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Newspaper
Long Beach Press Telegram
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Sep 27, 1952
Page
5
Week of strong demand across retail and industry. Defense orders totaled five and a half billion in July with consumer goods picking up after months of softness. TV sales rise to boom level as prices climb on autos, coal, and hardwoods amid stable to rising employment and credit expansion.
A market overview notes frightened shareholders have largely liquidated holdings and a gradual uptrend is expected. Defense spending, commerce data, and consumer credit levels are cited as influencing factors with a projected peak for the rally and a narrow near term trading range.
The estate of Mrs. Hetty Sylvia Howland Green Wilks totaled 94,965,229 gross and 90,945,202 net, with the residue of 587,760,441 left to 63 charitable organizations. The Girl Scouts receive 30,000 under a will contest. Taxes included 222,154 in New York, 31,046,881 federally, and 25,674 Canadian.
The survey notes production of consumer goods rising swiftly with television set output failing to keep pace with demand. Forecasts show 6,000,000 TV sets produced in 1953 versus 5,000,000 in 1952. Furniture industry improves while rayon shipments reach August records and inventories stay tight requiring new production. Farm income rises 3 percent through eight months, inflation risk remains. experts predict a rising business trend to mid-1953, then a high plateau, with the excess profits tax expiring next June 30 as a potential boost. Congress could extend the tax, but current view is doubt it will.
Attorneys sought to disqualify Superior Judge Fred Miller from presiding over the trial of ex convicts Leonidas H. Duronslet and George S. Matranga charged with two felonies. Judge Ralph K. Pierson ruled no prejudice by Judge Miller. The case involves kidnapping Paramount Cleaners operator Prvile L. Harper for robbery and attempting to murder on July 5, with trial set for November.
Chicago buyers showed firm demand for live hogs with top hogs near 20.75 while dressed beef and veal traded unevenly. Cattle and calf sections eased, with feeders and heifers steady to lower amid lighter wholesale demand and altered weights.
Fragmented OCR style item references hay prices and market entries with unclear codes and amounts. readable bits include scattered figures such as 31.00, 752.00 and partial product-like terms. context is a damaged price sheet or ledger entry with no coherent narrative.
Charles R. Kirkham, 38, of 6715 East Ocean Boulevard, is hospitalized after a bottle strike and choking by two assailants in a Pike alley detour to Seaside Hospital. A Navy sailor, Irwin Fallis, helped summon aid as Kirkham received concussion and neck injuries with $19 missing from his wallet. Suspects described as one short man in his 20s and another about 5 feet 10 inches tall in his 80s. Five Long Beach doctors were among 1100 Fellows named by the American College of Surgeons in New York City. Names include Mrs Wayne B Lansen, Philip Lefkin, Jack M Lynn, Philip Voight, Theodore VY Schepeler.
Osrar E. Shehorn, 56, longtime Long Beach civic leader, faces 14 counts of grand theft after a five day hearing. He is accused of looting Oil Tool Corp at 750 Cherry Ave, as general manager, of cash and equipment totaling 14,674.61 dollars. One count involving 250 dollars was dismissed on defense motion. He will be arraigned in Superior Court on Oct. 15.
Mrs Wilma Mendels, a nurse for nine years, sues the estate of Otto G Peters 83 who died May 4 seeking 21500 in a will promise. Her suit filed in Superior Court asserts Peters promised payment if she cared for him but left estate to relatives. Attorneys Elizabeth Cochran and Hope I Case filed the action.
City Auditor John F. Mansell states the animal shelter is close to self sufficiency. In 1951-52 the shelter earned 50161.20 revenue versus a 59381 budget and 36883.18 expenditures. The prior year revenue was 46940.90. 840.319 came from cog licenses and penalties and 9852.20 from impounding fees and miscellaneous income.
President Chamoun asked Saadi Munsa to form a new government as Abdullah Yafi conceded defeat after clashes with Imamal Jumblatt. Jumblatt’s bloc led the constitutional movement that toppled Bechara El Khoury last week, signaling ongoing Lebanon political realignment.
Guy F. Atkinson Co submitted a combined bid of 722 650 to build a six and one half acre fill directly south of and touching the lighthouse at Pierpoint Landing. The plan includes a site for a new restaurant and a parking lot with rock placement and dredging. Other bids for the full work did not cover all tasks. Bids from Connolly-Pacific and Standard Dredging cover rock or dredging portions. The Harbor Board will review bids on Monday.
Long Beach's overall business climate stabilized as revenues from business licenses and permits declined 3 percent in the past fiscal year. Oil well fees dropped from 158,088 to 141,637 while dog licenses moved to the animal shelter. Used car licenses rose from 3,916 to 5,150, and total licenses and permits amounted to 628,685 versus 649,777 the prior year.
Three Los Angeles Housing Authority employees were fired for refusing to testify before a California State Senate committee on un American activities. The dismissed include Simoney Green, Adena Williamson, and Elizabeth Smith, each holding management or assistant manager roles at Jordan Downs and Rodger Young Village housing projects. Frank Wilkinson was suspended after he refused to name organizations he belonged to.
In Munsan Korea US a senior Communist armistice delegate protested Allied persecution of Red prisoners in UN stockades. General Nem J complaints followed UN disclosure of an incident in FOW camps at Cheju Island where nine prisoners were injured as troops seized three POWs, an action the UN called a minor incident.
Winners announced in the open pigeon division included W C Elms 1707 Lemon Ave Bob Prane 2713 Knoxville Ave and Gacy Gersdorf 2707 Jefferson 5 Elms won three blue ribbons Bob Prane one Gersdorf earned a trophy cup and two Los Angeles Pigeon Club special awards Exhibiting Russian trumpeters Gersdorf also received two special awards
In Sydney an unconfirmed report spread that Britain detonated an atomic device at Montebello Island. Officials dismissed it as atomic jitters tied to Britain’s impending first test, with no confirmation from authorities.
In Dorking England a thief stole jewels valued at 4000 pounds from the home of Mrs Leslia Howard widow of a noted motion picture actor on Friday. The loss underscores ongoing concerns about security for prominent figures and their families in the area.
Robert Howard, 35, of 25 BH 1th Street, says a flying beer can struck him while he walked west on Anaheim Street near Lewis Avenue early today. He sought medical care at Community Hospital for a possible fracture of his right hand after hearing a commotion and seeing the can launch toward him.
Union head and GE officials clash after a federal mediation session as union negotiators resist a wage rise, more holidays, and pension and insurance provisions. The two sides remain deadlocked over three key demands with a potential walkout looming Monday, while the union denies issuing a strike ultimatum.
The WSCS group of the California Heights Methodist Church will hold a rummage sale at 1154 Fine Ave on Monday. Mispai Grotto members will also stage a rummage sale at the same address, planned to begin at 3 am on Tuesday.
Washington OPS spokesman indicated a forthcoming announcement probably next week to suspend wholesale price ceilings and drop mandatory grading for yearling mutton and mutton. The move signals easing price regulation and regulatory requirements.
Paris reports three French built airbases Chaumont Toul Rosiere and Laon Couvron have defective runways. U S officials say faults are expected and repair work is underway with jets possibly returning by late October. NATO funded projects involved French contractors under agreements limiting American supervision.
Pleasant weather dominated most areas with skies clear early today. Temperatures were cooler near the Great Lakes and Northeast, rising in the upper Mississippi Valley, with readings near normal or above seasonal levels. The Dakotas, Montana, and Wyoming reported midsummer heat, including 35 in Philip South Dakota and 4 in Bismarck North Dakota, while Yuma Arizona led at 107.
Four Florida prison road camp employers were indicted by a federal grand jury for floggings and mistreatment of convicts. The report described deplorable conditions and excessive punishment. Indicted are Capt. Lemon L. Larrish of Alachua County camp near Gainesville, Capt James S. Walkey of Citrus County camp near Floral City, Guards Albert R. Bellot of Taylor County camp at Perry, and O. Clyde Markham of Levy County camp near Bronson.
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