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Newspaper
Long Beach Press Telegram
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Apr 11, 1955
Page
19
A reader recounts folk songs and tributes to Davy Crockett sparking lively letters and odd reports. Residents share memories and a playful sign scene about Christmas trees and cheap haircuts, plus medleys of old ballads and reflections on era tunes.
The Independent Press Telegram sponsors a cooking school April 15 to 22 at Municipal Auditorium starting 1 30 pm with Ruth Hogan and Beatrice Berman as lecturers. Prizes worth over 3000 dollars from Long Beach and Lakewood retailers will be awarded daily, including appliances, jewelry, and household goods. More than 4900 seats are available and ad mission is free.
A Long Beach collie known for widespread newspaper appearances died Sunday night at age two after an 11 day illness. Lassie was the pet of John H. Neagle, a staff photographer for The Independent Press-Telegram, who photographed her greeting his son Johnny on the first day of school. The image was carried nationwide via Associated Press Wirephoto and featured in News Week Magazine and Editor & Publisher.
Taxpayers face deadline Friday April 15 for filing state and federal income tax returns and paying second installments of county real property taxes. County tax collector office at 1840 S Hill St Los Angeles requires postmarks before 5 p m for payments. IRS local office at 342 American Ave open until 10 p m Friday with inquiries until 6 p.m. by phone Long Heard 97 7481. Officials caution late filing surges uncertain but urge prompt action to avoid penalties.
Karen Elmore modeled a delicate Creation made from a floor mop oil cans lilies spark plugs and used auto parts. The entry won first prize in the annual Towne Club Mad Hat parade held Sunday as part of the fair.
The carrier USS Wasp docked in San Diego after an eight month Far East voyage including evacuation of the Tachen Islands. Navy officials announced the transport Meigs would arrive. the 1st Marine Division returns to Camp Pendleton as most units recoup from Korea duty. The tax office opened 8:15 am to 5 pm daily with extended Friday hours for tax returns.
Long Beach readers learn that Automobile Row draws more visitors than any other event in the city, with hundreds of thousands flocking to showroom windows and dealers employing thousands. The piece notes the scale of sales, payrolls, and production as Ford and Chevrolet contend for top 1954 rankings amid a thriving auto town atmosphere.
California officials move to shield Long Beach tideland oil revenue after the Maillon v City of Long Beach ruling. Governor Brown and Attorney General Brown will discuss legal steps, with Assemblyman Grant pushing a no-compromise stance. A public relations drive will stress potential years of litigation and delay before any funds reach the state.
The City Bureau of Franchises voted to oppose proposed service cuts affecting 12 of 15 Long Beach Motor Bus lines. Chief Engineer Henry E. Jordan will present the city's stance at the State Public Utilities Commission hearing April 20. The bureau also seeks to extend shuttle service linking Long Beach and Seal Beach to connect with Line 12 at Helmont Shore, aiming to preserve patronage and ensure a minimum service level.
Officers Frank A Shaw and William W Breden rescued 14 month old Donald Ray Belk from a choking incident caused by a sharp pointed earring. They transported him and his parents to Seaside Hospital where surgeons removed a 1 1/2 inch earring from his throat. The boy's condition improved and he was admitted for observation.
S Phillins of 2530 Magnolia Ave reports a burglary Sunday while he and his family attended church. A loss of 67 dollars was taken from the residence.
Thieves raided the home of Mrs. Doris Cousins at 6002 Elkport St over the weekend, stealing articles valued at 460 dollars after cooking a meal and drinking six quarts of milk. She reported the loss to sheriffs deputies Sunday night.
Dr. Jack Birch of Pittsburgh public schools told the 33rd national convention of the International Council for Exceptional Children that identifying mentally retarded children in early grades is hard especially for girls. He urged better observer training and individual testing over group tests, noting one in twenty children nationwide is retarded and about 1,500 attendees are at the convention in Municipal Auditorium and nearby hotels.
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