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Newspaper
Long Beach Press Telegram
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Dec 31, 1955
Page
9
A survey finds many dismiss New Year resolutions as foolish or childish. Businessmen and workers admit they rarely keep them, with a Long Beach executive claiming he only aims to match last year’s success. Teens blush at sharing goals while others confess they forget their lists by January.
Chief Warrant Officer Joseph LeBlanc, a 30 year Marine veteran with service in Nicaragua, China, and the Pacific, retires after a parade and review at Barracks. He spoke of plans for a soft post service life and recalled early duty from 1925 recruit training to World War II battles in Saipan and Tinian. He lives in Oceanside with wife Sonja.
A Salvation Army girl and a doughboy reunited after 37 years and 3500 miles. Their wartime memories turn on a 1918 shell explosion near Cheppy Argonne, where two of Spark’s men were killed. Major Holbrook, now retired, still helps Christmas drives in Pomona.
Spark returns to a field hospital after first aid treatment as a Salvation Army girl who once served him doughnuts reappears. Mrs Holbrook takes notes for a letter as the moment unfolds, recalling wartime courtesy and memories from training months earlier.
A 27-year-old parolee, Clarence F. Daniels of 1470 California Ave, was arrested early today during an assault and robbery in an alley at Anaheim St and California Ave. Officers found $8 in Daniels' pocket after Joseph P. Wibberding, 37, of 1465 Gardena Ave, reported being dragged into the alley by Daniels and an accomplice who fled as police arrived. Daniels was booked on robbery and parole violation charges.
Officer Alvin L. Hiatt aged 31 of 217 W Artesia St was injured Friday after slipping on the floor of the Ideal Laundry at 1500 E Anaheim St while investigating an accident in which a 20 year old man named Fred B E White lost a right arm in a washing machine incident. Hiatt will seek treatment from a private physician.
Friends sent her a copy of the recently published 37 year old photo. A telephone call to Sparks brought on the second reunion.
Members of the TLWU Fisher men's Union continued late Friday to picket 17 tuna clippers docked at San Fedro's Fishermen's Wharf. The union says owners have refused to negotiate a new contract for crewmen for the coming season. The old contract expires today. No statement was obtained from the boatowners.
A case against Troy Cooper ends tied to a testifying witness. The 23 year old faces a guilty plea to possessing heroin after a 20 year old alleged victim declined to testify about being forced to take heroin. Judge Charles T. Smith set sentencing for Jan. 3 in Superior Court.
Ira Kaye of San Pedro named chairman of the Southern California March of Dimes polio campaign coordinating campaigns across Los Angeles Santa Barbara Ventura Orange San Bernardino Riverside Imperial and San Diego counties. He is a Union Distributing Co. director and San Pedro Hacienda Hotel director. He is past president of the State Junior Chamber of Commerce and held senior roles in the United States and International Junior Chamber.
The district attorney's office will begin a probe Tuesday into claims by lottery boss George H. Segla that from 1939 to 1953 he paid $250 monthly to Long Beach police officers for protection. Deputy Dist. Atty. Thomas W. Cochran announced after a letter from Police Chief William H. Dovey requesting an official investigation. Segla, 54, of 2172 Magnolia Ave., testified in court after his 1 to 14 year state prison sentence for attempting to bribe deputies following a lottery arrest in Bellflower. He also faces a federal income tax case in Los Angeles. The investigation will start from scratch, with staff planning a Tuesday conference to determine the next steps.
Two young men armed with a pistol robbed the Boulev ard Liquor Store at 449 Newport Blvd and fled in a mud-spattered car. Coxell and Evans, both shot at by officers, were captured after a highway chase that ended when police rounded up the suspects at a Huntington Beach address.
One thousand teenagers are expected at Municipal Auditorium for a New Year’s Eve dance. Ray Anthony and his band will perform with vocalists Tommy Mercer and Marcie Miller and saxophonist LeRoy Anthony. Dancers receive hats noisemakers serpentine and confetti at entry. At midnight seven hundred balloons will be released. Sponsored by the Youth Coordinating Council and The Independent Press Telegram. Tickets from Mutual Ticket Agency at 130 Pine Ave or at the door.
Public notice reminds that juveniles may not possess BB guns in Long Beach and that adults must obtain a city permit to carry or display a BB gun within city limits. Violations carry up to a $300 fine or 30 days in jail. Police report a sharp rise in complaints since Christmas. Guns may be confiscated on formal citizen complaint.
Coast Guard District headquarters invites applicants for entrance examinations to the Coast Guard Academy. Tests nationwide on Feb 27 and 28 expect about 6 000 men ages 17 to 22, graduates with English, algebra, geometry and physics. Applications due in Washington by Jan 15.
SAN PEDRO Christopher Rivers, 50, died in Harbor General Hospital from burns suffered Friday night when a pan of gasoline used as a solvent ignited. His wife Virginia Rivera, 47, was burned and near death. Firemen say Rivera was cleaning an auto air filter in the kitchen of the duplex home at 6470 B O Farrell St when a lighted heater nearby sparked the fumes. The fire charred most of the interior before being stopped. the victims received first aid at San Pedro Emergency Hospital before transfer.
Resignations of Mr and Mrs Johnny Veeder Jr from public posts in Lakewood announced Friday. Mrs Veeder quits Lakewood Park Recreation and Parkway District board seat while her husband steps down from the City of Lakewood Planning Commission. The Veeders plan to move to northern Downey near Capital Records in Hollywood after active civic roles in Lakewood incorporation drive.
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