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Newspaper
Press Telegram
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Dec 23, 1963
Page
5
The 705 foot Long Beach Maru, the world’s largest ore carrier and the only merchant ship named for Long Beach, arrived in Long Beach Harbor Sunday. It carries 58,248 tons of ore, was welcomed with city leaders and bands, and joined three Japanese ships setting a West Coast ore landing record.
A clustered notice lists numerous obituaries and funeral services across North Long Beach. Names include Mrs Edna B Brown, Margaret A Quinn, Mrs Freda G Smith, Lulu Blanche DeSimone Cook, Herbert W Williams, Albert H Phillips, Harald Covington, Rhine 81, and others. Surviving relatives, addresses, and service details are provided, with services scheduled mostly Tuesday at various funeral homes and churches.
A half dozen air balloonists plan to lift off from Catalina Island on January 11 for a 25 mile crossing to the mainland, aiming to be California’s first such flight. Organizer Richard A. Higbie, Balboa attorney and president, leads the effort with Ernest W. Beaker, connected to the balloon club. Surviving details and later schedule appear in local notices.
Long Beach families face hardship despite strong retail spending. A mother deserted by her husband seeks food and clothing for two sons aged 13 and 8 and baby formula for 3 month old twins. Another mother requests utilities and a single wrapped present for the boys. Community groups report donations lagging and urge help via the Welfare Council. Local car dealers offer to collect canned and packaged foods at Mel Burns Ford through 6 pm. HR 67171 Exl. 41 is listed for those wishing to assist. The appeal includes a boy describing their family’s dire need as his father struggles as a door-to-door salesman and the mother hopes to return home for Christmas from Camarilla State Hospital.
Los Angeles taxpayers face losses from the Baldwin Hills dam disaster far beyond the city insurance cover, with City Atty. Roger Arnebergh testifying that higher taxes or water rates may be needed. He cited $14.8 million liability coverage against estimated losses of 12 to 30 million and urged evacuation enforcement powers while the subcommittee weighs legislation.
Officers pursued Perez in a police car after he allegedly stole an ambulance and flashed a red warning light. The chase ended at Wilmington Avenue and Alondra Boulevard, where Perez was returned to the hospital. Antonio Juarez, 36, linked to a knife attack on Hernandez, described Perez as involved. Hernandez was stabbed four times in the abdomen and once under the arm and remained in serious condition at Los Angeles County General Hospital.
City officials reported Catalina Terminals offered a 25 year lease for the Navy Wharf with a temporary Pier 6 site during the 1964 season. Initial annual rent would be 50 000 for ten years totaling about 900 000, with 60 000 then 70 000 in later periods. Parking revenues were projected at 38 000 to 45 000 annually.
Fireman Jerome P. Tenhundfeld of Huntington Beach receives official commendation from Mayor Sam Yorty for outstanding service during the Baldwin Hills disaster. He and another Los Angeles firefighter helped evacuate residents as heavy utility trucks assisted in the flooded area.
Mrs Sadie Eliva ibeth Davis 81 of 1363 Moline Ave died Saturday Survived by four daughters Ruth Davis Service Tuesday at 9 am Mottell's Mortuary
Forty thousand spectators lined Los Angeles Harbor for San Pedro’s first annual Christmas Afloat parade. Fifty seven private vessels cruised the channel from 7 to 9 pm as judges named Got Lost the sweepstakes winner. The yacht owned by Margaret J. Anspach and skippered by Pierre Menager featured two whale figures pulling Santa. Second prize went to Ralphin of the San Pedro Yacht Club, skippered by Rex Bobling, with a white Christmas tree and Santa. Third prize belonged to Carousel, skippered by Paul Ohldemacher, boasting a revolving carousel.
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