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Newspaper
Long Beach Press Telegram
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
May 10, 1951
Page
11
Col. Gen. of Justice Vasily Vasilevitch Ulrich, 62, died in Moscow, the Army newspaper Red Star reported. He headed the 1930s blood purge trials, directing forced confessions and executions, and later the same pattern appeared in satellite countries.
In Signal Hill City Court Judge Pana Willams postponed the sentencing of two men, Richard Bihner and Ronald J. Bihner, who pleaded guilty to disorderly conduct. At the request of attorney Robert Krause, the hearing was rescheduled from April 7 to May 15 at 9 30 p m after an earlier postponement on April 25.
Dave P. Carey, a Long Beach businessman, was elected president of the Long Beach area Catholic Youth Organization advisory board. Rev. John J. Biren announced the election, with C. F. Liebenguth as vice president and Mrs. Larry Reighmer as secretary. A drive to recruit volunteers for youth organizations will begin soon.
The Alaska Steamship Co coastal motorship Square Linnet, after months chartered to Grace Line for coffee transport from Central America, arrives tonight to load asphalt for Alaska. The vessel will discharge a partial cargo of coffee and load asphalt at Berth 52 in Long Beach inner harbor.
A garbled report lists Wednesday fire department calls and ambulance arrivals across Long Beach areas including Ocean Boulevard Avenida Amestizat and several streets. Mentions trucks at 12 Eleanor Street and 825 West Ocean Boulevard with multiple fire and medical incidents interspersed with miscellaneous street names and partial addresses.
Henry Spiegel of 2308 Baltic Ave earned a National Safety Council safety medal for 13 years with Weber Baking Co. He was among 32 company drivers honored at a banquet in the Wilten Troter Empire Room for a total of 170 years of accident free driving. Captain William B. Kummer presented the awards.
Don B. Alderman was chosen as president of the Alamitos Heights Improvement Association at its annual meeting held last night at the Recreation Park club house. Committees will focus on tree planting and safety on E Seventh Street. Henry Lawrence reported on the Shell Oil community lease. Councilmen nominees Clarence Wagner and Roy Hilton spoke to members. Other officers named include George C. Koch as vice president Hal Fisher as secretary John Moore as treasurer and directors Dr. Paul Southgate Walter Havehorst and Morris Hayter.
Nylon froth style blouse priced at 9.99 showcases sheer fabric and permanently pleated ruffle. Describes pearl button detailing and dainty finish in white yellow pink colors, available in sizes 32 to 28.
New York May 10 persistent reports said an agreement was reached for the purchase of American Broadcasting Co by Columbia Broadcasting System. The price cited 26 to 28 million dollars would need FCC approval and involve a third party to stay within regulatory limits. CBS reportedly seeks three ABC TV stations while retaining others. FCC rules cap five TV stations and six FM stations under single ownership.
Sgt. John N. Mason, 21, of Reedsville, returned home after nine months in Korea. He was killed in an auto accident yesterday in Morgantown. Police said skid marks indicated he fell asleep at the wheel.
Residents of Long Beach area given preference for about 37 correctional officer positions at the new Terminal Island facility. Exams set for June 16 with May 26 filing deadline. Recruitment reps appear May 21 at State Employment Office and May 23 at San Pedro office. Starting pay $255 monthly with annual adjustments.
H. D. Hover, owner of Ciro's, signed a contract to take over operation of the Casino Ballroom at Catalina Island. The venue has hosted Benny Goodman, Kay Kyser, Dick Jurgens and the Dorseys, and Hover says negotiations are underway to bring back top bands and entertainment figures.
A jury in Municipal Court under Judge Charles D. Wallace found Elton Ira Willard, a Navy enlisted man, not guilty of disorderly conduct and resisting an officer for the arrest on April 24 at Pacific Avenue and West Ocean Boulevard.
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