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Newspaper
Long Beach Press Telegram
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Sep 20, 1950
Page
10
Yom Kippur, the most sacred day on the Hebrew calendar, will start at sunset and end at sunset tomorrow. The High Holy Days began Sept 11 with Rosh Hashanah, and Kol Nidre tonight marks the renunciation of vows. The faithful seek atonement and prayer through the vigil and observance today and tomorrow.
The City Council and Clerk's Office discuss an audit of the clerk's office led by Auditor L. Gunsul. Irregularities cited stem from inexperience and old methods, with the council concluding there was no actual misuse of funds by the clerk Clyde G. Roseberry and the matter now with licensing division for analysis.
Underwriters’ chief officer prepares for a convention with plans outlined for safety, organization, and industry coordination. The brief notes leadership involvement and anticipated agenda, highlighting key figures and expected attendance.
Pittsburgh Sept 2 The executive board of the United Steel Workers Union meets tomorrow and Friday to decide whether to demand a wage increase for 200 Pittsburgh area workers. They cite rising living costs and industry profits described as fabulous. Steelworkers now average $1.70 per hour, with auto workers at $1. Including a recent raise, a broader pay rise is being considered to match the cost of living.
Ames H. Ross 65 retires from Pacific Electric motorman job to raise fruit and chickens at a ranch home in Yucalpa. He began with the P E in 1912, served on Long Beach police in 1917, then rejoined the electric line in 1922. He has been a longshore harbor worker transporter and is a member of local clubs. He and his wife plan an autumn auto trip before settling on the ranch.
Attorney Wesley Powell seeks a recount of New Hampshire Republican primary results after losing to U S Tobey by 4810 votes. The petition requests a recount within 10 days of filing. official returns showed Tobey 39 263 votes and Powell 37 893.
The institute’s always open training program emphasizes hands on work. Students may begin next day and are placed as soon as ready, with most average five to six months to qualification and job placement. Aptitude tests guide course choices to meet demand for sheet metal, drafting, cabinet, machine shop, lab tech, and electronics work.
Council orders a $9670 claim paid after a lift bridge failed to rise high enough for a barge to pass beneath. Inspector Smith said the control tower observer misidentified the barge, assuming it was off, and did not raise the lift sufficiently. He cited a design defect and said the harbor department will remedy the issue.
L B Couple exhibited Monarch Jr., a four-year-old palomino stallion owned by Mr. and Mrs. Glenn Spiller of Arbor Road, Lakewood, at the Los Angeles County Fair in Pomona. Experts note gold-toned coat as ideal base color for palominos and monarch’s hide has drawn interest. a photo is planned for Horse Lover’s Magazine cover from Richmond.
Washington dispatch reports about 300 lawyers who are to receive admissions to the U S Supreme Court. The story notes the admissions are part of a pension related process and mentions the upcoming action by the court.
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