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Newspaper
Long Beach Press Telegram
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Feb 21, 1956
Page
15
A Long Beach reader recounts returning to a store after a mistaken overage in her purse and receiving surprise resolution, while others share light anecdotes about golf with a joke, old hatpins, charity drives for old Christmas cards, and eye frame recycling programs aiding missions and clinics. The piece closes by urging clipping and saving the tips for later reference.
Teamsters Local 692 authorized a strike vote among about 200 truck drivers at Long Beach Santa Monica and El Segundo Torrance Douglas plants while negotiations continue. They seek a 13 cent hourly raise a union shop and a pension plan as talks with Douglas and other unions proceed. Federal conciliator to meet to avert Machinists strike at Lockheed plants. Machinists seek 10 percent raise from $1.40 to $2.67 per hour.
Josephine Camadona a 22 year old dental technician pleaded guilty to stealing 1418 from her former employer Dr. Robert M Blake. Superior Court Judge Beach Vasey set April 23 for the hearing after Deputy Public Defender William H Langen requested eight weeks for restitution efforts. Camadona said she needed funds to cover medical expenses for her 18 month old son and was released on $1000 bail.
City Manager Sam E. Vickers proposed raising air drilling permit fees from 500 to 800 dollars to align with inflation and boost annual revenue by about 28,500. He also recommended a flat 30 dollar annual oil well renewal permit fee replacing the current 125/15 schedule.
A storage shed at 6552 Reserve rear yard burned early today, destroying electrical and garden equipment valued around $700 owned by Will O Bryant. Battalion Chief William Mendenhall said juveniles likely started the blaze by tossing cigarettes into barrelled trash beside the shed.
A county clerk corrected an error in a divorce filing showing John as Joan after a reporter questioned the name. The docket lists Solin as petitioner and Charles as respondent, with the clerk calling the change a slip and noting the records were amended.
Long Beach public schools join nationwide Brotherhood Week observing with pamphlets from the National Conference of Christians and Jews. Assistant superintendent Theron Freese says topics will be discussed in social studies classes and materials are being made available to schools.
The Long Beach council urged prompt action on six bond issues totaling 29.2 million dollars approved Feb 9. Officials discussed funding, design, and potential tax adjustments to cover interest while prioritizing architectural work and airport improvements in line with Douglas Aircraft schedules.
High school pupils from three city schools participated in Retail Education Day, shadowing store operations at downtown firms such as Buffums Desmond's J C Penney and Montgomery Ward. Students paired with managers, some joining actual buying trips, to explore retail careers in a two phase program with Boss for a Day next May.
Members of the Long Beach Police Department Reserve Corps made their annual tour of Seaside Hospital Monday night.
Long Beach City Council hears renewed push for fluoridation of the water supply. Mrs. Jack Frampton advocates adding fluoride to cut tooth decay, citing support from medical and parents groups. Health officer Dr I Litwack notes 40 percent of local children need dental work as debate resumes after years of discussion.
Secretary E L Brown said the state federation invitation was withheld after unions protested. Long Beach hotels faced issues with a non-union linen supplier, but the Long Beach Hotel and Restaurant Assn plans to cooperate. The Labor Council may send a formal invitation letter after its Feb 28 civil defense meeting.
Civil defense officials report resurfacing on Pacific Ave between Broadway and 3rd St prompts rerouting of Lines 1 2 and 8. New sirens installed along 3rd St to Cedar Ave and Broadway will be tested with one minute blasts and silence. Riders should follow Metropolitan Coach Lines radio updates for all clear signals. Northbound routes remain unchanged.
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