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Newspaper
Long Beach Press Telegram
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Jul 23, 1954
Page
17
In Long Beach and across the nation the Miss United States pageant sparks discussion on its international impact and sportsmanship among contestants from many countries. Readers weigh in on views of propriety, cultural exchange, and the contest’s broader significance.
Journalists from leading presses vote 2 to 1 in Brazil favor with comments praising personality and figure. Notable names include Gustaf Unger of Stockholm and Kathy Marlowe of Hollywood while some back Greece and Mexico as possible dark horses.
Public defender Leslie E. Still Jr. resigns his office effective Aug 31 to accept a deputy city attorney post. City Attorney Wahlfred Ta enhgon will submit the appointment to the city council for Sept 2. Still, 34, was appointed public defender March 31 1951 after serving as deputy city prosecutor since June 1952. He lives at 3044 FE 5th St with his wife and three children.
Retired Police and Firemen of America Long Beach Chapter No 1 opposed a proposed police school here and urged training at the Los Angeles Police Academy. The group sent five resolutions to the City Council led by Arthur H Wigney noting that in 23 years city schools within the department failed to be permanent due to staff size, and arguing that all appointees be trained at the LA academy to save taxpayers money and weed out misfits. They also warned that consolidating detective bureau and police positions would erode department morale and hinder mobility between divisions.
Lakewood voters in a special election approved annexation of the 75 acre Lakewood Rancho Fetates area to Long Beach by 353 to a 76 percent turnout of 476 registered voters. The annexed district contains 420 homes and about 1430 residents. Boundaries include Wartilow Road San Gabriel River Studebaker Road and Mezzanine Way.
The City Planning Commission endorsed a report by Planning Director Werner Ruch recommending annexation of a 105 acre Lakewood area with about 3850 residents. A 200 acre city park project is proposed as part of the process, bounded by Stearns Street, the San Gabriel River, Atherton Street and Studebaker Road. County residents may challenge the move as annexation petitions are anticipated.
Rance Allyn, age six of 419 West St Street Brea, was admitted to Orange County Hospital polio ward Thursday afternoon for treatment involving spinal care after polio exposure or symptoms.
Adm. George J. McMillin, acting postmaster of Long Beach since last November, is expected to receive Senate confirmation next week. Rep. Craig Hosmer recommended him after McMillin, a retired rear admiral, replaced Howard K. Goodwin. No protests had been received by H W Brawley, secretary to minority Democrats on the Senate Post Office Committee, and findings will be reported before the full committee.
Thieves broke into the Copper Door Tavern on Lakewond Blvd early today taking two cases of vodka one case of bourbon and three bottles of whiskey. They ignored cash left in the open register. Police are investigating.
The Bureau of Franchises postponed a decision on opposing Metropolitan Coach Line’s plan to substitute bus service for the Los Angeles Long Beach rail line until next Tuesday. Two of four members supported delaying to study a longer timetable and 40 minute intervals, while Councilman Pat Ahern favored immediate action. Councilwoman Ruth H. Bach and Councilman Tawls oF Reske supported postponement.
Harold J. Schumacher, 24, jailed after police recovered a chair and other furniture taken from a local store at 1966 Harbor. He arrived from Hemmingford, New York, and faces burglary suspicion as recovery details unfold.
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