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Newspaper
Long Beach Press Telegram
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Jan 11, 1954
Page
17
A Lakewood mother urges more news coverage of constructive youth activities, arguing newspapers should report both rat pack depredations and Scout merit awards. She notes that readers tend to skim and may miss positive stories unless given balanced coverage, advocating support for Scouting and similar programs.
Lakewood Youth Activities Inc plans a big fund dance at Long Beach Municipal Auditorium from 8 p.m. to midnight to raise money for an $85,000 youth center. Roberta Linn will perform, Jimmie Whetmore orchestra will play, and tickets cost 1 including tax. The group has raised 2200 so far and seeks 10600 more, with a queen contest awarding the most tickets sold.
A 20 year old Oceanside man David Butchart, sought by police for abducting a 16 year old Long Beach girl, was last seen in San Clemente dressed in jeans and a T shirt. He entered the victim’s home at 2 55 am Saturday and took her, sparking a police chase that ended when his car crashed. Police believe he may have been wounded. The girl escaped unharmed and described a ride to Tijuana before the arrest effort. Police found an engagement ring and car papers indicating a $20 down payment.
Donald E. Coran, an aircraft engineer, filed to run for Lakewood city council. He is the first to request a nomination form. a major challenge is obtaining five to twenty valid signatures by January 28. Five council seats will be decided March 9 if voters approve the city’s corporation at the same election.
Long Beach regional director Mrs. Alice Durham says a 65acre site in the northeast Palos Verdes Hills has been chosen for the Pacific Bowl outdoor theater. The location was chosen for terrain, highway access, wind and fog protection, view, quiet, and parking for 2000 cars. Construction to begin this summer is planned.
City Council votes to protest Southern California Edison proposed 150 000 increase in annual light and power charges. Bureau of Franchises, led by City Manager Sam E Vickers, recommends council action while hearings resume January 19 in Los Angeles. Vickers notes city could generate electricity cheaply using gas, with offshore oil and gas development securing supply.
Responding to a petition from 251 tenants and employees in the Professional Building on Eighth Street and Pine Avenue the Bureau of Franchises ordered a bus stop on the west side of Pacific Avenue south of Eighth Street A stop on the east side of Pacific sought in the same petition was rejected due to protests from tenants in the Pacific City Homes Apartments.
Long Beach officials report fewer motorists buying 1954 license tabs before the February 4 deadline. One tab remains required on the rear plate while the front plate shows no tab. Banks and DMV offices across Los Angeles County offer tabs, with hours from 5 am to 5 pm weekdays and Saturday mornings.
Auto worker Henry Aguilar, 19, of 571 Sepulveda Blvd, pleaded guilty to employing a 15 year old girl to transport narcotics. He denied two counts accusing him of inducing minors to sell marijuana. The girl testified she received marijuana cigarettes at a malt shop on Atlantic Ave and hid them in her bra. She later gave them to a 1 year old boy who paid 50 cents. Two co defendants asked for charges of possessing marijuana to be dismissed. Probation and sentencing set for Feb. 8. Hearing on the dismissal motion scheduled for Jan. 18.
Sentencing of Arthur Warner, a former New Jersey attorney convicted of grand theft for defrauding servicemen who attempted to buy cars, was postponed to February 18 to allow an explanatory statement to the probation officer. Detailing illness and a chance to present his side, Judge Raycraft warned the delay may not help his bid for probation.
Patty L. Vague, 23, reports a persistent former lover, a 39 year old bartender, after she moved seven times in 12 months. He allegedly stole clothing worth 303 dollars, tampered with her car, and harassed her by constant calls while she awaited new housing following a Kansas City trip. She fears he has keys to upcoming apartments and has changed her phone number multiple times.
Harold Hill, six, of 1130 D Walk, Wilmington, is under observation at Harbor Federal Hospital after swallowing a toy plastic pistol during a Sunday at home. He has a rare heart condition and is being monitored for complications.
Long Beach city backtracked on a blasting seismic survey after anchovies were spotted in the southeast route. The survey aims to map subsurface geology to guide oil drilling site selection, with operations rerouted near Rainbow Pier and Pierpoint Landing. only a handful of fish were reported killed.
The County Regional Planning Commission reports Greater Long Beach area dwelling units rose to 301,963 from 197,313 in under four years, a 53 percent gain. Norwalk led with 57,547 units. Long Beach 113,801. Lakewood 20,811. Dominguez 42,238. Torrance 15,831. Compton 45,517. Palos Verdes 6,630. Whittier area added 18,359. Population up 31 percent to 900,146.
A $500 reward was posted today by A T Sargent for information leading to the killer of Lynn V Feaster the bandit nemesis who had previously killed two hold up men and shot it out with five others in North Long Beach. Feaster was found shot dead near the liquor store counter on December 23. Congressman Craig Hosmer was asked to check rumors the heavy cruiser USS Quincy may be mothballed, with Navy officials denying plans and citing routine repairs.
Mrs Maude Martin wife of Harbor Commissioner W R Martin is reported in poor condition at St Mary’s Hospital after a stroke. She was admitted January 5. Commissioner Martin was released from St Mary’s last Saturday after three weeks for a heart condition and is ordered to bed at the family home 217 Termini Ave. Martin has served 15 years on the harbor board, 14 as president.
The State Board of Equalization opens a new Long Beach office at 4335 Atlantic Ave in a one story building moving from 215 American Ave. Chairman William G. Bonelli says the move will provide faster, more efficient service to taxpayers and licensees with adjacent parking.
A resident of 1148 East 70th Street suffered first degree facial flash burns when she attempted to fight a pilot burner on a water heater as gas accumulated and exploded in her Gos live Kawara area home. She was treated at Seaside Hospital and released.
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