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Newspaper
Long Beach Press Telegram
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Jan 06, 1955
Page
12
Police Chief William H. Parker warned department personnel about the sleeper hold technique used to subdue suspects. He cautioned that it may cause permanent physical harm if maintained after loss of consciousness, urging safer restraint methods and updated procedures.
Police official Parker said carotid artery pressure to limit brain blood flow may be used only when circumstances warrant. The remark addresses handling of unconsciousness during arrests and related safety concerns.
Long Beach hosts a Harmony Festival at Municipal Auditorium on February 5 with barbershop quartets from San Diego, San Gabriel, Glendale, Pasadena and more. Sam Hinton performs as special act. Sweet Adelines present the Tru Shades of Arcadia. reserve via Elliott Kirby or at the box office after January 17.
Kyodo News reports Hokkaido Pearl Co. plans to cultivate pearls in fresh-water mussels rather than oysters. The Sapporo based firm will set up about ten sites across Hokkaido after spring thaws, using inexpensive mussels that cost roughly 1/400th the price of oysters.
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