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Newspaper
Long Beach Press Telegram
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
May 07, 1949
Page
3
After seven hours of deliberation, a jury in Judge Joseph B. Maltby's Superior Court awarded Kenneth E. Withem 115000 dollars for injuries from an accident on March 11, 1948. The gondola type railway car on Consolidated Rock Products Corp spur tracks at Alameda and Opp suffered amputations and severe injuries to Withem’s legs. The verdict stands as the largest damage award in Long, Panahanlirh history.
Santa Paula editor publisher C Ran and 16 area high schools attended the eighth annual High School Editors Day at City College. Van Looey, Sigma Delta Chi president, touted advances in offset plate production and urged students to pursue journalism, noting strong job prospects and the need for local coverage alongside wire reports.
The trial centered on alleged gondola dangers and whether the corporation failed to protect children. Witnesses said they saw children playing near the ride. defense argued the victim was trespassing when injured, so the corporation bears no responsibility. Verdict announced for appeal by defense.
Juvenile officer I. S Terry reports two 14 year old boys robbed coin meters on apartment roof washers causing about 250 dollars in damage to obtain less than 50 dollars. In two cases the youths were caught on roofs and claimed they were peeing. The meters were damaged and coins wrecked.
The city park department under Fapest Barker plans a busy spring and summer with trimming, planting, and maintenance. Crews spray for pests in nurseries and at Silverside Park, with a second treatment planned by October. Trees on American Ave get water basins, a center park strip is completed, and a new lawn is laid between the bowling club and ball park in Recreation Park.
Massed choirs perform hymns in the five day Centennial celebration at Municipal Auditorium. Free program opens with Handel’s Hallelujah Chorus by the Long Beach Municipal Band. Rabbi L Elliot Grafman welcomes, Rt Rev Bernard J Dejan gives invocation, Dr Frank B Fagerburg speaks. Music includes The Spacious Firm, Holy Holy Sacred Is Risen, The Church's One Foundation, God of Our Fathers. Orchestra and soloists accompany.
The Bureau of Franchises plans to authorize near Fork Ave the abandonment of rails to enable Alemites Bay small-boat anchorage development. Engineer George J. Macintyre Deputy City Attorney Joseph B. Lamb and Assistant City Manager J R McHenry are expected to attend and present the city's case.
Retired Chief Raymond Cato, longtime head of the Patrol, was commended for faithful service. Officials and residents of Long Beach praised his career and wished him well in a period of leisure after stepping down from duty.
Miss Virginia Ballard of Long Beach city schools spoke at a national guidance conference at UC L about in service training for administrators counselors faculty and parents. adjuncts included Grace Gatson Long Beach City College Dorothea Zwell Lindbergh Junior High and Jane Miller City College counselors.
The Long Beach Naval Shipyard received the Minute Man Bond Flag after signing 92.8 percent of employees in the payroll savings plan for U S Savings Bonds. Treasury official Charles A. Mead presented the award amid remarks by Capt. Dale Quarton and Rear Adm. Paul Hendren. City officials and shipyard staff attended the ceremony celebrating thrift and systematized bond buying.
The piece honors mothers and the idea of Mother’s Day linking to civic warmth and devotion. It traces the concept from early proposes by Priv Herring to Miss Jarvis and finally to a Congressional resolution and President Wilson proclaiming the second Sunday in May as Mother’s Day. It notes the symbolic crown as a cane for a royal mother and the enduring memory of mothers through red or white carnations.
The body of Lt. Wade B. Winslett, 97, former Lone Benet resident, killed in a plane crash near Ogden Utah, was shipped today to Hurabie for burial. Survived by widow Virginia Lee Allen Winslett of Sacramento and Virginia Marshall of Long Beach.
Weather officials predict a continued Long Beach heat wave through Monday with highs around the upper 80s to 90s and night fog cooling mornings. Water temperatures remain mid sixties as winds stay light. Colorado Lagoon reopens after rehab with summer crowds expected. Local highs cited include Los Angeles 90, Bakersfield 96, Santa Barbara 81, Palmdale 75.
Rutha Ferdon, 34, pedestrian from 11872 E Chestnut St Arsene, killed after being struck by a southbound vehicle driven by Arbert Re Pe 72 of Carseaikewood Village near Iowa. The incident occurred while she attempted to cross Plo nert Blvd. The driver did not see her until too late. Ferdon’s body sent to county morgue. coroner's inquest pending.
Maurice B. Sanders, 28, of 351 Temple Ave., injured in a crash with a car at Fourth St and Linden Ave. Driver Willam S. Goodson, 61, of Livingston, Mont., not charged. Sanders was taken to Seaside Hospital.
Elmer W. Crabbe, owner of the cafe at 236 E Fourth St, reports a new lock stopped further burglaries. About 34 dollars worth of cigars, candy bars, and dishes were taken earlier, but nothing has gone missing since the lock was changed.
Coast Guard Commandant DM Joseph F Farley arrives for coast conferences in Long Beach with Rear Adm Hubert Shepard. They will meet labor and management on shipping industry issues and Coast Guard conformity requirements, and discuss district service matters and Academy activities before proceeding to San Francisco Seattle and Washington.
City Manager Carl R Wirsching voiced no concern over the lack of county allocation for Long Beach lifeguard services in the 1949 50 preliminary budget adopted by the Board of Supervisors. The city seeks up to 50 000 from the county while the current year has 24 000 for local lifeguards and talks continue with Los Angeles officials to secure county funds.
Three Walden children Larry Kathy and Donnie aged nine four and brothers and sister learn their cocker spaniel Sneaks was struck and killed by a automobile while the family at 2008 EL 65th St mourns the loss.
Cloudy with high overcast and gusty winds expected tonight through Sunday. Temperatures remain mild with variable cloudiness and periods of breeze shaping the overall weekend outlook.
Acting chief Willand Dovey posts two letters urging loyalty and cooperation within the police force. He cautions of tough times and potential adverse publicity, stresses oath of office, and offers an open office for any department member as he calls for a united, honest department for the taxpayers.
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