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Newspaper
Long Beach Press Telegram
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Oct 19, 1951
Page
12
City Prosecutor Kenneth Sutherland says proposed antinoise rules will not cover trucks or automobiles since vehicular noise is a state function under the California Vehicle Code. Police enforce state muffler and exhaust rules, with over 60 citations for improper mufflers in the past 30 days.
Frank Fish aged 65 from Hastings Nebraska died when his car plunged 40 feet over an embankment on Highway 60 west of Beaumont California. His wife Mabel, 69, was hospitalized in serious condition. Patrolmen cited possible swerve to view scenery or sudden illness causing loss of control.
City officials await state guidance on the future of the old National Guard Armory at 854 E Seventh Street as units move to the new National Guard Center at Stearns and Newport. Built in 1931 for about 75000 on city-deeded land, the building may revert to the city if no longer needed. no state decision has been received.
Southern California residents were told to be watchful for a test parachute carrying explosives accidentally released by an Air Force plane. Edwards Air Force base said the ribbon white chute, nine feet wide, dropped from 20,000 feet at noon, likely drifting miles with varied winds before reaching ground.
Pfc Bill D Ragsdale age 23 is listed wounded in action in Korea on Oct 5. His mother Mrs Drew E King of 3431 F Fourth St reported the injury to the Defense Department through his commanding officer.
Sacramento reports Gov Warren prepared to let the Legislature reexamine a joint tenancy bill during the March budget session. He noted Southern California opposition and possible consideration of sex crime and highway legislation, while the constitution restricts topics to money matters unless permitted. The bill passed the Senate unanimously with a few Assembly no votes.
Charles Baron Ltd observes the opening of a new boys section at 4916 E Second St with open house today and tomorrow. Sales pause 7 to 9 pm tonight. store stays open until 5:30 pm tomorrow. Belmont Shore location has served six years and was recently expanded for the boys segment.
Comdr James Bentley public works officer at Long Beach Naval Shipyard told Uptown Long Beach Exchange Club last night that four and a half million dollars spent fighting subsidence equals about 3 percent of a $150 million capital investment. He cited oil extraction as a primary cause and outlined four remedies including stopping oil removal and diking, or filling with dirt. Experts predict up to 19 feet of subsidence at the yard. it is nine and a half feet now.
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