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Newspaper
Press Telegram
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Jul 04, 1958
Page
11
A July Fourth column salutes the United States, praising consent of the governed, freedoms, and public accountability. The author praises government by the people, civic virtues, and Christian decency while listing beloved places and noting the 1958 date. A humorous note about a driver after the Fourth closes the piece.
Fred Taylor of M. E. Taylor & Sons in Long Beach explains that Alaska statehood could trigger a large purchase of U S flags. With 10 000 old flags in stock and 510 000 banners from An nin Co in inventory, suppliers anticipate a yearlong transit period before government action. Schools military and government buyers will drive demand as 48 star models fade from inventories.
Long Beach detective wires sent to Montreal include fingermints and a photo of electronics engineer John Henney Cameron, 34, of 7023 Keynote St, in a probe linked to a Montreal murder bulletin. Cameron, jailed on a petty theft charge in California, denies Canada involvement and says he has never been there.
City Attorney Walhfred Jacobson said dogs impounded by the city cannot be sold for medical research. He noted ordinances lack any provision allowing sales for research and the council would need an ordinance to authorize such sales. The mayor and other officials upheld a prior ruling that sold dogs would be treated as pets, not property to be used in research.
The Firemen's Memorial Assn. will light a fireworks show at Veterans Memorial Stadium starting at 8 p m Tickets available at the gate The city plans a second pyrotechnic display at about 9 15 p m on the beach near Rainbow Pier amid Fourth of July celebrations.
A mother fatally struck her 18 month old daughter in Compton as the child ran into a car. In Garden Grove, Richard J. Wright 23, of Anaheim died after his motorcycle crashed into a concrete bus bench on Palm Street near Harbor Boulevard while wearing a leg cast from June. Wright’s body was taken to Howald Brother Mortuary.
Long Beach women join some 100 pilots in a cross country air race from San Diego to Charleston over the Herbert Davies Bridge at Marine Stadium. Four local entrants fly Cessnas or similar craft from Long Beach addresses as Brown promises speedy action on tidelands funds for a YMCA project and bridge construction. Takeoff began at 3 am with 60 planes in 20 second intervals.
Raymond Howard Johns 35 was sentenced to state prison on a church intrusion charge amid terms from two to twenty years. His companions Dick Edward Whate next, Linus Edward Hiliemeyer 38, and others received nine months to six months with probation and prize money to be split among entrants.
Long Beach bride Joyce Benton, 17, who became a TV Queen for a Day contestant, wins a trip to San Francisco, a plane ride to Germany, and a two week Riviera vacation. She plans to travel July 24 to Schwabisch Hall to reunite with Army Private Walter Benton, stationed near Munich, for one to two years. Detective notes indicate the couple married December 30 and the husband left for Germany eight days after the wedding.
Signal Hill Mayor Moyle ended pay raise talks after offering city employees time off to look for new jobs. The Signal Hill Police and Fire Assn seeks a $16,000 annual raise for 33 officers and firefighters. Moyle cited rising operating costs and reduced revenue.
William Farris Brown, 49, faced robbery and attempted rape charges in a mistrial declared by Superior Judge Ralph Pierson after jurors deadlocked 11 percent. Foreman Powell claimed a mail clerk Oliver Fowl received a revelation guiding the decision. Powell denied the remark, was excused from service, and a retrial was set for Aug. 12. Brown had eluded arrest until last April 14 on the Nu-Pike. The case tied to a 1950 warrant and a sketch by Clyde Winslow. witnesses failed to identify Brown in the bar assault.
A city civic meeting announced formation of a City Human Relations Committee to improve racial harmony in Long Beach. Mrs Alexis Jacoubowsky cited vandalism at Dr Charles Terry’s home as proof of need. Vice Mayor Spongberg pledged city support and organizer John Buggs outlined minority population growth and need for coordinated action. Police Chief Dovey said vandalism suspect will be an adult and investigations continue.
Mr and Mrs Sigmund Rubner of 6263 Del Amo Blvd mark sixty years of marriage. The Long Beach couple celebrated the milestone on Thursday night as they reflect on more than six decades together with family nearby. He is 86 and she is 82.
The Independent Press Telegram launches a six part series by Ben Zinser exploring Jobs for Long Beach and how urban improvement projects create employment, income, and tax effects. Readers are advised to follow the Sunday installments starting with this premiere.
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