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Newspaper
Long Beach Press Telegram
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Dec 07, 1949
Page
22
The Malcom Epley week end celebration drew crowds with cars stretching six miles to the festival grounds. Maj Gen Curtis O Sullivan urged decentralization of military authority to empower people in the field, blaming a closed system for stifling initiative. A lost wristwatch turned tin toy sparked a small local mystery.
A motorcycle officer halted near the curb and leaped free as his bike burst into flames. A passing bus and its driver aid, but initial extinguishers fail until a third party’s persisted. Pedestrians and traffic resumed as the scene cleared.
Ray S. Wentz Jr. 19 of Paramount faces two counts of misdemeanor manslaughter for a Sept. crash west of Huntington Beach that killed Robert W. Hosking 18 of Long Beach and Jack Slusher 19 of Los Angeles. Hosking and Slusher died when Wentz’s car clipped a construction sign, went out of control, and collided with Carl W. Stark’s car, injuring eight others. Wentz pleaded not guilty. released on his own recognizance. Mrs. Esther Ambler seeks 100000 from Orange County supervisors claiming county road conditions made the highway dangerous.
Lt. (j.g.) N Huffing of Long Beach greeted Princess Elizabeth and the Duke of Edinburgh aboard the U S S Des Moines at Valetta Malta. He led a 45 minute demonstration explaining nine inch gun turret operation to the royal visitors.
Boat owners and canners expressed hope for an early settlement of the sardine fishing strike as Edward Peters of the California Conciliation Service prepared to return from Sacramento. Union officials said no change had occurred before noon. Peters, who met with boat owners, processors, and union leaders last week, hoped to end the strike before tomorrow, a peak time for profitable sardine fishing.
Weather outlook notes possible rain tonight and Thursday after a long fog siege. December records are cited with high rainfall totals, and officials warn drivers not to overexcite as visibility improves but limits remain. Temperatures yesterday ranged from 65 to 47 degrees.
Mayor Burton W. Chace issues a Pearl Harbor Day proclamation calling the memory of the 1941 attack to mind. He notes Long Beach Naval Shipyard’s remote Arctic location as a reason to keep the yard open in future wars.
Akeo Iwahashi 62 year old leader of Japan's handicapped groups arrived in Long Beach aboard the California Bear from Yokohama. He visits Helen Keller in Westport Conn and discusses a 200 million yen welfare bill while researching in the United States.
Maj. Francis A. Hartwell says youths must register within five days after turning 18, though no inductions ordered since January. Long Beach office at 247 E First St opens 9 to 4 weekdays, with over 70 centers in Los Angeles County and more than 2000 new 18 year olds monthly. The 1947 Selective Service Act expires June 30, 1950, with Congress to decide next month on extension.
Wes ley Jones and Charles FE Spears were arrested on felony burglary charges for burglarizing a yacht at the Los Angeles Yacht Harbor. Police recovered boat gear worth $688.50 from the Falcon. Jones also faces a preliminary hearing next Friday on two robbery charges stemming from a grocery store and a drug store hold up.
Dan Langley crawled into a blazing house at 3106 E 15th St and rescued two Boston terriers, Candy and Sunny Boy, despite burns. Firefighters battled the fire and Langley’s act occurred as flames ripped through the converted garage dwelling. The dogs were taken to an animal hospital in critical condition. the home was destroyed.
Investigators from the district attorney’s office pursue the strangulation death of retired Admiral Louis L. Bennett U S Coast Guard found in his Long Beach apartment October 13. The case reopened after a brother questioned suicide. wife Clara Bennett is to be questioned upon her return from an automobile trip east. Deputy Coroner’s ruling cites asphyxiation by belt.
The City Manager’s office will study placing street names on pavements to aid drivers in fog. Councilman Raymond C Kealer supports exploring visibility compared to standard signs. The city still retains curb stencil stencils from earlier efforts.
City moves to amend traffic rules closing alleys northeast of La Pasada Street to reduce student hazards at the new four year State College quarters. First acting approved yesterday by the City Council as part of the amendment.
Cloudy tonight and Thursday with occasional light rain. Southwesterly winds 12 to 18 mph tonight shift to westerly on Thursday.
The 11th annual Wings Over the Nation celebration begins at 10 30 a m tomorrow at Municipal Airport with air travel dignitaries and stewardesses from eight U S and several foreign airlines. Events include a fashion show at 1 30 p m and Kitty Hawk Day on Sunday with Navy and Air Force flyovers and public tours of equipment.
Officer Ray L. Barnhart escaped injury when his motorcycle burst into flames at Third Street and American Avenue. A City Lines bus driver extinguished the blaze. The bike was slightly damaged.
John A. Betts a 74 year old Long Beach real estate dealer was released on a $5000 bond in Phoenix Arizona pending a January 17 preliminary hearing. He faces perjury charges alleging false statements about Southwestern Mines Inc of which he was a former president. The disputed property is in Courtland Arizona.
Long Beach Christmas Clearinghouse announces 88 of 1200 needy families have been adopted. Howard L. Pfleger and Truman G. Sorbo lead Junior Chamber of Commerce efforts with bank and community aid sought for remaining cases including a hospitalized father, a mother supporting children, and several kids needing clothing, shoes, toys, and essentials.
Senator Sheridan Downey plans a 30 minute personal interview with President Truman in Washington between Christmas and New Year to urge action on the Long Beach Naval Shipyard closure. He disclosed the plan to Long Beach attorney Gerald Desmond after a Los Angeles County Democratic Council dinner.
The White House said it has received about a dozen pairs of stockings sent to President Truman protesting the closing of the Long Beach Navy Shipyard. Local shipyard workers sent hundreds of pairs to Washington with the note that Christmas stockings will be empty if the order is not rescinded.
Local leaders and councils urge Washington to consider the Long Beach Naval Shipyard closure and oil production curtailment. San Pedro Chamber seeks transfer to its harbor and private yards for ship repairs, while officials discuss defense department decisions and airport issues.
A 600 lumen mast type street light will be installed at the intersection of W. Ocean Blvd and Mariposa Ave to eliminate extra darkness. The City Council received a city manager communication on the proposal urged by Councilman James R. Seaton.
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