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Newspaper
Long Beach Press Telegram
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Mar 19, 1948
Page
1
A column in a Long Beach paper discusses zoological plans, an aquarium idea, and cultural ambitions contrasted with San Diego’s famed zoo. It cites local supporters, a Pasadena figures group, and a civic pledge urging informed world affairs, plus a senior driver’s driving milestones.
Arbitrator Arthur C. Miller clarifies the March 16 arbitration award on the waterfront dispute. He orders marine clerks to return to the preferred clerk policy existing before Feb 26, while noting union and Waterfront Employers must ensure reemployment under the prior status. The ruling blames both parties for failing to enforce the preferred clerk policy and warns of revocation of the award if compliance is not achieved.
A long fragment recalls a 21 year old Prose Telegram birth notice for Mary Lou Hart at Seaside Hospital. It lists multiple generations in the McClain and Hart families and notes the baby was born on Thanksgiving Day with De John F. Groot as delivering physician. The Hart family once ran a theater group known as the Hart Players in hoo Bank.
A Los Angeles meeting reported a marked drop in flood channel pollution in the Los Angeles River flood control system. Bacteriological counts in the Long Beach area declined from over 1,000,000 to about 2,400 per cubic centimeter, with officials planning on-site tests and further analysis of underground water contamination and waste absorption into water sources.
Long Beach officials and Assistance League members toured the West Long Beach Girls Club. Seventy girls visited, 20 had their hair done, and they sewed in the sewing room while others played piano and danced. The project aims to provide meals, parties, and community support for girls, many from trailer parks, with the new club offering sewing machines and kitchen space. Prominent supporters included Joseph M. Kenrick, head of the city juvenile department, and Mrs. Hancock Banning of Hollywood.
The infant son of Mr and Mrs George W Philips of 70 Grendera Ave died from a cerebral hemorrhage believed caused by a fall. The coroner reported the infant was found by the father morning near a toy and rushed to an emergency hospital where a stimulant was given and the child seemed to recover before a relapse occurred.
California lawmakers say Coast Guard will maintain full scale patrols and air sea rescue in Southern California. Headquarters will combine Long Beach and San Francisco offices by July 1 with no loss of facilities. A new Coast Guard subcenter at San Diego will include plotting and comms units and retain local autonomy in Long Beach San Pedro area. The change aims to save about 325 000 annually in Long Beach expenses while maintaining navigation merchant marine and law enforcement efforts.
About ninety residents connected with youth welfare will join a two day event by the Mayor and City Council's Youth Committee in Long Beach patterned after the Warren Sacramento conference. Joseph M Kenrick chairs the welfare department and event details are shaped at weekly meetings in City Hall. Six panel discussions will occur at First Methodist Church and about one thousand people will be invited.
Ralph M. Grees, 62, of 19 Zane Street, drove south on Athapeach Boulevard in a late model truck. He swerved to avoid a Pacific Electric bus, crashed into the rear of a City Lines bus halted at the curb, injuring Mary Theresa Baeycas, 4, of 61st Street, who was treated at Seaside Hospital for chest and back injuries.
Businessmen claim beach food concessions unfair while city investigates. Recreation Commission chair says concessions were requested by beachgoers and rules bar approvals within 400 feet of active businesses as officials refer the issue to the clubhouse and concessions committee.
Police report Donald L. Arvitt a 13 year old of 1085 St Louis Ave burned his right cornea yesterday afternoon in Jefferson Junior High School metal shop when he touched a hot soldering iron Physicians said only the outer skin of the eyeball was burned and sight should not be affected
In southern Italy a famine led a community to feed the starving and vow annual offerings to Saint Joseph. At 1054 Ohio Ave the Roschiella home hosts a re-enactment with breads, cakes, fruit, and wine on a flowered table. Neighbors and strangers share the meal, ensuring none is left. A missionary party including Father Gendust travels to Africa for ten years. A rosary and tableau followed, depicting Jesus and Mary as they prepared the altar for the ritual.
Weather outlook for Southern California mountain resorts shows conditions varying from good to excellent with rain moving in, then clearing for an ideal weekend. Snow Valley Green Valley Lake Big Bear Lake report open tows, 4–20 inches powder, 16–24 inches packed snow, several resorts offering daily skiing and rope tows. Mt. Waterman and Snow Creek also provide solid conditions. Camp Baldy Idyllwild Seeley Camp Seeley have limited snow and no winter sports. long Beach temp 65 turning to 48 after a day of rain.
Los Angeles Chamber of Commerce transit committee outlines a proposed regional rapid transit system linking Los Angeles with Long Beach and other Southland cities. The Los Angeles County Planning Congress will discuss the plan on March 25 in Glendale, with city planners and officials from Las Vegas and adjoining areas expected to offer views.
Superior Court grants Stanley H. Palaske a retirement pension credit for World War II service. Judge Thomas J. Cunningham orders city to award pension. Palaske’s attorneys say policy allows veterans’ time in Navy on leave to count toward retirement. City plans to appeal the ruling.
A Long Beach case in Superior Court seeks condemnation to acquire extra land for an elementary school near Alamitos. The local school district currently owns five acres at 23rd Street and Quincy Avenue and requests two and a half more acres to enable a new wing and better facilities for students.
City officials and Lang' Board Coin emen toured the aqueduct on a three day educational trip. The group traveled by automobile to view Beulder City near Hoover Dam area, as part of a civic outreach effort.
Walter L. Scott proposed to the Recreation Commission that the department test a mobile unit to visit city playgrounds offering photography classes for children, combining theory with hands on processing and potential job training. A second proposal by model airplane enthusiasts seeks access to Hamilton Bowl for supervised meets under city regulations with a temporary permit pending city attorney approval.
Fragmentary weather note describes southerly, westerly, and northwesterly winds. Lacks full details but indicates shifting wind directions this afternoon and into Saturday with unsettled conditions.
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