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Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Apr 04, 1964

Page

2

Leisure World Doctor Attacks Parnate Withdrawal

Dr William E Graham, a Leisure World physician, calls the removal of the antidepressant Parnate a tragedy. FDA insisted on the ban citing about 30 strokes and 15 deaths among 344 million users. He notes early case of a patient who chewed a cheese sandwich, then suffered severe pain and headache due to the drug's effects.

Rotemoor Leisure World United States William E. Graham Graham US Food and Drug Administration FDA The Journal of the ‘American Medical Association Gra’ham

Disabled girl loses cherished electric cart in theft

Luana Mills, 20, born with disability, relied on a blue two-seat three wheeler cart given by her grandmother. The battery powered vehicle vanished after grinding noises in West 4th Street, hindering her commute to grandmother's home and Long Beach City College. Police investigated, hoping the cart will be found intact or repaired for her mobility and independence.

Lara Mills West 4Th Street Luana Grandmather Rose Ave May Schweiss Paul N. Guest Long Beach Guest Will Cary Mills Lana Long Beach City College Strine Hospital LECC Hole

Lake Mathews Area Search Continues for Missing Man

Riverside County sheriff's deputies joined a Lake Mathews area search for Darwin W. Crotler, 36, of Long Beach, missing for about two weeks. Crotler was last seen near his residence at 2104 Florida Street, with no trace after March 23.

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National Boys Club Week Observed by Local Clubs

Boys Clubs of Long Beach announce National Boys Club Week with activities across branches. Program highlights include talent shows and concerts to promote juvenile decency and keep youths away from delinquency. Events run Sunday through Friday with prize awards and family night at several branches.

Long Beach Macrie Bugbee Creaiuives E. Toes

Board Backs Patrolman's Suspension Over Fast Driving

The Long Beach Civil Service Board Friday sustained a five day suspension for Patrolman Demo Pal Sheely on conduct unbecoming an officer. CHP officers testified to two speeding incidents near Victorville and Yerma with speeds of 75 to 100 mph. The accused and his wife Diane testified she drove first. they were en route to Las Vegas to wed. The three board members split 2 to 1 to sustain, with Chairman Layden dissenting. Sheely is a 15 year veteran.

Long Beach Civil Service Board Demo Pal Sheely California Highway Patrol Sheely Victorville Yerma CHP Steely Diane Las Vegas T. J. Harris Ray Underwood Clarence J. Layden

Fire destroys Fountain Valley home. investigation underway

An $8,000 Fountain Valley house fire damaged a residence at 9639 Camata Street. Discovered around 8 am in the master bedroom by Ms. Willam Thomas, she evacuated her two children before calling the fire department. County forestry units and Huntington Beach responders assisted at the scene.

Camata St Fountain Valley Willam Thomas Ste T Hountington Beach

Sleep at Work Case May Refute Fire by Unemploymen

The California appeals board found Cahill’s brief doze at a Torrance water utility job as a single isolated incident of mere inadvertence rather than willful misconduct. Cahill, fired after dozing on night shift, won his bid for immediate unemployment insurance payments, though not necessarily reinstatement. The ruling hinges on whether the act constituted misconduct for cause.

Jim McCauley Buirtm Sacramento Bas Appeals Board Veene Cahill F. Cahill Carson Dessay California Unemployment Insurance” Appeals, Board Gaffers Sattler

Santa Ana man jailed after April Fool bank robbery stunt

Harold L Mitchell, 19, of Santa Ana, was jailed on a charge of giving false information to a police officer after impersonating a bank robber. He was captured after fleeing Fourth and Main with a bag he dropped at Fourth and Sycamore. A note inside read April Fool you cop. Bail posted $166 for Monday arraignment.

Santa Ana Bandt Orange County Harold L. Mitchell S. Hickory St. Santa Ana Mitchell Fourth Main Streets Terrance Bakin Sycamore Street Bakin

Water Rates Cut in Hawaiian Gardens by State Panel

The Public Utilities Commission ordered a about one third cut for Southern California Water Co customers in Hawaiian Gardens effective May 1, offset by increases in Ar tesia Korwalk area and in Bell Florence Orangewood sections. The move aims to cover an estimated 96383 annual rise in water costs from new well limiting and extra purchased water from Milan Water District.

Southern California Water Co Hawaiian Gardens State Public Utilities Commission Artesia-Korwalk Bell Florence Orangewood Millan Water District

City Auction Of Used Cars And Equipment Set For April

City proceeds with sale of 34 items including cars trucks air compressors and vintage tracks. The auction at 316 SW Fifth St lists fire department tracked equipment and 21 passenger cars mostly from 1960. A 25 percent deposit is required with balance due within three days after sale.

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CofC Reflects in Paramount Elects New Chamber President

Oscar L. Gregory, automotive dealer, has been re elected president of the Paramount Chamber of Commerce. He succeeds Roy Sager who resigned amid a midterm business change last year.

Oscar L. Gregory Paramount Chamber of Commerce Gregory Roy Sager

First Grid Ticket Sold for Uthan Dinner Event

Bin Brooks, a life member who ran sales for the first year, sold the first ticket this week. Bart Smith, dinner chairman, said 150 to 200 people are expected for the April 14 event at the Petroleum Club, featuring city officials and notable municipal figures.

bin Brooks Bart Smith Petroleum Club

Long Beach Indoor Rodeo and Evening Performances

At Long Beach Arena the Pacific Indoor Rodeo runs at 2 and 8 pm with a matinee at 2 pm offering half-price for children under 13 with an accompanying adult. On stage Breathing of Spring at 8:30 pm at Community Playhouse. Shrew at Magnolia Theater 8:30 pm. Inna La Douce at Off Broadway 8:30 pm. Man and Superman at Rep Repertory Theater 8 pm. Breathless film at Jewish Community Center $3.00 at 9 pm. Long Beach Municipal Band concert at 2 pm in Exhibit Hall. Choral Masterworks by Schola Cantorum 8:15 pm at LCC Auditorium.

Long Beach Community Playhouse Anaheim St Magnolia Theater Magnolia Ave Inna la Douce Lime Ave Reperetory Morgan Hall Locust Ave Grand Ave Long Beach Municipal Band Municipal Auditorion Chorale Long Beach City College Schola Cantorum LCC Auditeriom

Prayer Backers Fight ACLU Suit In Long Beach

ACLU suit on school prayer prompts Long Beach mothers led by Mira Laubshire to rally at the Long Beach School Board meeting Monday. They collected about 120,000 signatures supporting a constitutional amendment to permit prayer in public schools. Superior Court hearing is set for April 17 on the matter.

Bay Shore Ave Long Beach School Board Moe American Civil Liberties Union ACLU Eee Aity Council Long Beach Laubshire Bucs Sally Weber Oleta St

Transit overhaul bill heads to Senate floor

A California Senate panel cleared a measure to create a Southern California Rapid Transit District and abolish the Metropolitan Transit Authority. The bill would allow possible state funding if a transit labor dispute arises and is expected to pass on the Senate floor in the current special session.

Aerate Eee Sacramento California Senate Ang Finance Wit Transit Bil

Urge Delay in Hiring Principals Sparks District Vote

Petition by SOS group and Educators Association to delay naming new principals prompts district trustees to consider postponement. 178 of 197 teachers signed the request, urging delay while district superintendent Wilson plans replacements at Monday night meeting.

Board of Trustees Manly Ray Fuller Educators’ Association Mittee Doris Wright SOS Group James A. Allen Harry L. Mullifan Charles R Fuller Walt Disney School Juliet Low School Jonas Salle Peter Marshall School Mattie Loa \ Maxwell School Robert School Esther \Walter School Chasiés A. [Wilson Made City

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