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Newspaper
Long Beach Press Telegram
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Nov 04, 1951
Page
13
Malcolm Epley notes the surge of interest in laws already on books and cites current Long Beach anti noise rules. Prosecutor Ken Sutherland studies existing prohibitions from barking dogs to loud vehicles, proposing perhaps restrict daytime construction in residential zones.
Col H E Hedger recommends creating an initial county water zone to buy surplus Colorado River water to replenish underground supplies south of the San Gabriel Mountains. The plan, including a possible five cent tax, would include Long Beach and run from the Los Angeles city limits to the Orange County line. The Board of Supervisors will consider the Feasibility report Nov 12 and set hearings on zone establishment.
Andrija Artukovich 31 former Yugoslav minister of justice seeks permanent bail as extradition case moves in Los Angeles. He is free on 50000 dollars bail while habeas corpus petition decides whether to grant permanent release. Court hearing set and related proceedings continue, including extradition action.
Long Beach will dedicate its new National Guard Center at a 7 30 p m dinner at the Stearns Street armory. More than 400 civic and military leaders will attend with speeches from Brig. Gen. George Fisher Maj. Gen. Harle Jones and Assemblyman William Grant. The event includes a plaque dedication by the American War Mothers and an Armistice Day parade the next day with the 98th Army Band and Guard units participating.
Three Long Beach men are among the Army wounded listed by the Department of Defense. Pfc. Robert J. Eves, son of Mrs. Ruby Galbrath, 2644 E 220th St. Pic Walter Klay Jr, son of Mr. and Mrs Walter Klay Jr, 3052 Baltic Ave. and Pfc. Vernon Knowles, son of Mr. and Mrs. Steve Knowles, are named. 196294 Lemon Ave.
Postmaster Howard K. Goodwin reported 1951 postal receipts up 11.2 percent from 1930 for a full year, with October gains at 10.9 percent. For the first ten months Long Beach collected $2,104,432.61, up $212,662.50 from 1950, and July to October added $83,990.56. Prospects for reaching $3,000,000 in 1952 look excellent due to the rising business and a rate increase effective January 1, 1952.
The City Council is expected to adopt a resolution to create a 58 square block improvement in North Wrigley Heights bounded by 3aed and Willow Streets the Los Angeles River Channel and Pacific VE. A public hearing will be set on the resolution for protest under the 1911 Improvement Act. The project costs 38000 dollars to be funded by an assessment district and includes sidewalks curbs and driveway aprons for the benefit of Alice Birney School pupils.
After fourteen months in the war zone the attack transport USS Diphda arrived yesterday at an anchorage in Long Beach Harbor and is set to proceed to the Naval Shipyard. Commanded by Capt. John T. Wulff of North Hollywood the vessel supplied 38 640 tons of ammunition to United Nations forces in Korea supporting Marine air units. Executive officer Lt. Comdr. T. B. Mounger of 2222 Portela Ave Torrance is aboard.
A campus warming at Long Beach State College's new 220 acre site on 6201 E Anaheim Rd begins November 16 at 8 p.m. It marks the first assembly of all students there with a pep rally for the basketball season, introduction of Dr P Victor Peterson and student officers, and student dancing led by co chairs Freq Henning and Hugh Clark. Alumni invited as classes move from the old campus at 5401 E Anaheim St to the new facilities by next week.
An Armistice Day parade on Monday November 12 will feature an expected two hour program with the theme Give Blood and Save a Life. Fred Nessler parade chairman reports 78 units entered and about 2300 participants. formation at 10 30 am with parade to start 11 am from Cedar Ave and Ocean Blvd.
About one hundred delegates are expected at the 22nd annual California State Fraternal Congress convention to be held Friday and Saturday in the Municipal Auditorium. The group comprises all fraternal insurance societies operating in California. Mayor Burton W. Chace and Chamber of Commerce president Walter Havekorst will welcome the delegation Friday afternoon. Key speakers include Arthur J. Barrett Jr. of San Francisco national director for Woodmen of the World and Judge Ida Mee Adams of Los Angeles.
A 600 ton shipment of mixed scrap metal from Pacific bases arrived at Berth A-5 in Long Beach. A grand military ball at Municipal Auditorium Navy 12 will be hosted by United Veterans Council with free admission for veterans and guests. The event features Ray Broggle and his 12 piece band, Long Beach Youth Band performances, a baton twirling act, and a stravigeman act, with introductions and national anthem by MSgt. Dre J. Marian.
Edwin Cestagna, city librarian, reports a 4.6 percent rise in book circulation in September marking the third consecutive monthly gain. Branches at North Long Beach, East Long Beach, Anaheim Street, and the Bookmobile posted the largest increases as staff answered over 16,800 reference questions and more than 20,000 residents viewed educational films.
Phyllis Fleming a 15 year old from San Diego was chosen as hostess drum majorette of the 11th annual All Western Band Review to be held November 24 at Municipal Auditorium. She competed with eight finalists from San Diego and neighboring cities and has previous appearances with the Camp Pendleton Marine Band and local band reviews. Parade officials report 71 marching unit entries and a Parade Queen contest set for November 14, with queen and attendants to ride on the Chamber of Commerce float leading the event.
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