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Newspaper
Long Beach Press Telegram
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1954
Page
15
Readers share concerns about a bike gang in Bixby Park, vandalism on shuffleboard courts, and demand for police coverage from sundown to midnight. Other notes urge beach clocks, warn about flag displays, and praise community projects. Messages also discuss convention plans, youth activities, and traffic law enforcement.
Navy veteran Ira V. Jobson, 28, opened a theater robbery Sunday night at 2439 E. Anaheim St to secure money for medical care. He told police the motive was to fund an operation after kidney problems. Det Atty Joyce Bennett and W F Greeley said Jobson admitted the robbery and returned the money and may seek treatment at a county hospital while awaiting sentencing. He gave back 57.68 to Jeannie Tartar Egyptian Theater.
Greek Navy officers Apostolis tanis and Panagy Kisepekakis visit the United States for a two month study at Seal Beach learning munitions handling. They describe Greek hospitality as open doors and all meals offered, discuss salaries, marriage, and social views, and note Greece needs electric plants, more factories, Cyprus issues, and a demand for pure olive oil.
Monday reminded Korean veterans at Ci College to register for classes before July 6 to take advantage of the GT Bill of Rights. The actual registration deadline for most Korean veterans is August 20, though few schools enroll during that month.
City Council adopts the revised Pledge of Allegiance with the phrase under God after Congress approval and Eisenhower signing. Officials report the change was read aloud during today’s session, marking the first public use of the updated pledge.
The City cannot prohibit fishing from public property around Alamitos Bay. City Attorney Sam Vickers said fishing in public waters from public property can only be regulated for health safety and welfare reasons. The city will pursue stricter enforcement of existing cleanliness and sanitation ordinances based on Naples residents' complaint.
James W. Bibb director of the City Animal Shelter warns of more dog bites with warmer weather. He cites 160 bites in the last month, 122 victims under 15, and a breakdown by circumstance. Most dogs were quarantined. Bibb urges leashes, fenced yards, and cautions against helping injured dogs. He offers tips to deter attacks and says non runners should stand still and avoid eye contact.
City Council authorized 176751.40 for storm drain projects and a separate 4633.20 contract awarded to Nick Guihto for drains north of Willow Street area. Coast Guard reports Patria freighter grounded near Santa Rosa Island with 9000 tons of coal. salvage plans underway. Vessel remain aboard with 28 crew. diver to assess bottom damage.
A Long Beach truck driver pleaded guilty today in Superior Court to a charge of manslaughter in a fatal hit and run. The defendant Lewis A Paul Sr. 59 faced sentencing after admitting guilt in the May fatal incident on Harding Street. The case involved Pauls son Melvin 32 and others injured when a vehicle struck a parked car and a police officer. A probation hearing was set for July 20 before Judge LeRoy Dawson.
The Board of Education approved schooling by telephone to reach homebound students. A trial will run next fall with one to two students per classroom, using home speaker access while teachers provide one hour of personal instruction weekly. The program aims to cut costs versus visiting teachers.
City Council approved annexation moves for four South Lakewood districts. Increment 207 near Palo Verde Ave and Wardlaw Rd is expected to elect and be heard publicly, with 380 residents. Other areas Increment 182, 133, and 137 between Studebaker Rd San Gabriel River and surrounding streets also seek consent for petitions amid legal questions.
Lakewood Memorial Post and Auxiliary of the Veterans of Foreign Wars will hold a roast beef dinner from 1 to 6 p.m. Sunday at St. Cornelius Hall 3330 Bellflower Blvd. Proceeds will be added to the post building fund for a new structure. Mrs Agnes Funke is dinner chairman.
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