Cash Aid Needed to Send L. B. Youths to Camp
The Community Welfare Council seeks funds to send underprivileged L. B. youths to summer camps. A $15 contribution covers one child for a week of outdoor activity and respite from family strain. Johnny, 15, and Doris, 13, are two cases described, with mothers facing illness, divorce, and limited income. Contributions support Camperships and counselor-led group experiences.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. B
Jim
Johnny
Vergrans
David H. Larson Sai
Community Welfare Council
Vickers Named Harbor General Manager to Succeed Amar
Charles L. Vickers, 56, longtime assistant general manager of the Harbor Department, was named Monday by the Board of Harbor Commissioners to replace Elol J. Amar as general manager, marking a climactic leadership transition after five years in the deputy post.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles L. Vickers
Harbor Department
Board of Harbor Commissioners
Elol J. Amar
Vickers
Prowell testifies about $40 hi fi set theft
Robert Edward Prowell a former biology teacher testified under oath about buying a $40 hi fi stereo that had been stolen from Torrance High School. Prolific testimony described the chain from John Zamezia to Prowell and the attempt to return the item, with police later recovering the equipment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Edward Prowell
Prowell
Albert C. 5. Ramsey
John Zamezia
Torrance High School
John
Ralph K. Fierson
Bonelli seated on Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors
Frank G. Bonelli was seated as the fifth member of the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors in a ceremony attended by about 200 civic leaders and officials. He pledged to work for the county’s best interests and begins a four year term on December 1, having been appointed by Governor Knight to fill the late Herbert Legg’s unexpired term after a primary victory.
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Los Angeles
CNS
Frank G. Bonelli
Board of Supervisors
Huntington Park
Bonelli
Goodwin J. Knight
Herbert C. Legg
Survival Car draws safety debate at officers convention
Delegates at the California Peace Officers Association convention in Lafayette Hotel study the Cornell Liberty Survival Car a 1955 model with unusual safety features. The car omits a steering wheel and front seat, using rearward facing passenger seats and periscope mirrors to avoid injury. officials note the design’s complex interior and hinges while considering its practicality on public roads.
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California Peace Officers Assn
Lafayette, Hotel
Ford
Liberty
Mutual
Henry I
Lafayette
Dash
Cornell
Aeronautical Laboratony
Tories
Liberty Mutual
tosurance,Co
Ogether
California
Sputnik In Southland May Sight Before Dawn
Southern California observers may glimpse the Sputnik IM rocket shell before dawn on Wednesday. Experts warn the shell will tumble across the sky at 4 44 am moving northeast and appear to wink on and off every seven seconds as it turns. the Sputnik itself will not be visible.
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California
Operation
Moomwatch
Sputnik
Monterey Oil plans water injection pilot off Seal Beach
Monterey Oil Co plans a pilot well to test water injection to restore reservoir pressure in the offshore area east of Long Beach. City consent is sought via a letter from attorney Martin N. Erck, as County Manager Sam E. Vickers disclosed. The move aims to curb subsidence in the extreme southeastern Long Beach area where land sinks about half an inch yearly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monterey Oil Co
Seal Beachy
Cty
Sam E. Vickers
Martin N. Erck
Long Beach
City Renews Contract With Firm Handling Titles and Legal Work
The Long Beach City Council by a 4 to 2 vote renewed the contract with the Long Beach law firm handling titles and legal work for another year. Concerns were raised about conflicts of interest and capability, with opposition citing lack of assurance from O Melveny and Myers. A pilot water flood proposal was discussed with conditions to provide engineering data and ensure no property damage.
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C Ityj
Gerald Desmond
Jcouncilman
Charles al
Ogoley
O’melveny
Myers, Special Legal
I’m
Los
O'Meltideland
Lpeles
Welveny and Myers
Beach
CYL
Long Beach
State Oil and Gas Division
Vickers
Slated 2 Days Here on Fuchsias Show Slated 2 Days Here on Fuchsias
The annesl Fuchsia Show sponsored by the California National Fuchsia Society will be June 28 and 29 in the Municipal Auditorium. Garden displays by Southern California branches will feature landscaped gardens, outdoor living areas, unusual ideas, and natural settings with shade plants from cooperating clubs. Entries open to the public and society members. fuchsias, begonias, ferns, African violets, gloxinias, and bromeliads compete. separate classes for novices and experienced amateurs. hybridizers exhibit new bloosoms and 1958 introductions.
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The
California National Fuchsia Society
Southern California
California National Fuchsia” Society
Intruder Steals $100 From Woman’s Purse
Clara P. Benviss 68 of Po Avenue reports a burglary after someone entered her home through a front door Monday night and took $100 from an envelope inside her purse. The incident occurred at 1010 Louis Ave as the thief slipped inside. Mayors and city officials attended a tribute event for Bonelli in the Hall of Records on the 5th floor. Mrs Helen C. Lene, widow of Lene, joined the crowd gathered to congratulate Bonelli.
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Clara P. Benviss
Louis Ave
lRecords
Bonelli
Lene
Helen C. Lene
Purse Snatching on Linden Avenue
Mary H. Denman, 38, of 406 Linden Ave Apt 8, reported to police that a man grabbed her purse containing $3 Monday night as she walked along Linden Ave near Ocean Blvd. The incident occurred in a residential area and police are investigating.
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Linden Ave
Ocean Blvd
Mary H. Denman
Apt
Tor
Car Mishaps Injure 2 Pedestrians and Rider
Two pedestrians and a passenger in a car were seriously injured in traffic accidents Monday. Georgia SK Bynum 66 of 326 Maine Ave Apt 2 suffered a possible fractured left leg after being hit crossing Ocean Blvd at Locust Ave by a car driven by Navy sailor Floyd W Thompson 19 aboard USS. John Russell Brush 39 of 7947 Kinghee St Dow Ly was cited for unsafe driving. Mrs Julia Edwards 55 of 1226 W 87th St San Pedro suffered a broken left collar bone when her husband Georges 56 car collided with a street sweeper. Deborah Brown 4 of 669 Truman Boyd Manor was hit crossing La Vere Dr near Santa Fe Ave, suffering a possibly fractured skull.
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Georgia SK
Bynum
Maine Ave
Apt. 2
Ocean Blvd
Locust Ave
Floyd W. ‘Thompson
John Russell
Brush
Kinghee St. Dowlyi
Deborah \Brown
Truman Boyd
la Vere Dr
Santa Fe’ Ave
Awards Due at ASTE Meet Here
Tom Vajda of Lockheed Missile Division will address Long Beach Chapter 84 ASME on Wednesday at the Petroleum Club. Scholarships awarded to W. B. Martin Y. J. Shone J. L. Herrill N. L. Dickinson and others. A car driven by Ray Long Beach City College student Roettger struck by a street sweeper near Willow Street and Seabright Avenue, causing minor injuries. The ASTE National honor scholarship will be given to R. Williow.
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Tom Vajda
Lockheed Aircraft
Long Beach
American Society of Tool Engineers
Petroleum Club
Linden Ave
W. 8. Martin
Y. J. Shone
J. L. Herrill
N. L. Dickinson
T.C. Evanson
R. H. Umberger
Ray Long Beach’ City College
Richy "Mond
Alen Roettger
Offard M. Michaels
Anthony
W. Hill St
Maleta
Howard M
Treedman
Itland
Norman D. Juarez
Harbor
ASTE
Williow St
Seabright Ave
E. Waite
Window Too Open Hand Bandit Robs Man At Locust Ave
A man woke to a hand thrust through his bedroom window at 2161 Locust Ave Apt A. The assailant, holding a gun, ordered the victim to surrender money. After demanding 27 dollars, the gunman fled as his other hand struck the victim’s chin.
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L. B. Man
Boyd Pertt
Locust Ave
Apt A
Perit
Police Car Involved in Crash After High Speed Chase
A speeding pursuit through Belmont Shore Naples and Seal Beach ended in a crash in Seal Beach. Officers Higgins and Cooper were injured and taken to Community Hospital. Suspect Norman Athearn, 18, Gardena, arrested for reckless driving and evading arrest after sideswiping another vehicle and speeding at 105 mph.
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Belmont Shore
Naples
Seal Beach
Bolsa Ave
Pacific Coast Hwy
James R. Higgins
Gary R. Cooper
Normark
Athearn
135Th St
Gardena
4Th St
Bolst Ave
Higgins
Cooper
Community Hospital
Edward Waggoner
Burglar Climbs Fence Steals Rugs From Furniture Warehouse
Police report a burglar climbed a 6 foot fence at Aaron Schultz furniture warehouse 5170 Atlantic Ave last weekend and stole more than 300 dollars in rugs.
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Aaron Schultz
Atlantic Ave
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