Mayor averse to roasting pig after Miss Iowa gift
Local story notes Sir Francis Bacon the pig gifted to Mayor Kealer by Miss Iowa cannot be slaughtered yet. The pig is kept at the city animal shelter or moved to a nearby farm to avoid immediate roasting amid lighthearted, tender commentary on the mayor and his ceremonial gifts. A flamingo gift from Miss Florida is also described, with sightings near Marineland and at a window display on Pine Avenue.
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Malcolm Epley
Miss Iowa
L. B
Ray Healer
Sir Francis Bacon
Kealer
Nebraska
Walker's
Pine Ave
Navy Subsidy Battle Shapes Budget for Long Beach Shipyard
The Navy faces a contentious funding decision as the House Armed Services Committee debates a 5000000 binding for subsidence repairs at Long Beach shipyard. Officials warn the full six million-dollar cap may be cut or delayed, with a push to limit additional money in the next budget cycle.
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Press-Telegram
Washington Bureau
Secretary of the Navy
Ortington
Armaéd
Long Beach
Belog
Naval. Shipyard
Crete
Navy
Congress
Thoritier
Defense Department
United States
Hosmer
City Tattoo Debate Sparks Ordinance Talk in Long Beach
Council weighs an emergency ban on tattooing amid concerns for sailors abroad. Judge Kenneth E. Sutherland cites underage clients and calls tattooing a shame, while Councilman D. Pat Ahern questions how sailors will charm foreign girls without ink. The issue is sent to the ordinance committee for study.
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U. S. Navy
D. Pat Ahern
Kenneth E. Sutherland
Sutherland
Ahern
Charles Garrison
Council
Glen Gerkin Named to L. B. Water Board
Glen Gerkin is named to the Long Beach water board amid a municipal dispute over the 49 year old band. The council votes 5-2 to place a charter amendment on the ballot to abolish the band and end its special tax, despite opposition from D Pat Ahern who presented petitions from about 7,899 residents. The move would remove jobs for 37 musicians and end the bandstand arrangement.
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Asd
D. Pat Ahern
Ahern
Dropped for Security Ship Listing and Local Appointments
Navy ships in port placed on 12-hour standby as Middle East tensions rise. Camp Pendleton’s 1st Marine Division remains ready for possible movement, with 17 000 personnel under conditionally extended readiness. Long Beach council appointments include Glen A Gerken confirmed to a five-year Water Commissioners term. Charles R Doortoday succeeds on the council amid city manager reassignment. Gorkin, a longtime Long Beach real estate broker and civic organizer, is noted for leadership roles and past presidencies in local boards and clubs.
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Gerald’ Desmond
Glen A. Gerken
Charles ‘R. Doortoday
Sam E. Vickers
Water Commissioners
George “D. Ezetl
Camp. Pendleton
1St. Marine
Middle East
Fox Studio Activities Disrupt Miss Universe Visit
Hollywood hosts Miss Universe hopefuls as Fox Studio workers and stars mingle. Hugh O Brian greets contestants while Richard Egan kisses newcomers. Joan Woodward Paul Newman and others lunch with the beauties and taps into studio tours across Mardi Gras and Anne Frank sets.
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Herb Shannon
Hollywood
Fox Studios
Joanne Woodward
Paul Newman
Egan
Don Murray
Lee Remick
O'Brian
Ben Bard
Residents Clash With Long Beach Pistol Range Over Ricochets
More than a dozen homeowners near 3401 Palos Verde Ave allege stray bullets from the Long Beach Police Pistol Range threaten children. Nina Brown reports a bullet found near her garage, and Lt. Kennedy pledges an investigation. Chief Dovey says bullets may come from range sand backstop used by youths. move to a south location is planned with funds sought. Residents describe bullets whizzing over yards, doors dented, and daily debris in driveways as tensions rise.
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Nina ‘A. Brown
Los Coyotes
Palos Verde Ave
Po‘ee
William H. Dovey
Dovey
Everett H. Kennedy
Honor Farm
E. Carson St
Frank W. Satchell
Conquista Ave
Lucille E. Bowlby
Satchel
Ronald K. Prescott
Permits Sought for 2 to 5 AM Parking Ban in Long Beach
Long Beach Chamber of Commerce directors seek a 2 am to 5 am no parking rule with permits for residents unable to park off street. John E. Riley Jr. says the plan aims to force use of off street spaces and support garages for multi dwelling units. proposal to City Council.
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Long Beach Chamber of Commerce
John E. Riley Jr
Riley
City Conseil
City Planning Commission
Budget Backers Win 5 3 on Late Baker Vote
The city approved a 27 915 759 budget by five votes as Councilman John F Baker, recently recovering from a heart attack, was summoned from home to cast the decisive fifth vote. The dissenters opposed a $1 013 000 rubbish-collection charge and tried to cut the projects fund, but were outvoted. Desmond voiced disappointment over missing salary adjustments but did not push changes.
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John F. Baker
Baker
Raymond C. Kealer
Gerald Desmond
Lewis D. Reese
Virgil H. Spongberg
Charles M. Garrison
D. Pat Ahern
Charles R. Dooley
William T. Dalessi
Navy
Gerrison
Dooley
Ahern
Scherer Park
Walnfred Jacobson
Jacobson
Spangberg
Desmond
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Riftwood
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L. B. Water Board
Pacific Fleet
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Holland
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