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Long Beach Press Telegram

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

May 12, 1955

Page

6

Offshore Oil Drilling Bill Pigeonholed in Committee

The Assembly Committee on Manufacturing, Oil and Mining failed to act on a bill to outlaw oil drilling from artificial islands in tidelands off San Diego County. Assemblyman Frank Luckel says residents want further assurances, while the committee could revisit Luckel’s measure if Shell's bills fail to advance.

Sacramento Assembly Committee On Manufacturing, Oil and Mining San Diego County Frank Luckel San Diego Joseph C. Shell Los Angeles Luckel

California seeks Ford aid for mental hygiene

California will seek a share of the 15 million dollars allocated by the Ford Foundation for research in mental illness. Dr Walter Rapaport, director of the State Department of Mental Hygiene, said the state would pursue funds from any source and in any amounts, calling mental health research a field with tremendous potential for discovery and advancement in the next decade.

Sacramento California Ford Foundation Walter Rapaport State Dept. of Mental Hygiene Discovery Arts

Recheck ordered as polio vaccine distribution questioned

The first batch of Salk polio vaccine faces renewed scrutiny after more than 64 cases arose in vaccinated children. Dr. Scheele ordered a nationwide stock check at Parke-Davis with on site reviews in Detroit, while calls grow for hearings on vaccine handling and distribution. Public health authorities await clearance and guidance for resuming inoculations amid political pressure.

Michigan Parke-Davis Public Health Service Leonard A. ‘Scheele U. S Health Service William G. Workman Detroit Scheele National Foundation A. L. Miller R-Neb Oveta Culps Hobby Health, Education and Welfare Miller House Hobby Congress Brent Spence D. Ty House 1 Banking Committee Spence Yobby House Banking Committee Eisenhower Secretary of Health, Education, and Welfare Abraham J. Multer Eisenhower Malter Aids Senate Labor Committee Madge Meredith Charles S. Corley Christina Los Angeles Miss Meredith Earl Warren

Poulson Rebukes Fire Chief Names 3 to Commission

Mayor Norris Poulson rebuked the fire chief and named three new fire commission appointees amid a dispute over integration efforts. Fire department leaders face criticism of bureaucracy and a stand-off following resignations by commissioners Yeamans Lollier and Brock. Police search the Hansen Dam area for two missing children Nancy Hopper 12 and Jerry 10, last seen after an argument with their mother Elisa Hopper.

Los Angeles Norris Poulson Sunlans Nancy Hopper Jerry Elisa Hopper Nancy

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