California primary and party politics in election year
A column discusses the confusion over presidential candidate selection, noting that conventions and November votes shape outcomes, with California's optional primary limited by entry choices. It urges public engagement, discusses how opinion influences delegates, and highlights a local humor anecdote about a toothache and a bank error before reporting on mustard greens picked by hillside residents.
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California
Candi
Warm spell to linger in Long Beach with 86 forecast
Weather Bureau reports summer like weather in Long Beach continuing tomorrow with temperatures in the mid eighties. At noon today the record warmth rose to 81 degrees and 82 yesterday setting a new Feb. 5 and year high. Winds will shift west to southwest light to moderate. No rain expected in the South or nearby regions for now.
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Long Beach
Weather Bureau
Mercury
West
Washington
Idaho
Montana
Oregon
California
City Chamber Endorses Expert Planning for Long Beach Master Plan
The Chamber of Commerce board will urge the City Council to hire a nationally known planning consultant to craft a city master plan. It recommends halting land acquisitions and capital improvements until the report is completed and calls for adequately staffing the planning department.
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Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors
Long Beach
D. W. Campbell
Campbell
Chamber
Los Alamitos Park
Planning Department
Port Starts Bridge Action Against Property Condemnations
Harbor Commission moved to condemn 10 properties on the east side and 27 on the west side of the flood control channel to clear space for the Ninth Street bridge. Chief Harbor Engineer R R Shoemaker said by-passing delays like Anaheim Street require widening Pico Avenue and may force temporary closures to protect critical oil gas and utility lines. Early removal of obstructions between Water and Tenth Streets is sought. the Winth Street bridge would clear Pico Avenue by about 29 feet.
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Ninth St
Harbor Commission
R. R. Shoemaker
Anaheim St
Shoemaker
Pico Ave
Pico
Winth St
New Teacher for Bloomfield Plan in Hawaiian Gardens
Feb 5 report from Bloomfield district notes 550 students will be on half time until the new Los Coyotes School opens in September with 13 classrooms, cafeteria, admin unit and shop. Supt Paul Salmon says kindergarten time will rise from 145 to 180 minutes for two days, funded by a new hire. Bids for furniture to equip the school will be sought March 12 at 7:30 pm. About 42,000 from the last bond issue remains for the purchase.
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Hawaiian Gardens
Bloomfield
Les Coyotes
Paul Salmon
Los Coyotes
Elaine St
School Officers Assemble at Palm Springs Conference
Harold I Judson principal of Muirementary School and president of California Elementary School Administrators Association Southern Section will officiate the regional conference in Palm Springs on Saturday. Walter L Scott, supervisor of physical education for the public schools here, will attend.
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Harold I. Judson
Muirementary School
California Elementary School Administrators’ Association
Palm Springs
Amon
Walter L. Scott
City Council considers annexation of old disposal site
The City Council gave first reading today to an ordinance accepting the annexation of the old city disposal site along Paramount Blvd about feet south of South St. The proposal moves toward incorporating the site into city boundaries and future development.
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Old City
Paramount Blvd
South St
Building Collapse in Cologne Kills 8
Officials report eight people dead after a building collapse in Cologne Germany. Fire and police evacuated residents as rescue teams searched for missing occupants. Investigators said the structure lacked current safety permits and tenants had moved in despite warnings.
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Cologne
Germany
Passumpie Returns After War Cruise to Long Beach Harbor
After nearly 21 months of intense activity in the Korea area, the Navy tanker Passumpie is back in Long Beach harbor. The ship pumped 413,225 barrels of oil to other vessels and supplied carriers with aviation fuel totaling 800 barrels. Returning locals and crew include QM1C Walter G. Robinett, Lt. Henry H. Malan, CGM Sinister G. Smith, CBM Eleon A. Bardy, SK1C Leo J. Pondexter, and the ship is commanded by Capt. William K. Parsons of San Diego.
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Korea
Passumpie
Navy
Long Beach
Stearby
Walter G. Robinett
Falcon Ave
Henry H. Malan
San Pedro
CGM
Sinister G. Smith
Eleon A. Bardy
Leo J. Pondexter
Compton
William K. Parsons
San Diego
Bridges Union Grip on Hiring Under Attack
The National Labor Relations Board filed a complaint against TLWU and Pacific Maritime Association on behalf of 15 men who claim they were denied waterfront work. The charge says the closed shop contract violates Taft Hartley and seeks removal of union control. If discrimination is proven, restitution for missed work is demanded. a trial before a Los Angeles examiner is set for March 1.
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Harry ‘Bridges
International Longshoremen’s and Warehousemen's Union
National Labor Relations ‘Board
TLWU
Pacific Maritime Association
NLRB
San Francisco Bay
Los Angeles
E. Don Wilson
Runway Upgrade Plans Sent to CAA for Review
City engineer plans for the Municipal Airport north south runway reconstruction have been sent to the Civil Aeronautics Administration in Los Angeles for check. Expected approval within three days, bids to be invited by the City Council for a project estimated at $650,000. The runway would widen from 150 to 200 feet and be strengthened for heavier aircraft. City share about $211,000 from current budget, with cost split with the CAA.
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Civil Aeronautics Administration
Los Angeles
CAA
Torrance Strike Ends After Four Weeks
A four week strike at the Torrance plant of U. S. Steel Corp ended last night by order of the CIO United Steel Workers. The walkout began after two laborers were laid off for alleged insubordination, idling nearly 1300 employees and causing about 17 000 tons of ingot steel to be lost.
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Torrance
U. S. Steel Corp
CIO
United Steel Workers
Mishap Victim in X Ray Tests
Carl Von Rydman, 47, of Westminster, was taken to Seaside Hospital for observation and X rays after a collision at Carson Street and Cherry Avenue at 7 40 a m. His car hit Clifford E. Culp, 48, of 1340 E Gard Street. A shed fire blamed on two young boys aged 4 and 5 caused ten dollars in damage to a neck area. Fire officials noted matches were involved.
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Carl von Rydman
Westminster
Seaside Hospital
Carson St
Cherry Ave
von Rydman
Clifford E. Culp
E. Gard St
Harbor Commission Approves Wall Contract at Tank Farm No 2
The Harbor Commission approved yesterday afternoon a contract to Walter Greshong for construction of a concrete wall around portions of X-Tank Farm No 2 by Long Beach Oil Development Co.
Fire damages bedroom walls in city apartment
A fire in Apartment 3 at 4572 Banner Dr last night burned bedding and scorched the bedroom walls. Fire units Engines 9 and 14 and Truck 2 responded under Battalion Chief Harold E. Maas.
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Banner Dr
Harold E. Maas
Downey optimistic on tideland boundary ruling
Former U S Senator Sheridan Downey predicted a favorable outcome for Long Beach as a master in chancery appointed by the Supreme Court will define the outer tideland boundary. He discussed the ongoing tide lands controversy with city officials, noting hearings in Washington set for February 20 and the push to substitute state control pending final royal rulings. The key dispute centers on extending municipal tidelands from Pt Fermin to Newport Beach and affecting state versus federal ownership.
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U. S
Sheridan Downey
Long Beach
Tideland
U. & Surpreme Court
Downey
Harbor Commission
Tide Lands
Washington
Supreme Court
Pt. Fermin
Newport Beach
O'Mahoney
Synreal
Lin
Admiral Whitney Enrolls as Student at Long Beach State
Rear Admiral Whitney USN retired, residing at the Huntington Hotel, registered for three college courses at Long Beach State College and will teach Introduction to Astronomy. He past WWII POW, sailed through geology with an A but economics earned a lower grade while pursuing science and social studies. Registration continues with classes starting tomorrow and extended day options today.
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Adm
Rintoul T. Whitney
U. S. Navy
Ret
Long Beach State College
Press-Telegram
USN
Huntington Hotel
Navy
California
Whitney
Annapolis
The
College
Carroll Colege
Wisconsin
Parking Proposal Receives Setback
City Council votes seven to two to refer a proposed off street parking ordinance back to the ordinance committee for study. Council members criticize its retroactive impact on remodeling and burden on churches and apartments, while some urge first reading despite cautions about future fixes.
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Max Livoni
Burton W. Chace
Bazil A. Carleson
Clarence E. Wagher
Slyman B. Sutter
Planning Commission
Noise Exposes Burglars in Tree
Adam J Zach and his wife heard a breaking noise and a barking dog at 10:20 PM. They saw two men drop from a palm tree in the front yard, one carrying a rope. Investigators believe the intruders planned to use the rope to access the porch balcony.
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Adam J. Zack
Colorado, Sr
Zack
Fineman
Or Joer
Council Invited to Witness Award Ceremony
The City Council is invited to attend a Feb. 19 meeting at Town Hall where Bernard and Milton Sahi Post No. 593 Jewish War Veterans will honor Superintendent of Schools Douglas A. Newcomb as Man of the Year for promoting American democracy in Long Beach during 1951.
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Heil
Bernard
Milton Sahi
Douglas A. Newcomb
Long Beach
Health Society Tour of Long Beach Facilities Planned
Local public school officials and Louis E. Means will host a tour for state recreation directors from the American Association of Health Physical Education and Recreation. The group will inspect gymnasiums swimming pools athletic fields and recreation facilities in Long Beach ahead of the AAHPR convention in Los Angeles April 6 to 10. Directors will also visit two new elementary schools a senior high school and Long Beach City College during the day.
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Louis E. Means
State Department of Education
American Association of Health, Physical Education and Recreation
Los Angeles
Long Beach
Long Beach City College
Woman Injured as Cars Collide Near Inglewood
Mrs Rita Kelpiies 31 of 4559 Autrey Ave sustained minor injuries after a collision between Willis Yarnell 34 of 5033 Briercrest Ave and Norman Fitzgerald 23 of Hawthorne at Fonthill Ave and 126th St Inglewood. Kelpiies, a Yarnell passenger, was treated by a private physician.
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Rita Kelpiies
Autrey Ave
Willis G. Yarnell
Briercrest Ave
Norman J. Fitzgerald
Hawthorne
Fonthill Ave
126Th St
Inglewood
California Highway Patrol
Kelpries
Yarnell
Lad Tries to Stop Dog Fight Ends With Injuries
John Brantingham five of 3401 Lime Avenue acted as middleman in a dog fight yesterday when a stray entered his yard. He was bitten on the cheeks and lost two front teeth and received care at Bixey Knolls Hospital for his injuries and the chop pers.
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John Brantingham
Lime Ave
Brant ‘Ingham
John
Bixey Knolls Hospital
PUC to Hold Bus Hearing Tomorrow
The State Public Utilities Commission will hold a 10 a m hearing at City Halls on Long Beach Motor Bus Co request to re route and extend lines serving Los Altos and Lakewood. Thirty three taxpaying groups and business organizations were notified. Service to Los Altos east of Bellflower Blvd would speed up to Lakewood area with schedules from 60 to 30 minutes on certain routes. Local Franchise Bureau has authorized extension of Fourth Anaheim Route No 4 over part of Route No 15 into Los Altos. change could take effect next Sunday if state commission acts in time.
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State Public Utilities Commission
Harold P. Hull
Long Beach Motor Bus Co
Los Altos
Lakewood
Beltea Te Bea
Bellflower Blvd
Lakewood Shopping Center
Thei! Air Force Base
Lakewood Plaza
Carson
Long Beach City Lines
Anaheim
Motor Bus Company
New
State Commission
Long Beach Oil Development Fears Gas Injection Plan
The Harbor Commission weighs a limited gas injection program by Long Beach Oil Development to boost oil recovery. LEOD warns that excessive storage could reduce oil output and hurt compensation, citing 12 remaining years on its contract after drilling 673 wells. A pilot project storing 6 million cubic feet daily is under study, with a proposed 20 million cubic feet daily plan awaiting Dodge report findings.
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Long Beach Oil Development Company
Harbor Commission
Commission
Jonah Jones
LEOD
Jones
Long Beach
LBOD
John Franklin Dodge
Man to Answer Store Robbery
Harry J. Robbins, 29, a U S Navy member, was arraigned in Municipal Court on robbery charges. A preliminary hearing was set for Feb. 7 by Judge Charles D. Wallace. Robbins admitted robbing a liquor store at 2826 E Anaheim St and confronted officers at Lincoln Park confirming his claim.
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Harry J. Robbins
U. S. Navy
Charles D. Wallace
Robbins
Anaheim St
Lincoln Park
Lovett asks blood donation in Long Beach
Secretary of Defense Robert Lovett issued a blood donation appeal to Long Beach residents. In a telecast to the Press Telegram he warned of an alarming drop in blood collections on the west coast for the armed forces campaign and urged ongoing donations to save the lives of wounded military men.
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Long Beach
Robert Lovett
Secretary of Defense
Lovett
West Coast
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