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Newspaper
Long Beach Press Telegram
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Nov 25, 1953
Page
3
Iran and Britain hover over a framework on oil as diplomatic ties thaw. Foreign Minister Entazam says both sides must agree on principles before full settlement, while Iran seeks compensation for nationalized AIOC properties. Public hostility to Britain grows around Abadan and the oil industry.
Former Long Beach mayor Burt H Chace addressed the Chamber of Commerce breakfast urging a decentralizing program to cope with Los Angeles County’s vast budget and population. He cited finances, county projects, smog, and overcrowding as key concerns and praised cooperation among city and county officials.
Long Beach church leaders told the City Council that repetitive plane noises from the jet era disrupt Sunday services at Wes Lathe Church of the Holy Trinity. Pastor O C Mees urged action. the matter was referred to City Manager Sam E Vickers for discussion with Air Force officials on December 14.
A Tuesday night blaze of unknown origin gutted part of a furniture store at 4310 Atlantic Ave. Police reported heavy damage to one wall and a store room, with several pieces of furniture harmed. The building is owned by Harry J. Freviel of 4555 Lomine Ave.
In Sacramento a chaotic scene ties Arthur H. Samish to a liquor lobbyist web as legislators debate Alcohol Beverage Control Act administration. Assemblyman Weinberger rejects calls to name names while Leake presses for Kefauver committee evidence. Speaker Silliman demands evidence of undue influence. In Nevada City California, Henson murder case sees Perkins and Boles face death sentences with Santo awaiting execution. prosecutors seek dismissal to let Henson testify as a witness.
Washington reports the Defense Department urged closing six commissary stores at military bases. Assistant Secretary Hannah announced at a briefing that sites include the disciplinary barracks at Lomper California the Evle Ordnance Depot near Sandusky Ohio the Naval Receiving Station Brooklyn New York Camp Roberts and Camp San Luis Obispo in California.
City Council approved a contract with M. A. Breckenridge J. Ushkian & Co for engineering services related to a compressor project at Spring Street and Junipero, tied to a $2.5 million investment from the Public Improvement Fund in Kentucky and $500,000 from the Tideland Fund in U S Treasury Del. The firm will be paid 29,600 plus 200 per week for supervisory services.
The council will oppose liquor licenses for Clock Drive-In Restaurant Cay son Ll. vid Atlantic Ave and a small tavern at 49 62nd Pl Alamitos Bay Peninsula. It cites teen patrons at the drive-in and policing concerns. Objections to the second license hinge on beach proximity.
Stolen Santa suits from a costume factory were found returned this morning at the door of the facility. Most suits were intact despite minor soil contact. jewelry and other items stolen with the outfits were not recovered. No note or explanation was left by the thief.
Pall W. Frank was re elected president of the City Employees Assn after a mail ballot count on Tuesday. Other officers named include Charles Novotny as vice president Francis H Dixon as secretary Tlete Wiest as treasurer Leo Husted and Mary Ann Keely as insurance representatives Regis Twomey as magazine editor. Frank received 174 of 154% votes cast Leo Greene polled in votes and Leo J Miller 280. Thirteen ballots were voided. The wires were terminated at the annual mex.
Hancock Oil Co plans expansion of its 2500 barrel daily catalytic refinery at 2828 Junipero Ave in Signal Hill with plans contingent on after January 1. Office of Defense Mobilization issued certificates of necessity enabling quick tax write offs for proposed additions including a $500,000 unit to produce blending stocks for high octane gasoline. W T Hanenek executive VP did not estimate total cost as plans are not finalized.
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