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Long Beach Press Telegram

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Apr 13, 1953

Page

7

Carson Gardens Group Plans Petition Drive

Carson Gardens Taxpayers Association will complete annexation petition plans at 7 30 pm Wednesday in MacArthur School Auditorium Richard Poole chairman announced today The signature drive starts Saturday in the Carson Street Bellflower Boulevard Centralia Street and Palo Verde Avenue area All residents interested in carrying petitions are invited to attend Petitions must be signed by 25 percent of registered voters to place annexation questions on a special Long Beach election ballot in the area

Carson Gardens Taxpayers Association MacArthur School Richard Poole Carson St Bellflower Blvd Centralia St Palo Verde Ave Poole Long Beach

Boys' Prank Causes Severe Fire in Norwalk Home

In Norwalk five and six year old boys set a milk carton aflame under a bed causing a $3000 blaze at Mrs Norma Tresters 10759 Foster Rd The prank started while she was next door to make a phone call and the ensuing smoke prompted a neighbor to call the fire department Fire damage totaled $2500 to the house and $500 to furnishings including a television set.

Norwalk Norma Trester Foster Rd E. F. Johnson Sounty Taey

Man Re-elected District Vice President at Stockton Convention

L. B. Man Reelected William Farley of Long Beach as district vice president of the California State Conference of Painters during the 17th annual convention in Stockton on Sunday.

L. B. Man William Farley Long Beach California State Conference of Painters Stockton

Solon Declares Tidelands Bill Dangerous Giveaway

U S Senator Lehman warned that the tidelands bill would give away vast undersea lands and invite international suits, arguing it cedes lands the federal government never claimed and could threaten national security. He cited impacts on New England and Pacific coastal fishermen and potential reprisals.

Lehman Texas Louisiana California Senate New England Northwest Coast

Burglars Rob Local Dress Firm on Weekend Break in

Burglars stole an adding machine a typewriter and an outboard motor from Standard Dressing Corp at 129 S Mitchell Ave over the weekend. Entry was gained through a rear window. Loss estimated at 710 dollars. Police or officials named include W. BR. Osgood, general superintendent, who reported the incident.

L. B Standard Dressing Corp S. Mitchell Ave W. BR. Osgood Bessice

Morse Action Sidetracks Ammo Probe

A Senate inquiry into ammunition shortages was sidetracked by Sen. Morse who refused permission for committees to meet during the submerged lands debate. Sen. Margaret Chase Smith paused the hearing, hoping Morse would reverse and resume Wednesday. Three Pentagon generals were to testify on production and stockpiling amid warnings of depleted U.S. ammo supplies.

Washington Senate Sen Morse Ind Margaret Chase Smith R.me Senate Armed Services Subcommittee Sen. Smith Pentagon Byrd D.va U. S Far East

Doukhobar Area Homes Set Afire

Thirteen homes in British Columbia's Doukhobor country were burned on Sunday. Nine houses were destroyed as assailants used gasoline or coal oil on doorways and tossed matches. Fires started nearly simultaneously at Perry's Siding and Appledale, about 15 miles apart. One owner woke to flames then escaped via a window. Later, reformer Sons of Freedom Doukhobors from the West Kootenay area gathered at Krestova to deny involvement.

Nelson B. C British Columbia Perry's Siding Appledale Here Reformer Sons of Freedom

Man Drowns and 52 Arrested at Cockfight Raid

Stockton officers raided a cockfight off Robert's Island in Middle River. Forty six men and six women were arrested along with 37 live and six dead fighting cocks. One swimmer drowned while fleeing. Celso Gamiz, 46, Walnut Grove, identified as a victim.

Stockton Sheriff's Robert's Island M. P. Canlis Middle River Canlis Celso Gamiz

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