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Long Beach Press Telegram

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Apr 15, 1955

Page

22

Radiation fallout harms mankind says UC professor

University of California zoology professor Dr Curt Stern warned that fall-out from atomic tests can cause harmful mutations in men as projections show fewer than 7,900 affected children annually. He spoke at a dinner for the International Council for Exceptional Children. He noted possible greater risks include leukemia and accelerated aging.

Menkind University of California Curt Stern California Institute of Technology Stern International Council For Exceptional Children

City agrees to buy land for school from Board of Fracation

Water Department accepts 98 769 from the Board of Fracation for a 0.09 acre parcel for Desille Junior High School. Condemnation proceedings begun and expected to conclude soon due to a deed restriction limiting land use to water production and recreation. A low bid of 14 52.51 was placed for four door sedans for police use by Ford Co. Young and Mokiensie cited with amounts. Spring meeting of the Southern California Mooring Council set for Saturday at the Long Society office. Texix State Society picnic planned for April 24 at Sycamore Grove Park in Los Angeles. German Shepherd Club to hold Miss Princess of German Shepherds 1935 contest May 9 at 7:40 pm in Houghton Park Clubhouse. entrants must be 4 years or younger and own an AKC registered German Shepherd.

Water Department Board of Fracation B. Desille Roetieh Mator Ch Young Ford Co Freeman AL Mokiensie Southern California Houghton Park Tyes

Navy Sailors Riot at Hotel Lobby Disrupts Postparty

A ship party at the W ton Hotel ended at midnight when about 50 to 60 sailors flooded the lobby and fought with officers. Five sailors were jailed for intoxication and disorderly conduct: Robert Gerry, Donald King, Andrew Krupaski, Earl Bayton, and Calvin Storey. One officer was pushed in the chest during the melee.

W Ton Vane L. C .Dodd KR. E. Platt R. T. .Davis Robert Gerry Donald T. King Andrew J. Krupaki Sean K Rupski Earl M. Haylon Calvin T. Storey Davis Krupski Bayton Jazain

Stolen Tax Refunds Forged Ring Warned in Long Beach

Police warned Long Beach merchants to verify identity before cashing federal income tax refund checks after reports of forged refunds. One local merchant admitted cashing such a check. Forgeries are believed to involve stolen mail or recipient homes and are investigated by the U S Secret Service.

Long Beach U. S. Secret Service

World War II Death March Survivor Dies

F Speakman a civilian US Army Corps of Engineers worker in Manila in 1942 during the Bataan death march died Wednesday in a local hospital after years of illness. Surviving are his wife Thelma, a brother Robert, and his mother Mrs W. Goldsmith. Services Saturday at 2 p.m. in Mottell's and Park Chapel with burial at Sunny site Memorial Park.

Bataan Peninsula United States Corps of Engineers Manila Speakman Daisy Ave Long Beach Colrona Gainstoro Polytechnic High Thelma ML Robertoe Orange W. Goldsmith Santa Ana Grover C Bagby Mottell's Park Chapel Sunny Site Memorial Park

Emeret Set for Capt Schneider Funeral Service Plan

Funeral service for Capt. Wi 3 Schneider USN Ret will be Monday at 12 30 p m in the Johnson Saum and Knobel Mortuary San Diego Schneider was senior dental officer at Long Beach Naval Station from 1943 to 1947 and died Wednesday in San Diego Naval Hospital He lived at 4429 Via Pinzon Palos Verdes after retirement last year Survivors include his wife and a 30th Burial will be in Florida Rosecrans National Cemetery.

Schneider USN Johnson-Saum and Knobel San Diego Long Beach Naval Station Weresday San Diego Naval Hospital Pinzon Palos Verdes FL. Rosecrans National Cemetery Davidson Forrest T Davidson Pacific Ave Long Beach Taunton Mass Elizabeth Paramount Mortuary Sunnyside Memorial Park

Marvin Cheeks Junior Elected District 15 VP

Marvin Cheeks Junior was elected state vice president for the newly created District 15 of the Junior Chamber of Commerce Thursday night in Santa Ana. He is a director of the local chamber and past vice president, chosen unanimously as delegates completed creation of the district, which splits from District 8. The new district includes Long Beach Lakwood Bellflower Downey Compton Huntington Park Whittier Rivera Pico Southwest Los Angeles La Habra and Lynwood.

Marvin Chamber of Commerce Santa Ana Cheeks Coior Chamber Long Beach Lakwood Belltlower Downe Comnpcon Huntington Park Whittier Rivera Pico Southwest Los Angeles la Habra Lynwood

City Planning seeks action to fix two war-like intersections

The Cis Planning Commission urged the State Highway Commission to realign E Tih Stasp state highway southwest starting west of Les Corritos Channel to reduce traffic at Tilt Stand BellMower Bivyd and 7th Street plus Pacific Coast Highway. The plan would connect 7th Street with Pacific Coast Hwy near the intersection, moving traffic away from Veterans Administration and Long Beach State College areas while preserving 7th Street as a local road.

Cis Planning Commission State’ Highway Commission Les” Corritos Channel Tilt Stand BellMower 7Th St Pacific Coast Police Department Pendowee City Planning Commission Pacific Coast Hwy Colorado SL Wernes Rudhti S of Veterans, Administration Mosnits Long Beach State College Hospital Jess D. Gilleurson

Rickey Hammond's Future Earnings Loss Evidence Set

An actuary testified in Superior Court that Rickey Hammond, maimed in a Long Beach railroad yard accident in 1952, may lose about 63 000 in future earnings over ten years. Medical cost for life care and artificial limbs was placed at roughly 69 570, with limb replacement costs estimated at 38 200 and 22 350 for different devices. The Union Pacific Railroad defense was to proceed in Judge Joe Rayevafy’s court.

Rickey Hammond Superior Harry Sarason Rickey Asay Union Pacific Railroad H. D. LeBlond Edward J. Winter Oxtfi Long Beach Joe Rayevafy

What’s the Siren Today’s Safety Tip

Fragmentary notice lists safety tip about fire preventing injuries to children. Mentions matches and possible fire hazards. Includes scattered addresses and names, with ambulance and fire call references. Readable parts show emphasis on safety awareness and emergency response.

Bricht Pupils Getting More Aid Parley Told

Dr Francis E Lord says the gifted child is finally recognized as essential due to public support in the nuclear age. He notes past neglect and outlines enrichment programs, parent cooperation, and school planning to challenge high IQ students.

Bricht Parley Lord Stanford Lord Renliec Serted Ruth Raattama Denver Icelo Department of Health and Hospitals Audi

Used Cars Safe Buying Rules From Long Beach Dealer Leader

Bert Wheeler head of the Long Beach Used Car Dealers Assn offers tips for safe buying. Rely on a trusted dealer, bring a reliable mechanic, choose older popular models, shop convertibles in winter, keep the car clean, and consult the Blue Book for pricing. The association emphasizes fair pricing, ethics, and community trust with Bureau backing.

Ben Zinsek Bert Wheeler California Southland Register Social Register Los Angel Car i Les Kelley Iedlear Ita Ig Long Beach Wheeler

Contractors View Exhibit Hall Plans At City Hall

City officials scheduled a viewing of plans and specifications for the proposed 3.583.244 Principal Auditorium exhibit hall Tuesday at 8:30 p.m. City Manager Samuel E. Vickers said formal bids will be published Saturday and opened May 18 in his office. Plans for the capacity hall were approved April 6 by the Council.

Prnicipal Auditorium City Hall Samuel E. Vickers

Long Beach Obituary Notices From Local Papers

Myron Robert Drysdale of 127518 E 12th Wis. native of Chetek died in Los Angeles hospital aged 74. Funeral Saturday 10:30 at Drysdale chapel with Rev. Klee officiating interment at Sunnyside Memorial Park. Surviving include sister Edna Benton and three sons. Other notices list Bong Beal, Docken, Harman, Martin, Gendron, Betz, Tuvaas, Clark, Nagthrop, Davidson, Taylor with brief death notices and funeral details in Long Beach area.

Drysdale Myron Robertital Chetek Patterson & Shively Los George W. Klee Angeles Hospital Oster Rochester Valhalla Memorial Edna Benton Levy Park van Nuys George C Mattell’s & Peek Chapel Lakewood Eugene Myron Llew Docken Ole Macken Spaulding St Long Beacht Sherman, SD Anna Maries Brothers Lew Enny Ida Karnman Fred Schmidt Mottisi’s & Peek Orval A. Aower Westminster Memorial Park Gendron Lillie Evelyn Gendron Rose Ave Torrance Texas Ruth G. Davidson Bellflower Harry Lendholm Long Beach Alber Lendholm Lynwood Walter Lendholm White Funeral Home Edith M. Niles Nagthrop Santa Ana Harriet M. Hagthrop Lime St Torsday Iowa California Robert Edward Herbert Julietta Falkner Santa Yana D. W. Morse T. ©. Morse Zoe Ely Windigler Modulary Chapel Gerald Bast Tatarmient Melrose Abbey Memorial Park Orange Robert Estus Roger Williams Baptist Church Sunnyside

Tides and Temperatures for Saturday April 16 1955

Sunrise 5 22 a m Sunset 7 24 p m Water temperature 60 surf calm Long Beach lifeguards report weather statistics for Southern California.

Long Beach Fhursday Southern California

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