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Newspaper
Press Telegram
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Mar 18, 1960
Page
7
William Jones reports a Downey based network of eight satellite observers has identified three of America s lost satellites. The team s accurate sightings prompted a redesign of later boosters and earned a special commendation from the Moonwatch program. The group accounts for 53 percent of satellite sightings from 95 stations between last July and January 1960.
Ford Motor Co presents Levacar and new mobility displays at Lakewood Center for eight days. Two major shows run hourly in the east parking lot near the center showcasing past, present, and future transport with Model T and Galaxie designs and the Levacar Mach 1.
The Misleads of Student Crusaders Against Narcotics return to Lakewood from Sacramento and plan a mass meeting at St Timothy Lutheran Church in January. Robert Murdock, 16, Jordan High School student and chair of the group, says they will press Governor Brown and push narcotics to top legislative agenda when the next session opens. The Crusaders will elect officers at the 7 p m gathering and map future activities following the January incident involving Leonard Moore.
A long column lists numerous local death notices with ages and addresses. It names Jessie Stephens, Sarah Hales, Kenneth Herrick, Arthur Rowe, John Frankenfield, Frederick Husher, Roland Jane, Ellin Nuntley, Wallace Southward, Emma King, Ray McClellan, Gertie Rens, and others. Surviving spouses, children, siblings, and funeral details include services at Mottell’s Peak Mortuary, Sheelar McFadyen, and Dilday Mortuary, with Rosaries and Saturday or Monday service times noted.
Three more candidates file for the city council as de Santis Advertising Associates details the return of Kearsarge with a warm reception. The article profiles Raymond Conlin, 39, outlining a public service and business career and his plans to curb taxes and boost efficiency if elected. It also recalls wartime service and postwar work, noting the crew’s survival hardships and rescues aboard the Kearsarge.
The first annual Bellfancy Cat Fanciers All Breed Show displays 250 cats and opens to the public from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday and Sunday at the Long Beach Municipal Auditorium. Manger Dr Robert Nevin presides with judges Dr Ferry Smith Follitt Schulte and Virginia Sweem. Cats from California as well as Tudor Phoenix Salt Lake City and Glendale Oregon compete for sixty trophies ribbons and rosettes. Local organizers Marge Naples and Len Lenon outline plans and a campaign team for district politics. Lon g Beach resident Conlin and family reside at 3504 Gondar Ave with his wife Audrey and daughter Christine.
Two U S soldiers tell court Vincet D Zankich attacked them unprovoked in San Pedro cafe on Jan 24. They describe injuries to James Giles and Bobby Holmes as part of the same incident tied to the killing of Dr Len Quattlebaum at the Baby Doll bar on 1927 Pacific Ave. Feldman accuses Zankich of striking the doctor with malice.
A small fire started in a damaged laboratory room at Starkist near Thorson facility on Terminal Way in Terminal Island. No injuries reported and the blaze was promptly controlled by crew.
City officials announce a lane reduction on Redondo Avenue between Spring and Willow streets starting Monday and continuing until May 1. One 10-foot lane in each direction will be closed for the installation of a 14 inch water main as part of the Water Department’s Frank E. Wall Treatment Plant expansion.
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