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Newspaper
Long Beach Press Telegram
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
May 12, 1950
Page
1
City moves to amend the U S government master lease at Municipal Airport reducing military occupancy by five years and transferring Butler hangars to the city. Hangars could be leased to commercial users for 30000 dollars or more yearly to offset the cost of a new city hangar for Air Force use at Daugherty Field.
The California State Board of Equalization, backed by a Crime Commission list of 22 alleged racketeers and gamblers, opened an inquiry to revoke licenses or remove operators deemed “notorious characters” from bars. President George Reilly warned licenses would be canceled only with conclusive evidence, noting some on the list have no felonies and others may use dummy owners.
Ed die Wiles a 47 year old Phoenix laborer was jailed for 20 days or a 820 fine for stealing a Bible from a department store and given 30 days or 530 on a drunk and disorderly charge. Magistrate C W Pensinger urged Bible reading.
National trend urges city mayors to plan civil defense with state and federal help. Brian Moore and his collie Laddie, last seen near China Lake, are central to a family plea aided by the Pets Protective League secretary. The boy’s family relocates with armed service ties as authorities pursue the missing pet and child.
The Symphonic Swing Orchestra welcomes teenagers to learn phrasing and style in swing music. Open to violin, saxophone, piano or other band instruments under Joe Gough. Rehearsals Fridays 7 to 9 p.m. at 235 E Third St. No rummage sale noted.
Local Briefs cover a slate of Sunday events including lectures by C S and S and Rabbi I Shalom Rajvetch, a Sabbath social, and morning services. The Oregon Washington Society meets tomorrow for a covered dish supper and program. California events feature riding clubs, horse shows, and mother’s day observances at Oceanside and Balboa Park with multiple speakers and schedule details.
Certificates of public accountancy issued to Henry Gray Dixon and John Paul Murphy following examinations announced by the California State Board of Accountancy. Scottish Rite Freemasonry 20th degree to be conferred tonight by Long Beach Chapter at 857 Elm Ave. Potluck Dinner by Missouri State Society Monday at 6 30 p.m. at 728 Elm Ave. Warren H. Eckert presiding. Welsh Chorus Cambrian Welsh Society to sing Sunday 7 30 p.m. at Municipal Auditorium stage entrance door. Roman Forum Frances Eshelman to discuss great books.
Oceanside May 12 Fifth Marines captured Aliso Beach in a two day mock assault. Twelve hundred troops under Col Victor H Krulak attacked from landing ships supported by tanks amphibious jeeps and howitzers while jet fighters from Santa Ana MCAS dropped bombs on theoretical strong points. Observers from the First Marine Division and 550 Fort Leavenworth CGSC officers watched the two day exercise known as Demon Three with live ammunition used only on the prior San Clemente Island phase.
Kathy Jessup, daughter of J B Jessup, was elected Fylke Queen for City College's Fylke Day at Lakewood Campus. She will lead a mile long auto caravan to Irvine Park for fresh and sophomore contests, with coronation by Fred McBride and a dance to follow.
Two crashes on Harbor Ave at Cowles St and Atlantic Ave near 16th St left five injured. Harald C. Clinger, 26, cited for speeding and failure to yield. others, including Frank Stager, 45, Marine Booker, 21, Dr. Charles Poitevin, 47, and his son Lawrence, 4, were treated at Seaside and Magnolia Hospitals for concussions, lacerations, abrasions, shock, and possible fractures.
Conrad H. Schwarm, 27, pleaded guilty in Municipal Court before Judge Harry F. Keeler and was sentenced to six months in jail for vagrancy. Women who advertised for work and babysitters reported improper advances by Schwarm, leading to the complaint and prosecution.
Two Long Beach residents were injured in a two car crash on Figueroa M1 south of 190th Street in Keystone. Theodore J. Spencer, 23, and Billie Smith, 21, were treated at Harbor General Hospital for injuries including possible head trauma and internal injuries. Luther R.B. Bean, 37, and his son Thunert, 8, suffered minor bruises and were treated at the Gardena address. Investigators said Bean and Spencer were drivers of the cars involved.
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