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Newspaper

Long Beach Press Telegram

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Oct 23, 1956

Page

10

Four Saved As Fishing Boat Capsizes Off Palos Verdes

The skipper and three crew members scrambled to safety after the 9 foot fishing vessel Cor der IL capsized about 4 miles southwest of Hong Pt near Palos Verdes. Coast Guard received messages from district HQ reporting the owner master W. H. Gil iste of 1832 W. I St Wikning con and three unnamed crewmen were rescued. The still-floating vessel Lgcretia K. was taken in tow by Pacific Towboat and Salvage Co. Long Beach, while Coast Guard cutter Morag stood by.

Corder IL Palos, Verdes Chast Guard District Mackrel Hong W. H. Gilishte W. I Lgcretia K. ‘Bater Pacific Towboat and Salvage Co Long Beach Coast Guard Morag

Nurses Seek Longer Training for Vocational Nurses

The California Licensed Vocational Nurses Assn met at the Lafayette Hotel and urged the State Senate Interim Committee to extend vocational nurse training from 22 to 24 months. Pearl Sievers, Santa Rosa resident and LVN committee chair, reported the group’s recommendation after flying to Sacramento. The nurses plan formal legislation when lawmakers reconvene, aiming to upgrade patient care with enhanced and specialized training.

California Lafayette State Senate Pearl Sievers Sacramento Zroup Sievers Santasa Hye Lvn

Harbor's Oldest Man Succumbs at Age 106

Terrazas, 106, of 1425 Emde, died at a granddaughter's home. Born in Guadalupe Mexico, he lived in El Paso and Wilmington area communities. Survived by two sons, daughters, 22 grandchildren, 38 great grandchildren, and 15 great great grandchildren. Funeral arrangements pending at Halverson Leavell Mortuary.

Harbor Wilmington Terrazas Emde Harbor Luis Griego Tarrazas Guadalupe Mexico el Paso Tex Eles Lorenz Harbor City Blas Mendoza San Pedro Louisa Griega Frances Gonzales Halverson Leavell Mortuary

Candidates Debate United Nations Role at Altrusa Night

Opposing congressional candidates Craig Hosmer and Raymond C. Simpson led a program at the Lafayettes Hotel marking United Nations Week with more than 100 members and guests and honoring 31 foreign students from Long Beach State and City Colleges.

Congress United Nations Long Beach Altrusa Club Craig Hosmer Raymond C. Simpson Lafayettes

Funeral rites set for two landslide victims

Funeral services are planned for two seven year old boys buried by an earthslide in Dairy Valley. Charles Medina at Holy Family Church Artesia with Rosary tonight at Artesia Mortuary. James De Santiago to be buried at Artesia Mortuary. Parents and siblings named, with grandparents listed.

Dairy Valley Charles “Medina Holy Family Artesia Artesia Mortuary James de Santiago Perilla

Adoption Urged for Prop 3 and Oppose Prop 10

The Citizens Committee for Prop 3 urges adoption to fund hospitals correctional facilities and classrooms if Prop 3 passes on Nov 6. They cite regional imbalances with southern California housing only 33 percent of patient capacity. The Los Angeles Realty Board endorsed Prop A for juvenile facilities. Fred W. Links opposes Prop 10, arguing it would allow private architects and engineers and invite a spoils system.

A. J. Gock Los Angeles-Orange Citizens Committee Gock Los Angeles Realty Board Thas Fred W. Links

M S Rucker Honored by Supervisors

The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors adjourned in memory of M S Rucker, a former city councilman and real estate reader who died Saturday at 82. A resolution by Supervisor Kenneth Hahn expressed regret and noted Rucker as a distinguished leader. Funeral held at Patterson & Snively Mortuary. He served as city councilman in 1911 and 1912 and was a charter member of Uptown Church of Christ and the Long Beach Board of Realtors.

Los Angeles Patterson &7 Snively Mortuary Uptown Church of Christ Long Beach

Accused Bridges Attackers Face Trial on Nov. 27

Fred Reppine and Donald I Hansen must stand trial November 27 in San Rafael as they face charges for the assault on labor leader Harry Bridges. The defendants, both from the Harbor area, pleaded not guilty after the cafe attack in Northern California. Reppine survived an October 11 shooting incident in Wilmington when five bullets hit his car.

Fred Reppine Donald In. Hansen Harry Bridges Thomas F. Keating San Rafael Reppine Wilmington Hansen Harbor Bridges Longshoremen's and California

Harbor engineers favor Magnolia Ave landing site plan

A formal report shows Magnolia Ave could host a permanent Navy landing for less than half the Pico Ave cost. Chief harbor engineer Shoemaker cited 2,515,500 in-site costs vs 5,600,000 for Pico Ave Pier A berths. The plan implies revenue loss at Pier A and notes a 500-foot timber breakwater could shield the site from surge. Awards totaling 137,000 were announced for three injured in a truck switch engine crash two years ago.

Magnolia Ave Pico’ Ave R. R. Shoemaker Shoemaker Pico Ave Pier A Superior Court Charles ‘Jt. Smith Thomas F. Frazier Burrell Hitsman Roland T. Caulfield Sre

War Mothers Meet Extends to Welcome Atty Melvin M Bell i

California War Mothers gather in Long Beach at the Lafayette Hotel for their 37th annual convention. Atty. Melvin M Bel li of San Francisco addressed matters before trial proceedings, with Frazier named as defendant and railroad cited. The group planned a luncheon, a general session, harbor and Navy planning talks, election of officers, and a banquet, ending with officer installations Thursday night.

Melvin M. Belli San ‘Francisco Frazier George Maury Railroad T. L. Fowler Long Beach Veterans Administration Hospital Col. W. R. Mcza Ae Teles Artesia St Sarania Ave Lafayette Hotel Lafayette Maybelle Teste Della Rector

Wildcat Strikes Oil 35 Miles Offshore in Gulf

Oil companies report discovery on a 5,000 acre Gulf tract 35 miles offshore. The wildcat well, completed at depths around 6,700 feet, yields 360 barrels per day with 40.8 degrees gravity oil and 308,000 cubic feet of gas. Companies named include Fantane Signal Oil & Gas Co and Forest Oil Co.

Signal Oi & Gas Co Haneeaut de Giltcock Oil Co Forest Oil Co Monaat Aieems Faery Aim Senbe Gulf of Eae Daley Ave Over Calitarnia Takeweed Wits

L B Olympic Stars to Be Seen Monday

Long Beach Olympic stars Rev Bob Richards and Mrs Pat McCormick appear Monday at Poly High Auditorium in a free program sponsored by the Long Beach unit of the California Association for Health Education Physical Education and Recreation. Richards speaks then shows 1952 Olympic film. McCormick dives with commentary by Glenn, coach of this year's women's team. Children must be with parents.

Long Beach Civic Chorus Municipal Auditorium Dulcibella W. Moser Lucile Redmond Bill Thomas Jim Gordon Margery Gordon Susan Johnson Long Beach Bob Richards Pat McCormick Poly High School The California Assn. For Felypool

Death notices recount for multiple local residents

Obituaries list several residents including Alice Margaret Paterson 80 of 5808 Tilbury, Frances H. Ballack, Douglas Brooks 75 of 405 Chestnut Ave, Earl R. Mimmis 69 of 745 Freeman Ave, William G. Havens 63, Tennie Williams, infant of Arthur Gray, Sarah Catherine Perry 94, Clara Ethel Moore 86, Marie Louise Janes 73, Edgar T. Murray 74, Harold D. Johnson 77, Christ Carlson 70, James Walter Reeves 61. Surviving family details and funeral arrangements noted with services at Mottell’s Peek Mortuary, Dilday Mortuary, Veterans Administration Chapel and other local homes. services scheduled across days this week.

Brooks—Douglas Chestnut Ave Charles Servy Veterans Administration Chapel West Los Angeles Mottell's & Peels Havens Willam G Raymond Ave Floy. Williams Mottell's Peeki LaNobs H. E Frye Wiliam Cooper James Kimsey B. W. Coon Funeral Home

Counterfeit Leader Wins Probation

Kenneth Moore of Compton, 29, was placed on five years probation for his role in a counterfeit scheme that produced $312,740. He cooperated in the arrest of Herbert Bechtel and Ina May Bechtel in Chicago, and led agents to hides in Brea and Mt Baldy canyons.

Kenneth Moore Center St. Compton Moore Ben Harrison Herbert D. Bechtel Ina May Bechtel Chicago Secret Service Brea Mt. Baldy

Catholic Book Purchase by Long Beach Circle 776

Gives Book Funds Long Beach Circle 776, Columbian Squires, approved $15 for Catholic books to present to the Long Beach Public Library. Pal Travers is chief squire and Dick Walsh is notary.

Long Beach Circle Columbian Squires Long Beach Pail Travers Squire Dick Walsh

50 Years in Rail Union Honored by Blackford

L W Blackford of 630 Cedar Ave receives a civilian badge of merit for 50 years in the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers Division No 148 based at Workmen's Beneficial Union Hall MacKees Rocks Pa The notice also lists Civil Service announcements and a Girl Scout workshop in Palo Verde Blvd area with details for registration and program planning.

L. W. Blackford Cedar Ave Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers Blackford Brotherhood Workmen's Beneficial Union Hall MacKees Rocks Long? Beach St. John's Catholic Church Palo Verde Blvd Spring St Ooam Cmér Howard Walker James L. Walker St. Louis Ave Naval Training Unit Chemical Corps School Ft. McClellan Ala Cmdr. Walker Amphibious Force U.S. Fleet Coronado Cmdr

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