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Newspaper
Long Beach Press Telegram
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Nov 04, 1958
Page
11
A Long Beach radio host explains that polls close at 7 pm and official results come from election boards after the close. He outlines partial counts and telephonic surveys to gauge key local and state races, promising updates on KFOX 1280 throughout the night.
Four ton Ramac an electric brain trusts at Belgium's World Fair visits Long Beach for IBM open house at 3777 Long Beach Blvd. The machine will answer historical questions in multiple languages and demonstrate business uses such as billing and inventory control. Ramac stores up to five million characters with updates by humans and a starting button push.
The Long Beach Oil Development Company faced a clash with the Harbor Board as amendments to an expanded water flooding program, intended to boost oil recovery, were rejected for failing to reference subsidence control. City officials stressed stopping subsidence as the top priority, with LBOD agreeing to adjust language to reflect dual aims.
Long Beach building activity surged in the first ten months of 1958, reaching $64,325,510 across 23,901 projects, up 50.3 percent from 1957. City Building Superintendent Edward M. OConnor said October continued strong, with $4,964,830 in permits for 2,622 projects, led by residential housing and 322 family units valued at $2,786,690.
Three teenagers were hurt when their car ran out of control and overturned on Stearns Street south of Redondo Avenue Monday afternoon. Michael Donnel, 16, suffered a head injury and possible internal and back injuries after being ejected. George Hesh, 16, suffered a collarbone fracture. Robert Thomasin, 15, had elbow and knee bruises. Donnel was admitted to Community Hospital. Hesh and Thomasin were treated and released. In a second incident, Peter Connors, 7, suffered rib and leg abrasions after being struck by a car at Atlantic Avenue and Willow Street. driver Joseph Witterman, 37, was not cited.
Public Library displays French Pictures by Paris area students ages 10 to 16 as part of Book Week observances. The exhibit features unadorned drawings and paintings, loaned by the French consul for one week.
Hill Signal Hill officers resign after City Council rejects reinstating Captain Oltman and hires back Patrolman Reynolds. Chief Heier resigns calling the meeting a travesty. Sgt. Robert Hunnicutt becomes acting chief as Amberg and Beloit quit with accusations of unbecoming conduct and inefficiency.
Kenneth W. Blackwell 49 of 204 Nieto Ave was booked in city jail for felony drunk driving after his car struck another vehicle at Magnolia Ave and 6th St on Monday. Injured, Mary M. Murray 40 of 16924 S. Bixby Rd Bellflower, suffered whiplash and a bruised left hand and was treated at Seaside Hospital. Blackwell was released on $788 bond.
Bradford C. Hall was rearrested and booked on narcotic charges after police found morphine demerol and a needle under the back seat of a squad car. Hall admitted hiding the drugs, said to be difficult to retrieve with hands handcuffed behind him.
Harvey M. Glatman a 30 year old pin up killer will be surrendered from Los Angeles to San Diego County for trial. He confessed to murdering three Los Angeles women and led authorities to a victim near Indio while giving details of beatings and burial locations. A preliminary hearing is set for November 19 and officials say the trial must occur where the fatal injury occurred.
Modern Woman at 436 Pine Ave reports theft of two bags containing women's coats suits and dresses. Owner Max Siegel notes prior burglary a month earlier and changed locks, but the thief used a front door pass key. Loss amount not yet estimated.
Long Beach motorcycle officer William J. Lauer filed a 253000 damages suit in Superior Court Monday seeking compensation from Sully Miller Contracting Co. for injuries after a April 12 accident caused by rubble and debris on Lakewood Boulevard during a street improvement project.
Long Beach candidate Harry May claimed the Fair Campaign Practices Committee labeled a Hosmer campaign leaflet a code violation. Committee leaders Charles Taft and Bruce Felkner denied making any such statement, saying no official comment exists. May said newspapers ignored the alleged remark.
A television set valued at 280 dollars was stolen from Carleton L. Lowell's residence at 4350 Cerritos Ave after a burglar cut a window screen to gain entry. Police reported the incident occurred Monday.
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