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Newspaper
Long Beach Press Telegram
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Dec 30, 1954
Page
11
A reader voice questions whether continual traffic safety messaging reaches diminishing returns while acknowledging the ongoing risk. The piece discusses driver behavior, enforcement, and the need for clear, responsible actions to prevent accidents, plus notes on local people and events.
A thief forced open a door to an office closet in a church at 5300 Toledo Street and took cash from a cabinet. Church secretary Elsie T. Crushley reported the incident to police on Wednesday.
Long Beach and Lakewood churches publish New Year Eve Watch Night schedules by denomination. First Baptist at 1900 Pine Ave hosts 8:30 pm activities and a 12:39 am devotional. other churches include Beth el Lutheran, First Liberal, and Church of God with services from 7:30 pm to midnight, plus films, choirs, and social hours.
Former Pa dive Chief Yancy recalls the 42 year old murder of Mountie Joe Jones alias Ralph Jones. Bulletins were sent nationwide and to Mexico during World War ll, but the suspect was never found.
George KK, 34, of 6431 Marit St, sustained slight cuts above the eye when his car struck a parked vehicle on Ximena Ave near Lil St Wednesday afternoon police said. He was treated at a hospital but declined further admission.
Taig wits homemaker sawed himself fine trouble and expense with a simple classified. Frags-Telegram wtts big results because nearly every home in Long Beach receives the Independent or Prass-Telegram daily. Call 6 857
Rear Adm. William J. Marshall relieved Rear Adm. Albert E. Jarrell as commander of Destroyer Flotilla 1 in a ceremony aboard the USS Hama. Marshall arrived from Washington D. C. where he served as administrative assistant and senior aide to Adm. Robert B. Carney. Jarrell is assigned to Coronado to command Amphibious Command. High-ranking attendees included Adm. Roeland Smoot, Adm. D. M. Tyree, Adm. Frederick Werder, and Capt. J. C. Woelfel aboard Long Beach Naval Station representatives.
The Board of Water Commissioners approved salary increases for General Manager Brenna Thomas and C. Keligan Wrily effective January 2. The action follows a charter amendment debated in May and despite voter-backed changes to authority over the Water Department. Thomas’ salary rises from 15,000 to 15,009 with a prior $1,000 increase in 1952. Wells also received a 25 raise.
The State Public Utilities Commission approved a 40 cent per month gas rate increase affecting about 18,186 customers in the area. The rise, about 2.6 percent, adds roughly $9.13 million annually to Southern Counties Gas Co bills. Service covers Los Angeles and Orange counties with numerous communities listed, including San Pedro, Long Beach, Santa Monica, Monrovia, Pasadena, Santa Barbara, and Santa Maria among others. The company notes possible further changes if federal corporate tax drops to 47 percent, which could benefit consumers. The new rates apply for a year as ruled by the commission.
A weather notice reports a steady temperature rise with a forecast of higher readings by Friday. Downtown lows reached 88 degrees, above Thursday’s record, and Friday’s high is expected to hover near 41. The Weather Bureau notes increasing cloud cover and generally warm conditions with some cold pockets, and winds from the north in the southern mountains.
George Hillenbrand of the Federal Conciliation Service will lead talks to settle a West Coast cargo handling dispute. Wayne Jenaston says the agency will proceed with separate meetings with all involved to begin the process.
A California Press Telegram feature by Josaphine Lowman promotes a Sunday to Sunday "Bright-Week Marathon" urging readers to join a simple daily routine of diet and exercise. The series promises weight loss, improved appearance and energy for women, with the first installment in this Sunday's Independent Press-Telegram.
Miss Miriam Stevenson attends a New Year pageant in Long Beach as a major crash near Western and L4th streets leaves Regina Gores dead at Harbor General Hospital. The other driver, 82, sustained injuries. details remain unclear amid a winter hush.
Local public works director Lewis James Kaneaid announced a change in collection schedule. No garbage or trash pickups on Saturday due to New Year observance. residents should place bins for Monday collection as soon as possible.
Los Angeles Public Utilities and Transportation Commission discussed an elevated rail freeway plan from Long Beach to Los Angeles. Commissioners Werhers Camerm and Ned Reding favored building the line atop rail rights of way to save on cargo costs, arguing savings would exceed construction costs.
City board Authorizes advertisement for bids on a $68,865 project to replace a 24 inch steel main along 6th Street from Daisy to Pico, as part of a bridge removal plan. Army Corps engineers will inspect the work at a $57,750 estimate. a separate $17,455 contract was awarded for supplying a heavy duty engine.
Fred L Smith longtime district attorney investigator retires after three decades of service. He joined the Long Beach Police Department in 1924 before moving to the district attorney's office. As a homicide detective he handled varied cases from routine calls to major murders, earning trust for gathering evidence and gaining public confidence. He plans to spend retirement gardening traveling and fishing.
Edwin Mains of the Long Beach Internal Revenue Bureau reminds taxpayers required to file declaration estimates earlier this year. Penalties apply: 26 percent on unpaid balances if estimates aren’t amended or within 80 percent of total tax. Farmers may use an estimation option and have until April 15 to file a return, or by January 31 if not using January 15 estimate. local office hours are 3 a.m. to 4:45 p.m.
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