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Newspaper
Long Beach Press Telegram
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Dec 02, 1947
Page
1
London December 2 UP Secretary of State Marshall accepted an invitation from Soviet Foreign Minister Molotov for a Friday luncheon. It would be their first direct discussion of U S and Russian problems since the Moscow meeting earlier this year.
Captain Ralph W. Lowe announced the A and B rifle teams after two weeks of tryouts. A team members and scores are Frank Deal 348 Harold Crane 363 Freddy Davis 340 Donald Stahsch 341 Jim McAnutty 329. B team members are Kenneth Kronlund 328 Lewis White 327 Wayne Zike 326 Karl Justin 207 Marvin Johnson 295. Four veterans from last year’s team that won the California State championship return: Deal Davis Kronlund and Zike.
Local brief lists several community gatherings including Amyets Post 13 meeting at Veterans Memorial to discuss universal military training and a 6:30 PM potluck by Branch 3 of the Police Reserve Association at the Veterans Memorial Building with the Ladies Auxiliary serving. Other items note Iowa Social Club luncheon at 12:30 PM in Bixby Park and school board action on California Junior College Association memberships plus early bid notices for Barton School gutters.
Police report the theft of a $100 typewriter from the Church of Christ on East 101 Street last night. A two cent book of postage stamps was also taken. Irvine notes the incident occurred early this morning.
Cincinnati December 2 Procter and Gamble Co announced a two cent a pound increase in the wholesale price of Crisco vegetable shortening.
Fresno report states Dee 2 Pi Mrs Suzanne MecLaglen, 56, filed for divorce from veteran actor Victor McLaglen on grounds of cruelty. The action marks a civil petition seeking dissolution of marriage and custody considerations.
In Sacramento on December 2 the dog catcher netted a goat and expressed regret over the predicament. Poundmaster George Martin joked about the animal possibly being pregnant as officials search to locate the owner.
Arthur L Peterson Post, the largest unit in the California American Legion, reports over 1700 members signed for 1948 as of today. World War II veterans lead slightly. 53 members head the TSA team captained by A R McKinstry. new members include Vincent Ballou and George Wong. women veterans are now being admitted into the post.
Hollywood dispatch notes George Gollum 22 years old, praised as an excellent prospect for a radio announcer due to his mellow voice. He auditioned with Beulah Louise for a yacht murder case tied to Briars wealthy parents and KLAC station hiring, described as an inexperienced but strong candidate by Chief Announcer Al Werner.
Former City Director of Aeronautics Earle A. Lloyd testified for Darnell Corp in Superior Court before Judge Joseph Maitby that Municipal Airport facilities are adequate and westward expansion would require an unreasonable expenditure. The case centers on condemning nine and a half acres of land for a shoestring strip entering the airport, with the judge to decide necessity before jury determines compensation.
The House Public Lands Committee approved a tentative draft bill to provide relief for Navajo and Hopi Indians in Arizona and New Mexico. Drafted after a summer subcommittee visit, the measure cites urgent need and about 60 000 Indians living on land too small to support them.
Howard Hughes last night ran several engines on his 200 ton flying boat anchored in Long Beach Majibor. A spokesman for the designer and producer said the warm-up was not an early flight attempt but an experiment with the engines. The manufacturer requires weekly engine operations.
City Council extended a hearing for one week on the Long Beach Rod and Gun Club appeal of the Planning Commission denial of their clubhouse at 3322 Pacific Ave. Councilman Herbert E. Klockstein requested more time to view the proposed alterations.
Willard Woodburn was elected president of the Hearing Aid Dealers Association of Long Beach and Orange County at the monthly gathering attended by 28 members at the Victor Hugo. Thomas Fowler became vice president with Estelle Fowler as secretary and George DeFord as treasurer, Neal Cook as publicity chairman. Mrs. Fowler lives in Santa Ana. others are Long Beach residents. President John L. Burton presided. A Christmas party is planned for December 22 at the Victor Hugo. Officers will be installed in January.
Council meeting stalls as Resolution backing Governor Earl Warren dies for lack of second. Councilman Lawrence D. Jackson urged a motion to direct the city attorney to prepare a formal indorsement but the plan collapsed in executive session. Jackson, a Democrat, praised Warren’s record yet others warned of a dangerous precedent.
Police report burglars tried to break into a safe at a residence construction project office located at 4301 Maury St. Intruders knocked off the dial and failed to punch out the spindle of the fireproof safe cabinet belonging to Morris A. Somers of Los Angeles.
The City Council awarded a FId04.41 contract to Budsnakies Contracting Co for alley improvements east of Long Beach Blvd between Arlington and Barclay Streets. A second contract totaling $4589.07 went to another company to upgrade alleys east of Stanley Ave between 10th and Lith Streets.
Sacramento reports continuation of 1943 tax rate reductions may be extended for another year to ease the burden on taxpayers. The extension would require Legislature action at March budget session. without action, rates revert June 3 to prewar levels. Taxes involved include personal income sales and bank corporate income with exemptions and lower rates. Finance Director Dean says the state can ride through another year, while taxpayers’ burden has risen $513 million over four years despite revenue cuts.
Shoppers face higher dairy costs with top grade butter at 95 to 97 cents a pound and oleomargarine around 39 to 43 cents. Wholesalers cite higher West shipments and reduced Midwest purchases as drivers, with San Francisco retailing butter at 1.05 dollars per pound.
Five Long Beach residents were suggested for the 18 member Los Angeles County grand jury to be formed in January. The nominees include J Donald Locke C Argonne Ave manufacturer C Standlee Martin 4243 Country Club Dr automobile dealer and Mrs Marguerite McFadyen 235 Bennett Ave housewife.
Councilman Herbert R. Krockslein urged a city wide tree planting plan in response to a Chamber of Commerce request. He pressed for Plumose palms and a tree hole digging machine at moderate cost and criticized the delay in beautification efforts. The chamber's letter was referred to City Manager Carl B Wiraching for a report.
Investigation into wire tapping spreads across six official channels including the State Building and City Hall. Atty. Gen. Howser and chief investigator Lenz work with Dist. Atty. Simpson and the grand jury as Sen. Tenney’s committee is cited and allegations involve police narcotics, leased wires, and a recording operation led by R. D. Mason.
City Manager Carl Wiraching told the City Council he will press negotiations to buy a 52 acre Alamitos Bay tract from East Naples Land Co. The owners asked 215000 with a three year option. Wiraching proposed 200000 with a similar option and a provision crediting any three year payments toward the price.
Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors adopts a 1948 Tournament of Roses float theme showing the golden spike from the first trans continental railroad. An artist’s color sketch indicates a flower locomotive with a mushroom stack and smoke. Estimated cost is 2500 dollars.
Charles C. Mack, an executive of Southern California Edison Co., was elected president of the Los Angeles County Service Commission to succeed George H. Newland of Long Beach who has led County Civil Service meetings for two years.
The Long Beach Board of Education voted to grant holidays to noncertificated on 12 month contracts and certificated staff on December 25 and 26 and January 1. This sets Christmas season time off for all eligible district employees.
City Council grants Arlo Baker a childcare permit overruling planning commission. The nursery at 23 Coronate will care for up to 10 children.
Nettie Thurston Hammond a former professor of pathology and anatomy at the University of Southern California died yesterday in Hermosa Beach California at age 5 0. The longtime educator served at USC before retiring to California coastal town life.
The city council today adopted an emergency ordinance to construct a boulevard atop Easy Lane and Willow Street intersecting corridor. The move aims to streamline traffic flow and safety on the major urban routes.
Seven proposed school building projects totaling 1 936 826 dollars are under review by the board via the business office with architectural plans prepared. Names and costs include Hughes Junior High 616 276 dollars Lakewood Junior High shower and locker rooms 175 000 Barton 335 000 Muir 179 850 Grant 104 000 Lafayette 66 000 Kings 51 600. Preliminary plans and specifications were approved for the new Bret Harte School on the south side of South Street between Cherry and Walnut Aves.
Demonstrations erupt across Cairo Damascus and Baghdad with attacks on foreign shops and Jewish quarters. Syrian deputies allocate funds to the Arab League for Palestine liberation while British plans hint at higher Jewish immigration ahead of troop withdrawal from the Holy Land.
Long Beach will get about 180000 dollars next fiscal year from gasoline tax receipts to be allocated by the county. The new method, effective July 1 1948, ties city salaries in engineering to county road department wages to prevent overpaying and poaching engineers.
Cleora Brooks Clarke addressed the City Council from outside the rail for the first time in 23 years of public service. She greeted councilmen on her return from an extended leave and will resume duties at City Hall December 22.
City Council preliminarily approved specifications for two recreation buildings in MacArthur Park at 1925 E Anaheim St and Admiral Kidd Park at 2105 Santa Fe Ave. Payments totaling 35,085 to architect Hugh R Davies and 3,375 to Kenneth S Wing will be funded from a federal grant. MacArthur costs estimated 11,500 and Kidd Park 68,308 with auditoriums playrooms and MacArthur adding a small branch library space. Plans filed with City Engineer Jens E Gilkerson until funds are available.
City Clerk Clyde Roseberry urged the council to set a $10 quarterly license for Chathinta tree and wreath dealers this year and a $25 quarterly rate next year to align with other business licenses. He also proposed a $100 annual basic license, with the measure referred to ordinance committee for further review.
A company spokesman for A and P stores defended the firm against union demands under the Taft Hartley Act. The National Labor Relations Board charged Meat Cutters Local 421 in Los Angeles and its international with unfair labor practices after union pressure for a closed shop and requiring employees to join the union, while the company argued the Hartley law preserves employer rights.
Moses Varcoe challenged the granting of a game license to Todd Faulkner for operating a game called facto. The council and Mayor W J Hobba noted an extensive investigation into the game and said no licenses would be issued until it concludes. Attorney Lyman B Sutter had presented Faulkner’s application and argued the game does not violate gambling codes. The annual license fee was set at $1000. two other applications for keeno permits were refused.
City Council confirms Civil Service Commission action to correct a records mix up regarding creation of a pollutant director of public service. Civil Service files show no reference to the position and the city records are being aligned with the Civil Service office. The post has not been filled in recent years.
Police reported a tight coupe rented in San Francisco driven by Wayne S. Tucker went out of control on W Ocean Blvd bridge in San Pedro and crashed through the south guard rail. Tow truck pulled the car back from the edge. injuries were reported.
Orville Ray Stenner aged 58 of Lime Avenue suffered multiple injuries after his bicycle collided with a car at Alamitas Avenue and 15th Street. He sustained two broken bones, possible hip fracture, and head and knee lacera tions and was taken to Seaside Hospital. The driver was Lyman Woods, 41, of Coronado Avenue.
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