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Newspaper
Long Beach Press Telegram
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Jan 05, 1954
Page
8
The Federal Reserve reported November consumer credit rose only 86 million dollars, far below last year’s pace, totaling 28.252 billion and lifting installment credit by 100 million. Auto purchases led declines with only 21 million in new credit versus 226 million a year earlier.
Western Europe faced renewed storms as three days of heavy weather battered the region. Salvage crews and flood defenses were reinforced from Scandinavia to Italy during a lull to clear snowbound autos and trains. Corsica reported snow in Ajaccio while Italian Swiss border town Sondrio saw unusual springlike blooms amid blocked passes and drifting snow.
New York LLP William L Clark former chief justice of U S courts in Germany returns home denouncing his ouster as a stupid performance and accusing the State Department of lying about the seizure of his diplomatic passport He may seek court action with ACLU counsel Morris Ernst toward passport restoration and plans to study in Germany while awaiting possible further proceedings
John R. Clayvell a 31 year old former temporary Long Beach Post Office mail handler pleaded innocent to stealing funds from a letter Federal Judge Pierce M Hall Los Angeles set Feb 12 for trial Clayvell was arrested Dec 17 by post office inspectors who charged that he took money from an envelope addressed to the Orange County Tuberculosis and Health Association
An application for a special city permit is scheduled for hearing at 9 a.m. Thursday before the planning commission. Objectors will be present to argue that the noisy operation would depress property values. The applicant is Warren PF McGrath Estate, through C. B. Lauk, 4615 E Second St, owner of the lat.
After a 7:30 p.m. meeting of Arthur L. Peterson Post American Legion, members will adjourn to Patterson and Snively Mortuary for a rosary service for George J. Tighe who died Friday. Tighe was among the 10 founders of the post in 1919.
Stepnerd foundation reports a new Long Beach chapter devoted to animal welfare will meet in the social hall of Bi ey School at 710 W. Spring St at 7 30 p m Friday. Mrs Sarah Thomes serves as president and the meeting is open to the public.
The Signal Hill City Council Monday night rescinded a prior action and voted not to ban parking on Willow Street between Atlantic Avenue and Cherry Avenue during peak afternoon rush hours. A petition signed by 37 businessmen requesting the ban's elimination was presented to the council.
The New York and New Jersey State Society will hold a meeting at 9:00 a.m. Saturday at the YWCA on Sixth Street and Pacific Avenue. The gathering will include refreshments entertainment and the installation of officers.
City Civ Service Board seeks oboe players for the Municipal Band. Salary range $284 to $948 monthly. Applications due January 20 for exam January 25. Nonresidents may apply but must establish residence in Long Beach upon appointment. Ages 21 to 35.
A condensed Reader’s Digest piece offers ten practical, specific ways to comfort someone grieving. It notes well meant words can worsen pain and urges ministers and trusted advisers to guide the bereaved. The January issue promises advice from clergy on realistic solace and lasting guidance.
The Military Air Transport Service announced a 1953 operations summary noting more than 500,000 passengers and patients carried with no fatalities by MATS transports. Lt Gen Joseph Smith credited training and discipline, highlighting the Weather Service 58th Recon Squadron at Ellison AFB Alaska with 300 polar missions and 3,000,000 miles of safe flying. MATS Pacific Division also logged 36 months without a fatality.
Queen Elizabeth and the Duke of Edinburgh enjoyed a second day of rest on Lake Rotoiti near Rotorua New Zealand. They swam in warm 80 degree heat and picnicked at Moose Lodge, a private lakeside home during the royal tour.
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