Christmas Driving Safety Survival Tips and Local Notes
A Christmas column urges extra driving caution with six tips from the American Association of Motor Vehicle Administrators. Tips include resting, not overextending, keeping a window open, taking coffee breaks on long trips, engaging in conversation to stay alert, and avoiding alcohol or drugs while driving. The piece also notes a local safety sign on Pat Ahese’s house at 1926 Crustnut and local reflections on holiday behavior.
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American Association of Motor Vehicle Administrators
Tres Nly
Copter Carrier Returning From Far East Tour
The Long Beach based helicopter carrier USS Thetis Bay returns home Wednesday after a five month Far East tour. It will arc hive at the breakwater at 6 30 a m and tie up at Pier 3 Long Beach Naval Shipyard about 7 a m. Families and friends of crew members are asked to enter through Gate 5.
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Long Beach
Linkage Expert Defends Water Injection Plan
An Oklahoma expertise supported LBOD water injection as a major step to raise oil recovery and curb subsidence. City council and harbor officials weigh approval while Lipold plans to boost Wilmington Field unitization within five years.
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Long Beach
Wilming[ton
Kandi
Christmas season contests and welfare drive in Long Beach
The Long Beach Junior Chamber of Commerce sponsors a fifth annual Christmas lighting contest with entries due December 19. Judging December 2 to 22, trophies awarded for forest, indoor, and outdoor displays, plus a new outdoor lighting category. Entries to 200 E Ocean Blvd. Include name, address, phone, and chosen category. Winners may enter a National General Electric contest with a top prize of 500. Signal Hill Welfare Association launches a holiday drive collecting food, toys, and cash through December 17 at Signal Hill Police Department and City Hall. Donations of toys and food accepted at Fire Department 2770 E Hill St. estimates show at least 50 families need help. The association includes local school PTAs, American Legion, Lions Club, and city employees. James Ward presides. Also a Christmas block party on Ladoga Ave with Santa, caroling, and neighborhood contributions. The Long Beach Harbor Clubs Council hosts a Christmas dinner today at Recreation Park Woodland Clubhouse, after a schedule change.
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Ocean Biya
Signal Hill
City
Cherry Ave
Fire Department
E. Hill St
SEWA
Signal
Association
Burroughs and
Signel Hill
Signe] Hill
Bucketful of Loot for Thief Stolen from Auditorium Music Room
Robert C. Selleys reported a burglary at the Municipal Auditorium where two stacked buckets held $505. A thief climbed the outside wall during a Monday night performance, took the money intended for missionaries, and left with an additional $200 from the inner bucket.
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Pillee
Climaee
Munipal Auditorium
Money Drives Christmas Cheer Food and Coat Donations
A damaged OCR note urges donations to Christmas Cheer and Salvation Army kettles for Lakewood Long Beach and nearby areas. It lists food items and clothing needs, with locations at the National Guard Armory and local stores. Call Mrs. Mabel Joan for full information by December 19.
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Army
Long Beach
Mzy Co
Lakewood
Brodwey
Las
Four State Collegians Win Honors At SoCal Forensics
Four of eight Long Beach State College entrants earned certificates of excellence at the Southern California Collegiate Forensics meet hosted by the University of Southern California. Recipients include Fat Singletary Fred Malais Willian Womack and Bally Hammock for interpretive reading and impromptu speech. Codirectors Dr O L Cestleberry and Jack Healy noted 22 colleges participated.
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Long Beach State College
LBSC
O. L. Cestleberry
Jack) Healy
Southern California
Plans For Public Safety Building Presented To Council
Final working plans for the 3.85 million Public Safety Building on Broadway east of Magnolia Ave were submitted by City Manager Samuel E. Vickers. Bids open January 29, construction to start late February and run about 18 months. The two story structure includes fire station bays, jail equipment, living quarters, and a elevated main tower with aluminum glass and pre cast panels.
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Broadway
Magnolia Ave
Samuel E. Vickers
Memorial Hospitals
Secoot Long Beach
Elaborate Plans for Public Safety Building Unveiled
Plans by Francis J Heuser and Killingsworth Brady Smith show a seven story Main tower with a two story annex for Fire Station No 1 The main block houses the Police Juvenile Bureau plus offices for the public defender and city prosecutors The seven stories measure 76 by 276 feet with ornate design featuring north and south facings and varied architecture
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Public Safety
Francis J. Heuser
Killingsworth
North
Sout
Final Push to Hospital Goal Urged
Secret ary Denies She Slew Smith in a dramatic cross examination. Marjory Knutson, 51, testified she found Mile Smith dead in his office on August 27, denying the accusation that she killed him or that she struck him with wounds though investigators pressed for details. The trial centers on the slaying as part of the broader fundraising drive for a four million dollar United Hospital Fund, with officials aiming to finish the campaign by year end.
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Petro
Mila Smith
Smith
Marjory Knutson
Yeherr
William, L White
United Hospital
J:janswer
Donald Locke
Lynn D. Compton
Onl
Milo Semth
Locke
Lemployers
Indivad
Riks
Dollac
Mitcnell
Wilmingg
Charles Evan
Terville Jr
San Pedro
Lelis
Aaury
Sogeriey
Ralph B. Pier
Son
Christmas Lights Stolen From Porch Report
Police report notes seven Christmas lights stolen from a porch. The fragment mentions a crime record and hospital facilities, with references to individuals and a Long Beach citizen group. The text is garbled but implies a local theft incident during the holiday season.
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Mgnt
Ceat
Donald Gy Jamison
Charlemagne
Long’ Beach
Locke
Long Beach Police Academy trains recruits with FBI help
Long Beach forms the Police Academy under City Council action in 1953 to provide in service training for recruits in partnership with the FBI. Lt W F Stovall, a veteran of the dog beat, leads a program emphasizing defensive methods, restraint, and weapon qualification. FBI instructors teach physical evidence collection and preservation alongside practical patrol skills.
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William F
Stovall
Long Beach
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Long Beach Police Academy
W. F. Stovall
Federal Bureau of Investigation O
FBI
Lynn D. Compton
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