Berkeley Travelogue Through Southern California Traffic
A traveler chronicles a PV trip from Southern California toward Bakersfield then Berkeley. The piece details freeway bottlenecks on US 99 and US 50, detours via Walnut Creek, and rush week hotel crunch at UC Berkeley with a final note on securing the last motel room. The writer shares traffic anxieties and scenic detours, ending with a nod to local fans and University of California life.
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Marieca
No. 50
Grove
Walnut Creek
7. A. Rams
Narm ‘Ath Brocktin
University of Oregon
Ram
U. of
Enti
Rom Walnur Creek
Rkeley
Washington
Fight to Survive Won Danny Resuming School
Danny Galpo is set to star in Bethany Baptist School on Monday as he resumes school after a severe accident last March. The eight year old boy suffered a hard injury after a fall at the California Ave overpass near Pacific Electro tracks when a train struck. he was paralyzed on his right side but survived after surgery. His teachers, led by Miss Lina Tavis, arranged daily prayers and helped him return to classes with his old peers. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Claude Gatling, residing at 225 California Ave.
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Danny Galpo
Bethany Baptist School
Californian
Pacific Electro
Trai
Danny
Lina Tavis
Claude Gatling
California Ave
Man 82 Falls Seven Floors Dies In Apparent Accident
L B Man, aged 82, slipped from the seventh floor of an apartment at 310 W Broadway while washing windows. He reportedly sat on the sill with feet outside, grabbed a chain, and dangled before losing his grip and falling to a concrete apron. Witness Mrs. Ernest Law saw him perched and later hanging, police say he was preparing to wash windows when the tragedy occurred. He died at Seaside Hospital and the body was moved to Holton Son Mortuary.
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W. Broadway
Benjamin Rank Dannentelser
Hing
Seaside
Holton «& Son Mortuary
Dannenleser
Ernest A. Law
Bate
Tatto
Monterey Trip Authorized for Public Defender Conference
City Council today authorized Public Defender Leslie E. Sul Jr. to attend the Public Defenders Association conference in Monterey. The event runs Oct. 4 to 6 and is aimed at professional development and liaison with other defense offices.
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Monterey
Leslie E. Sul Jr
Public Defenders Association
Looters Hit Cabinet Shop on Haynes Avenue
Surelars broke into a cabinet shop at 1520 Haynes Ave last night stealing 56 in cash and a lamp, police reported.
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Haynes Ave
Gelice
City Council Approves 2.05 Million Investment Plan
The City Council authorized investing 2,050,000 in short term treasury bonds and bills. Funds to be credited include 200,000 to general purpose, 800,000 to storm drain bond, 200,000 to gas revenue, and 850,000 to paving improvement.
Admission Day Closings Told
Wednesday will be Admission Day with state, city and county offices closed. Mail delivery will not be interrupted as Admission Day is a state holiday, not federal.
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Throng Beach
City considers option on landmark rancho near Virginia Club
The council discussed obtaining an option to buy the five acre Los Cerritas Rancho near Virginia Country Club as a historic landmark. Native Sons and Daughters urged immediate purchase, but budget limits prevent it. next fiscal year option suggested. The Bixby family owners asked 80000 dollars, appraiser valued 135000, ranch 110 years old, remodeled in 1930. Gerald Desmond spoke for the Native Sons and Daughters group.
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Virginia Country Club
Native Sons and Dewighters
Diately
J. R. McHenry
Irving M. Smith
Bixby
Gerald Desmond
Native Sons and Daughters
Pair Enter Guilty Plea in Stickup at Welch's
Two 19 year olds James DeMarco and Patrick Mahaney pleaded guilty in Long Beach Municipal Court to robbery for the $1500 Welch's restaurant holdup on Aug 17. They admitted armed with loaded automatic pistols and were captured in Snowflake, Arizona. They were sentenced to 10 day terms in Arizona jail before transfer and await Superior Court judgment.
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Welch
Long Beach
James DeMarco
Fashion Ave
Patrick L. Mahaney
South Gale
Snowflake
Ariz
Hotorock
Frank C. Chatvat
Ships and Planes Seek Two Fishing Vessels
Coast Guard aircraft and surface units launched a widespread search today for two sport fishing boats. The Olympia, a 26 foot craft from San Pedro, had three aboard and left Saturday morning for Catalina Island, scheduled to return that evening. The St Bonita, a 36 foot vessel from San Diego, with two aboard, was last heard near San Clemente Island.
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Coast Guard
Olympia
San Fedro
St. Bonita
San Diego
San Pedro
Catalina Island
San Clemente Island
Stubborn Navy Wave jailed for refusing traffic ticket
Betty Boona Bennett 27 from Long Beach Naval Base resisted signing a traffic citation at crackup corner near Lakewood Blvd and Spring St. She was forcibly removed from her car, scratched and kicked, then booked at the city station before Friends posted 10 bail and she was released.
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Betty Boona Bennett
Long Beach Naval Base
Lakewood Blvd
Spring St
City Abating Tree Hazard In Parks
City officials condemned 16 monkey trees as public hazards and ordered their removal from city parks. Two trees at 20th Street and Atlantic Ave have been removed. 14 more are marked for destruction under supervision of James Kincaid and Ernest Barks. Assistant City Manager J R McHenry reported to the City Council with Councilman Max Livani highlighting the danger from heavy cones.
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J. R McHenry
Atlantic Ave
Max Livani
Pubic Service
James Kincaid
Ernest Barks
Long Beach Shipyard Worker Burns in Fuel Explosion
A Long Beach shipyard worker, Robert L. Reed, 40, sustained second and fifth degree burns after flaming fuel sprayed from an exploding blow torch at Fellows & Stewart Shipyard on Wilmington San Pedro Road. He received initial care at Wilmington Emergency Hospital and was transferred to Seaside Hospital in Long Beach.
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Long Beach
Wilmington
Robert L. Reed
Cedar Ave
Fellows & Stewart
Wilmyto-San Pedro Rd
Reed
Wilmington Emergency Hospital
Seaside Hospital
Council firm on hall liquor ban at Town Hall
City Council today upheld its no liquor policy for Town Hall at 835 Locust Ave. Attorney David Connolly, representing the owner, urged a portable bar for functions, saying operation costs force a monthly loss. Neighbors John Dewey School proximity and police concerns were cited as reasons to block a Town Hall liquor license before the State Board of Equalization.
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Town Hall
Locust Ave
David Connolly
State Board of Equalization
Group asks city adopt permanent parade route at Ocean Blvd
The Lone Beach Pageant, represented by president Fred S. Dean, urged the City Council to adopt a permanent parade route on Ocean Boulevard with an assembly area between Cherry Avenue and Falcon Avenues and a disbanding area between Magnolia and Golden Avenues. The parade committee of the Convention Bureau also endorsed the route. Councilmen sent the request to City Manager Vickers.
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Lone Beach
I.c
Fred S. Dean
Ocean Blvd
Cherry Ave
Falcon Aves
Magnolia
Golden Aves
Convention Bureau
iCouncilmen
Vickers
Adventurer? Young Kin of PW Gone From Home
Donald Britt 12, son of Mrs. Charles Horton, has been missing since Saturday night. He may be headed to a camp on Kern River after leaving home in Levi's jeans a T shirt and possibly a denim jacket. He was to start the sixth grade at Bryant School next week and no money was believed to accompany him. His brother is Cpl. Tne Britt, 29, the first Long Beach Marine prisoner of war to return from NorEA.
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Donald Britt
Kern River
Charles Horton
E. Tith St
Donald
Cpl
Tne Britt
Long Beach
Ivar
Noree
Kernville
Bryant Sehoal
Long Beach Reports One Injury Crash in Labor Day Weekend
Long Beach logged a single injury crash during a busy Labor Day period with 860 traffic citations issued by police and CHP in the city and surrounding district. Six DUI arrests, 22 property damage cases, and ongoing roadblocks by the patrol contrasted with no roadblocks in Long Beach. One serious motorcycle accident on Pacific Coast Highway left a man with multiple fractures. A 13-year-old swimmer was hurt after a motor boat collision at Colorado Lagoon as lifeguards rescued several bathers.
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Long Beach
California Highway
Dong Beach
Here
California Highway Patrol
Lakewood
Paramount
Bellflower
Artesia
Novivall
Elmer Grands
Norwalk
Tao
Frank R. Grskani
St. Tavis Ave
Pacific Coast Hwy
Grand Ave
Veterans Administration Hospital
John H. Appler
Loomis St
Sotereyes
Colorado Lagoon
Ronald Sederoff
Ladoga Ave
Seaside
City Council Rejects Grant for Exceptional Tot School
City Council refused a $400 grant request from the Exceptional Foundation to build a school building. The foundation will continue special instruction for retorted children as fall term opens in crowded quarters at Sciots Hall. Enrollment is about 40 with only two rooms available. council cites budget limits. Councilmen urged a public support campaign with pledges of assistance.
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Albert Horn
Sciots Hall
E. Smnth St
Horn
Ment
Stearns St
Xiameno Ane
Glenn JD. Mughes
Labor Day Queen Crowned at North Long Beach Festival
Madeline Crosby, 17, crowned queen of the North Long Beach Lions Club Labor Day festival as tens of thousands attend. Princess Wilkes received a trophy and wristwatch. Fair chairman Neil Blakeley cites a new crowd and possible revenue record. proceeds fund Lions youth projects. Grand prize 1953 Ford convertible awarded to Berry Merritt.
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Blend Madeline Crosby
Galioia Ave
North Lone Beach Lions Club
Dyn Wilks
Wil
Neil Blakeley
Fair
Berry Merritt
Carol Ji. Motz
Psva
Local Man Finds Bodies in Anza Desert Hunt
James Leslie Gwen, 57, found two dead men in the Anza Desert about 86 miles east of San Diego. The Mexicans reportedly died from exhaustion and thirst while attempting to return to Dinah after deportation for illegal entry. Sheriff’s officers identified them and said they likely perished while fleeing.
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Anza
Ihe
Associated Press
James Leslie Gwen
San Diego
Font
Dinah
Board Extends Condolences for Late County Supervisor
The county board of supervisors expressed condolences to Als. 2 Smith widow of supervisor William Smith who died in Ottawa Canada last Friday. A resolution by Supervisor Legg led to the tribute and flags on county buildings flown at half staff in his honor.
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County Board of Supervisors
Smith
William Smith
Ottawa
Can
Legg
Boxer Plans Nonstop Channel Swim Televised After Talk
Ex boxer Jimmy Woods, 33, edging toward a 48 mile attempt, will use a boat this time and aims for the latter part of the week or early next week. Catalina Tsiane, his projected non stop route partner, accompanies him as Woods appears on television at 8 p.m. Thursday with sponsor J B McClintock on Channel 7.
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Lang
Jook
Catalina Tsiane
Wands
J. B. McClintock
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