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Newspaper
Long Beach Press Telegram
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Oct 30, 1947
Page
4
Oil field reports show Richfield's A-32 eighth completion yielding about 400 barrels from the terminal sand. ABT's Ranger gone ninth producer aims for output within days while Long Beach Oil Development Inc. finishes harbor wells.
A Long Beach delegation led by Assemblyman William Grant urged the California Highway Commission to grant state priority to the Los Angeles River freeway linking the two largest county cities. The group cited right of way costs, aerial route plans, and a joint city harbor district resolution seeking fiscal year 1949 authorization, with tours planned by officials to inspect proposed routes.
Superior Judge Joseph M. Maltby ordered escrow holder Peter L. Mayhew to return $25,000 to George G. Riff. The funds were part of a December 10 escrow for a $22,500 purchase of the Army and may Club with liquor licenses. The case involved a condition that liquor licenses transfer from the club to the buyer, which the Board of Equalization reportedly refused.
Dr Warren of the University of California Los Angeles spoke to the Rotary Club on atomic science. He warned of safe handling for 42,600 test participants at Bikini Atoll and predicted plants using controlled fusion may operate in five to ten years. He contrasted uranium power with hydroelectric development, noted uncertainty about other nations’ bombs, and warned of long term radiation risks through atmospheric contamination and food chain exposure. Dr Grant Beckatrand chaired, Dr John C. Cottrell presided.
City tax collection staff report mailing 68 000 real estate and personal property bills. First payments due next Monday with delinquency date set for December 5. About 5 000 bills addressed to out of state owners were sent today and will arrive by Saturday.
Buses entering the downtown district will be rerouted from 10 a.m. to about 1 p.m. Saturday during the All Western Band Review. Coaches from the past will turn north at Atlantic Avenue and skirt the business area via Eighth Street. North south lines will turn back at Eighth Street except on Pacific Avenue where the turn-back point is Fourth Street.
A Superior Court hearing on the Michael Jaffe cleaners case stalled as counsel clash over a purported settlement. Attorney Boone produced a signed release from Jaffe and union official Richard Myers, while union counsel denies any knowledge of the agreement. Judge Barnes recessed the matter until Tuesday for further argument and authorities.
The Governor's Centennial Committee in Los Angeles previews plans to include Long Beach in state centennial celebrations. Assemblyman Wy S Grant and invited officials discuss using 250000 to promote events across three years, marking 1848 gold discovery and later milestones through 1950.
The 5000 volunteers in the business and residential divisions will hear results of this week’s Community Chest effort tomorrow at noon. Arthur A. Knoll, budget chairman, outlines the coming year’s Red Feather Services and the program includes Kay Carroll songs and Kiwanis Quartet performances.
William H. Gorman, manager for the State Public Utilities Commission in Los Angeles, resigns to become assistant to the vice president of National City Lines. His salary at the new post will be 22000 dollars and he will assume duties November 15. An ongoing commission probe on Long Beach City Lines’ reputation remains before the body, while San Francisco entities and the city council discuss related franchise matters.
Richard M. Killian a 35 year old truck driver was convicted of drunken driving after leaving a night club parking lot in the early hours of October 1 in the 5200 block of Atlantic Ave. He was sentenced by Municipal Judge Martin DeVries to pay a $150 fine or serve 30 days in jail.
Pacific Fleet Commander Admiral Levin E. Denfeld says manpower shortages are a national concern. He details plans for a personnel conference in Washington and favors universal training to boost crisis readiness. He notes high efficiency in exercises off California and discusses Alaska training and potential leadership succession.
Congressman Willig W Brad announced pay raises approved yesterday for more than 10 000 Navy civilian workers. Payroll adjustments start immediately to finalize by November 15. The increase totals about 17 cents per hour for workers paid hourly. annual staff on a per diem basis also receive increases.
The county jails committee of the grand jury praised the jail in a report and announced today that suggested improvements have been implemented. The jail floor has been painted and new mattress covers installed after past material delays. Chief Alvin F. Slaight disclosed the update and noted recent progress.
C T Furrer of Long Beach reports Standard Oil shows new quarterly high with estimated net income of 25 26 380 or 1 98 a share for Q3 1947 up from 17 736 297 or 1 37 a share a year earlier. Gross operating income rose to 140 322 73 from 99 946 TAO year. Nine months 1947 net income estimated at 66 44 580 or 5 42 a share, vs 48 990 458 or 3 77 a share in 1946, excluding 10 450 365 from Arabian American Oil Co dividends.
Long Beach retailers urged downtown parking operators to keep prices reasonable to attract and retain shoppers. Retail association manager Jack Horner said visitor treatment will shape Long Beach’s appeal as a shopping center, noting the season’s $21,000 promotional spend to draw customers from 800 surrounding communities.
Patients at United States Naval Hospital attended an informal session on job possibilities led by four members of the Long Beach Exchange Club. The event, part of a monthly series sponsored by the Long Beach Council of Men’s Service Clubs, featured Dr. Charles Braningham and community service leaders from the Red Cross. Speakers included Ray Shaw Thomas Lyng Dave Ha and Dean Council.
Seaneth B, 3732 Radnor St Lakewood, suffered multiple contusions and a concussion when his car skidded on wet pavement and struck a guardrail near the Orange County line. Barbara Lee Kennedy, 16, 4827 Pepperwood Ave Lakewood, was thrown from the car with a bruised hip. both were treated at Community Hospital.
Fragmentary tidal and weather notes list moon phases and time cues. Mentions water temperature around 65 degrees and predicted tides for tomorrow.
Chief Alvin F. Statzht urged Halloween celebrators to avoid personal injury and rowdyism. About 100 reserve officers will aid regular cops to break up gangs while the juvenile department enforces laws. Officers aim for fun with respect to others.
Berthold Brecht a 49 year old German born writer told the committee he has never joined the Communist party and has not written for films. The Progressive Citizens of America denounced the hearings as an assault on the Constitution while officials withheld further details, promising developments.
Clark outlines government aims behind tidelands stipulations with California. He notes exemptions for San Francisco Bay area and continued operation of existing wells under leases while borders are settled. He cites Supreme Court ruling on federal prerogatives and sends a letter to President Truman detailing the stance and need to protect oil supplies.
Dredging along Anaheim Bay entrance has moved about 400 000 yards of material onto Surfside tract beaches with 11 000 000 yards planned originally. Army Engineer spokesman Harry W McQuet expects crews of 37 men plus dredge to finish in two months, providing storm protection for the tract and expanding the bench by roughly 156 acres.
A plane carrying Oregon Governor Snell Secretary of State Farrell and two officials disappeared after a dinner stop near Klamath Falls. Rescue teams searched Dog Lake Mountain area while the wreckage was spotted by pilots. Revere Adams and Greg Painter located the craft. a national shock followed the tragedy.
Monrovia police report a hitchhiker stabbed a driver after getting a ride from Long Beach. The victim, Chester C. Conway, a music teacher, was injured but alive and recovering at home. The hitchhiker fled the scene after the attack.
Eldon Leeper a 14 year old of 124f Via Wanda was treated at Seaside Hospital for a deep laceration on the palm of his left hand after attempting to open a bottle of pop with a butcher knife. Police said the incident occurred last night.
The Ladies Auxiliary of the Seventh Battalion Organized Naval Reserve forms under Mrs. Loraine Wicks at 815 Magnolia Ave to assist with the unit. Members meet weekly while men drill at the Naval Reserve armory on Terromaine land and a committee of 11 will draft a tentative constitution at Mrs. Katter’s home on Quine Ave.
A Halloween jack o lantern left near a window at 2382 Belmont Ave caused a fire that damaged curtains and blinds and burned a chair. Mr. and Mrs. R. E. Rogers extinguished the blaze at 7:47 p.m., preventing further damage.
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