fire and casualty insurance.

Randolph F. Haworth California Association of Independent Insurance Adjusters Long Beach City College

October Decline Mixes With Record Construction In California

October activity in Southland business fell for the third month with declines in retail sales factory employment and real estate while building and construction hit an all time high. The OCLOBEN index slid from 191.3 to 185.4 as California permits and engineering contracts rose sharply. Unemployment edged up from September to October as postwar layoffs continued.

Southland Research Department of Security First National Bank California Ocloben Bank California Department of ‘Employment Department of Industries Relations Sourtrooa1 Blaine Nels Simons Southland Magazine Independent Press-Telegram Bob Wheatley Girl Warblers

Masons Lay Corner Stone Here Today

Masonic Grand Lodge officers from California cities attend cornerstone laying for the Long Beach Masonic Temple at 3610 Locust Ave at 2 pm today. The $300,000, two story U shaped building will house five Long Beach Masonic units and feature a central terrace and garden.

Masonic Grand Lodge California Long Beach Masonic Temple Locust Ave Pine Ave

Red Cross Courses For Parents Start December 4

Long Beach Chapter of the American Red Cross will run a Parents Course on Wednesdays and Fridays at 9 30 am starting December 4 at the City Health Department 2655 Fine Ave Registration is at Red Cross Headquarters 319 W Broadway and is open to mothers and fathers.

Long Beach American Red Cross City Health Department Fine Ave Red Cross W. Broadway

L B Labor Man Takes Contractors to Task

Long Beach labor leader Carleton E. Webb challenged Southern California contractors at the 34th annual convention of the Building Trades Council of California to settle jurisdictional disputes by aligning electrical plumbing and sheet metal workers. Webb urged order to end wrangling as a first step toward resolving the conflicts. Los Angeles council secretary J J Christian supported more conferences, lamenting gatherings occur mainly during negotiations over pay.

San Diego Webb Building Trades Council J. J Christian Los Angeles Council

Employment dips in October to 5.767 million loss largest in nine years

Ernest B. Webb reports a 67 000 drop from September to October totaling 5 767 000, the largest September to October loss in nine years. H. W. Stewart notes unemployment at 175 000, up 12 090 from September, marking the first October rise since postwar adjustments.

Ernest B. Webb H. W. Stewart

Arnold Zander Honored by Municipal Union in D C

Arnold S. Zander of Washington D C president of the AFL CIO was honored by members of his union at a Lafayette Hotel dinner. He was here to check final arrangements for the union 1958 national convention in Long Beach the first time the 200000 member union holds a biennial meeting on the West Coast. Tony Feela president of Long Beach City Employes Union Local 122 welcomed Zander.

Arnold S. Zander Washlington D. C American Federation of State Afl-Cio Lafayette Hotel Zander Long Beach Tony Feela Long Beach City Locas 122

L B Man Named to Group Board

Edward F Baker of 3900 Senior Avenue was elected to the board of governors of the Foundation for the Junior Blinds of Los Angeles at the annual membership meeting. Baker is district governor of Lions International and represents that organization on the blind youth group board.

Edward F. Baker Senior Ave Foundation Los Angeles Baker The Lions International

Explosion Lifts Mountain as Molten Rock Is Tapped

Dr W F Libby of the AEC spoke at a press conference about an underground atomic test in Nevada. He described a molten rock mass that rose six inches at 800 feet depth and said the drill has not yet reached the mass. Libby touted peaceful uses of atomic energy and urged continued basic research with federal support. The interview also covered U S and Soviet atomic standings and costs of training scientists. Separately the Houston civil service board proposed changes to simplify performance ratings and tie promotions to seniority.

Houston Tex Libby Atomic Energy Commission Nevada W. F. Libby Russia Federa United States Britain AEC Civil Service Board

Bandit Robs Man for $918 at Beverage Company

John Cottam, 23, reported a lone bandit held a small caliber automatic on Friday at Parks Beverages Co. 1326 W 12th St, forcing him to surrender $918. Secretary Alma Leethead, 36, entered the office as the thief locked them in a storeroom.

John ©. Cottam Parks Beverages Co 12Th St Cottem Alma G. Leethead

Suspect Held on Charge of Grand Theft

Thomas G. Farmer, 25, charged with grand theft in a complaint from the district attorney. He allegedly stole 1,736 dollars from Fox West Coast Theater on August 25, admitted theft, and faced staging burglaries in Long Beach Los Angeles and Orange County, forging five checks in Garden Grove and Long Beach, and pilfering 309 dollars in Wichita. Farmer surrendered to a parole officer on Tuesday.

Thomas G. Farmer District Attorney's Farmer Fox West Coast E. Ocean Blvd Long Beach Los Angeles Orange County Garden Vee San Francisco Wichita Ian U. S. Bell St Stan_toh

Sailor Hurt in Collision of Cycle and Car

Darrell C. Green a 22 year old sailor aboard the USS Columbus suffered a broken leg and bruises when his motorcycle struck a car at Ilth Street and Magnolia Avenue. He said he could not stop in time and collided with Carmen Roberta Rothget 27 of Fort MacArthur who halted her car at the corner. Green was treated at Seaside Hospital then transferred to the Navy hospital ship USS Haven.

Darrell C. Green Columbus Ilth St Magnolia Ave Polite Green Carmen Roberta Rothget Fort MacArthur Navy Uss Haven

Fire at Seaside Hospital prompts three engines

A cigarette caused a smouldering trash chute blaze in Seaside Hospital early Friday. Fire engines arrived and extinguished the fire, then smoke ejectors cleared the air. No patients were evacuated. The chute is in the east west hallway.

Seaside Hospital Eastlwest

Soviet Bloc Refuses to Pay for UN Emergency Force Costs

The Soviet bloc led abstentions in a UN General Assembly vote on the cost sharing for the 1957 58 emergency force in the Middle East. The bloc, Chile, and Ecuador urged no payment, arguing force funding should be shared and criticizing Western powers for aggression. US pledge totals about 12 million, with Britain, France, and Israel urged to cover costs.

United Nations Chile Ecuador Jais Middle East Arkady Sobolev Las Rep Carnahan D-Mo U.S Soviet Bloc U. WN Hammarskjold Theliars United States Soboley Britain France Israel Alegel Assembly Security Council

Editor to Speak at AME Community Forum

Donnell Culpepper, Telegram News editor, will participate in the Grant Snarel AME Community Forum at 3 30 pm Sunday. The forum will consider The Press and the Community.

Donnell Culpepper Pregselegram Grant

Pedestrian City Passes 50th Traffic Fatality of Year

Clarence Mulder, 66, of 415 W.5th St., died after being struck by a car Thursday night while crossing Cedar Ave. The driver, John A. Keigley, 42, of 1522 Pacific Coast Hwy Harbor City, said a hot rod whip in front, obscuring Mulder. Mulder died at Seaside Hospital from injuries including a ruptured spleen. Funeral held at Mougl's and Peek Mortuary. 31 fatalities last year to date.

Clarence Mulder 5Th St Cedar Ave Stee John A. Keigley Pacific Coast Hwyy Harbor City Mulder Seaside Hospital Mougl’s Peek Mortuary

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