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Newspaper
Press Telegram
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Nov 19, 1957
Page
9
Long Beach readers note a busy stretch near the VA Hospital gate with heavy fast traffic and many elderly patients crossing. Calls grow for safety measures including a pedestrian crossing lane as plans for a new YMCA, tied to tideland funds, face court delays and subsidy uncertainty.
Long Beach couple Mr and Mrs Kent Shelby win Ava-Ava in Fiji through a MGM Pacific travel contest tied to The Little Mermaid film. They inherit a hut two-way passage, 58 coconut palms, and a lifetime base on Ava-Ava. Shelby plans include island life with wife and infant, fishing and sun.
Ken Kennedy, the actor in The Californians, discusses pursuing realism over theatrical technique. He critiques Western heroes and explains working as a newspaper reporter in the San locale as he toys with a new TV career path.
Two psychiatrists were appointed by a Juvenile Court judge to investigate John Lawrence Miller's reported urge to kill. The 15 year old from Long Beach continues to shun his parents while a Dec. 6 hearing in Superior Court will decide if he is tried as an adult or juvenile in the case involving the killing of Laura Floren Wetzel, 22 months, daughter of Charles and Mrs. Wetzel.
A man about 30 flared in and out of Rose Florist Shop on Pacific Ave Monday night pretending to buy roses for his mother. He returned several times, demanded money with a simulated gun, and fled after Mrs. Israel handed over $15. Police say he then asked for two dozen roses, and amid the drama, two Boy Scouts were in the shop to buy a carnation. Also noted are court proceedings regarding a youth linked to a separate killing case, with psychiatrists and parents present as hearings unfold.
Long Beach City Council unanimously overruled park officials to grant an easement through Victory Park for a new eight story hotel along the shoreline. The plan includes a circular driveway and a 127 room hotel with convention hall, restaurant, and coffee shop, with construction expected to start soon and finish by year end 1958.
Postmaster George P. McMillin urged sending holiday surface mail for Alaska Hawaii and Puerto Rico by early December to ensure delivery. The deadlines are December 4 for Alaska and Hawaii and December 3 for Puerto Rico due to ship limits and weather delays. Early mailing reduces post office strain and increases Christmas delivery chances.
Renate Halsey known as Renette Hoy, former Miss Germany 1953, and her actor husband Bret Halsey failed to reconcile in a Los Angeles court. Judge Elmer Doyte postponed support hearings and a divorce until December 4. She seeks custody and monthly support of two children, Charles 22 months and Tracy Lee 5 months, plus expenses. Cruelty is listed in her divorce complaint.
The California Industrial Union Council urged removal of county taxes on ships under construction amid calls that such levies hurt harbor economies. Delegates cited Los Angeles County taxes amounting to hundreds of thousands per vessel, pressing for a state law ban. Local 9 members and shipyard officials spoke on bidding power and empty storefronts, while a joint program with management was pursued to repeal the tax. The convention planned talks with AFL CIO leaders and urged political action to defeat anti labor legislation.
The body found floating in the sea near Pierpoint Landing is identified by police as Gene A. Shepherd, 19, of the USS Carter Hall. He had been missing since August. the sailor is taken to Disday Mortuary for autopsy.
Wilson High School opens Bruin Den, a recreation center at 4900 E. 7th St. The facility will serve as a youth canteen and permit-use clubhouse. Mrs. Everett Findlay led ceremonies with Wilson High band under Nicholas Furjanick. Hours: Mon Wed 7–9 30 pm. Fri 7–11 pm. Tue Thu 3–5 pm.
Fred Williams 34 of 1463 Warren Ave was sentenced by Superior Judge Beach Vaseyine to five months in county jail on a grand theft charge after admitting to passing three stolen checks. Robert McGlothern 42 of Los Angeles cashed the third check and was granted three years probation.
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