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Newspaper
Long Beach Press Telegram
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Nov 25, 1947
Page
14
American Public Works Association cites cities with high rat populations and millions in damage. In Long Beach concerns arise over transit efficiency and passenger coin handling. A Los Angeles cat enthusiast reports a record 41 year old cat and Long Beach shows feature top pedigreed felines.
A four point comparison weighs Two sites for Long Beach civic center. Lagoon side offers 40 acres, two level parking for 4000 cars, easy downtown access, and hotel impact relief. Ocean front site promises landmark beauty and strong World Ringstrasse scale praise but faces traffic and hotel-room losses.
A six man committee to promote the Long Beach Chamber for Commerce good will tour to Mexico was named by chamber president George P. Tayibman dx. Members include Lynn O. Hossam Bill Barbee Ed James George Burt Dr. John A. Harris and Lawson Overman. The tour sails from Long Beach February 14 and returns March 1. Conducted by the Southern California Tourist Bureau the trip is the first since 1940 and the chamber’s tenth sponsor of such a program.
A citizens committee appointed by Mayor Burton W. Chace will meet tomorrow at 10 p m in the mayor's office to plan the Freedom Train stop in Long Beach. Chairman Freed Haly will preside and discuss possible changes to the train itinerary including a one day stop.
The Los Angeles weather bureau forecasts clear or scattered high clouds today and tonight with local early morning fog Wednesday. It will be slightly warmer today and tonight but cooler Wednesday with moderate variable winds along the coast. A coastal ship breeze settles by afternoon.
Long Beach City Council in executive session backed a plan asking Seventh Street industries to cover main expansion costs while the city funds repairs to existing lines. Procter & Gamble, needing new facilities, plans to invest over 2 million dollars. city share may require an emergency transfer of Gas Department funds.
California lawmakers push quitclaim legislation to renounce U S claims to submerged lands beneath tidewaters and within state boundaries. Rep Charles Fletcher of San Diego introduces the joint resolution before the 1946 act. Rep Willa Bradley consults Long Beach leaders on defending harbor and shore interests amid pending action in Washington.
Responding to a petition from 25 property owners on Chestnut Ave and Loma Dr residents seek to rezone from R-d residential to C-1 business use. Planning Director says area is mainly residential and the plan may proceed. Council waives $5 per lot deposit to initiate the hearing.
George Price, 76, of 926 E Olympic Blvd Los Angeles, died at 5 30 p m yesterday when struck by a southbound trolley as he crossed tracks near Olive Street Compton Police said Motorman Horace Warden 57 of 225 Elm Ave Long Beach operated the car.
Dr. Dwight Sigworth will represent the Board of Education on the municipal school camping committee to plan a mountain retreat for Long Beach youth. He will join policy meetings in January and report back on actions to the board.
A 1947 November cold spell in Long Beach brought a 43 degree low, the coldest since records began, with 31 degrees on November 19, 1921, and 38 degrees in 2288. The piece tracks monthly highs and lows from 1931 to 1947, noting extreme swings and notable heat in 1945 and the wet 1944 and 1946 months.
Long Beach Chamber of Commerce directors approved Rainbow Pier area for a civic center after an engineering survey. The decision followed the civic planning committee led by John H. Mead. Proposed structures include a federal building state offices city hall county offices museum library band shell and opera house.
The Coast Guard declared a 40-kiloliter harbor fireboat surplus for lack of funds and personnel after aiding in the Markay tanker fire. Officials note peacetime roles differ and auction may occur under War Assets Administration. The service also lists other fire-ready craft including the Yankton and a 50-footer kept in reserve.
Long Beach Employes Federal Credit Union bought a 90 by 90 foot two story building at 10th St and Ximena Ave for $50,000 from Minnie R. Moore. The board approved land and building purchase with six stores on the first floor and 10 apartments above. The use of the building is to be discussed. the credit union serves school system employees under FDIC approval led by Samuel Peters and Dr C W Jackson.
Thieves entered the home of Howard A Mooney and his family at 2461 Pine Ave while the family was away on the east coast. Police report loot valued at 1431.50 including a dog, four guns, clocks, clothing, and jewelry. Neighbor Al K Peletier found the door ajar and the house ransacked.
Patsy Harding and classmates at Horace Mann Elementary present The Story of the Pilgrims, tracing Thanksgiving from Plymouth to Lincoln and Roosevelt. The three act play, about Puritans in England and their voyage to America, showcases the holiday’s evolution and national proclamation.
Long Beach Harbor Department faces a tight deadline to decide on Navy proposals for the city to take over and operate the pontoon bridge at the inner harbor entrance. Navy tests Helm Bridge in mid December. estimated costs are 25000 dollars next year and 35000 the following year. Rear Admiral Hendren notes Navy lacks funds and personnel to extend operation.
Long Beach Harbor Commission approved twenty four additional oil wells at a session led by vice president M S Walker in President W R Martin’s absence. Sixteen wells at Parcel 1A: Richfield Oil Co development. seven by Long Beach Oil Development Co. one by General Petroleum Corp. The board also authorized Dr Charles R Dodson university geology professor as consultant for three months at 50 dollars a day up to 15 days monthly. Expenditure of 1677.72 for Berths 3 4 transit shed changes approved to extend a fire wall above roof sheathing. Alton L Coley hired as watchman at 223 dollars a month.
Long Beach Chamber of Commerce votes to oppose state takeover of bus system jurisdiction. Directors urge the city bureau of franchises retain control to set routes and schedules within Long Beach, arguing state oversight would limit local planning.
Forty nine members of the Long Beach health department staff petitioned the city council to reject Dr. Harrison Eilers resignation and keep him as city health officer. Eilers has offered to become director of health services for the Board of Education effective January 1. City Manager Wirchingard said he asked Eilers to reconsider, but the doctor refused. The council indicated it may approve a salary increase for the health officer if he stays. An ordinance raising pay for lower staff was given first reading.
The City Council ordinance committee will meet in special session at 8 30 a m tomorrow to consider an ordinance establishing the duties and authority of reserve police and a proposed measure requiring off street parking for future buildings. Councilman Raymond C Kealer will preside.
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