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Newspaper
Long Beach Press Telegram
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Mar 26, 1956
Page
17
A proposed state issued identification card for all citizens at age 21 is discussed by businessman Don May. It would be issued at voter registration to aid proof of age and identity, encouraging early registration and serving as positive ID in all circumstances. The plan may have bugs but is worthy of consideration.
In Monday’s column Mrs AVL Leonard Dilling condemns loud juke box noise at bars and restaurants and laments the failure to locate public fountain and sprinkler controls during Estes speech at Lincoln Park. A Republican bemoans missing sprinkler access while a Tennessee senator draws boos and fans complain about amplified sound.
Newport Beach reports a drop in teen visitation while Palm Springs sees a record influx. Police warn against rowdiness as 3,000 plus youths gather for Easter vacation with frequent car chases and fights reported. Community programs aim to curb disturbances.
The Holy Week program centers on the Threefold Glory of God presented by The Rev. Richard Cain and others at First Methodist and Temple Baptist churches. A Nazarenes film, daily services noon to 3 pm, and sermons from local pastors highlight the observance, with focus on Christ’s crucifixion and resurrection.
Local Jewish communities start Passover with evening services tonight at Temple Sinai 7th St andy Moline Ave. A 6:30 p.m. Community Seder will be led by Rabbi I Shalom Ravetch and Cantor Morris Greenfield. Talks on Seder symbolism and themes follow on subsequent mornings.
A Long Beach man and two Downey residents died from injuries sustained in weekend traffic accidents. Authorities reported the fatalities as the trio succumbed to their injuries, marking a tragic toll from the weekend incidents.
About fifty thousand attend five day revival at Municipal Auditorium. Ora Roberts leads the event praised by Rev. Mack Hinman as one of the citys greatest spiritual impacts. Sponsors report 3350 persons answered the call nightly and many sought prayers for healing though Roberts says only God heals. Also reported: James Samuel Davis, 27, dies from injuries after being struck by a car in Stanton. Downey victims Dale Sherman and Betty Sherman killed in a single vehicle crash near Workman Mill Road north of the San Jose Creek bridge.
Leland 7. Thompson, 28, nominated as deputy city attorney to fill vacancy created by Carl T. Zeiger’s elevation to chief deputy. Presented to City Council by City Prosecutor James T. Stacy for confirmation. Thompson, a Hastings College of the Law graduate, lives with wife Faye and three children at 3221 Petaluma Cave. starting salary $659 monthly.
Navy band serenades as 24 wives and 46 children of Destroyer Division 241 officers and sailors depart Newport R I in two special Pullman cars bound for Long Beach. The dependents travel under Coast Guard and Navy supervision with Capt Ellis Wakefield in charge of the division and Cmdr John J Reidy Jr commanding the Irwin, Pick Borging, Potter and Preston.
Boxes of barn and pork valued at 544 dollars were stolen Sunday night from the storage room of Mc oy's Market located at 2290 Santa Fe Ave. Police reported the thief pried a hasp to the room on the market's north side.
Four buslines will be rerouted Tuesday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. due to south side intersection work at J ard Street and Pacific Avenue west. Northbound service on Pacific remains unaffected. southbound and related routes shift to alternate paths via Pine Avenue and Jof Aurore.
In Long Beach a butane gas explosion in a rear trailer burned three Marshall sisters and their grandmother. Diana aged 2 suffered serious burns. Paula 5 and Kathy 6 and Mrs Paula Marshall were treated and released. neighbor Marshall Axcel aided transport to Seaside Hospital as fire crews contained the blaze with minor property damage.
A four part series by Cynthia Lowry in the Press Telegram explores Grace Kelly upcoming marriage to Prince Rainier of Monaco. The articles cover background, implications for Monaco, and Kelly’s future titles as she becomes princess, duchess, and countess through wedlock.
L B Chess, longtime secretary of the Long Beach Chess and Checkers Club, died Sunday at a local hospital at age 54. He led the club for three decades and was a prominent figure in local board game circles.
A car overturned on Atlantic Ave north of Del Amo Blvd injuring a 15 year old passenger Warren A Till of 187 B Sonh St who was treated for chin and head cuts and skin abrasions. Driver Charles A La Grone 19 of 6220 Myrtle Ave escaped injuries after swerving to avoid two shopping carts. In separate incidents two motorcyclists, Franklin Henderson 29 Venice and John Caldwell 23 3615 Orange Ave were treated for minor injuries after a collision on Pacific Coast Hwy near Angheim St. Police also reported injuries to two officers after their squad car collided with another auto at Atlantic Ave and Broadway while responding to an emergency. Officer James L MacDonald suffered bruises and Officer Robert H Brizendine minor injuries. Driver Henry LeRoy Pettit 31 Ballywood was treated for head and knee cuts and possible rib fractures.
The State Public Utilities Commission schedules public hearings May 9 to 11 in Los Angeles on Metropolitan Coach Lines fare increase request affecting 26 interurban routes. The proposal includes a Los Angeles to Long Beach fare rise from 65 to 68 cents plus tax. Commissioner Rex Hardy and examiner Glenn Abernathy will lead, with Long Beach represented by Henry E Jordan and Leslie E. Still. The Bureau asks considering transfer privileges on interurban lines to mirror local lines. Metro argues wage increases of 779,300 dollars annually are needed for a fair return.
A Compton resident praises the Independent Press Telegram classified ad reach, noting ads reach 160000 area homes and produced strong inquiries. The craftsman electro machine field ad led to several hires, highlighting effectiveness over other media. Contact Hemlock 2-5939 to place ads.
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