Know Your Long Beach contest and odd local notes
A Long Beach page notes a Know Your Long Beach contest at Silverado Park Club this Saturday with prizes and a chance to educate transplanted residents. Other items include a Paris-like dog advertisement, hospital chess therapy, Red Cross volunteer calls, a novelty American Airlines buckle, and political notes about Alaska and Hawaii statehood.
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URLIC
TR Ware
Ans Hospital
The
Red Cross
Marian Burton
Rom Ais
Lincoln Pa
Burton
Ghost Singing Wonderful Girl to Be Heard in Carmen Jones
Miss Marilynn Morne, 18, will voice a singing role in the 20th Century Lex Carmen Jones film. She explains she was heard but unseen in production and smiles at the pay, studying voice at USC and performing with the Los Angeles Opera, while adjusting diction for Carmen.
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George Barkar
Marilynn
Morne
Miss Llorne
Avias
20Th Centurylex
Carmen Jones
Marilynnn
Dorothy Dandritec
Duate
Poly
Pacific Ave
Loltry
Fine Asten
Prducers
Miss Trandridge
Poly Tich
University of Sorhern California
Los Angeles Guifel Opera
Europe
Kiew 105
Ana KoprAne
Merry Widow
Logan Gang rounded up eight held in holdups
Eight men known as the Logan gang were arrested after a series of robberies including a 2586 dollar hold up at the Wilton Hotel. Detectives said all suspects are being questioned, with no formal charges filed yet. Names include Isaac J Logen leader, Black, Rob-P G, and several others.
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Wilton Hotel
Black
Rob- Billy Puget
Syaenet
Ah Geert Martin Carr
Logan
Alamitos Way
Carden Grove
Anaheim St
Hatfield
William Rex Thompson
Santa Bar
Chapman St
Garden Dara Ave
Wagner
Grove
Edward John An
Sompton
Compton Bloemecor
Two Hour Rosemead Van Crash Blocks Roadway
A freighter van and trailer jackknifed after hitting debris on Rosemead Boulevard south of Walther Boulevard, blocking the roadway for more than two hours. The driver James Isaacs 31 and passenger Mancy Tival 8 were injured. van occupant Tvor Evans 34 from Dana Point reported the slippery debris caused the crash.
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Rosemead
Watlie Island
Whither Blvd
Polio Down in Long Beach City Amid County Variance
Long Beach polio cases fell this week within the city as compared with last seven days while countywide totals rose. City health officer Dr. Litwack reported four cases by noon versus nine previously, with year to date in the city at 31 against 29 last year. He noted cooler weather could help reduce cases, unlike hot periods that boost them. In the Long Beach Unified School District the total for the year reached 84, up from 56 the year prior, with Orange County reporting 2 cases against 55, and Dr. Edward Russell cautioned a potential rise to about 300 cases if current patterns continue.
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Long Beach
LD. Litwack
Long Beath
Dr. Litvack
Tr. Litwack
Long Beach Unified School District
Avarion
Signal Hit
Dominguez
Lakewood
Orange County
Edward ©. Russell
Trial Date Set in Wife Slaying Case
Kenneth YL Sharman, 42, a carpenter, is accused of shooting his wife Dorothy in Derby. He pled not guilty and entered an insanity defense. Trial is scheduled for Sept. 27 before a jury in Superior Court, Judge Robert Gardner presiding.
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Santa Anas
Kenneth YL. Sharman
Carpenter
Dorothy
Derby
Superior Court
Robert Gardner
Sharman Aidrot
Great Hunt Now History Brer Wolf Clears Owl Duel
A dramatic scene at the Ocean Boulevard club ends when Clarence Walf kills a malnourished owl perched near a chandelier 90 feet aloft. Wolf, 51, and staff tried sling shots and a pelleted suit to dislodge the bird over three days and nights. The owl finally descended, sparing the lobby and inspiring a cautious celebration by guests and staff.
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Indly
Clu
Ocean Blvd
Cever al
Chub
Clarence Walf
He Elith
Wolf
Moadarmen
Prestin
Animel
Gun Mishap Injures Man Aboard Catalina Boat
A 26-year-old Lakewood man, Loni Riss, was accidentally shot on a fishing boat tied at Avalon, Catalina Island. The 22-caliber bullet struck his nose and throat while below deck as the vessel was being prepared, and he was listed in improved condition at Senside Hospital.
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Lakewood
Avalon
Catalina Island
Loni Riss
Turner
Rija
George
Senside Hospital
Girl and Boy Admit Involvement in Pike Riot Slashing
A 16 year old girl and a 19 year old boy confess to taking part in a pike district amusement zone riot. The girl said she slashed a man with a pocket knife after an argument begun when brushed by a cigarette. A 19 year old drove the getaway car involved in the hit. Wayne Miller sustained a minor injury. four others were questioned and released. Police traced ownership of the abandoned car to the suspect duo.
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Walter OQ
Reseda
Dowing Huetander
Wayne B. Miller
Garvey
Buck
iTelephone Workers to Get Pay Boosts in California
General Telephone Co and CIO Communications Workers of America reached a new contract boosting wages for about 1100 Southern California employees. The firm operates 6200 workers serving 600000 telephones across 100 cities and towns. The raise applies to all, regardless of union membership, as Pacific Telephone & Telegraph Co. negotiates a follow up contract ahead of the current agreement’s August expiry.
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General Telephone Co
al & Mew
CIO Communications Workers of America
California
Dials
Unior Nion
Pacific Telephone & Telegraph Co
Burglars Crack Store Safe Take $944 Cash
Burglars cracked a local store safe and fled with 944 dollars in cash, according to police reports. Investigators described the break in as clean and methodical, with entry traced to an unlocked rear door and little damage to surrounding property. Authorities urged anyone with information to contact the city station.
Nab Youths for Burglary
Two youths were arrested on burglary and parole violation charges after entering the apartment of Nick Lippolis at 1328 Dawson Ave and stealing clothing and jewelry valued at 640 dollars. Detectives named Stuart Singer, 15, of 4832 Faculty Ave and Richard B. Sanders, 17 Tulsa, Okla, as suspects. Singer had prior armed robbery conviction at Vista Apartment Hotel.
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Oklahoma
Nick Lippolis
Dawson Ave
Stuart
Singer
Faculty Ave
California Youth Authority
Richard BR. Sanders
Tulsa
Oklo
Charles O. Bennett
Vista
Pacific Coast Hwy
Bennett
Everett RR
Ragsdale
Bonita Ave
E. Broadway
pLip, Polis
Park Switch in October at Mayfair Park Operation
Lakewood City will pay for operating Mayfair Park from Oct 1 with estimated annual costs of 30000 dollars for the 15 acre site. The newest Mayfair Park facility is a 240000 dollar swimming pool at South St and Clark Ave. The council considered delaying city transfer until January while the county chief administrator urged local financing, with continued operation likely contracted to the County Department of Parks and Recreation.
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Lakewood City
Mayfair Park
South St
Clark Ave
Lakewood
Thurstday
Theis Cite
County Department of Parks and Recreation
Oil Could Be Double Says Richfield Rep At Chamber Dinner
Two Richfield Oil Corp reps, Gordon A. Goodwin and B M Benson, told the Long Beach Junior Chamber of Commerce at Wilton Plant that oil reserves could double by applying proper production practices. They displayed a cross section and an operating model to illustrate water and gas control, claiming scientific operation could yield at least double air recoveries with higher potential. The speakers argued efficient production via unified field operation and noted California lacks a law ensuring conservation practices.
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California
Richfield Oil Corp
Lone Beach
Goodwin
Robertson launches poker election bid in Seal Beach
Poker Baron William J. Roberts filed a legal notice of intent to circulate initiative petitions for Seal Beach to reopen the Airport Poker Club, recently closed by a 2 to 1 public vote. After an eight day paid straw vote by door to door solicitors, Robertson claimed a 4 to 1 majority in favor of relicensing the poker parlor.
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William J. Robertsa
Seal Beach
Airport
Robertson
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City College Adult School
Seattle
Helen
Pattersons
Jncal Street
Anna
American Airlines
Linally
Cal Tilt
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Congress
Craig Klasmer
Alaska
Hawaii
Tosmer
Malcolm Itple
Marilyn Horne
Her
Logan Gang
L. B. Polio
MR. Wolf
Clarente Wolf
Pacific Coast Club
Great Hunt
Owl
Ben Zinser
Pacific Coast
Stall
Joe Tisinger
Sam C. Gordon
Pacific Window Cleaners
Risinger
Shey
iTelephone
Shell
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