Long Beach Faces Threat Over Tidelands Oil Funds
A Bay Area reporter warns Long Beach that a legislative bid to seize tidelands oil money is a real danger amid a state deficit. With an 88 million shortfall, lawmakers face budget cuts or tax hikes, making a $10 million windfall tempting to many constituents. Local opposition must be organized to block the plan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Francisco
Long Beach
Tidelands
Bay Area
Ong Beach
Uhls
Ures
Long Beach Oil Funds Face Political Threat from Tax Plans
A friend warns Gov Knight proposals to tax horse racing alcohol and cigarettes threaten Long Beach oil lands funding. Lobbies for tobacco and betting oppose new taxes while urging Legislature to shift moral focus elsewhere. The Long Beach case risks legal and financial impact without prompt public information and strong legal action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knight
Long Beach
Huence
Long Beach Delegation Attends Navy Change of Command
A large Long Beach delegation attended ceremonies in San Diego as Rear Adm. Charles C. Hartman relieved Rear Adm. George C. Dyer as commandant of the 11th Naval District, the region spanning Southern California Arizona and parts of Nevada. Mayor George Verrallion and city officials were among attendees, along with Chamber and civic leaders, to honor Dyer’s service and greet Hartman, who previously led the Destroyer Force in the Atlantic. A reception followed at the San Diego Naval Training Center hosted by Mayor John D. Butler.
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Long Beach
Waltelod
Charles C. Hartman
George C. Dyer
11Th Naval District
San Diego
George Verrallion
I Lewis D. Reese
Gerald Desmond
Toby Wick
Ruth Bach
D. Pat Ahorn
John F. Baker
Bernard P .Hare
Armed Services Commission
Bud) Ridings
Chamber of Commerce
Clint Furrer
Paul Parrish
Chamber of Merece
Robert Dilday
Independent Basin Men's Assn
John Westle
Harry Wade
TEMA
Adin Dyer
Tith
Tion
California
Arivona
Nevada
Hellis
Resr
Adm
Hartman
Desroyer Force
Atlantic Fleet
Newport
Preble Field
Nava
Vermil_ dion
Neal
John D. Butler
Bus passenger attacked after questioning driver on Atlantic Ave
Mrs Helen Earnshaw, 36, of Yos. E. Grd St, told police a bus rider kicked her in the shins and punched her in the face Sunday after she asked questions of the driver Monte J. Thingsworth on a City Lines bus between Wardlow and Willow. The incident led to an assault and battery report with no arrests.
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Helen Earnshaw
Yos. E. Grd St
Tald
City Lines
Atlantic Ave
Wardlow Rd
Willow St
Earnshaw
Monte J. Thingssworth
Bly
Pas- Earnshaw
Ionsworth
Tllingsworth
Lakewood Hospital Decision Expected This Week
Maxwell J. Fenmore promoter of Lakewood Hospital said he will decide by Thursday if the 64 bed facility will be built. A Wednesday meeting with backers will review the project trimmed from 200 beds due to financing. Land at Clark Ave and Candlewood St was leased from Lakewood Park Corps for the site.
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Maxwell J. Fenmore
Lakewond Hospital
Fenmore
Clark Ave
Candlewood St
Lakewood Park ‘Corps
Fish Boat Loses Prop, Picked Up by Cutter
A 65 foot commercial fishing boat named Alameda lost its propeller 270 miles south of here and was towed by the cutter Perseus to San Diego. Alameda is owned by Ollie Peterson of 3330 San Francisco Ave. Six people were aboard. other names were not released.
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Coase Uct Euter
Here
Alameda
Ollie Peterson
San Francisco Ave
Ihe Coast Guard
Perseus
San Diego
Hydrant Hit Injures Two in Morning Crash
Two people were hurt when a diver swerved to avoid a truck and crashed into a fire hydrant at the city limits. Elroy Anthony McEnroe 33 of Sa41 by Jardin St and his wife Helen W. S2 were treated at Seaside hospital. The crash splashed about 2 000 gallons into the intersection at 22rd St and Hes perian Ave. McEnroe had a forehead cut and chest injuries. officials said his injuries were minor.
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Seaside Hospital
Elroy Anthony McEnroe
Jardin St
Helen W
McEnroe
J Mlinor
Polio Drive On Tonight In Long Beach
More than 1100 Long Beach housewives will door to door tonight for the annual Polio Drive to marshal funds for the March of Dimes. Volunteers will collect at apartments and street corners to exceed last year’s proceeds of 30,783.59. Firemen and Cubs will assist. local kids staged a fundraiser with a carnival and talent show.
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Long Beach
Marcion Pela
bin Op. i
Charles Fy Nend
Bichtis Haw Bron
Anepes
Nile
Minty
Max L. Guntowy
Oreron Ave
Bobby Savitz
Eucalyptus
Maria Peres
Oregon Ave
Mary “Lee Gris
Gator
Sheldon C. Beesons
E. Coolidge St
David Beeson
Peter Call
Easy
Linda Brady
Janice
Anders Brown
Rose Ave
Eiien Price
Mfanice St
Jeri Ring
Cerritos Ave
Traffic Circle Skid Breaks Woman's Rib in Whittier
A Whittier woman Madeline Pando, 58, suffered a broken rib when a westbound car skidded on the pavement near the Traffic Circle, jumped a curb, struck a utility pole guide wire and overturned. Driver James Ansley, 41, and wife Eleanor were uninjured.
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Madeline Pando
Denker St
Whittier
Community Hospital
James Ansley
Jupiter St. Whittier
Eleanor
Pacific Coast Hwy
Outer Circle
Speed Reading Praised By Optometry Leaders At Meeting
Dr Paul Wilkins newly installed president of the Long Beach Optometric Assn lauded the Press Telegram speed reading course at the group meeting. He cited a large underwriting firm that doubled reading speed from four hours to two, boosting executives from 280 to 545 words per minute. Dr Leroy Leatart announced new officers including Dr Robert Avery as VP and Dr Robert Anderson as secretary treasurer with directors Drs Sutter Kunkel Donzi Baker Kendall Melton and Francis Simpson.
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Paul Wilkins
Long Beach Optometric Assa
Press-Telegram
Association
Leroy Leatart
California Optometric Assa
Robert B. Avery
Robert Anderson
Sutter Kunkel
Donzi Baker
Kendall Melton
Francis Simpson
VA Hospital Modernization Slated for Long Beach
The 8 million dollar modernization of the Long Beach Veterans Administration Hospital is set to start by September after a revised timetable briefed to Sen. Kuchel and Rep. Hosmer. Four new fireproof wings for 500 beds will replace substandard wards housing paraplegia patients, with temporary bed transfers and budget reviews shaping final plans.
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Wesley Peyton
Washington Burea
Washington
Long Beach Veterans Administration Hospital
California
Long Beach
Thomas H. Kuchel
Calif
Craig Hosmer
Harvey V.higley
Joel T. Boone
Congress
Rachel
Kuehel
Hosmer
Wang
Bureau of the Budget
Kuchel
Naval Hospital
Corolla
Hasmer
Budget Bureau
Iivate
Acta
State Tax Procedure Unchanged for 1955 Returns
State income tax returns due April 15 remain unchanged from last year, with no effect from federal changes. The California division office is in Ramn 208 Heartwell Bld. Federal deadlines and unemployment and social security estimates were amended this year, with penalties for W2 form delivery to employees by tonight and 1955 license tabs on sale through 5 p.m. Friday at the Motor Vehicles office on Broadway.
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Paul J. Erskine
California Income Tax Division
Heartwell Bld
Pedéral Tatermt
Wey
California Department of Metor Vehicles
TOUE
Broadway
Heart Fund Campaign to Start on Tuesday
Volunteers in the Heart Fund setup for a luncheon at Virginia Country Club Tuesday. Plans announced for Heart Sunday February 20 with 14,000 volunteers visiting Long Beach households. Speakers include Rabbi Elliot Grafman and Mayor George Vermillion. Lucy Marlow to crown the Long Beach Heart Queen at the luncheon.
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Woerkers
Lf Heart Fund
Virginia Country Club
Heart
Long ‘Beach
Bill) Wilson
Heart Fund
Ellliot L
Grafman
I George M. Vermillion
Lucy Marlow
Long Beach
Linechean
College Names Four as Administrators
Long Beach State College announced four new administrators to oversee teacher training programs and aid graduate employment. Dr. Nephas Kinsman becomes coordinator of secondary teacher training, replacing a predecessor who moved to other duties, with Roy Ambrose leaving his role. Jane Thompson, formerly a college secretary, is named placement officer, while Adelaide Seart takes over as secretary to the dean of instruction.
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State College
Long Beach State College
Wayne Young
Jane Thompson
Adelaide Scott
Stanley Williams
P. Victor Peterson
Williame 9
Latsyevanime
Los Angeles State College
Pricpakal Culver City High School
Nephas Kinsman
Youn
Stile College
Roy Anibrsgie
Adelaide Senrt
Enlistment Rush Over Records Set In Long Beach
Army Air Force and Navy recruiters in Long Beach set a record enlistment pace for the month. About 200 men each from the Army and Air Force processing centers in Los Angeles area contributed to the surge, with roughly 70 Army recruits expected to be accepted, while Navy offices reported high local turnout. Old passenger depot may reopen temporarily as talks continue for new lease prospects at 156 W Ocean Blvd, while rail and bus service remain unchanged and officials oppose moves to the American Ave site.
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Long Beach
Ocean Blvd
Metropolitan
American Ave
Mason E. Right
Long Beach Amusement Co
Briftag
Hmansine Service
Hare
Met
Army
Air Force
Navy
Con- S
Igeles
Los Angeles
Metro
Iternmnas Eterig
jAmerican Ave
Iss
Los
Thief Returns After Burglary At Buffet Shower
Police report a burglary at 8383 E. 151th St where a man, Sable Wermit, 45, found a thief had stolen cash from a buffet shower and fled before authorities. The victim notified police Sunday and identified the suspect.
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Wermit Sable
151Th St
Lakewood-Spring Crash Toll Cut No. 10 Intersection
Long Beach Police rank Lakewood Boulevard and Spring Street as No. 10 on the Traffic Hit Parade after a year of crash-prevention work. In 1954 there were six injury collisions and 17 non-injury checks, with three right-angle crashes and one rear-end incident. City and state rebuilt the intersection at about £6,000, adding signals and improved visibility.
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Press- Telegram
Wiliam Kramer
Long Beach
Te Teau
Fred Bob Winger Will
Fred Bolinger
Lakewood Bhd
Spring St
Lakewood
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Polio Younlg
Nina Goldblatt
Chestnut Ave
Max L. Gator
Gebaram
Questioner
VA Construction
E. V. Edwards
Long Beach Hospital
Independent
Frass-Telegram
Phoce Torres
Cail
College
Spring
Lakewood Blvd
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