Election night reflections from Long Beach press scene
Old timers recall how election night drew crowds to the PT building at Sixth and Pine with a stereopticon display and patriotic songs. Dick Beach supervised the tally for 40 years, now retired, while modern counts take place at the City Clerk's office. The piece notes smaller crowds there, and highlights a youth contest and a bid for recognizing women in business led by Anona Bus in Belmont Shore.
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PT Bldg
Sixth
Pine
Thrifty Drug Store Bldg
Press-Telegram
Dick Beach
Bro. Beach
Independent
Press -Telegram Tow
Sixth and Pine
Anona Bus
Belmont Shore
Belmont Shore Business Association
Peck Named Top Aide to LBSC Chief
Dr. Roderick B. Peck, 38, named administrative assistant to the president of Long Beach State College. He will also continue as coordinator of the college’s summer session. Peck, a Nebraska native, will assume his duties Sept. 1 after earning degrees at Iowa State and Nebraska State Teachers College. He has held multiple education posts and military service with the 11th Airborne Division. He is active in several professional and honorary societies and lives with his wife and five children at 12711 Fletcher Dr., Garden Grove.
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Roderick B. Peck
Long Beach State F Eee College
P. Victor Peterson
Peck
Peterson
Nebraska
Iowa State College
Ames
Nebraska State Teachers College
Wayne
Neb
University of Omaha
Midland College
Fremont
11Th ‘Airborne Division
South Pacific
Association For Higher Education
American Association of University Professors
Phi Delta Kappa
Phi Gamma Mu Honovary
Alpha Kappa Delta
Lorna
Fletcher Dr
Garden Grove
Blast Injures Man in Magnolia Avenue Apartments
A refrigeration system failure in the basement of Crawford Apartments at 637 Magnolia Ave. caused a 11:15 am explosion. Leslie Gould, 68, of 231 Argonne Ave., was taken to Seaside Hospital in fair condition after inhaling sulfur dioxide fumes. Firefighters evacuated the first floor as gas masks cleared the building. police cordoned the block between Magnolia Street's 6th and 7th Streets.
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Magnolia Ave
Seaside Hospital
Leslie Gould
Argonne Ave
Crawford Apts
Glenn Jefferson
Magnolia
6Th
7Th St
Three Long Beach men charged in bookmaking scheme
Three Long Beach men face bookmaking charges from the district attorney. Jerald Walter Shaw, 27, of 2039 Cedar Ave, charged with four counts after arrest May 27. Frank Pilace, 60, and Robert Roy Snider, 45, of 491 East Street, cited on two counts each for taking bets from patrons at a bar on May 29.
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Long Beach
District Attorney's Office
Jerald Walter Shaw
Cedar Ave
Easy Ave
Frank Pilace
Robert Roy Snider
East St
Sheriff's Deputies
E. South St
Cooperative Nursery Schools Bring Child Care To Long Beach
Vera Williams reports on the first cooperative nursery movement in Long Beach with 19 centers serving areas like Belmont Shore and North Long Beach. Mothers run programs, pay monthly fees, and attend a parent course at City College. age ranges include 2 years 9 months to kindergarten, with centers offering indoor and outdoor play and organized learning activities.
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Vera Williams
Long Beach
Bixby Park
Ramona, Park
Cooperative
Lakewood
Belmont Shore
Naples
Los Altos
Bixby Knolls
Wrigley District
I Paul G. Paster
Tulan
Ave
Long, Beach
College General
Mje
Unitarian Church
Atherton
St. Cooperative Nursery Schools
Bellflower
Pete Sessions
Archer
Long Beach Teacher Pay Hike Receives Tentative OK
Board of Education members tentatively approve an average 53.36 percent pay increase for Long Beach teachers, with no tax rate increase expected. The annual district cost is about 929000 for teaching and non teaching staff, 720000 for teachers, and salaries would rise from 4560 to 4600 at start and 8680 to 9065 at top for doctor’s degree holders. A public hearing is set for Thursday at 4 pm, with formal action planned at the next meeting.
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Board of Education
Long Beach
Arthur A. Knoll
Long Beach Unified School
Unt
Knoll
Board of
Education Chambers
Rae
Probation Granted After Four Dollar Theft Case
Three-time offender Cowan, 28, received three years probation with a $100 fine after pleading guilty to petty theft with a prior felony. Judge Pierson warned there would be no second chances if probation was violated, noting Cowan’s lengthy criminal history and urging a change toward lawful life. Cowan, of 5720 Myrtle Ave, was arrested April 23 after stealing household items valued at no more than $4.
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Cowan
Myrtle, Ave
Pierson
Long Beach Building Valuations Jump in May 1958
Long Beach construction showed upward momentum in May with a total valuation of 6,021,350 across 2,435 permits. Residential work reached 1,319,830 for 182 units, up 31.99 percent from April, while total permits rose from March levels. City building superintendent Edward M. OConnor released the figures.
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Long Beach
Ma Tex
Edward M. O'Connor
Federal Customs Chief Addresses Port Boards
Ralph Kelly the nations top customs official was feted at a luncheon by commissioners of Long Beach and Los Angeles harbors. He spoke of narcotics struggles decreasing and cited high drug prices as proof. William J. Herrington chaired the event with other harbor officials in attendance.
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Ralph. Kelly
Long Beach
Los Angeles Harbors
Kelly
William J. Herrington
Long Beach Harbor
Los Angeles Harbor
Hassle Over Oil Still Court Battle in California
1942 oil dispute drags through courts as Dynamic Industries seeks to force offshore development contract. City asserts no binding agreement without city manager signature per charter. appeals court upheld demurrer, council approved the deal but it was never signed due to unresolved land boundary issues.
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California Supreme Court
Walhfred Jacobsson
Dynamic Injuste Co
Supreme Court
Dynamic Industries
Harbor Department to Seek Bid for Transit Shed Contract
The Harbor Department will solicit bids for a $2,089,000 contract for a 200 by 906 foot clear span transit shed on Pier B. The 181,200 square foot facility includes railroad trackage and a cathodic protection system with underground lines, with price breakdowns for shed and related works.
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Herter Department
Pier B
Hospital Wing Opens At Community Hospital
The first patients moved into the new 50 bed convalescent wing at Community Hospital. It features piped music with speakers under each pillow, an intercom to the nurses desk, and powered beds. Council debates hotel like care and milk delivery hours while ruling out action on broader restrictions.
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Community Hospital
Charles
Dudley
Howard Hatfield
Les Pass
eCity Council
Long Nance
Beach Area
Pooley
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