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Newspaper
Press Telegram
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Dec 30, 1958
Page
16
The Long Head man, a guesstimator who did well in the last election, shares 1953 and near-future forecasts. Fortunetellers, business prophets, and political forecasters attract New Year interest as the predictor urges cautious printing and later accuracy checks by Kim Bt. Folaombach Sr.
A humor column reprints prophecies by Kim Holsembach predicting 1960s politics with unlikely ticket ideas and world events. It notes possible resignations, future prosperity in California under Brown, a looming real estate boom, and a forthcoming beam year in 1961 62. The piece closes with local nostalgia and community notes.
Los Angeles sailor Tangvald, a naturalized American, returns aboard the 43 foot Windflower after a 13,000 mile solo voyage from Europe to the West Indies via Vigo, La Coruna, the Canary Islands and the Panama Canal. He endured a hurricane siege, 31 days without contact, 48 hours of fog without sleep, injuries, and strict rationing while navigating alone.
The Board of Education approved an application to establish a 307000 program training technicians in automation under the National Defense Education Act of 1958. Funds would support physical, chemical testing, electronics, and electrom mechanical training with City College collaboration and open to nearby districts.
In Los Angeles County the board unanimously approved a New Year resolution to restrain taxes and pursue government economy. Supervisor Ernest Debs urged consolidating overlapping services amid tangled jurisdictions and unincorporated areas, while others noted air pollution and budget timing as challenges.
The University of Iowa marching band and the Scottish Tighlanders arrived in the Southland to perform for Hawkeyes fans ahead of the Big 10 title run for the Rose Bowl bid. About 25 000 marching enthusiasts expected to attend events surrounding the team.
Sen William Knowland likely to resign before his term ends to advance Rep Clair Engles seniority in the next Congress. Long Beach Rep Craig Hosmer predicted the move despite Knowland's stated intention to serve out the term. If he resigns Gov Knight could appoint a successor to enter ahead of 13 newly elected Democratic senators.
The Atlas satellite, about 7 000 miles high, will be visible over Long Beach for the next three mornings. Moonwatch at Whittier lists passes at 5:31 am Wednesday, 4:23 am Thursday, and a morning Friday. It travels westward about 10 to 17 degrees above the south southwestern horizon on Wednesday, then around 10 degrees Thursday and 20 to 25 degrees Friday.
Fire damaged two garages at 122 Argonne Avenue Monday evening. Residents told police children had been in the garages earlier in the day.
The state Division of Highways issued bids Monday to extend the Long Beach Freeway through Monterey Park to the Santa Ana and San Bernardino corridors, and to build the Golden State Freeway in and near Burbank. Estimated total cost reaches 18 million dollars with 7.78 million for grading and paving on 3.7 miles of six lane freeway plus 14 structures, and 10.64 million for 4.1 miles of six to eight lane freeway with multiple structures and flood control. Seventeen miles of freeway are already completed from the Santa Ana freeway to Anaheim Street in Long Beach.
A Louisiana Miss USA rehearses a secret fitting for the Tournament of Roses Parade. She will wear a floor length gown and receive a gift of red long underwear with white stripes for breeze protection. Attending are officials and Miss Welcom from Long Beach in a blue nylon gown.
The Southland prepares as a major market strike looms with grocery clerks, locals from Bakersfield to the Mexican border, and union chief DeSilva stating wage demands. Negotiations paused Monday night. a limited strike could shutter most county stores except Long Beach area by Wednesday.
Northwest Airlines announces a $37,813,000 contract to buy five Long Beach built Douglas DC-8 transports with spare parts and options for four more. Jets will be tailored to Northwest requirements with range extending features to Pacific operation. Deliveries begin spring 1960 with first DC-8s from Douglas Aircraft Co., plus ten turboprop Electras from Lockheed at $25,654,000.
Frank Rothman reports a 1500 pound ace welder stolen Monday night after thieves used a winch to load it onto a truck. Two pigeons, 28 birds missing from a coop on the root between 6 15 and 7 p.m. at 614 Pacific Ave. Green-Carson St. and Studebaker Rd. area.
University of California marching band final rehearsals open to the public at Veterans Memorial Stadium from 8 to 11 am and noon to 2 pm as they tune for Rose Bowl half time and parade routes. Keacher High School band from Columbus Neb plans Rose Parade participation. Naval Air Reserve squadrons win Chief of Naval Operations Safety Award with units from Los Alamitos listed among honorees.
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