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Newspaper
Long Beach Press Telegram
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Nov 17, 1953
Page
19
A city official at a neighborhood church arrived late to 11 a.m. services and, while seated in the vestibule, dropped money for the communion plate mistaken by an usher. The anecdote blends with letters about TV publicity, Eleanor Roosevelt, Greek royalty, and a safety note on bikes, featuring local readers and incidents.
The Long Beach Board of Health voted to launch a comparative study of infant mortality after 173 deaths this year, up from 146 last year, and directed the city health officer to consult local medical society members. They also urged stronger community group participation in the Safety Council amid 124 violent or accidental deaths, and reported polio cases at 104 by last week with gamma globulin distribution praised for public cooperation. Dr. Frank Blair chaired the meeting.
Leaders from Long Beach and Lakewood attend the fall meeting at the Lafayette Hotel roof from 9 30 to 12 20 a m. The program Bits of Scouting the World Over follows breakfast with Teresa Crowley from the National Leadership Bureau outlining new training trends. Ruth Hess Swiss girl guide will speak and appear on the program. Mrs Rolland Stutzman coordinates the program. Council president Mrs Roger T Hoffman conducts the meeting. Mrs H W Hodges is arrangement chairwoman. Jehenna Wahl leads group singing. George Huff leads the Flag salute. Father William Barry will give the invocation.
A conscience-stricken ex-thief turned over five diamond rings valued at 450 dollars each and three more valued at 2289 dollars, totaling 24000 dollars, from two Long Beach stores. Det. John J. Broom said the man, who phoned to confess, had confessed at Grauman's Chinese Theater in Lollywood and then accompanied officers on a tour of the shops. The rings were still with their original price tags and could have netted 5000 to 6000 if sold to fences. The thief is unidentified and claims to have gone straight.
A jury was selected in Long Beach Municipal Court to try Dr. Paul Revesz of Bellflower on narcotics charges. The 55 year old physician is accused of multiple false prescriptions for demerol. He reportedly admitted writing prescriptions in a patient’s name and filling them for his own use. City lease extension discussed by oil company official E. E. Pyles with Signal Hill authorities.
The City Council adopted construction plans and specifications for two jetties at the Alamitos Bay Marina entrance. They authorize bidding and outline extending rock jetties seaward to about 3350 feet south of Ocean Blvd. The project cost is estimated at 2,066,300 dollars, funded from tidelands oil funds.
The City Council awarded Bes wick Construction Co. a 27580 contract to demolish and replace the existing control tower atop the Airport Administration Building. The 400 square foot facility will house new radar gear from the Civil Aeronautics Authority and Anstell, with federal aid estimated around 30 to 50 percent. The council also approved leasing the airport coffee shop to Robert E. and Diana Bixby for five percent of gross receipts or a $250 minimum per month, with reopening planned before December 1.
Rags the ship mascot disappeared from Bay Shore Dog and Cat Hospital after crewmen on the tanker SS Bulkstar reported her missing while the ship sailed for Arabia. Capt. Dowling and agent Don Ahern coordinate efforts as a $45 fund supported her care until the vessel’s return.
City Council in committee debate signaled a probe into port irregularities pending City Manager Sam E. Vickers investigation. Chairman Kealer and Councilman Livyani pressed for full disclosure of harbor operations and why irregularities occurred. An attorney’s opinion cited dockage overcharges by Harbor Commission prompting retroactive bills for Avalon and Frontenac.
City approves installation of street lights on Cedar Avenue between 14th and 15th Streets. Edison Co. awarded the project following complaints from residents. City Manager Samuel E. Vickers announced the investigation found a definite need for better lighting in the area.
Airman First Class Thomas Patrick O'Connor, formerly at the local Air Force Base, is making a long bicycle journey to a pay station in Montgomery, Alabama. He left Long Beach for Maxwell Air Force Base on Saturday and hopes to reach El Paso, Texas, by Wednesday on his three speed English bicycle. An avid cyclist, O'Connor logged over 4000 miles during his 35 months here, visiting San Francisco, Mexico and other Southland sites. Born in Dublin, Ireland, he came to the U.S. 3 1/4 years ago and lives with an uncle in Brooklyn, New York. He joined the Air Force three years ago to see the country. "In Ireland cycling is as popular as baseball is in the United States," he said.
Rodney B. Daniel 21 of 24318 Gaffey St San Pedro pleaded guilty to selling heroin to a Long Beach police officer. He was sentenced to 90 days in county jail and placed on five years probation by Superior Judge Joe Raycraft after Officer Vic Armitage testified Daniel accepted $10 in marked money on June 18 for two bundles of heroin. Daniel denied narcotics use while pleading guilty on September 28.
A Navy man aboard the USS Manchester was robbed of $20 early today by three men who leaped from behind a parked car at Pirg Ave and Seaside Blvd. They choked him, knocked him down, and took his wallet before fleeing in a car. The suspects, about 20, were described as huskily built.
The Magnolia pier to Avalon passenger boat service received city approval today. Spencer Channel Transport, Inc. plans a converted PT boat for the cross channel run and must obtain state approval after city clearance. The three year permit is revocable on 30 days notice and requires a 6 percent share of gross fares and freight to the city.
The Navy transport Gen. H. B. Freeman arrived today carrying 1404 passengers from the Far East. About half of the travelers were Air Force personnel, signaling a large mixed crew and evacuee movement.
Stella L. Jordan aged 63 of 14522 Harper Street Midway City stepped on a banana peel on Anshelm Street West of Pine Avenue and fell injuring her leg and hip. She was taken to Seaside Hospital for treatment.
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