Southland youths in National Model Airplane meet
Southland youngsters Jack Potts and Clarke Marris compete in the 23rd National Model Airplane Championships at Greenville Naval Air Station Illinois. Potts is son of Quint Parts and Marris is tied to Lyman Merriall. In a separate incident two men and a woman attempted a cash register theft at Hansen's Garden Supply on Manchester Boulevard. owner Ralph Hansen surprised them and they fled.
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Genville
Naval Airy Station
Jack Potts
Quint D
Lakewood Blvd
Parajmount
Clarke
Marris
Ian
Forry
Lyman Merriall
Ruena Park
Hansen's Garden Supply
Manchester Blvd
Ralph Hansen
Auto Crash Starts Fire in Dominguez Area
An automobile sheared a telephone pole and started a grass fire that burned wires. The driver Joe Clements escaped unharmed after swerving to avoid a touch and losing control on Carson Street. Telephone service was interrupted for hours as fire crews and repairmen responded.
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Dominguez
Tridaz
Joe Clements
Carson St
Dominigucx
Pounty
Norwalk Tot Injured by Car in Front of Residence
NORWALK Linda M. Coals, 9, of 11502 E. 161st St Norwalk, was struck by a car opposite 25 Inlet Ave California Highway Patrol reported today. Driver Kenneth M. Baker, 17, of 22127 Vinieta St Ifesia, said he started his parked car and drove away without seeing the child who sat in front of the front wheel. She was treated at Community Hospital, Long Beach.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norwalk
Linda &. Coals
161St St
Inliet Ave
Caliifornia Highway Patrol
Kenneth M. Baker
Vinieta St. Iftesia
Community Hospital
Long Beach
Miss Ohio Barbara Priday to Join Moulin Rouge Floor Show
Miss Ohio Barbara Priday, 19, named Miss universe contestant, lands a four week contract at 150 dollars per week to appear in a non singing floor show at Moulin Rouge Hollywood. She and Barbara Gate of Lakewood, both from Painesville, share early schooling and high school days in Ohio.
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Barbara Randa
Long Beach
Lakewood
Temple Gale
Jook
Miss Randa
Hollywood
Painesville
Barbara Priday
Moulin Rouge
Follywood
Soix Bel
Barbara
City College
Harbor Commissioners approve UK property purchase near Water and First
The Harbor Commissioners authorize purchase of a property near Water and First Streets for 400 dollars. The purchase agreement lets P. M. Watt, current owner, buy the building for 250 dollars and relocate it to a new site.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harbor Commissioners UK Property Purchase
Harbor Commissioners
Water
First Sts
P. M. Watt
Segregation Resolutions Adopted by Southern California Churches
Delegates at the 66th Christian Churches of Southern California assembly in Municipal Auditorium passed resolutions condemning segregation and urging end to discrimination in employment hotels and public gatherings They called for unsegregated church membership and urged prayerful study to achieve unity while also supporting better liquor control and reducing liquor traffic The body urged education to foster understanding of the United Nations and condemned its misperceptions by some.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Nations
California
Compton storm drain bids top $10 million in 1952 bond era
County supervisors announced bids for nearly 10 million dollars of storm drain construction, the largest dollar volume since the 179 million bond issue was approved in 1952. Projects include East Compton Creek unit work, Long Beach northeast drainage, and a Burbank Niagara Street line with multiple city segments and extensive street connections.
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Tus
Herbert C. Legg
John Anson Ford
East Compton
East Compton Creek
Leer
County Flood Control
Maywood
Bell
Vernon
Huntington Park
South Gate
Long Beach
Ith
Orizaba Ave
Los Angeles
Muse Ave
Lo Orange Ave
10Th
Pawson Ave
Anaheim St
Junipern Ave
Sth
11Th
Moling Ave
Temple Ave
Pacific Electric Railway
Temple
Obispo Ave
Burbank
Niagara St
Hollywood Way
Lima St
Burbank Blvd
Alameda Ave
Sisters to reunite after 44 years in California home
Four sisters long separated since childhood will share a first reunion after 44 years at the home of Mrs. Mary Bod en, 2631 Junipero Ave, with the youngest member among them. The group includes Amanda Grutber of Los Angeles, Anna Langenhop of Napoleon Ohio, and Nannie Dannerberg of Gaylord Kansas, all daughters of a German-born mother and U.S.-raised father.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Loney Revel
Mary Boden
Junipero Ave
Amanda Grutber
Log Angeles
Anna Langenhop
Napoleon
Ohio
Nannie Dannerberg
Gaylord
Kaw
Germany
United States
Medical Aid District Office Relocated in Long Beach
Vera Postel district director announced the relocation of the Long Beach Medical Aid District Office to 1927 E Seventh St. The nine staff members previously worked at 1931 American Ave. The county agency administers outside medical relief programs for Los Angeles County Hospital, aiding those who cannot afford private care.
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Long Beach
YMCA Opens Skin Diving Instruction Classes
Alarmed by drownings and accidents the Long Beach YMCA begins nine classes in skin diving spear fishing and underwater breathing. Physical director Al Fish says the program may become a model for other groups with safety first aid and water safety instruction. Rory Page volunteers toward regular member classes while nonmembers may observe.
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Long Beach
Fish
Sdidliatt
Wet Cross
MCA
Rory Page
Olunteer
Paving Causes Detour for Long Beach Bus Line 15
The Long Beach Motor Bus Co Line 15 will detour Monday due to resurfacing on Bellflower Blvd between Carson and Parkcrest. Buses turn west at Conant Street to Clarklive, then north to Carson east of Bellflower, continuing on the normal route.
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Bellflower Blvd
Carson
Parkcrest Sts
Long Beach Motor Bus Ce
Bureau of Francises
Porday
Conant St
Bellflower
Clarklive
Thug Back to Hold Up Shop Again
Pharmacist Floyd C Savoie recalls a similar raid at Parit Pharmacy on Second Street when a robber forced him to open the till and grab drugs. The bandit retreated after a quick exit through a side door.
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Floyd C. Savoie
Parit
Second St
Savoie
Man Dead in Mystery in Compton
Melvin D. Smithy was found unconscious in Compton on Thursday and died in a local hospital. The 23 year old Long Beach man from 8037 65th Street suffered a severe bruise to the back of the head and a brain infection was noted. Police seek clues as a watch and some money were missing.
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Melvin d. Smithy
Compton
Wis Geath
Long Beach
65Th St
W. Rosecransvive
Mere
Soap Box Derby Title Runs Start
The Soap Box Derby begins at 6 30 a m with 302 drivers from the greater Leng Bengha aiming for fame and prizes. Winners in Class 4 and Class B race down a 960 foot Redondo Ave course to decide the local champion with speeds over 30 mph. Finals televised by ETIV Channel 11 between 2 and 4 p m.
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Redondo Ave
Pacific Coast
Hwy
Akron, Chin
Leng Bengha
Akron
Ohio
Independent
Press-Telegram
Chevrolet
Pacifiic Coast Hwy
Stearns St
National Guard
Hecondo Ave
ETIV
Cluch
Mass Hold Up Chases Two Suspects Through Compton
Police said an holdup at the Shabourd Finance office on Compton Boulevard Friday afternoon ended in a chase with about 30 bystanders. Officers captured Gilbert M. Gray and Warren P. Begtytel after a pursuit through streets and an alley. the crew reportedly fled with about 300 dollars as clerks and customers hid or were threatened.
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Compton
Compton Blvd
Dena. i
Cpa
Shabourd Finance
Compton Blwa
Marian
Harrington
Colinery
Gilbert M. Gray
Warren P. Begtytel
Gatol Beauehimm
Ayiver
Edward
Dubis
Alladena
Appening
Brugstore
Dubin
Gray
Trolmec
Bretster
Beauchamp
Miss Finland suffers 212 stitches in thumb fan accident
Lenita Airislo, 18, Miss Finland contestant staying with host Howard Dumm in Chicago, tangled with an electric fan while typing articles. She required 212 stitches for facial right thumb wounds at Community Hospital. She described how she turned off the fan, learned to avoid such accidents, and planned to visit several U.S. cities before returning to Helsinki.
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Finland
Community Hospital
Lenita Airislo
Lenita
Howard Dumm
Gundry
Katsa
Los Angeles
Washington
Chicago
New York
Bermuda
Helsinki
Orange County Launches Emergency Polio Drive
Orange County announces an emergency polio fundraising campaign for August 16 to 30 led by John McKittrick, chairman of the Orange County Chapter, National Foundation for Infantile Paralysis. Sheriff James A Musick, who led the last drive in January, will head the campaign.
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Santa Ana
John McKittrick
Orange County
National Foundation For Infantiie Paralysis
Sherif James A Musick
COOL HOLDUP DOOR OPEN AT APARTMENT ENTRY
A man with a gun forced wallet theft at 635 East Ocean Boulevard. He entered Wood’s apartment, demanded money, and fled with 753. No further details on suspects or injuries provided.
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Cushing
Wood
E. Ocean Blvd
Man sues over airborne merry go round ride mishap
Nathan Karp sues operators of Nu-Pike ride claiming a July 18 1953 incident hurled him from a tin horse. He alleges bruises to knee elbow and hip and seeks 25000 in damages. He joined his wife as co-defendant.
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Nathan Karp
Los Angeles
Karp
Twan
Harp
Igor
Byogers
Leo
Freed, He Pushes Suit on Accuser
Beverly Hills business man Simon J. Blake and co-defendant Austin J. Worksman were cleared of extortion charges after their arrest on February 20. They planned to press a civil suit against their accuser, Catnde Thampson, owner of a Long Beach bar, claiming he tried to shake them down for a liquor license and $3,509.
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Beverly Hills
Long Beach
Simon J. Blake
Austin J
E. 25Th St
Catnde Thampson
Pacific Coast
BNO
Thompson
Board of Equalization, Defense Attys
von O. Fairney
George Rochester
Blake
Worksman
Paul Newse
Hint
Youths Aid Police In Holdup Case Near Rosecrans
Two youths on bicycles chased an armed holdup suspect after a robbery at a Community Service Station on Rosecrans Avenue. They reported the getaway car and described details, aiding officers despite the suspect driving away down dead ends. The robber used a small automatic pistol and is believed to be a stranger, possibly a woman driving the getaway car.
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Comp Ton
Rosecrans Ave
John Gregory
Havadian Gardens
Gregory
Ron Largent
Kay
Robert Guliett
Palmer St
Don French
Bob Weaver
Sherrock Holmes
Long Beach approves psychiatric unit plan at hospital
Community Welfare Council endorses a new psychiatric unit at the local hospital and urges the state to extend mental hygiene services from one day to 244 days. The approval came after emphasis on preventive care and expanded clinic support by Long Beach State Men tal Hygiene Clinic.
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L. B
Community Welfare Council
Long Beach
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L. Odell
Alvin Odell
Brayton Ave
World Airlines
Jordan High School
Long Deach Press-Telegram
Auto
Church Assembly
E. Compton
Medical Aid District Office
YMCA
Man Dead In
Mystery
Bert Resnik
Christ IN
Wanda Larson
Christ
California Ceramic, Hobby and Gift Show
Municipal Auditorium
Ach Superior Court
Pracs-Telegram
ABE
Renal Mseerer
Amare Ean Nom
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