13 Ships Sail for Pacific Fleet Duty
The heavy cruiser USS Helens and 12 destroyers sailed from Long Beach Monday night as part of Pacific Fleet reinforcement. Divisions list ships such as USS James E. Keyes and USS Rupertis, with tankers planned for reconditioning at multiple naval yards. Navy says move boosts defensive capabilities amid unsettled world situation and ships operate under Military Sea Transportation Service.
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Service Pins Given to 60 Ex-Employes
Sixty former city employees were honored by the City Council with service pins. More than 20 received theirs at the council chamber from Councilman Toby W. chainman of the Civil Set Committee. the rest will receive by mail. Ernest Butler of 629 Vista St. earned a 40 year pin, having served since at least 193? The longest tenure employee attended. Those still in service will be honored next Tuesday.
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Vista St
Park Strip Driveway Plan Approved by City Council
Despite protests by Councilman D. Pat Anorn the City Council approved Long Beach Amusement Co to build a 24 foot wide driveway across a park strip south of Qenan Bi to a new parking lot between Pine and Dague Aves. The company will cover costs and fund a beautification plan for the park strip with separate boxes and low pruning screens.
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Sport Car Rams House Injuring Two At Toledo
Two men injured when a sport car skidded early Monday, jumped the curb and struck a house at S716 The Toledo. Driver Donald A. Cox, 22, of 60 218 Stanbridge, suffered multiple fractures and injuries. Passenger Archie Lewis, 24, of 6783 Delta Age, had a possible concussion. Both treated at Community Hospital.
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Sailor Discovers Hitchhikers Leave $60 Behind
Vincent F. Skaler retrieved a torn paper from his hip pocket after picking up two sailors at Glive Ave and Long Beach Blvd in Compton. He believes the sailors dropped the $60 bill when a newspaper slipped from his risk.
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Firemen Train Across County In Fire School Routine
From rookies to county chief, firefighters attend training across Lakewood, Lomita, Lancaster, Malibu, and other towns. Captains and reserve crews rotate through the county training tower to learn pacing, techniques, and rescue handling under Deputy Chief John Duncan’s refresher program. Continued on Page B-2.
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Dick Friend
Lakewood
Ha- Department
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Rotling Hills
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Malibu
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Los Angeles
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Long Beach, Southern California Gas Agree Gas Supply Deal
After prior tensions over tidelands legislation the City of Long Beach and Southern California Gas Co. reach terms for immediate gas delivery up to 20 million cubic feet daily, rising to 38 million then 43 million thereafter, with pricing and fees outlined and contingent on a Dipeling franchise and state utilities approval. Negotiations began last July with assistance from gas consultant Roy Wehe.
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Seal Sale Breakfast Thursday at Lafayette Hotel
The 1956 Christmas Seal Sale breakfast will be at 9:45 a.m. in the Lafayette Hotel. Rev Alliam B Crosby will speak on volunteer efforts as 403 000 seals go to area families. campaign aims for $80,000, about $76,108 raised last year. Twenty awards honor helpers. proceeds fund chest X ray case finding medical social research rehabilitation and health education.
Portuguese Group Votes New Leaders at Convention
The Society of Espirito Santo delegates at the California fraternal and insurance organization's 5th annual convention in Wilton Hotel hear annual reports from the president treasurer doctor and other officials. About 400 delegates attend the five day gathering with installation planned Wednesday night. The group, organized in Santa Clara in 1895, promotes the Holy Ghost celebration and provides member benefits.
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Calornia Fraternal and Insurance Organization
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Wilton Hotel
Santa Clara
Man Awakened by Fire in Home Suffers Burns
A 68-year-old man, Gideon R. Lorwool, sleeping on a divan in the living room, woke about 2 am when a fire damaged 13 dwellings at 1795 Canal Ave. He suffered long-degree burns, was treated at Seq. Side Hospital, then transferred to War riol General Hospital. His son-in-law and daughter M. and Mrs. William BR. Ford were awakened in an adjoining room. The fire damaged the living room wall and ceiling and destroyed a chair and a lamp.
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William BR. Ford
Bar Safe Looted for 1500 Receipts in Anaheim Report
Police were told Monday that a bar at 5872 Jae Anaheim Street was looted of about 1500 in cash and checks from the safe. The theft covered receipts for Friday Saturday and Sunday. Clerk Pixley discovered the loss upon arriving to work Monday afternoon.
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Captain Commission Given L. B. Woman in Air Force
Margaret J. Wyatt 23 daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Kessel Wyatt of 6311 Carita St has been commissioned as a captain in the Air Force Reserve at Pease Air Base Oakland in 1953. She expects active duty starting January first and to be sent to San Antonio for officers indoctrination. Wyatt, a Wilson High Long Beach Junior College and UC Berkeley graduate, served nearly three years with the Red Cross at the base including a 3 WG month Korean tour near the 38th parallel. She is active in the Los Cerritos Daughters of the American Revolution and organized the BAR Juniors of Long Beach. She was employed by the Bureau of Public Assistance for seven years ending February.
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San Antonio
Red Cross
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Los Cerritos Daughters
BAR
Long Beach
Burea of Public Assistance
Lead Slug Crashes Into Doctor's Home
A lead slug from an unknown rifle crashed through a window at Dr. Thomas Rogers’s home on 314 W sth St while they dined. The pellet went through the living and dining rooms, glanced off a door, and rested on the floor. Police said the slug was fired from a distance. Dr. Rogers heard nothing and saw no suspect.
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Pair Confesses in Hammer Felidup Robbery
Two Wilmington juveniles admitted to striking James J. Thompson, 20, with a hammer and robbing him of 31.2 here early Saturday, police said. Jesus S. Romero, 20, of 1401 B.M. St, and Ruben M. Donnz, 19, of F22 P St, were booked on robbery charges. A third suspect was implicated by the pair, and a complaint will be filed charging Ronets and Lapex with robbery.
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Destroyers cross Atlantic at 525 mph on wartime flight
Douglas aircraft produced at Long Beach plant completed a Maine to Germany flight at an average speed of 525 miles per hour. The jet tactical bombers covered a 5716 mile journey in nine hours with a fuel stop in the Azores.
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Health Dept Says No Epidemic Despite Flu Colds Rife
Health officials reported today that Lang beaches are experiencing widespread colds and influenza but caution there is no epidemic. Officials urge standard precautions and monitor case numbers.
Long Beach Motor Officers Install New Leaders
New officers were installed at the Long Beach Police Department motorcycle corps banquet. A B File became president, with Gert from Bland Watsios as leader. Other new officers include Dean Taylan president, Ernie Moore treasurer, and Jerry LePay secretary. Officer Marlin B. Petersen remained hospitalized.
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Dean Taylan
Ernie Moore
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Jerry LePay
Man Sentenced for Bad Checks and Forgery in 1952
A 44 year old man admitted writing 874.39 in checks against an account opened with a worthless check and received one year in county jail for issuing checks with insufficient funds. He also drew a year for forgery to be served concurrently. He had opened a 2500 dollar check account in Dallas with US banks, including several failed payments, and later fled the state. He was arrested in Huntington Park for forging checks stolen for his employer. The forgery charge was sent here for judgment.
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Arizona
Huntington Park
Navy Reserve Unit Hosts Prep Dance on Terminal Island
The Naval Reserve Training Center on Terminal Island invites Long Beach high school juniors and seniors to a dance from 8 p.m. to midnight at the center’s del deck. Free refreshments, chaperons, and gate passes via Gate 1 are provided. The USS Saciisis submarine will be open for inspection during the event. Lt Comdr Monroe will oversee the dinner and duties.
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Stolen Adding Machine and Cash From Doctor's Office
A thief attempted to break through a wall to steal an adding machine valued at eight dollars from Dr. Westly R. Lochausen at 4301 Atlantic Avenue. He also took $85 in cash and $3 in stamps before fleeing Monday.
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