Doyle to Seek Subside Remedy Funds for Navy Base
Rep. Clyde Doyle will ask Congress for 1,500,000 in remedial funds after Long Beach officials released a detailed report on land subsidence at the Navy Base. The plan centers on surface adjustments, with the committee noting 3,000,000 in remedial work already scheduled and emphasizing no proven cure from subsurface pressure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Long Beach
Navy Base
Clyde Doyle
Congressional Appropriations Committee
Robert R. Slidemaker
Raymond C. Kealer
Navy
Long Beach Harbor Area
Doyle
Ulity
Burton W. Chace
Kealer
W. R. Martin
Harbor Commission
E. J. Amar C. E. Scntt
W. Campbell
Long Beach Chamber of Commerce
Clinton T. Furrer
Chamber of Commerce Armed Services Committee
J. Davies
Navy Perenniel
Laval
Congress
Man Admits Firing Slug Through Window Incident
Lewis P. Holsten, 23, of 66 Roswell Ave, told officers investigating a shot through a window at Mrs. M. S. Tallant’s home at 44 Roswell Ave that his 44 caliber revolver fired accidentally while cleaning. He did not notify police, thinking no damage occurred. The bullet went through the window into a wall and near a hot water heater pipe on the porch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewis P. Holsten
Roswell Ave
F. A. Shaw
H. J. Sipes
Night and Morning Clouds Promised with Fog
The forecast calls for night and morning clouds with fog then a mostly sunny tomorrow afternoon. Temperature changes are expected to be minimal.
Metal Bulwark at New Pier C Swings Seaward
A section of nearly 60 steel sheet piling at Pier C swung seaward Thursday morning spilling about 10 000 cubic yards of sand outside the bulkhead. Harbor Department engineer Charles L. Vickers says the mishap may cost up to 30 000 for repairs and that weak piling likely caused the collapse. Bids to rent equipment for replacement will be requested Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harbor Department
Charles L. Vickers
Vickers
Harbor Commission
L. B. Girl 16 Hurt in Auto Crash Near Termino Ave
L. B. Girl 16 of 385 Roswell Ave suffered a fractured jaw concussion and facial lacerations when the car she rode in hit a parked vehicle on Third Street near Termino Ave. She was treated at Community Hospital. Driver Invin T. Knorzer 17 of 1617 E Sixth St was not injured and cited for faulty head and tail lights.
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Warvara Grubb
Roswell Ave
Third St
Termino Ave
Community Hospital
Invin T. Knorzer
Sixth St
Youth Hurt in Fall Gains Consciousness
Harry Ferrerio, 16, of Beil, hurt seriously when he fell from steps at the foot of Atlantic Avenue Beach. He was found by Ruth Reidhead and sent to Seaside Hospital where attendants report he has regained consciousness and shows improvement after the Thursday incident. He suffered a severe head cut.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Ferrerio
Beil
Atlantic Ave
Tal
Ruth Reidhead
Sixth St
Barman Reports Goober Peanut Machine Theft
Ray F. Groman owner of a bar at 221 E First St reported three men entered his establishment around 1 40 a m seized a peanut machine and fled in a car. Police were alerted to the incident and are investigating the theft.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ray F. Groman
Pine Ave
First St
Graman
Grunion Time in California Tonight on Southern Beaches
Silvery grunion are set to begin their summer spawning run tonight at 9 pm along Southern California shores from Santa Barbara to the Mexican border. Scientists say the current run could be among the largest in years, with cautious regulation by the Fish and Game Division and licensing required for hunting. The Moody Institute of Science has filmed the nocturnal dance for a new film Dust of Destiny, while officials warn nets and gear are prohibited and licenses are needed to catch grunion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California
Moody Institute of Science
Institute
Alton Everest
Santa Barbara
Balboa
Fish and Game Division
Moody Institute
Malibu Beach
Californ
Taosks
Lions urged 23rd amendment to end government competition
Lions Club members heard Willis Stone Van Nuys urge passage of a 23rd Amendment to bar the US government from competing with private business. He claimed a 11.2 percent rise in after tax pay without higher production costs and distributed a resolution for President and lawmakers. Some members questioned club political action and board will decide. New members Tohr Hudson and Rev Paul Sherwood were inducted.
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Lions Club
Willis
Stone
van Nuys
Lions International
U. & Constitution
Linaseimp
United States
California
Phil A. Hattery
Harvey Riggs
Tohr, Hudson
Paul Sherwood
Torrance Lad Sues Over Oil Field Injury
Torrance boy 14 filed a suit demanding 35392.54 against Superior Oil Co claiming an unguarded Sepulveda and Cherry oil well attracted him. He alleges the accident occurred while playing with another boy, resulting in a fractured right leg and other injuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donald R. Giddings
Torrance
Superior Oil Co
Willath T.dalessi
Sepulveda
Cherry Sts. Torrance
Shipping Firm Fined for Oil Discharge in Harbor
A Long Beach court fined Pacific Far East Sites 150 for discharging oil from a vessel in the harbor in violation of state pollution laws. Judge Harry F. Keeler presided. C L Towers filed the complaint on behalf of the Fish and Game Commission. Attorney Murray Robert entered a guilty plea for the shipping line.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Long Beach Harbor
Pacific Far East
Harry F. Keeler
C. L. Towers
Fish and Game Commission
Murray Robert
Barriers Hold Waters Back in Low Areas
High tides reached 6.7 feet last night and Thursday night, then diminished today with no damage to harbor or waterfronts. Dikes of sandbags protected Berth 27 and warehouses as water seeped briefly over the deck. Pumps operated to curb seepage near subsidence zones, and several streets north of Seaside Blvd flooded a few inches. Thousands gathered along the waterfront to watch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berth 27
Pier D
Naples
Alamittos Bay
Bayshore
Entrance Channel
Seaside Blvd
Festivity Set for Reopening of Concert Hall
The city manager’s office plans a 40 minute dedicatory program on June 23 to reopen the renovated Concert Hall in Municipal Auditorium. The acoustics fix aims to please patrons as an orchestra drawn from Long Beach Municipal Band and outside talent performs. Frank Fay signals willingness to delay Harvey’s premiere to accommodate the event.
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Long Beach
Burton W. Chace Hi
Speal
Harvey
Frank Fay
County Sanitation District Plans 1949 50 Budget
County Sanitation District No 3 files preliminary budget figures for 1949 50 with estimate of a 15 cent tax rate per 100 assessed value based on a district valuation of 307 770 000. Major item is 179 568 for sinking fund to retire 4 million bond. Projects include North Long Beach trunk line and Lakewood trunk financed by the bond issue.
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Long Beach
Meyer Burton W. Chace
Herbert H. Klockstein
Rawn
District Lines
North Long Beach
County Lne
Wardlow Rd
16Th St
Los Angeles River Channel
Lakewood
Mayfair
Clark Ave
12Th St
Sluggers Victims Improve. Police Seek Clues
Two women slugged Wednesday night at Seaside Hospital show steady improvement. Pearl Tucker 43 of Maury Ave is out of danger Esther Barnett 33 of Olive Ave is in good condition. Attacker James Miller 63 pleaded guilty to public place charges. sentenced to 90 days. Police have few clues beyond a dull colored sedan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pearl E. Tucker
Maury Ave
Esther Barnett
Olive Ave
Seaside Hospital
James H. Miller
Martin de
Vries
Miller
Girl Injured in Collision in San Pedro
Two young Long Beach residents were hurt in a two car crash at 19th Street and Cabrillo Avenue in San Pedro. Patricia Remington 19 suffered clavicle and possible pelvis fractures, Alan Bellamy 18 had minor injuries. Driver Joseph Ambrose 21 and Jesse Martinez 18 involved. all treated at San Pedro Receiving Hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Long Beach
19Th St
Cabrillo Ave
San Pedro
Patricia Remington
Alan E. Bellamy
W. First St
Joseph C. Ambrose
Pine Ave
Jesse P. Martinez
St. San Pedro
San Pedro Receiving Hospital
Weekend Weather Forecast Notes Mild Conditions
No material change expected over the weekend. Night and morning will have low clouds with mostly sunny afternoons and little temperature change. Breeze remains variably gentle at night and morning, moderate westerly in the afternoons. Yesterday's high was 30 and low 53.
Highway Tube to San Pedro Wins Approval
Assembly committee approves AB 25 creating a state highway from Long Beach to San Pedro via tunnels under harbor entrances. Estimated total cost 20 million with no current construction funding requested. Marine Association of Commerce spokeswoman Harry E. Wade travels to Sacramento to push support and tax changes for ship construction materials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Highway Commission
Assembly
Long Beach
San Pedro
Marine Association of Commerce
Harry E. Wade
Sacramento
William S. Grant
Carl Fletcher
Vincent Thomas
Fico ‘Ave
Pacific Coast Hwy
Harbor Area
Wade
Lapital
Senate
Speeches Planned at Shell Confab
Delegates at the American Malacological Union Pacific Division convention in Municipal Auditorium will hear Dr. A Myra Keen of Stanford University Dr. Leo G Hertelin of the California Academy of Science and Dr S S Stillman Berry of Berlands and others in technical lectures. Exhibits are on view at Lincoln Park main library with local groups Long Beach Shell Club and Apogressit Nature Club involved. H Arden Edwards heads the convention committee and Harry R Turver is program chairman. The meeting ends tomorrow with officer elections and final addresses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Malacological Union
Pacific Division
A. Myra Keen
Stanford University
Leo G. Hertelin
California Academy of Science
S&s Stillman Berry
Berlands
Municipal Auditorium
Lincoln Park
Mississippi
Long Beach Shell Club
Apgessit Nature Club
H. Arden Edwards
Harry R. Turver
Monday Want Ad Deadline Notice
Classified ad deadline reminder for Press-Telegram readers. Limited staff on duty to handle transactions until 12 noon Sunday for Monday’s issue. Corrections and last minute edits via telephone 6-9056. Ads placed 8 to 9 a.m. on opening day or same day under Too Late to Classify. Want-Ad Headquarters Sixth and Pine.
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Jack Ball
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