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Newspaper
Press Telegram
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Apr 26, 1957
Page
2
Editor Charles F. Richter of Caltech urges Californians to act before a major quake. He notes most losses come from unsafe buildings and calls for enforcing modern codes, replacing weak structures, and improving firewalls and cornices to reduce risk. He outlines possible great-quake zones along the San Andreas Fault and stresses preparedness.
A collage of brief items: a cabbie recognizes a well known TV quiz figure Charles Van Doren and his wife at an airport and directs them to a bookstore luncheon. A farm pig duo in Missouri seeks help to escape a crate. A man in Massachusetts injures himself during a theater act in Detroit and is hospitalized. A Columbus dog named Star, valued at 5500 dollars, escapes a crate and may travel to his owner in St Louis. Britain lists new government publications. An Los Angeles teacher, Margaret Woods, argues a child’s hostility can signal readiness to learn.
A community dinner will be served by the Paramount Woman's Association at the Presbyterian Church on Center Street near California Avenue on May 2. Mrs Isabelle Thormondsen, chairwoman, says serving will be from 5 to 7 30 p.m. Proceeds go to church and local causes.
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