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Newspaper
Long Beach Press Telegram
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Oct 07, 1955
Page
19
A vivid tour of the Press Telegram operation shows reporters, editors, printers, and advertising staff working in a multiroom newsroom. It covers wiring stories, copy desks, engraving, syndication, and the circulation chain from presses to the paperboy, highlighting a bustling, public service focused newsroom culture.
Attorney John A. Fleming says Southern California Gas Co remains the largest financial backer of the drive to defeat Long Beach revenues and back the Allen bill. He notes funds include a reported $22,000 from the gas group via the California Ridgelands Protective Association and questions whether backers will disclose contributions or identify themselves voluntarily.
Lakewood reports begin for the United Neighbors Community Chest drive to raise 39107, with five chairmen led by Peter Nitrini. A thermometer near May Co. tracks progress as 457 of 500 house-to-house volunteers work to cover 46 square miles. Elva Evans notes expanded service to 30 health welfare and youth agencies citywide.
Long Beach based navy vessels arrived from Alaskan waters where they ventured farther into the Arctic than prior missions as part of a supply fleet to support radar warning network construction around the polar region. The LSTs include USS Chittersden County Hillsborough County Mahoning County San Bernardino County and Summit County, joining USS Merrick and USS Belle Grove already in port after the operation.
Delegates met at the Lafayette Hotel for the ninth annual Long Beach pensions convention with United States Senator Muchel and State Senator Richards speaking. The session discussed shoreline development, tideland oil revenues, and state park policy amid a long battle over pension rights and city refunds totaling over $2 million projected.
The head of the State Division of Beaches and Parks hopes the Bolsa-Chica Beach area soon becomes a state park, but details depend on a legislative appropriation. In California, Shoreline Planning Association attendees noted the timing is up to lawmakers. Meanwhile Long Beach area discussions focus on municipalizing the bus system to improve service and protect tax revenue amid ongoing transit labor tensions.
Downey supervisor Legg 67 surrendering in Los Angeles faces immediate plea on grand jury indictment for perjury tied to denials about meeting rubbish magnate Andrew Hohn. He collapsed last week, received a sedative, and was photographed and fingerprinted at booking. Attorneys Ball and Albert attend as date set for plea submission October 14.
Mrs. Myrtle McCallondh called late Thursday about low annoying sounds coming from the foggy night at 817 East Tenth Street. Officers APR Adams and Abner Cook went to Mira McCallongi s residence and soon heard the murmur as reported, near the San Pedro breakwater.
Union members voted unanimously to authorize a strike if necessary over working rules and a pension plan. Negotiations resumed with ship owners as a five day strike idled 1,006 local drivers and 2,560 others. Federal mediator Ruddy observed talks and urged swift resolution, noting halted rock products and ready mix deliveries disrupted flood control and freeway projects in the county.
Fred Sykes of Long Beach Retailers Associated outlines three main hurdles for downtown retailers to reverse suburban flight. parking facilities must expand with free or validated options, modernization is needed to overcome obsolescence, and cooperative advertising is required to push one stop downtown shopping. Despite losses from decentralization, state retail sales remain solid per Federal Reserve figures.
Alumni from Polytechnic and Wilson High Schools returned to campus for Homecoming Day activities. The 24th Poly Wilson football game caps festivities at Veterans Memorial Stadium at 8 p.m. A full schedule of assemblies, queen coronations, skits, and pep rallies accompanied campus tours and alumni gatherings throughout the day.
Los Angeles Mayor Norris Foulson asks a Congressional investigation after a Harbor Study Committee report brands Long Beach and Los Angeles as the worst ports in the United States due to labor slowdowns and shortages. He urges a three day House Merchant Marine subcommittee hearing in Los Angeles for Oct 19 to 21. The report recommends consolidating harbors under a single port authority but labels it impossible. Long Beach manager E. J. Amar questions consolidation, citing debt and competition issues. Pete Moore of the ILWU calls the report a farce and proposes a probe, noting Long Beach’s advance over Los Angeles in piers and facilities.
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