Vandalism at Wayside Chapel Raises Security Questions
A Palos Verdes Wayside Chapel suffered seven bullet holes in front glass during Friday and Saturday attacks by a passing car. No suspect description or motive given, sheriff patrols increased, and the incident echoes earlier project-building damage. The piece also notes a 1937 era Universe press book praising Long Beach beauty pageants and mentions Miss Universe Carol Morris amid world publicity.
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Palos Verdes
Private Boating Basin Excluded From City Ordinance
City council votes to exclude a privately owned boating basin from the Alamitos Bay Marina ordinance. The land along Los Cerritos Channel owned by San Gabrio River Improvement Co extends north of the Pacific Coast Highway. Officials say owners plan a private marina and would regulate navigation and sanitation themselves.
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D. Pat “Ahern
Mittee Mondsy
Vickers
Bay Marina
San Gathes
Mayor appoints 35 to aid L.B. urban renewal plan
Mayor George M. Vermillion named a 35 member advisory committee from community groups and city government to launch an urban renewal program. The panel, approved unanimously by the City Council Committee, will meet January 19 at 8 pm in Municipal Auditorium to review project plans and site sequences.
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George M. Vermillion
Sy Council
Fuciy Marine
Lewis D. Reese
Mae
Joby Wick
Charles M. Garthsorr
CP Clinic Leader Struck in Accident at Seaside
Seaside Memorial Hospital cerebral palsy clinic faces disruption as Miss Hazel Olds, 50, director since its founding, was struck by a car while returning home. She suffered serious leg injuries and is immobilized in heavy casts. Three year old Clinton, blind, and nine CP patients rely on staff as clinic plans to resume with home grown care and bedside conferences for new challenges.
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Charlotte Wagner
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Hazel Olds
Miss Olds
Bob Whearley
Seaside Memorial Hospital
Little Charlie
Clinton
CP Clinic
Olds
E. Oeasa Blvd
Seaside
Polio vaccine push targets Long Beach residents up to age 40
Health official Dr. Litwack urged Long Beach residents under 40 to begin anti polio shots, noting only a quarter of 103,800 people aged 20 to 40 have been immunized. He warned polio is not just an infant disease and urged vaccination, with vaccine available for those unable to pay. The piece also notes hospital bed shortages and a three phase plan by United Hospital Fund to raise 10.2 million dollars for a new 400 bed hospital and additions, funded by a bond issue and a doctor solicitation drive starting January 11.
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E W Humes Named Leader at DeKal Education Board
Edward Liff resigns after 33 years as school educator and administrator in Long Beach. E W Humes, veteran teacher and principal, will assume duties at Marshal, effective end of the school year. Humes holds degrees from the University of Denver and USC and has held posts at Jefferson, Washington, Rogers, and Jefferson Junior Highs. He is active in El Bekal Shrine and Masonic bodies in California.
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W. Blair Gibbens
Santa Monica
Cecil Fulcher
Rabban
Robert H. Webb
George F. Thagand
James Munholland
Oriental Guide
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Youth Band Solicit Trip Funds After City Refusal
Long Beach Youth Band leaders announce they will solicit funds from homes and businesses to raise travel money for a presidential inauguration trip. City Council rejected $10 500 in funding by a 5 4 vote, with Virgil Spongberg opposing and urging taxpayers not to cover the trip.
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Long Beach
Might Ory
West Side
Washington, D. C
Virgil Spongberg
Washington
Cities Seek New Law on Franchises for Telecommunication
City attorneys from twelve California cities agreed to pursue a constitutional amendment to let municipalities levy a full franchise tax on telephone and related communications services. The move, backed by a 5-4 vote, aims to place the measure before the Legislature via the League of California Cities, with ongoing work through the group. The meeting also touched on franchise finances and a separate 1953 election issue, while noting burglaries and other local incidents.
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California
D. Pat Ahern
Johnsand
F. Baker
Gordon
Nate Rae
Carmen
Jattorneys
League of California
Garrison and
Reymond C. Keal
Maney Leon
Allgadle. Ave
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Washington
Prlety
Joannettes Lunch Stead
Suzbit Thereton
Eesh
Lyle Exclusive Coiffure Beauty
Engineer Unit Ratifies New Douglas Pact
Members of the Southern California Professorial Engineering Assn on Monday night ratified a near one year contract with Douglas Aircraft Co affecting about 3500 engineers in Southern California divisions. It provides salary increases from 4.19.7 percent a third week vacation after year of employment overtime provisions grading classification an umpire system of arbitration and a professional contract clause allowing the company to grant more favorable conditions to individual engineers where warranted. Salaries for engineers will range from $484 to $1,266 monthly according to the association.
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Southern California Professiorial Engineering Assn
Douglas Aircraft Co
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Avelas
Pontoon Bridge Traffic Halts With High Tides
High tides force temporary closures of the pontoon span to vehicles. Restrictions run January 12 from 3:30 to 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 to 9:30 a.m., January 14 from 3 to 10 a.m., January 15 from 6:30 to 4:40 p.m., January 16 from 6 a.m., January 17 from 6:30 to 2:30 a.m., and January 18 from 1 a.m. to noon.
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