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Newspaper
Long Beach Press Telegram
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Dec 06, 1952
Page
11
City officials report a surge in permits to replace open flame heaters with vented units as the state housing act outlaws unvented gas heaters. Health and Gas departments warn of criminal action for violators and urge precautions such as vented connections, window ventilation, and not leaving heaters on overnight.
A weak storm touched Long Beach bringing only .02 inch of rain to a season total of 4.99 inches, far below last year’s 1.73 inches for the same period. The weekend outlook is bright though the forecast remains partly cloudy with expected windy afternoons and temperatures near 69. Mountain passes like the Ridge Route and Cajon are spotty and may require chains. others remain open with caution.
Lakewood Taxpayers Association members at a Friday meeting opposed piecemeal annexation to Long Beach citing risk to Lakewood’s integrity. Attorney Robert Devitt argued annexation could reduce costs via better services and representation, while Gene Nebeker urged opposition. A majority backed a campaign by the Lakewood Junior Chamber of Commerce to oppose piecemeal annexation, though a future full annexation remains possible.
Carter-Mack Builders Harbor' City submitted a low bid of 148,950 on Friday for the construction of 11 double bungalows for the Board of Education. The dwellings will be erected at Emerson, Gant, Carver and Henry Schoals.
The Department of Defense reported a Seal Beach marine William Gardner Jones T Sgt 34% 13th St killed in action in Korea. Long Beach Army S Sgt George Alexander Hyde husband of George A Hyde 26387 Magnolia Ave Long Beach wounded. Details not specified. Department listed 12 California battle casualties four killed seven wounded one injured.
Mary E. Glass of 621 Nebraska Ave files for probate in Long Beach Superior Court with a 2060 bequest to St Anthony's Church. The will also leaves 5000 to sister Frances M. Pesch and divides the remaining 25000 estate among other family members. Attorneys Denio Hart Taubman and Simpson handle the filing.
Mrs Virginia Taylor alleged her estranged husband Meredith harassed her and deflated four tires at her Lakewood home to force her to miss work. Superior Judge Ralph K. Pierson ordered the 1938 car and furniture to Taylor and awarded the 1949 car to her.
A 37 year old Douglas Aircraft employee died early today in a two car collision at Broad Way and Temple Ave making him the citys 50th traffic fatality of 1952. Bert Weitz of 338 Colorado Pl died at Community Hospital from a fractured skull after his car hit Jerome Gooley 36 of 239 Prospect Ave who was uninjured. Gooley's car was driven into a service station lot near the northeast corner. Both drivers rode alone and there were no witnesses. Other minor accidents occurred as rain dampened streets.
The baby flattop USS Sicily arrived in Long Beach Harbor today from seven months in Korean waters on its first home port visit. Capt. Almon E. Loomis commands the ship which served as flagship for Rear Adm. Ekstram of Carrier Division 17. The ship carried 1000 crew and brought home 255 VS-931 Air Anti Submarine Squadron members who debarked at Los Alamitos NAS after Sicily docked in San Diego.
James Skoures a 58 year old alien Greek shoe shine operator was sentenced by Superior Judge Fred Miller to five years to life in prison for selling narcotics to a 19 year old Long Beach boy at his Locust Ave stand. Exact terms will be fixed by the California Adult Authority. If given a five year term he will be eligible for parole in three years seven months. He pleaded guilty and is the first to be tried here for selling narcotics to a minor since the Legislature raised penalties last year. Previously the sentence was one to six years.
An exhibit of 90 paintings ceramics and textiles opens Sunday at 1 p m at Municipal Art Center. City Art Director Samuel W Heavenrich says pieces were chosen from the Greater Long Breach juried show backed by the Chamber of Commerce. A Chamber of Commerce check will be presented by President Albert G Davis at 4 p m Sunday to Heavenlies for center art purchases. The exhibit runs through Jan 22.
Police report a vandal entered the North Long Beach Methodist Church at 5600 Linden Ave Friday night. Cupboards and drawers were opened, some damage caused, but nothing was taken.
Rescue teams struggle up Mt San Gorgonio amid icy winds to reach a C-47 wreckage missing since Monday with 23 aboard. A helicopter crash injured pilot Maj. Andrew McVickers. another crew member and a rescuer spent the night on the slopes. March Air Force Base halted further helicopter landings as crews press a high mountain search and await confirmation of the missing plane and its occupants.
Two men named John Thomas and Jack Choates were sentenced to five months in county jail by Superior Judge George Francis after being found guilty on November 6 of possessing marijuana. They were arrested June 3 along with five others as police alleged a widespread and vicious narcotics ring led by local officials.
A burglar gained entry with a passkey to Loretta C. Todds apartment at 2429 FE Broadway Friday night and stole 366 from a jewel box, police reported. Nothing else was disturbed.
William Santry known as Bos'n Bill dies of pneumonia in Harbor General Hospital at 70. A lifelong seafarer born 1882 in Marysville, he sailed from square riggers to iron boats and steel speedsters, served in the Spanish American War, and completed a late round the world voyage aboard a tanker. Funeral tentatively set for Tuesday at McNerney's Mortuary with Sailors Union of the Pacific in charge. He never married.
Long Beach State College outlines expanded social service training to prepare pre professional elementary workers. Dr. Carl E. Gregory announces future community needs and a luncheon attendees list includes Dr. B. Victor Peterson, Dr. Lorne W. Barclay, and Mrs. Nina Sraith, with Dr. William E. Hartman introducing staff. Dr. Barclay leads the Community Welfare Council. Mrs. Smith arrives from Atlanta as former Family Service Society PR director.
Antiaircraft batteries will be installed within three months to defend the Long Beach Los Angeles area. Six millimeter guns will be manned 24 hours at designated sites near defense plants and populated areas. Units from Fort MacArthur, San Pedro, coordinate with Air Force radar for integrated defense.
Rear Admiral W. K. Mendenhall takes command of Destroyer Flotilla 3 from Rear Admiral L. C. Atkeson in a ceremony at the Naval Base. Mendenhall, a 1933 Naval Academy graduate, previously served as Navy Deputy with a Special Project in Washington. Atkeson will command at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba. The flotilla alternates duties along the Southern California coast and in the western Pacific.
Dr. Kenneth Berkaw is the new president of the Long Beach Pediatrics Society. Other new officers are Dr. Walter Buerger, vice president, and Dr. Milton Katz, secretary treasurer. Members will provide medical exams for Independent Press Telegram dealers vacationing at Camp Seeley and Yosemite next summer. One member will serve a week at Camp Seeley as camp physician.
Navy Air Station sailor Jeff Bobby Genr Dyer, 24, of Los Alamitos, said four men ambushed him near Ninth Street and Magnolia Avenue while returning to base after leaving a girlfriend's home. He kicked one in the stomach, then ran to summon police as three others pursued him. no words were exchanged.
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