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Newspaper
Long Beach Press Telegram
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Jul 23, 1950
Page
18
In Washingres July 22 American cities race for top 100 with close standings as Census Bureau updates preliminary population figures. The bureau faces a heavy task reconciling about 1.5 million transient registrations with each city’s home count.
Three cities in the Long Beach area join the 5000 and up class after the latest census with Huntington Beach at 5258, Laguna Beach at 6128, and Newport Beach at 514? numbers. California now lists 147 cities in the 5000 plus group according to Sacramento figures.
Washington July 22 UPI reports a new Army recruit will receive 75 dollars per month base pay for four months, then 80 dollars monthly. A 43 dollar quarters allowance applies off base, with 50 dollars extra per parachute jump and a flying allowance. Officers and enlisted ranks show higher pay scales with varying allowances and incentives.
Miscellaneous vital events listed for the community, naming marriages and births with resident addresses and dates, including Mr. and Mrs. entries and newborns at local hospitals and clinics. Names, streets, and dates are variably legible, reflecting a crowded notice page with multiple families and local institutions referenced.
Santa Ana July 22. G Markey asked Superior Court to compel Mr and Mrs A R Pivardiere of Garden Grove to transfer their property to him and to void a sale to EK Zinket. He claims purchase agreement dated one 26 and a July 16 decision to buy for 3000 dollars. Pivar diere allegedly cancelled the sale. Markey says he spent 1500 on a Beach building and moved a house to Garden Grove, seeking 3500 dollars in damages.
Washington July 22 government summoned nation’s merchant ship owners and maritime unions to a Monday conference on national security. Labor and Commerce Departments organize. West Coast CIO union led by Harry Bridges reportedly excluded amid debates over wartime readiness and alleged ties.
Karl Freiburg and Johanna Wahl, two German youth leaders, studied Long Beach recreation and community sports during two months with the city Recreation Department. They praised American life, noted public responsibility and democratic processes, and thanked local hosts before presenting a hand-lettered plaque to Duane George.
In Itchburg Mass on July 22 Harry H Meloon declared Coolidge Avenue still his private property after placing No Trespassing signs. He cites city paving and a water main as proof of ownership while noting three accidents there in the past year. City officials call the resurfacing a mystery.
Garden Grove welcomed the Costa Mesa Grange for a ceremony on July 22, presenting their third and fourth degrees. Harold Kyle, master, led visitors who were guests of Garden Grove. Two weeks earlier Grovers had hosted Costa Mesa for first and second degrees. Joseph Rapier led a closing drill and Charles Stevens, Garden Grove master, praised the visitors.
Clarence Harvey Spence of Compton filed a 21511 dollar damage suit in Compton Superior Court before Judge Julius Patrosso. He alleges serious injuries from a May 5 collision at Compton Blvd and San Jose St with an oil truck tanker driven by James Fred Schade of Los Angeles. Defendants include Ham Transportation Co of Maywood Anchor Oil Co of East Los Angeles and several John Does.
The Social Security Administration opens a new field office at 434 E Third St with an open house from 4 to 6 p m Friday attended by federal officials city councilmen and labor reps. The office serves Los Angeles County south of Rosecrans Ave east of Redondo Beach and Orange County. Since 1937 the Jergins Building location has issued over 450 000 social security numbers. Monthly payments exceed 550 000 to more than 25 000 claimants and lymphoma death benefits totaling over 800 000 have been paid.
The Walton Leagues in Santa Ana propose a winter deer hunting season to allow access to areas closed by fire danger. At a bi monthly meeting they discussed state league action and noted deer hunters would benefit from access during summer fire danger. The plan includes seeking action from the fish and game commission and a county fair exhibit.
Artesia voters approved sale of $84,000 in district bonds for new classroom construction. The bonds will be opened by the board of supervisors Tuesday, with A Smalthy as chairman and Darcy A Skaggs noting the tax rate remains at $1.25 per $100 assessed valuation.
Washington July 22 The Air Force plans to call some Reserve units and Air National Guard units to active duty possibly Monday. Individual members with immediately usable skills are already ordered to duty. Reserve totals include about 204 500 officers and men, with 40 500 in organized units and 64 000 volunteer reservists. The Air National Guard comprises 94 tactical squadrons, 72 fighters, 12 bombers and many support units.
In Brussels on July 22, violent protests erupted as King Leopold II, just back from five years in exile, announced he would remain monarch. Demonstrations by Socialists led by Paul-Henri Spaak clashed with Leopold supporters, with bricks thrown at a newspaper office and police largely absent. Leopold later addressed parliament reaffirming his intent to retain the throne.
Detroit July 22 Arthur Bisguier a 19 year old law student from New York won the national open chess tournament. Bisguier compiled a strong score and defeated Larry Evans to clinch the title after a final draw with Robert Steinmeyer of St Louis.
Washington July 22 The A F L and the C I O are friendlier than ever as leaders plan a collective bargaining session on labor unity. No merger expected soon but talks may form a permanent joint committee to discuss problems and a no raid or partial political pooling. The Taft Hartley act and Cold War pressures push cooperation, with six of nine labor representatives on a wartime defense committee and a Tuesday session with W Stuart Symington.
July 22 Westminster invites residents from Westminster Midway City Barber City and nearby areas to a 7 30 p m public meeting at Westminster Elementary to discuss disaster plans. Miss Hilda B Redmond Red Cross director and Mrs Hoyd Brunette Business and Professional Women's Club president will attend to explain efforts and locally coordinated steps.
Miss Margaret Truman christened a new Constellation for Capital Airlines in Washington with 50 spectators. White doves failed to release when the cage opened, prompting Miss Truman to comment what no birds.
In Albuquerque a United Press report details how a Phoenix based F-80 jet delivered antivenom serum to Jerry Cass a year old boy stung by a scorpion. The serum arrived within an hour and five minutes after the call and the doctor injected the child just before 5 PM. The child recovered and played later that day.
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