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Newspaper
Long Beach Press Telegram
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Jul 16, 1954
Page
16
In a reflective piece, the speaker recalls buying a station wagon and running for Lakewood City Council, then becoming mayor. He explains Lakewood’s incorporation strategy, relying on county services, and notes night and day effort to build the city while joking about small-town politics and local legal cases.
Gordon H. Stow was named international president of the YMCA Men's Club at the 3rd annual conference in East Lansing Michigan. He succeeds Lester Humphrey of Long Beach. The meeting runs this week at Michigan Pins College.
Workmen from the Auto Club of Southern California place a warning sign near the intersection to slow traffic at the dangerous corner. Jim Oliver and G. O. Nichols oversee the installation as part of safety measures.
Report from Artesia and San Boe avenues notes drivers ignore west east stop signs at the so called death by own action corner. Police begin tickets as intersection sees rising crashes despite a salvage yard obscuring vision and a planned automatic signal delay pending street extension.
Toastmasters Club 1547, composed of Douglas Aircraft employees, hosts a charter dinner at the Lafayette Hotel. Gordon Windigler of Glendale, governor of Toastmasters International District 1, and Rex Atwell of Compton, Area 6 governor, will install officers Normiah Waller president Frank Mitchell vice president Thomas Kf Diehl secretary treasurer Honey Ai Blin sergeant at arms Newton Rumsey deputy governor and Joseph Veedin educational chair. Clyde Franks presides with special guests William Veh and Hoharé L for the meeting.
Police report two schools were entered on Thursday. Jefferson Junior High School on Hit Ave had doors left ajar and renovation work. a 9187 typewriter was stolen. Valley Male Elementary on Dele Ave had a window broken, but no items reported missing. Bandages and medical supplies were scattered.
Marine Air Reserves from Los Alamitos Naval Air Station depart at 2 02 p m Saturday for Cherry Point North Carolina for 15 days of summer maneuvers. Four engine transports carry ground personnel while 20 Corsair pilots take off at dawn with stops in El Paso Dallas Atlanta and Birmingham. Commanded by Lt Col Leon M Williamson and Col J C Speer Beck Jr the unit trains with ground crews and air crews during the exercise.
City Hall debates using the inteximeter to test suspected drunken drivers. City Prosecutor Kenneth E. Sutherland urges broad use, citing court support for intoximeter evidence. City Manager Sam F. Vickers and Police Chief William H. Bovey doubt courts will accept such evidence. Vickers orders thorough study before action.
Citizens were urged to donate to a relief package for German flood victims. A statement explained that drunken driving trials burden courts and that chemical tests could aid defense and rail workers. Donations included blankets and food sent via the Railway Express office at 1540 W Ninth St.
Ex-GI Armando A Leal a Belmont Shore resident and former trooper underwent brain surgery and was pronounced fit for trial on charges he murdered his wife Junie 14 74 at their Belmont Shore duplex on March 7. A murder complaint was issued after his attorneys said he could defend himself though partially paralyzed. Neighbors found Junie Leal dead as Leal reportedly recalled injuries and blood but showed alertness. The district attorney withheld a complaint until Thursday to gauge his prosecution readiness.
City Council approved pay raises and new allowances for over half of the 2,800 general government employees. A monthly uniform allowance for more than 580 patrolmen, firefighters, and crossing guards starts Sept 1 and will be paid separately. Salary boosts include about 4.5 percent for higher ranks, with many below-average Southern California pay scales receiving increases. Council also enacted hires for extra deputies and staff, and adjusted several department salaries. The total budget is projected above 21 million, with a possibility of a small tax-rate cut from revised revenue.
Mary E. defenic 84 of 4302 Petaluma Ave suffered a broken arm after slipping during a Bible reading at the Ladies' Auxiliary meeting. She resumed reading before being taken to Seaside Hospital. The City Council adjourned minutes after convening to adopt a 27.9 million dollar budget. final figures remain in progress with overtime planned for finance staff to finalize pay and pensions and to incorporate carryover and airport development additions.
The Bureau of Franchises announces a meeting of newly elected city council members to discuss city bus policy at 9 15. They consider park spaces near Metropolitan Coach Line and a substitution of bus service for the Los Angeles Long Line. Hearings on red car abandonment begin June 28 before the Public Utilities Commission.
A 14 year old and a 13 year old were arrested by California Highway Patrol on Artesia Street near Warrruff Avenue after allegedly confessing to stealing a car. The vehicle had been stolen in Whittier from Georgents D Sherman on Mystic Street. Officers noted the boys wore gloves saying they watched Dragnet on TV.
George Jameson aged 73 of 5938 Lorelei Ave Lakewood died Thursday in Long Beach hospital. He was born in Michigan and moved to Los Angeles 61 years ago, working 27 years with LA Transit Lines before retirement. He belonged to several Masonic bodies and was survived by daughters Ann Billings Helen Shanks Enid Yelda. four sons Charles George Richard and Wilbur. and 17 grandchildren. Masonite service set for 2 pm at Roe chapel Rosells Memorial Park Whittier. White Funeral Home Bellflower to direct.
Graduation ceremonies will honor about 200 Air Force ROTC cadets from 23 colleges and universities. Maj. Gen. Alfred A. Kessler will deliver the graduation address at Long Beach Air Force Base where Col. Thomas L. Viper will preside. the event is open to the public.
In a garbled report, authorities monitored a thermometer over ten days. The chief relented on a prior ruling about officers removing winter wear. The piece notes Neal scrutinizing outdoor workers and a high temperature reading, but details remain unclear.
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