Jury Finds Man Guilty of Stealing Baseball Ball
George W. Fitch a 67 year old retiree of 820 Columbia St was found guilty of petty theft for taking a 82.25 baseball from a downtown store A one year summary probation was ordered with no jail time Fitch claimed he picked up the ball as a possible gift for his grandson and offered to pay but was refused A signed confession was admitted and the judge noted Fitch’s community standing while warning probation could erase the verdict after successful completion.
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Lyman B. Sutter
Long Beach
Tom Zolaler
Canadian Warships to Visit Long Beach Harbor
Royal Canadian Navy escorts Digby Brockville and the frigate Jonquiere will dock at Long Beach Naval Station for a weekend visit, led by Lt. Comdr. F. H. Pinfold, with plans to depart for Esquimalt, British Columbia, Monday afternoon.
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Esquimalt
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Baby Receives $20,000 in Lakewood Crash Verdict
Superior Court jury awards Janet Thomas of Lakewood 20 000 along with 1098 to four family members for injuries from a Nov 24 crash at 5th Street and Cedar Avenue. Janet, 2 months old at the time, suffered a skull fracture requiring major surgery. Father Charles Thomas 31 and mother suffered serious injuries. siblings Donna and Charles Jr. received 500 each. The case also names James Holland and A James Gillion as involved parties.
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Lakewood
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5Th St
Cedar Ave
Jbay
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Vordura Ave
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Charles Jr
Cluck Hegginess
Thomas
James Holland
Long Beach
Texas
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Wilmington
Holland
Two Injured in Compton Head-On Collision
A head-on crash at 7:30 a.m. injured two people and damaged vehicles, blocking traffic for miles. Lawrence Olivera, 40, and A. J. Olivera, 34, were taken to Harbor General Hospital for severe injuries. Bubert Stuart, 23, suffered injuries as well. passenger escaped uninjured. The collision occurred in front of Lawrence Olivera’s ranch on Santa Fe Avenue near Bel Amova.
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48Th St
Long Beach
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Ward Ave
Compton
Santa Fe Ave
Bel Atmova
Funeral service for Donald W Huston in Minot
Funeral service for Donald W Huston 38 of Minot ND, former Long Beach resident, held in Minot. Native of Long Beach, Wilson High School graduate, moved to Minot 1950 after ten years at North American Aviation in Downy. Survived by wife Nonie, a son Donald Jr, daughter Kathleen, mother Mrs W J Swanson of Walteria, father D W Huston of Midway City, and three sisters Mrs M G Grove, Mrs R J Trauger, Mrs Dolores Hamilton. He was a Mason, Elk and Shriner in Minot.
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Minot
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W. J. Swanson
Walterra
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Midway City
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R. J.trauger
Dolores Hamilton
Mason
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Long Beach retailers back Proposition P on ballot
Frederick A. Sykes of Long Beach Retailers Association says a barrage of misinformation led to a statement endorsing Proposition P on the Tuesday ballot. He notes state law allows business district property owners to petition for a parking district, with a neighborhood group including merchants and lot operators. He adds opposition was not anticipated and cites endorsements from the Chamber of Commerce and other groups as proof Proposition P helps Long Beach.
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Building
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Associated Property
The
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Kennick and Hosmer Campaign Winds Up in Parade
Republican Craig Hosmer and Democrat Joseph Kennick mount final pre election efforts this weekend. Kennick plans a 2:30 p.m. Saturday parade starting Ocean Blvd at Alamitos Ave, looping to Ocean Blvd and Cedar Ave before reaching University by the Sea where Kennick will speak.
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44Th
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Prohibition
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State Senate
Prop
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Mission Rd
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Seecratiay
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Bird Lovers Tree Produces Freak Apple Case
For two years Mrs. Tila Jackson feeds sparrows in her yard at 4:30 p.m. and shakes a coffee can to summon them. An apple shaved like a sparrow falls at her feet during crumbs run, with the couple claiming they picked all apples from the tree last week.
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59Th St
Three Held to Answer in Boat Theft
A married couple and a friend face charges in a boat theft case. Kenneth Tolliver 20 forged and faced grand theft. bail set at 10 000. His wife 79 and Patricia Malone 19 held on grand theft. Tolliver’s wife 1000 bail, Malone released on recognizance. They are to be arraigned in Long Beach November 16. A statement from Mrs Tolliver claimed she joined the voyage to protect her marriage amid alleged flirtation. The stolen yacht Trade Winds voyage ended in Mexico after Malone left and Tolliver’s wife gave birth aboard.
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Bernard Lawler
Kenneth Teliver
Vids
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Long Beach
Tolliver
Mexico
Blood Aid Remains Free Despite Red Cross Plan
Washington DC Red Cross announced it will start charging from 2.50 to 2.75 per pint for blood. Roland R. Bach, Long Beach chapter manager, said the local Red Cross plans to charge for this service with future shifts of the financial burden.
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Weaumeny Wives Red Cross
Long Beach
Long Beach Students Enter Intercollegiate Speech Contest
Long Beachs two colleges sent 39 students to compete in an intercollegiate speech contest at San Diego State College today and Saturday. Nine universities from Southern California will be represented in oratory interpretive reading extemporaneous and discussion events.
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Prop 3 predicted to pass by wide California support
Caspar Weinberger, a San Francisco assemblyman who led the liquor control committee, predicts Prop 3 will win by a substantial majority. He argues the measure ends the Board of Equalization’s dictatorial power by creating a governor appointed director of alcoholic beverage control with removal rights, contrasting it with past corruption in licensing. Local 52 Oakland criticizes Prop 3, saying politics would rule liquor law enforcement. Both gubernatorial candidates Knight and Graves back Prop 3.
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San Francisco
Weinberger
California
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Board of Equalization
Los Angeles
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Man Loses 26 Kinfolk in Italy Flash Flood
Salerno Italy report states 28 year old GPI-Vicenza Pappalardo told authorities he lost 26 relatives in Tuesday flash floods including his mother and siblings with spouses and children. The disaster affected Nast area with multiple fatalities and property damage cited by officials.
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