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Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Sep 04, 1957

Page

13

Council Debates Engineering Pact and Funding Split

City council wrangles over an engineering contract for harbor works with DeGulayer and Naughton amid fears over subsidence costs and funding. State auditors and Lands Commission discussions loom as the panel weighs 25 percent state share and 3 percent city share, with special session planned Friday.

Georg Weeks Sa Thal Mgr J. R. McHeney Saty Couneilmen Tuesiland Balancal Commissionorg PeGalver & Mac Howe

City Agrees on Nu-Pike Appeal

Local officials discuss Nu-Pike amusement permit rules amid council protests. City Attorney notes possible state Supreme Court appeal to resolve the stalled appeal process. Community columnists debate the issue as a public hearing date looms.

City Flo Larry Cathe Tim Counedl State’ Supreme Court Lie

Millikan Girls Picnic Set for September 12

New girl students at Millikan High School are invited to a Big Sister Picnic in the sponsor room from noon to 3 p.m. on September 12. The event, hosted by the Girls League, covers 15 lunches with refreshments and entertainment provided.

Jllika High School Scador Gils League

Mayor Realer talks subsidence at Lafayette Hotel

Mayor Raymond O Reale warned at the Lafayette Hotel that sinking in our city is uneven with many areas subsiding. He cited the Edison plant and Navy yard as causes and urged water and oil management, with an Assembly committee to study remedies on October 3 and 4.

Johnny Tim Raymond O' Reale Als Lenk Beach Edison Pacific Ocean Mayer Kealerigs Wittirigton Realer Wilmfnsion Te Sutti Assembly Navy Mrlor Hosmer

City appoints new members to boards and committees

Mayor Raymond C. Kealer announces nominations for city commissions and advisory committees. Several appointees are confirmed, with reappointments to the Airport Advisory Committee and Municipal Arts Committee. Aiming to fill vacancies, the council approves multiple positions while some incumbents continue duties amid reorganization.

Raymond C. Kealer Aflsippantees Gomeitnuin Geraldl Desmond Toby Wick Chirenca M. Dalty Vowina Ave George Ty MacDonald Creenbriet Rd Manu di Fripgnl

Local Mechanic Sentenced to 99 Days in City Jail

A mechanic described as jumping high at a drunk bar was sentenced to 99 days in City Jail Tuesday by Municipal Judge Charles T. Stith. Clifford T. Chaney, 42, of 198% Second Ave, was cited after an incident near Orange Ave and Anoloim St. in Bend, Arizona, following an March arrest and the bar disturbance.

Duidee Charles T. Stith Clifford Tf. Chaney Sedonda Ave I Sila Bend Arna Chaney Orange Ave Anoloim St

Miss Aviation Pageant Crown Draws Hospital Crowd

Blond 20 wins Miss Amver title at University Club pageant. Winner listed as women’s senior instructor from Torrance, with details blurred in OCR. Runner up Rabbi Bair, 18, Long Beach college student, 5 feet 3 inches, 62 grey eyes, dark brown hair, judged by patients.

Bacio Theyre Amver Volccans Thampsay Ameasuurmants OF Neu University Club Torrance Rabbi Bair Lone Beach Gily College Roouereup Trebhy Sis Long Beach

Lease Plan on Hospitals Pressed

A stalemate in negotiations over private nonprofit hospital leases. Attorneys John Munholland and Sant M. Vickers presented draft terms to the City Council. The proposal would place hospital management under a single private group for 25 years, raising concerns over control and responsibility for operating costs.

N Jong Bods Wil Ity Nem Hose Ilaix John Munholland Seaside Memorial Mespital Meroriel Hospital of Long Taecabsen Council

Holston Bar Theft Jury at Ring Case

Jury deliberations continue in the Holston Bar theft and conspiracy case against Robert Holsting, 34, accused of recruiting and supervising robbery rings. Trial began August 8 with witnesses and tutors reporting, and a verdict is expected soon.

Holston Robeert Holsting Che Mae Wemar Threema Patel Tinixtan Regirls Fleawrtown

Scramble Signal Plan Moves Toward Early Installations

City Council approves a $9,000 scramble signal project at Pacific Ave intersections near city hall to shorten pedestrian crossings. A separate pedestrian interval is recommended so walkers move only within designated scramble sites while diagonal crossings remain limited.

City Council City Hall Pacific Ave Willy Broadway Sid St. Councilen Last Sear Dny Tactical Ankere D. Diev

Subsidence Session Snubbed by Knight

Washington Governor Goodwin J. Knight rejected calls for a special legislative session to enact anti-subsidence laws sought by the city of Long Beach. The move defers the issue and maintains the current legislative agenda.

Knight Washington Goodwin J. Knight Long Beach

Secret age claim and policy on subsidence in Long Beach

Joan Bradshaw says she was under 18 during a Miss Uni verse contest three years ago and the secrecy was kept. Governor Knight backs a cautious approach to subsidence in the Long Beach Wilmington oil field. Hosmer urges immediate state law forcing repressurization and a possible special session, while Navy funding and federal aid questions loom.

Joan Bradshaw Texas Joan Hosmer Knight Assembly Long Beach Wilmington Navy Department Long Beach Naval Lass Knight

Plea Wins Freedom for Mother in Abortion Case

Mrs. Mary L. Campbell of Lakewood won early release from County Jail after a Superior Court order. Judge Reach Vasey granted respite to care for her three children during the school year. She received a one year jail term as part of a five year probation for conspiring to perform and performing an illegal abortion.

North Long Beach Mary L. Campbell Ladaka St. Lakewood Reach Vasey Atty Albert C Ravasey Ramsey Campbell Terminal Island

Navy Reserve Center to get Mazur as commander

Cmdr Anthony Mazur, Navy faree officer rising from the ranks, will take over as commander of the Long Beach Naval Reserve Training Center in a 2 p.m. ceremony at the center. He succeeds Cmdr Andrew Galian who has retired, with Cmdr Griffith C. Evans filling in for two months. City officials approved a $138,390 contract with Aropfli & Burrows Inc for locker room and press box work under the grandstand and a new radio room atop the stand. The project includes water mains upgrades to support park facilities as part of renovations at Recreation Park Golf Course in San Jose.

Anthony Mazur Navy Faree Wll Long Beach Naval Reserve Training Center Thursyday Los Ajens Cmar Andrew Galian Cmdr Griffith C. Evans Je Santa Ana Naval Reserve Training Center Aropfli & Burrows, Inc Long Beach Mazur Navy Worcester Marine Corps San Jose Recreation Park Sam FE. Vickers Viekers Spriskler

Reservist battalion units named Surface Battalion 11-7 formed

Three hundred reservists join Surface Battalion 11-7 led by Cmdr. Harry B E Feishmen. The battalion includes Surface Division 11-3 commanded by Cmdr. William Abdon and Surface Division 11-5 led by Lt. Cmdr. Harry McDonald.

Canter Surface Battalion 11-7 Cmdr Harry BE. Feishmen Surface Division 11-3 William Abdon Surface Division 11-5 Harry McDonald

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