Red Cars Doomed by Lease Cut in Wilmington Field
The Harbor Commission moved to fund up to 500000 for a water injection network to serve Fault Block IV uplands in Wilmington while Pacific Electric refused to extend its six month rail lease to MT A. The move signals final removal of the Long Beach Los Angeles red cars as buses replace trains and a broader subsidence and water management plan advances with state lands commission approval sought.
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Board of Harbor Commissioners
State Lands Commission
Uplands
Wilmington, Oil Field
Long Beach
Los Angeles
Pacific Electric Railway Co
Metropolitan Transit Authority
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Reagan
Sons
Wilmington
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MTA
Gerald Kelly
Pacific Electric
Grises
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Main Streets
Procter & Gamble
Harbor Department
M. A. Nishkian Engineering Co
Harbor Board
Charles L. Vickers
Vickers
Jan Law
Local radio quotables and cafe chatter in a busy day
A garbled crowd of vignettes shows everyday life in a bustling city hub. A caller mocks the dog pound with a barking prefix joke, a speaker’s question goes unheard, and a political coffee klatch fuels campaign chatter. Moments from a desert storm, a fish bowl mishap, and a six mile US 101 traffic jam wrap the snapshot.
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Thelma Mattis
Lakewood
Wile Gets $1 Million in Divorce
Mrs Lloyd Whaley, wife of wealthy real estate developer Lloyd Dale Whaley, receives a $1 million property settlement after an uncontested divorce granted by Superior Court Judge George Francis. The couple married August 27 1927 in Norton Kansas and have three children. Whaley’s Holiday House Palm Springs address and Whaley’s home in Long Beach are listed in the terms.
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Lloyd
Whaley
Disabled Vets Meet Thursday in Appalachian Hall
The Disabled Americans Veterans 7th District meet at 8 p.m. Thursday in Appalachian Hall. Chapter 17 members and auxiliary also meet at 8 p.m. Monday at the Veterans Memorial Building. Commander Paul Hanson will report on the national convention in Washington, D C.
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Disabled Americans 'Veterans 7Th District
Appalachian Hall
Chapter 17
Veterans Memorial Bldg
Paul Hanson
Seatjis
Wash
Hunter Safety Class Opens in Long Beach Tonight
A new hunter safety course will begin at 7 p.m. at 5207 E. in Long Beach under Douglas Rod and Gun sponsorship. The free 10 hour program includes a range trip and leads to state certified safety certificates for those 16 and under, with students paying for ammunition and range fees.
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Orange County
F. F
E.lof Parks
Douglas Rod and Gun Club
Suit Filed Against City for Injury in Lonol Beach
A $25 000 damage suit was filed against the city of Lonol Beach Puests by Mabel Van Houten of 4723 E 14th St. She alleges she tripped and fell on a sidewalk Sept 5 1959 between Park and Raycroft Avenues. The complaint charges the city is responsible due to a dangerous sidewalk condition.
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Lonal Beach
Mabel van, Houten
14Th St
14Th Street
Park
College Houses Illegal Today
City councilmen called a 11 a.m. Tuesday meeting of the ordinance committee for debate on a proposed measure to legalize fraternity and sorority houses in an A-4 apartment zone. The plan, approved by the committee and Planning Commission, faces questions from attorney L H Lockman and the Apartment House Owners Association as officials consider how to regulate and permit such residences.
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L. H. Lockman
Te Apartment House Owners Association
Councilmart Walllin A. Grahuim
Stile College
Direetor
Werner Rutwitt
Endo
Robert Forrow
Graham
APO
Peoria's Mel Honor Guest at Dodger Giant Game
Mel Honor guest from Peoria throws first ball in Dodgers Giants game. Miller delivers a low slow toss as he entertains a small crowd of about 1,000 at Dodger Stadium. Dodgers win 7 0. Miller later heads to Las Vegas for a nightclub appearance with Sammy Davis Jr.
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Mel
Dodgers
San Francisco Giants
Melvin Miller
California
Marine May
Joe Gestson
Miller
Gestson
Wodver
Walter Alston
Sally
Dawn
Marine Wives
Las Vegas
Sammy Davis Jr
Youth 17 Admits Disneyland Killing at Buena Park Hotel
Anaheim police booked 17 year old William Kollhopp after he admitted involvement in the Disneyland Hotel slaying of Karl Dieffenbach, 44. He said a companion helped beat and strangle Dieffenbach in a hotel room after meeting him in the lobby. Dieffenbach’s credit card later surfaced in a Phoenix bus station.
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Anaheim
New York City
Ode Teath
Disneyland Hotel
Watt Vane
Nopp
Karl Dieffansbach
Kollhopp
Diefenbach
Kalthonp
Dieffenbach
Phoenix
Ariz
Kollhapp
Kelling
New York
Emil W. Kollhopp
Picnic Postponed by All States Society
The All States Society picnic, set for lenis Sunday, is postponed to October 12 Columbus Day in Recreation Park. Rescheduled event details and any changes to the roster or activities were announced by organizers.
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All States Society
Recreation Park
Dominguez Carson City Plan Revived
An initial effort to incorporate the Dominguez Carson area failed but a new cityhood drive is expected to start today. Proponents did not file petitions before the deadline. They plan to file a notice of intention and begin circulating petitions. Last week landowners and industrialists declined to back incorporation.
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Dominguez-Carson Wea
City Roods
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