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Newspaper
Independent
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Oct 26, 1963
Page
2
Don Cozad and Sharon Skadal, who registered for Fox West Coast Theaters Jackpot at Belmont Theater, won 6100 dollars after a year of dating. They plan to buy a mountain lot and build a cabin, using the prize money after banking profits.
A panel led by Dr Jeremiah Stamler at the American Heart Association meeting described a coronary prone profile including high cholesterol high blood pressure smoking lack of exercise diabetes and a type A personality. Other reports noted progress on compressing arteries to aid recovery and early artificial heart tests in dogs, plus a liver enzyme study lowering cholesterol.
Sacramento California Unemployment Insurance Appeals Board allowed Bellflower claimant John F. Carter to file an extended benefits claim after exhausting jobless benefits, despite possible eligibility for a new normal claim next week. In a separate ruling Gardena worker Wayne Craig left Virtue Bros. Manufacturing Co. with good cause due to a 30 percent incentive pay cut and was disqualified for five weeks.
Seven year old Angel Ramirez of Artesia died when a window fell on his head at home Friday. His father Frank Ramirez carried him to Pioneer Hospital where he was pronounced dead on arrival. Deputies said the boy leaned from the window as the pane collapsed.
Lloyd Eugene Neeley 24 pleaded guilty to one assault with intent to murder and five armed robbery counts after a three hour crime spree on East Anaheim Street Sept 4. He held a woman, her daughter and three guests captive for five hours then surrendered two days later. Victims recovered. Prosecutors seek consecutive state prison terms. Neeley told judge no leniency was promised. He faces a minimum of 11 years if sentenced to state prison for consecutive terms.
Attorney Russell Pray was convicted of over parking after challenging a Long Beach Municipal Code labeling issue. Judge Max Z. Wistot upheld the fine of $2, while Deputy City Prosecutor Phil Shafer argued state vehicle code requires yellow painted loading zones and restricts added words. The judge agreed.
The Comptroller of the Currency James J. Saxon announced in Washington that First National City Bank of Long Beach has been approved to establish a branch at Seventh Street and Redondo Avenue. The decision was reported Friday.
City health officer Dr. J D Litwack announced a state teletype warning against Canadian liver paste brands Paragon and Epicure from Delicious Products Co Montreal. Three botulism cases including one death linked to the product, shipments traced to Queens New York and New Jersey, with fears of broader U S distribution. Sanitarians will remove cans from Long Beach stores as FDA investigates Type A botulism.
The Order of Eastern Star Grand Chapter of Canine voted Friday to return to Long Beach for the 1965 convention. Over 10,000 members ended a week-long gathering with installation of new officers. The convention used most local lodging and venues, with meetings at the Long Beach Arena and Municipal Auditorium. The Convention Bureau estimates expenditures above 500000. Charles H. Boone, general chairman, called this year the most successful in the organization’s 90-year history.
A Los Angeles teen problem mix fuels calls for better dance lighting at city youth canteens. McKinley Smith, 22, surrendered to detectives after an off duty officer was killed in a robbery and stabbing. George Taylor, 24, died from three bullet wounds suffered in the same incident. The Wilson High School P T A urged brighter lighting and stronger gates to curb infractions and prevent improper dances as parents worry about teen conduct.
Today in Long Beach features the Municipal Band at Lincoln Park from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. On stage at Magnolia Theater 2400 Magnolia Ave is Come Blow Your Horn at 8:30 p.m. Also Love Me Long plays at Community Playhouse 5021 E Anaheim St at 8:30 p.m. Orpheus Descending opens at Off Bradway Theater 211 Lime Ave at 8:30 p.m.
The Goodyear blimp Columbia glided low over Orange County Airport on Friday afternoon with RB W Maney explaining its operation to passengers. The airship drifted toward the sea then revealed Newport Harbor, as crowds admired the display and the blimp prepared to make Los Angeles area its home base until mid April.
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