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Newspaper
Long Beach Press Telegram
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Feb 26, 1952
Page
15
Residence readers in Long Beach hear about fickle rain forecasts and the tropics. The piece explains storm paths from the north veer east over mountains, with southern breezes bringing most rain. It also shares a baking soda fire extinguisher anecdote and a Fire Department note on 17 stations and veteran staff.
Ash Wednesday marks the start of Lent with special services in Long Beach churches. St. Luke's holds communion at 10 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. prayers, with weekly Lent events and travel talks by parish members. Catholic and Protestant churches list ashes, Masses, and Wednesday devotions through Lent.
Two brothers Warren G. Hage nine and David eleven, hobbyists in model air craft, were burned when a can of paint thinner exploded in a shed at the rear of 1159 Myrtle Ave. Their mother Vernia O. Hogg aided in extinguishing the flames and sustained minor burns as the fire destroyed the shed. Both boys were treated at Sea side Hospital for burns varying from first to third degree.
Harbor Commission moved to solicit bids for a 150 by 1200 foot warehouse at Pier A and relocate a 60 by 342 foot transit shed from Berth 32 to Pier 2 inner harbor. Tiltup reinforced concrete will be used. Old shed valued at 50 153 with depreciation since 1943. Total capital valuation 120 000, amortized 12 percent annually. tenant wait. Shed to store cotton rubber steel newsprint and other commodities for Long Beach shipping.
The City Assessor W A Vanderar announced a training program for deputy assessors March 3 to May 24. Sessions begin tomorrow at 1 30 p m in the City Council chamber with Grace Oneal on real property E O Longfellow on personal property and Charles Scharfentein on business property.
William Munsch bought a Long Beach house at 7329 Esther St for five dollars, the only bid. The Long Beach Unified School District, seller of the 1819 May Ave property, described it as an old frame home for demolition or salvage, anticipating a net profit of about two hundred fifty five dollars after removal costs. The sale was one of six demolitions needed for school construction.
Southern California Edison seeks an 11 percent rate increase for city uses including street lighting water pumps and harbor facilities. The $74 000 yearly rise could be offset by $4 200 from meter consolidations. City debates state utility commission review with a possible July 1 implementation.
Milton H. Silverberg was appointed to the legislative committee of the National Association of Compensation Claimants Attorneys at its Western Conference held at the Ambassador Hotel in Los Angeles last week. He is a former referee of the Industrial Accident Commission.
Harbor Commission yesterday discussed a harbor patrol boat to be crewed likely by Long Beach policemen. Commissioner Francis Reidag said the Coast Guard finds waterfront security weak and vulnerable private industrial facilities. The board referred the issue to Port Manager E J Amar to source a suitable craft and to discuss manning with Chief of Police W H Dovey. The Harbor Department has one laid up small fire boat. construction of two modern fire boats is protected by the department.
Chester E. Hayward 43 of Los Angeles was found guilty of manslaughter for a Sept. 13 crash at Pacific Coast Highway and Western Ave in Lomita that killed James M. Miller. He wore a neck brace in court and awaits March 18 sentencing after denial of probation. Dep Dist. Atty. Fed Shield prosecuted.
A fire early today damaged the ceiling attic and a wall of a cafe at 4306 Atlantic Ave. Police cited a defective grill as a possible cause and said the fire spread to the attic. Two engine companies a track and squad from the fire department controlled the blaze with no injuries and undetermined loss.
A $70 camera was stolen last night from the unlocked car of Joseph L. Hudson on Santa Ana Ave near Second St in Huntington Beach. Hudson reported the theft after discovering the loss from his vehicle.
County Flood Control Engineer Paul Baumann reports replenishment of underground water in three key wells. Baldyin Park in San Gabriel Valley shows rise from historic low 141.3 feet in November to 123 feet by February. Euclid and Ohio in Pasadena shows 109.4 in November and 207.8 in February. Coastal basin well near Rosemead Blvd. rises from 100.5 to 96 feet between January and February. Wells jointly maintained by county state and federal governments for information only.
Enrick A. Jasper and Edward L. Young pulled four men from a car that plunged into the San Gabriel River off Highway 101 at 2:30 AM. Two men survived the water ordeal, the driver remained trapped, eight inches of the car buried in mud. Jasper credited a wobbling wheel for slowing him to 25 mph allowing the rescue. Police noted the pair afterward faced denial of entry at a nearby club before receiving warmth at the local station.
A hazy forecast notes continued clouds and rising highs tonight and tomorrow with possible sprinkles or intermittent showers. Rain was noted for Northern California while Long Beach reported a temperature range of 46 to 76 degrees yesterday.
A resident reported the theft of a $450 diamond and a wristwatch from an apartment on Sunday. Police filed a grand theft report and are investigating. The incident occurred at 355 E Ocean Blvd.
Ellis Jones, 35, of Beltfloat er, was sprained and had a lacerated forehead after a discussion on self-defense led to a floor toss in a North Long Beach bar. He was treated at Community Hospital and did not know the striking stranger.
Pacific Electric workers won a 16 cent per hour base pay raise retroactive to January plus a 4 cent escalator based on the living index. The settlement, covering 1800 workers and subject to Wage Stabilization Board ratification, comes after a strike deadline was set for February 20. The contract runs until October 2, 1954, and follows a prior 11 cent rise in October 1950.
An antisubmarine Grumman Guardian from Los Alamitos NAS disappeared during a night training flight about 40 miles offshore San Diego. Navy officials say contact was lost at 8 p.m. with one or two men aboard. Coast Guard and Navy patrols searched the area and a cutter aided the operation. Los Alamitos withheld details temporarily.
The Redondo Avenue section within the city is transferred from county highway to city control to invite bids for an extension and contract. The project will extend from Pacific Coast Highway to Spring Street as a city county effort with an estimated $124,000 cost and county and state funds contributing portions.
The school board awarded two paving, filling and grading contracts and a landscaping contract for City College facilities. Sally Miller Co. wins paving at Patrick Henry Elementary School Conant SC and Canehill Ave for 35000 dollars. Ansco Construction Co. secures paving for school maintenance buildings at Willow St Pine Ave for 19500 dollars. Landscaping goes to F A Tetley and Son at 34420.
Pierce told Press Telegram that union members at Douglas Aircraft Co plan a fresh strike with strong backing after a 150 worker petition demanded a secret ballot. At a monthly meeting the local approved renewing the strike if unresolved, by 519 to 89, despite company claims of low turnout. Pierce cited 35 percent of petition signers as nonmembers and said most others are new members unlikely to gain from retroactive pay seeks. Reuther's regional address Sunday may influence next steps.
CIO oil workers union officials plan a 1 p.m. meeting at the Sutter Hotel in San Francisco to decide if strike votes will be taken coastward. They seek a 23 cent hourly raise plus 6 and 12 cent differentials, with current base pay at 2.04. A national oil strike affecting 275000 workers is slated for March 3 if talks fail.
Civic League president Franklin W. Robinson distributed the ninth revision of the proposed city charter to councilmen. It advocates strict limits on tideland and upland oil revenue spending, requires a public vote before disbursement, and creates separate oil reserve funds. It also seeks to reduce city commissions autonomy and align them with departments. The proposal poses whether councilmen are nominated and elected city wide or by districts and elected city wide.
Ground was broken yesterday for a combined play director's office and crafts room in Cherry Avenue Park at the northwest corner of Cherry Ave and 45th St. Julian Construction Co of Compton holds a contract of about $22,000 for the project.
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