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Newspaper
Long Beach Press Telegram
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
May 25, 1948
Page
12
New York on May 25.4 a man complains about the upkeep and social disruption caused by owning a television set. He recalls early radio days, notes how neighbors drop in for hours, and laments bearing the bill while predicting TV’s enduring place in American life.
John A. Sela pleaded guilty to molesting a six year old near Eighth Street and Gardenia Avenue last May. He asked for probation as he stood for sentence before Superior Judge Fred Miller. A probation hearing was set for June 21 and Dr Marcus Crahan was appointed to examine his mental condition.
Five Long Beach play areas host craft classes for adults and children under the Recreation Department. Belmont, Silverado, Bixby, Houghton and MacArthur Parks offer copper tooling, stencil painting, general crafts and basketry on varied days and times. Instructors include Marie Chisholm, Marilyn Powell, Rosina Hannah, Doris Silverson and Betty German.
City College hosts a United Nations Assembly meeting at the public library led by Harvey B Franklin on Wednesday from 7 to 9 p m The discussion covers how education and exchange ideas can foster world understanding and critiques television s impact on conversation and culture including its spread to homes bars theaters and transit venues The piece notes television s growing presence and its potential to transform entertainment and social interaction
In Yore May 25 Science Illustrated reports that 90 percent of down-and-outers seeking Salvation Army aid are driven by excessive drinking. The piece cites joint findings by public health specialists and notes alcoholism as a sick person needing clinical treatment and a major social problem.
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