Lockheed offer to vote as strike drags on
In Hollywood Legion Stadium workers of Lockheed Aircraft Corp vote on a 6 cent hourly raise amid a 30 000 plus North American aviation labor dispute. CIO UAW injunction continues and talks yield little progress as unions seek better terms. Douglas workers approve 5 cent raise at El Segundo and Santa Monica plants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North American Aviation
Lockheed Aircraft Corp
Hollywood Legion Stadium
Lockheed
AFL International Association of Machinists
CIO
United Auto
Frank G. Swain
Los Angeles
J. S
Douglas
Thomas McCracken and Thomas Charles to Die in Gas Chamber
California Supreme Court upholds death sentence for Charles Thomas, the Norwalk “phantom sniper,” and returns Henry Ford McCracken’s case to Orange County for execution date setting. Thomas, 29, was convicted of the 1951 murder of Nina Rice after admitting a thrill from shooting at women. McCracken, a Buena Park sex offender, was slated for execution previously but fate hinges on the Orange County ruling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Thomas
Norwalk
Henry Ford McCracken
Buena Park
San Quentin
Los Angeles
Thomas
Nina Rice
McCracken
Patricia
Jean Hull
California Supreme Court
Orange County Superior Court
Two Purse Snatchers to Be Sentenced
Richard D. Orr, 20, of California Avenue, and Richard D. Davis, 13, of 14th Street, admitted that they stopped Mrs Shirley A. Berry, 60, of West Seventh Street, to ask the time and then grabbed her purse. They pleaded guilty Friday in Long Beach Municipal Court and will be sentenced Monday in Superior Court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Long Beach
Superior Court
Richard D. Orr
California Ave
Richard D. Davis
14Th St
Shirley A. Berry
Seventh St
State credits Lakewood Village annexation raises LB population
The state increased Lakewood Village population by 12 654 after annexation, despite a city estimate of 8114. The figure, using a formula of registered voters times three, affects Long Beach motor vehicle fee and gasoline tax shares. City Manager Sam E Vickers notes the variance explains why no special census is planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lakewood Village
G. T
McCoy
Mgr
Sam E. Vickers
Long Beach
Vickers
Bank of America to Mail 1953 Christmas Club Checks
Bank of America branches in Long Beach will mail $850000 in Christmas Club checks to more than 7500 residents. R E B Robbins, vice president and manager, said the bank will distribute 335000 checks totaling 36000000 across California, the largest number and amount in history. Enrollments for the 1954 club are now being accepted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bank of America
Long Beach
R. E B. Robbins
California
Korea War Hero Killed in El Toro Air Maneuver
Captain Robert L. Nelson 26 of Santa Ana died when his AD Skyraider failed to pull out of a dive during an air support demonstration for visiting British General at El Toro Marine Corps Station. Nelson earned the Silver Star and Purple Heart for actions in Korea, where he led a tank platoon in five major battles. He left a wife Barbara and two daughters, Laurie and Jennifer. The crash occurred as Lt General Westall and Maj General Schilt watched the demonstration.
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Santa Ana
Korea
el Toro Marine Corps Station
Robert L. Nelson
Olive St
John C. Westall
British Royal Marines
Christian F. Schilt
Marine Air Forces
Pacific
John C. Westfall
Royal Marines
el Toro Marine Corps Air Station
David F. O'Neill
Watchman Cleared of Theft Charge in Lumber Yard Case
Edward Heckett aged 47, night watchman at Consolidated Lumber Co. in Wilmington, was arrested on suspicions of grand theft for letting a truck driver haul away three loads of lumber. San Pedro police said Friday he was released after the district attorney declined to file a complaint for insufficient evidence.
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Edward Heckett
Maine Ave
Consolidated Lumber Co
Wilmington
San Pedro
Hackett
Lab Worker Arrested on Drug Charge
Robert Hugo Frank, 30, a former laboratory technician, was booked in city jail on suspicion of possessing narcotics after police found 27 yellow tablets in his apartment at S68 Via Carmelitos. He admitted stealing the tablets from Dr. Stephen A. Seymour of 836 Pine Ave and said he had worked as a lab technician for Seymour and previously at Veterans Hospital. The tablets will be analyzed by the police crime lab.
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Robert Hugo Frank
Frank
S68
Via
Carmelitos
Stephen A. ‘Seymour
Pine Ave
Seymour
Veterans Hospital
Bet Suspect to Face Trial for Bookmaking Ring
John G. Costello 43 of 5846 Dagwood Ave held for arraignment on two counts of operating a flourishing bookmaking business in his accounting office. Sheriff testified to betting markers and paraphernalia found at 2736 E 10th St in Long Beach. Costello was arrested Oct 21 after handling numerous bets over two phones. His office advertised Bookkeeping and Accounting.
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John G. Costello
Dagwood Ave
Superior
Costello
T. G. Maney J
10Th St
Long Beach
Four Men Beat Up Rob L and James Cannan on California Ave
Four men slugged and robbed L and James Cannan at 3 a.m. today near Todd Dawson Avenue. Bt. Cooper, injured with a cut above the left eye, was picked up by a passing motorist and treated at St Mary's Hospital before being released. Police report four assailants and a $40 loss.
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Rob L
James Cannan
Todd Dawson Ave
California Ave
Anaheim
Cooper
St. Mary’s Hospital
High Level Drive Formed to Combat Los Angeles Smog
A coalition of eight leaders from business, industry, education, professions, press, and clergy in Los Angeles County formed to organize an independent air pollution abatement foundation. It aims to fund smog research, spur industry to research, and disseminate findings while coordinating existing efforts.
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Los Angeles County
California
Ambaccanars
Los Angeles
Asa V. Call
Pacific Mutual Life Insurance Co
Southland
Independent Foundation
Burton Chace
Long Beach
John Anson Ford
Gordon Larson
Larson
New Foundation
Fred D. Fagger
University of Southern California
Lee DuBridge
California Institute of Technology
Raymond B. Allen
University
Slugger of Two Women Pleads Guilty on Battery
A 25 year old merchant seaman from USS Jacob Luckenbach pled guilty to slugging two women on a street corner and was sentenced to 30 days in county jail. Robert C. Thompson had claimed innocence but withdrew the plea. Judge Charvat ordered psychiatric evaluations due to blackout history from a 35 foot fall aboard his ship. Evelyn M. Ernest and Bertha Shaler were struck as they waited for a bus at Third Street and Pine Avenue.
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Robert C. Thompson
The
USS
Jacob Luckenbach
Frank C. Charvat
Albert C
Ramsey
Thompson
Charvat
Evelyn M. Ernest
Bennnett Ave
Bertha Shaler
Florida St
Third St
Pine Ave
Burglars Ransack Home of Local Retired Newsman
Mr and Mrs Frank Finns of 833 Terraine Ave return to a torn apart house after burglars seized 450 in valuables including 40 cash. Intruders ripped doors, dumped drawers, scattered clothes and stole jewelry and a silver service for eight. The Hawaii trip is cancelled as the burglary occurred between 830 am and 530 pm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Finns
Terraine Ave
Monrovia
Honolulu
Hawaii
Los Angeles
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Tam
Broadbent
Frank F. Merriam
Goodwin Knight
California Real Estate Association
L.B
el Toro
Celearam
Malcolm Epley
Jas
C'Mon Fellas
311Th
Fort MacArthur
Port
Myrna Hansen
Col
F. C. Mencaccy
Miss Hansen
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