Long Beach items mix safety pleas and relief drive
A Long Beach column reports on a safety proposal to curb refrigerator hazards, a plan to spotlight a wrecked cart near crackup corner, and the Blue Star Mothers' fundraising for Korea amid low returns. It also recalls Ten Years Ago efforts for hourly rail service and notes local reactions and donations, including a $100 Elks gift.
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Long Beach
Chamber of Commerce
Union Station
L. A
Korea
Blue Star
Loma Ave
Florence Hackett
Long Beach Elks Ledge No
Ets
Eight Receive Special Honor at Ceremony at Long Beach
The 452nd Light Bombardment Wing received the Korean Presidential Unit Citation for exceptional contributions in the Korean War. Maj. Gen. Albert A. Kessler presented the award to Brig. Gen. Luther W. Sweetser Jr. who then cited Col. Joseph S. Marott. Over 2000 veterans and guests attended as Capt. Leon A. Risk received a Silver Star for gallantry.
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452Nd
Long Beach
Long Beach Air Force Base
Syngman Rhee
Albert A. Kessler
Fourth Air Force
Luther W. Sweetser Jr
Kerra
Sweetser
Joseph S. Marott
452Nd Tactical Reconnaissance Wing
452Nd Licht
Leon A. Risk
Annetta Ave
South Gate
Cape
Alfred A. Kessler
Ping
Fion
Korea
Lean A. Risk
Annette Ave
Gapt
Risk
52Nd Light
Annexing of Douglas Completed
The affidavit of compliance filed with the county recorder completes annexation of the Douglas Aircraft Co. plant to Long Beach. The 242 acre site at Carson Street and Lakewood Boulevard has an approximate $5 million taxable value and includes factory installations and parking. Half the plant is federally owned and nontaxable. The move fills a gap between Municipal Airport and Long Beach’s shotgun strip to prevent Lakewood south of Carson Street from joining unincorporated sections to the north. The annexation is tied to South Lakewood’s Thursday election amid controversy. Polls open 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. at four locations. South Lakewood has 4167 registered voters.
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County Recorder's Office
Toflay
Douglas Aircraft Co
Long Beach
Carson St
Lakewood Blvd
Fectoral
Lakewood
South Lakewood
Wardiey
University District
Carson Gardens
Lakewood Plaza
Plaza
Superior Court
Frank Swain
Charlemagne Ave
Sebren Ave
Geana Ave
Conant St
Ares
Peach yields 13 inch circumference from yard tree
Mrs. Rose Saris of 1708 East G1st Street found a Hale peach in her yard this morning that measured 13 inches around. The exceptional fruit drew curiosity from neighbors as evidence of a remarkable harvest.
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Rose Saris
Self Service Hold Up at Atlantic Ave Station
A 20 year old attendant, Than Lew Snider, was held up at a self service gas station on 3396 Atlantic Ave as two men impersonated staff. One robbed the cash box after donning Snider's hat, with $50 to $60 taken. Snider, forced to stand with hands raised, watched the suspects flee in a truck. Authorities search for the masked thieves.
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Atlantic Ave
Lew Snider
Snider
Pepi
Jury Pick Opens Anita O Day Retrial in Long Beach Court
Jury selection resumed in Long Beach Superior Court for singer Anita O Day retrial on heroin possession charges. Three prospective jurors were excused. Defense attorney George Chula and Deputy District Attorney Lynn D. Compton each excused one. Trial overseen by Judge Ralph K Pierson on temporary assignment.
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Anita O'Day
Long Beach Superior Court
George Chula
Dep
Dist
Atty
Lynn D. Compton
Iss T'Day
Ralph K. Pierson
Comp+ton
Polio Death In Long Beach As Cases Rise In LA County
A 19 year old Long Beach housewife died at Los Angeles General Hospital amid a seasonal polio rise. Officials report 18 deaths at General Hospital and Rancho Los Amigos this year, with 32 Long Beach cases to date, not yet epidemic.
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Long Beach
Los Angeles General Hospital
Barbara Kaufman
General Hospital
Willon
Mortuary
Santa Monica
Fred Kaufman
Arthur
Ruth Barnett
Rane
Los Amigos
E. D. Litwack
Dr. Litwack
Los Angeles County
National Foundation For Infantile Paralysis
Litwack
Rancho Los Amigos
L. B
Nasitional Foundation For
Union Protest Over Pacific Electric Sale
The Brotherhood of Railway Trainmen and other railway unions filed with the State Public Utilities Commission a petition challenging the sale of a Pacific Electric railway to Metropolitan Coach Lines. They contend the sale is erroneous and unlawful since PE is an interstate carrier and the commission lacked jurisdiction. They call for a new hearing and protections for PE employees.
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Pacific Electric Railway
State Public Utilities Commission
Brotherhood of Railway
Henry E. Jordan
J. L. Haugh
Metropolitan Coach Lines
State Commission
Driver Refuses Sign, Faces City Jail Booking
Dovealis, 25, of 1635 Flint Ave, was booked at the city jail after refusing to sign a traffic ticket. Officers cited a boulevard stop at Fourth Stan Ximeno Ave and explained three times that signing is not admission of guilt. Bail was set at 10 dollars.
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Aristone
Flint Ave
Dovealis
Stan Ximeno Ave
Dovalis
Four-Point Program Outlined To Fix Long Beach Buses
City officials led by City Manager Samuel E. Vickers move to implement four points to assure adequate bus service in Long Beach. Proposals include municipal transit formation, private competition, and possible jitney permits. Protests seek a rehearing on fare hikes and to oppose reductions in service. The plan also considers placing City Lines under state supervision if Motor Bus Co gains control.
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Samuel E. Vickers
Long Beach
Areu
State Public Utilities Commission
Motor Bus Co
City Lines
Motor Bus Ca
Bureau of Franchises
Long Beach City Pines
Long Beach Motor Buses
Ship Unloads Zoo Animals in Wilmington Harbor
The American President Lines freighter President Pierce arrived Sunday with more animals than people aboard. The cargo from Cambodia, tied to unrest in trdochia, was arranged by Noel Rosefelt the wild animal importer. The shipment included four baby elephants, seven Royal tigers, three spotted leopards, 75 monkeys, three binturong, 15 Mynah birds, nine pythons, and 300 finches destined for zoos and circuses.
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Wilmington
American President Lines
Pierce
Zoo
Who
Cambodia
Chia
Noel Rosefelt
Wild Animal
Rosefelt
Robbery Report Near Esther Street and Magnolia Avenue
A man was attacked by three men near Esther Street and Magnolia Avenue, beaten unconscious and robbed. Police describe the suspects as three male individuals. further details were not released.
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Spence
Esther St
Magnolia Ave
Mom On Trial In Daughter Death Los Angeles Case
The trial of Thelma H. O BoyIe centers on alleged beating of her 11 month old daughter Juile Pauline Sandra O BoyIe. Dr Cyril B Courville testified a brain clot under the skull could result from fall or accident. The defense waived a jury and a judge will decide all issues as the trial continued.
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Los Angeles County Hospital
Juile
Pauline Sandra O' Boyle
Cyril B. Courville
Thelma H. O'Boyle
Smal Atrix
O'Boyle Alleg
Fire injures car occupant amid erratic report of blaze
A parked car fire broke out early today in Norwalk or nearby areas, with Dr Courville and fire officials giving conflicting statements about cause and force. A woman named Bonnie L. McKissen was charged in connection with the incident, linked to the death of her daughter Felice, while a separate child’s accident involving a fallen tree is reported on Bouhdwell Street.
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Bonnie L. McKissen
Bouhdwell St. Norwalk
Mother saves son after explosion and garage fire
A Lakewood mother Mes Cecelli Bowman saved her 22-year-old son Gerald Joseph Lowmaz from clothes on fire after an explosion in the family garage Saturday night. The pair were found near burning clothing and a small garage fire. Lowmaz received second degree burns to face and chest at Bellflower Medical Center. Deputies reported the incident involved gasoline being poured into a car carburetor when the blast happened.
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Lakewood
Mes Cecelli Bowman
Bowman
Gerald Joseph Lowmaz
Lakewood Blvd
Dash
Young Bowntran
Bellflower Medical Center
T ‘Harns
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