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Newspaper
Long Beach Press Telegram
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1954
Page
15
A morning at the 2029 Pacific sub-post office after graduation featured a woman distraught over a package for her Father's Day gift. Two graduates later returned a found parcel, prompting her to pay postage on the recovered item. The episode included local chatter and a glossary of aviation slang.
Long Beach State College anticipated more than 3000 students to enroll for summer classes. Registration ran until 7 p.m. today with late enrollments accepted until 5 p.m. Wednesday. The line stretched across the campus and into Anaheim, as students queued despite early morning delays. Dean Wesley Bratton and regular student Bill Baynes commented on the turnout.
Two hundred Air Force ROTC cadets began a month long summer encampment at Long Beach Base. They represent 23 villages and universities and aim for a second lieutenant's commission. Cadets will undergo classroom work field training indoctrination flights and physical drills. Frank Flynn leads the program with Lt Col George Johnson and Maj Robert Stefty assisting. Field trips include a flight to Eglin Florida to view firepower demonstrations and visits to California bases to see F 86 and P 4 jets in interception roles.
Air Force ROTC cadets Donald L. Wilson and Eugene F. Wilkinson greet Miss Marlene Becker during a summer training day at Long Beach Air Force Base. A welcome whistle signals the opening of the summer schedule as about 200 cadets participate in the air day event.
A 13 year old boy confessed stealing 63 dollars from a service station on 6101 Orange Ave. The proprietor Robert F. Baker chased him and police quoted the youth saying he had prior trouble for petty theft. He was turned over to the Juvenile Bureau for handling.
In Superior Court trial of James Homer Killimayer 31 of Wilmington the mother of 3 year old Mickey Daniels testified a skin fragment found in the child’s mouth after an assault near Magnolia Pier may have come from the attacker’s thumb. The case focuses on evidence and legal arguments as the judge weighs matter without a jury.
Five persons sustained minor injuries Sunday afternoon when their car was struck broadside at Artesia Street and Long Beach Boulevard. Victims include Gilbert A. Carbajal, 31. Gilbert Carbajal, 5. Lupe Carbajal, 38. Inez Alaniz, 27. and Denise Alaniz, 22 months, all hospitalized at Seaside. The injured were passengers of Luis Alaniz, 81, Gardena. The other vehicle was driven by Hazel Reed, 35, of Los Angeles, who said brake failure caused her car to run a red light.
The forecast calls for continued low clouds and hazy sun through Tuesday. Inland heat Sunday drew about 150000 beachgoers as water ran 67 and strand air hovered around 74 while inland towns showed hotter readings. Lifeguards logged only a few routine rescues at the ocean front and near Alamites Bay and Coloredo Lagoon.
More than 206 Moose Lodge members from San Fedo Tolrance and Compton will attend a district meeting at Long Beach Lodge No 500 311 E Ocean Blvd Tuesday evening.
Suzanne Lake from The King and I made a surprise appearance with the Long Beach Municipal Band at the city bandshell. Conductor Eugene LaBarre and about 3,000 in attendance witnessed an impromptu, rehearsal-free performance of Lake’s number, highlighting her as a leading composer and arranger.
An "honor" parking system set up by Don Spring of Meliery's at 245 Pine Ave raised only 2.32 dollars in two days as motorists kept their own change in a tin bucket. A fire at 620 E Market St disrupted telephone cables and damaged a paint shop and garage, with juveniles seen nearby. authorities suspect arson or accidental causes.
A 56-year-old Long Beach longshoreman, Moses Tuck of 1327 Chestnut Ave, died after an auto struck and threw him 90 feet on Terminal Island. Driver Raymond Seleido, 28, of 209 229th St Carson, was not held by police. The crash occurred at Dock and Altoona Streets.
Second Presbyterian Church at 3rd St and Molino Ave marks its 41st anniversary with a family potluck dinner Tuesday at 6 30 p m Rev Dr Winburn Thomas of New York City secretary of the Board of Foreign Missions will be guest speaker on An Insight Into Indochina
Nita Bireh will attend the first annual City Clerk's Institute in Fresho on Wednesday. The event is sponsored by the League of California Cities.
Stockton, who recently arrived in Long Beach after college graduation, went to the beach Sunday seeking relaxation before job hunting. He dove into water and suffered a fractured neck vertebra, later admitted to Seaside Hospital.
The Central Basin Municipal Water District estimates a $10 million hit for back taxes if a July 26 final court ruling on the South Lakewood annexation to Long Beach is delayed. The dispute blocks the district from refining its boundary to join the Metropolitan Water District and obtain Colorado River water. Long Beach seeks state Supreme Court review. outcome affects timing of the Metropolitan joining election.
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