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Newspaper
Press Telegram
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Sep 10, 1957
Page
9
A forum letter grumbles at civic gloom and vaner estimates while a library patron seeks a two hour read before a hospital visit. A Long Beach scare ends with a failed sales pitch. Labor Day intrusions reveal burglary of liquor and peat moss misadventures. Civil War surplus nuts end the vignette.
Radio biologists at a Catalina gathering spotlight a tentative new villain in radiation damage to living cells. British scientists Dre Paul Howard-Flanders and George Scholes advanced a theory that a collision between cell oxygen and a carbon-free radical may drive initial chemical reactions in irradiated tissue. Conference chairman Dr Meyers said the group aims to deepen understanding to guide protection and treatment against radiation effects.
Long Beach Neptunes placed fourth in the International Skin diving Championship in Yagoslavia. Tracy won the individual title with 180 points. Yugoslavia led with 170, France 104, United States 96. Hob Weaver, Christiansen, and Jamison scored for the U S team amid injuries. Mario Catalani of Italy won the individual crown. Portugal chosen for 1958 skin-diving Olympics. Long Beach bid for 1959 event to be considered September 28 in Belgrade.
A jury was being selected in Senetlor Judge Beach Vasey's court today to try Harry P. Bauder, 28, of Bellflower, on charges of kidnapping and armed robbery. Bauder, who served a year in prison after a seven death traffic accident four years ago, pleaded innocent by reason of insanity. He allegedly forced two Bellflower men, Bob and Glen Newman, to accompany him at gunpoint and hand over $1,050 July 15.
A burglar broke into a convent construction site at 14010 Foster Rd and stole a $330 saw and jointer, police report states. Barry and Paul Construction Co. reported the loss on Monday.
Four jurisdictions may need to agree to remove a threat to the planned diagonal runway at Municipal Airport. An advisory report notes the usable length would drop due to new buildings at the northwest end. Lakewood has approved a 6‑acre industrial subdivision, complicating height zoning. Assistant City Attorney Lamb cites Long Beach Lakewood LA County and possibly Signal Hill as involved. The council moves the matter to City Manager Vickers.
City councilmen and top officials will serve as waiters at Saturday’s city employee picnic in Recreation Park. Department heads join the serving line for barbecued meat, beans, salad, and ice cold drinks for about 2300 workers and families. A committee led by Barney Walczak and Paul Marcus announced plans. Municipal band will perform and prizes awarded for games.
Wilbur L. Evans reported four guns valued at 310 dollars stolen from Evans Boat Works and Sporting Goods at 20919 Pioneer Blvd Artesia. Deputies said burglars entered through a rear shed window on Monday.
Marlins Liquors at 235 Cherry Ave was robbed Monday night for the ninth time. Owner Thomas R. Martin, 60, told police two bandits entered, forced him to the floor and searched him. They took $50 from the cash register before fleeing.
Destroyer Division 91 of Destroyer Flotilla 3 under Capt. L. K. McGregor fired at a U S Naval Station pier at 10 am as part of a six month Far Eastern cruise aboard USS Mansfield DD 728. The unit, including DeHaven DD 727 Collett DD 730 and Bennet DDE 507, visited Suva Melbourne Manus Guam Yokosuka Hong Kong Kaohsiung Midway Okinawa and prepared to evacua te U S citizens during Taipei riots.
A Long Beach youth was fined 300 dollars for burglary and larceny in stealing 1500 dollars worth of tubing from a Water and Power Co facility. Ralph Miles Rooker, age 22 or 652, faced probation and was arrested May 13.
Police conducted a spot check of Long Beach magazine dealers and found 100 percent cooperation with City Prosecutor James Starrs crackdown on offensive cheesecake magazines. The action follows a complaint from a mother about a 15 year old boy purchasing such magazines.
Long Beach City Council dismissed a complaint about interference with Socialist Labor party leafleting. Mary Starcevic was approached by two detectives on Pine Ave and 4th St and told distribution required a police permit. Edward Wizek, LA organizer, demanded assurance no further interference with free press rights.
A city council meeting addressed a letter from Thompson urging action on women’s beach attire. An all male council received the suggestion for an inventory of women in various stages of undress as residents argued over dress standards and public perception.
More than 1,000 people are expected at polls to decide if Rolling Hills Estates should incorporate as a city and to elect five council members from nine candidates. Voters will choose between Rolling Hills Estates or Rancho Verde as the new municipal name. Polling sites include 4829 Rustler Lane and 3012 Palos Verdes Dr. North. Voting runs 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Observance titled Know Your America Week set for November 24 through 30, organized by Air American Conference to Combat Communism. Delegates from California departments of American Gold Star Mothers announce the 1937 program emphasizing rights duties laws and blessings, with Alameda chapter president Mrs Mamie Brown leading. Three Tri City Chapter hosts in Bellflower Downey and surrounding areas, along with department officers, host a luncheon prayer for peace. Susie Pratt and her father perform during the event while Florence McKirstry serves as acting department chaplain.
City Council endorsed a year-round anti-litter drive led by the Chamber of Commerce Patrol task force. Former Councilman Toby Wick named CHP coordinator. traffic enforcement in new Southland cities may require state payment and negotiated contracts with CHP, with potential withdrawal of patrols in unincorporated areas if not funded.
iDRIVERS Hundreds Apply for Licenses : Eager 9 be relicensed under the existing state driver's license low, hundreds of persons kept clerks busy toray at the local ranch of the Department of Motor Vehicles. At 10:30 am, Howard Link, manager of the office, estimated 150 persons were fined up one side. Wednesday, One of its provi sions states a license will be renewed for only no, years if the applicant has had two move ing violations within the last no. Years, so UNDER the old law, licenses were good for four-year periods and there was no specification about moving violations. . Link believes the majority today's "lneup" were therefor t reprieve from the moving re lation restriction. Other provisions of these law include: A new license shall be mranted, for five years after the last birthday of the applicant, proe vided there are no moving viola tions. An individual who does so have a California driving lice et shall receive one for three years after his last birthday, et
Viligers and members of the Harbor District Chambers of Commerce will meet at 0 p.m. Thursday at 215 8 Acacias St in Compton. The district federation of 50 local chambers and groups recently supported completing the Harbor Freeway at the earliest practicable date.
Ferdinand D. Sapa, 30, of 1708 Pine Ave, sentenced by Superior Judge Roach Vasey today to concurrent nine month county jail terms on three bad check counts. Sapa, a wholesale card dealer, admitted cashing freeworth under $20 checks at an American Ave liquor store in March. He was arrested July 2.
A 30 year old waitress Frankie Macias was arrested for driving without a license while claiming she was learning to drive. Fingerprint checks revealed seven prior drunk driving arrests in several Southland cities and six aliases. The incident occurred near Paramount Boulevard and South Street as she ran a red light.
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