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Newspaper
Long Beach Press Telegram
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 1955
Page
19
A Cleveland parishioner lured Rev Crosby to a local track event where he observed races, guessed horse names, and later donated eighty dollars to the church treasury. The episode blends light amusement with a modest church fund-raising outcome amid scattered social notes.
Private investigator Sam A. Schneider of San Francisco details cases where inspectors exposed staged injuries and exaggerated losses. He discusses dogs in kennels, fake accident claims, and the use of telescopic cameras to document fibs, noting a pattern of crooklike insurance fraud and the limits of the breaks.
A 27 year old cyclist suffered injuries when a moped or bike lost control on the Terminal Island Freeway south of Willow Street. He endured lacerations to his right thigh and underwent surgery at Seaside hospital after a fall on a misty morning. Burton Swanson, 34, of 3151 Marwick Ave, found the rider and notified police.
A Community Welfare Council report based on a statewide elderly survey shows about 43 percent of Long Beach residents aged 65 or more live on less than $1,000 annually, with 17 percent able to meet ends and most aging residents living in central downtown areas. The study notes wage or social security as key income sources, with many relying on family relationships and television for leisure, while 55 percent have at least a half day of leisure and 41 percent live with a spouse or partner.
A two day wildcat strike at General Motors South Gate assembly plant ended at 5 a m with partial return to work. Kenneth Be Anger CIO UAW Local 216 president said negotiations were impossible while picket lines stand. Plant at 2700 Tweedy Blvd halted production of about 200 Buicks Pontiacs and oldsmobiles.
Two people died and several injured after a head on collision near Santa Ana South of Placentia Sk. at 7 20 p m Thursday Police say Raul G Rivera 21 of Piperanza Rad Santa Ana and Charles R Hayes 45 of Laysen Dr Santa Ana died at the scene David E Jones 83 of Fi pevagza was hospitalized with major injuries along with Dr Temes W Gunn ing 58 of Finewoa Sr and his five year old daughter who suffered minor injuries Ambulance crews transported the injured while two other children in the Cummins car were unhurt Authorities continued to investigate the cause of the crash and identify the exact sequence of events
Los Angeles County supervisors postponed the July 1 incinerator ban deadline to October 1 after a public hearing drew about 500 people. Long Beach officials cited 800 tons of ashes daily and called for more staff and equipment to handle waste. testimony supported and opposed the delay.
A balloon hit a Metropolitan bus traveling 30 mph on Bellflower B at Daggett St Thursday. Driver Tom F Mazey, 40, of 2218 EB Anahaim St reported two juveniles fled west on Daggett. No injuries. Windshield shattered.
A third service connection with Metropolitan Water District has been completed in Long Beach. The Municipal Water Department announced the installation along Garvey View Street and adjacent feeders, feeding a 12 inch city main and extending coverage to North Long Beach. The project, funded under a 513,263 contract awarded a year ago, supplements existing units at 228 Street and Victoria Avenue near Wilmington Boulevard.
The State Public Utilities Commission allowed Southland Bus Service of a service station at 1060 Lines to delay a planned service between Long Beach and Disneyland until July, after a Monday theft at the cash register caused a loss of 23 dollars and prompted a suspension of operations starting June 7.
Ceremonies for C L Appling, retired April 1 as Long Beach Area Council Scout executive, held at 7340 Main. Roland Dye of the National Council Boy Scouts of America to present. Appling to receive retirement certificate and a district-wide gift for 28 years of service. parade and massed colors to open the program.
A coroner jury found truck driver Richard T F Potts, 45, of Denver Avenue, not liable for a fatal collision at Atlantic Avenue and Del Amo Road Sunday. James C. Doyle, 28, of Beilfinner Boulevard, died when a northbound car struck the side gate of the truck-trailer.
A flag that once flew over the capital in Washington will be raised over City Hall on Tuesday for Flag Day ceremonies. Mayor George Vermilion will give the opening address. Eugene LaBare directs the Municipal Barn program starting at 11 am with a 13 minute concert. Navy and Marine color guards will raise the flag as the national anthem plays, and Mayor Gerald Desmont will lead the Pledge of Allegiance. Rev. Reuben F. Pisters will deliver the benediction.
The Handicapped Convene Here district convention of Indoor Sports Clubs for physically handicapped persons starts Saturday at Leta Mette Haltech. About 300 are expected from 14 chapters. Municipal Judge Martin De Hes will be principal speaker. The convention’s Sunday session will be at the Paly Canteen Trntch Willow St and Locust Ave. Miss Matel Niches is convention chairman, assisted by Mrs U Claire Kirk. Miss Juanita Welch is president of the host Long Reach chapter.
Mrs Reed was named president of the Recreation Commission on Thursday and will serve a one year term. Mrs Reed who formerly served as vice president assumes the top post. Mrs Kenneth McCafferty was elected vice president.
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