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Newspaper
Press Telegram
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Jul 25, 1958
Page
9
The column reflects on public enthusiasm for the Miss Universe contest, noting partisan interest in pageants and televised viewing. It cites past disqualifications over Miss Maryland and critiques the judging method as impersonal yet efficient. It also calls for clear guidance on singing the national anthem to avoid mixed audience reactions.
A news photographer gained brief prominence during a Miss United States pageant night when spotlighting searched for John Miller, president of Catalina Swim Suits. Viewers noted an optical illusion with a 48 star flag backdrop, leading to questions about flag accuracy.
Miss Holland Rottschafer, 20, a semi finalist in tonight's Miss Universe judging, was also entered last year but did not participate in the international event. Pageant officials say repeat participation rules apply, and Rottschafer's nonparticipation last year means she is not ineligible for tonight's judging.
Former air force sergeant Miriam Hadar, 38-244-38, 119 pounds, 5 feet 8 inches, is entered in the Mie Tinivarse Pageant at NYU. Known as Mardi Gras queen at New York University last year, she specializes in flight control and served in Israel's air force.
A 21 year old woman claims damages of 160000 in Superior Court alleging an assault and battery during a May 28 incident at a liquor store parking lot. She was struck by Ralph Merle Salisbury 28 of Rosebay Street and suffered injuries leading to ongoing treatment. Her father James Gunderson attorney represents the plaintiff.
Perle Mesta the hostess with the mostest offered today to throw a whingding for Mise Poland, the Iron Curtain’s first entry in the Miss Universe Pageant. She described the lavish party as a landmark social gesture and hinted at further arrangements.
A congressional action aims to resume a Navy program to protect Long Beach shipyard from subsidence damage. The House approved 300,000 for the yard with a plan for 5.5 million more later, contingent on local flood controls and Navy effectiveness. Miss Poland, a Miss Universe semi-finalist, aided by Mrs Mesta, discussed a possible extended stay and education in the United States.
A threewoman nine man jury was seated in Superior Judge Beach Vasey s court to try Elroy E Pena 37 on two counts of first degree murder. Deputy DAs Gordon Jacobson and Jack Kirschke plan to seek the death penalty if Pena is convicted for fatally shooting his estranged wife Joan 36 and his roommate George C Teeter 24 on May 18 in Anaheim Street apartment.
An 89 year old woman named Nellie M. Tiff committed death by her own actions at a rest home on Walnut Avenue. Police report the body was taken to Patterson and Snively Mortuary. Officers arrested a man on an assault charge pending coroner's examination. The incident involved the woman using a bandage and her cane as a tourniquet while speaking Hebrew and Yiddish.
Night Owls will hold a picnic Saturday in Recreation Park. James Sen and the Youth Band will perform at the event.
Long Beach city and county planning bodies dispute population estimates. City figure announced Thursday stands at 323,510, while the regional commission cites 314,853. City officials argue municipal data is nearer the truth, noting larger families in new sections and urging reliance on occupied dwelling units from multiple sources.
Arthur F. Beard, 28, of 505 Marine Ave Wilmington, was sentenced by Superior Judge Ralph K. Pierson to a year in County Jail as part of five-year probation on an attempted arson charge. Beard was arrested May 17 after he poured gasoline in a cafe hallway on Willow Street following a refused service.
Rose A. Russell, 74, of 2010 Pine Ave Apt 1, suffered minor injuries when struck by a three wheeled electric vehicle on Pine Ave near 6th St Thursday, police said. She was treated at St. Mary's Hospital. Driver Stephen E. Potter, 1B6, of 117 W Ocean Blvd.
Long Beach begins a major concrete pour for the public safety building with 750 cubic yards of concrete to create the first floor. Forty workers, two cranes, and eight trucks will be used to lay a 9.5 inch thick floor sized 93 by 266 feet containing 100 tons of reinforcing steel. Construction steps note vertical framework rising 120 feet to a roof penthouse with completion planned by September 1959.
A crime story item reports a defendant with a clean prior record, linked to an aircraft plant incident, was sentenced to five years to life. The case involved a dispatcher and a family of three children, with the proceedings held before Judge Ralph K. Pier. Hospitalization and injuries were mentioned, along with terms like state prison and June 14.
Douglas Rex Rode, a six year old from Bellflower, stood among a crowd at Municipal Auditorium as Miss Italy Clara Cappella spotted his tears and pulled him to the front for a kiss. Police had barred him from the show but Cappella ignored orders to comfort the boy and sign his autograph book.
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