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Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Apr 07, 1976

Page

12

Lifeguard fights for rescue boat job in Long Beach

Kerry Dale Atkinson, a Long Beach lifeguard and rescue boat operator for two years, seeks reinstatement after being told his two years of experience did not meet exam requirements. A Superior Court judge granted an alternative writ, ordering the city to reinstate him pending April hearing, while a council dispute over civil service rules continues.

Long Beach Hampton Hutton Kerry Dale Atkinson Atkinson Civil Service Board Hager Keast Marine Safety Department Bill Porrester

Funds to Aid Switch to Sun Energy Approved

A California Senate committee backed a bill to create a Homeowner solar loan fund. The plan would sell about 25 million in general obligation bonds and let the State Energy Resources Conservation and Development Commission administer low interest loans for solar heating and cooling devices. The measure, approved 6-1, moves to the Senate Finance Committee.

Jerry Smith Saratoga Smith State Energy Resources Conservation and Development Commission

National speed reading course offered in Long Beach

Golden State Reading Lab presents a four week speed reading course in Long Beach for a limited number of qualified residents. The program promises 7 to 10 times faster reading, with some students reaching 20 30 times faster over months, plus an optional cassette tape supplement and a series of free orientation lectures detailing schedule and costs.

Long Beach Spec Golden State Reading Lab, Inc United States

California PUC oil pipeline bill rejected by Senate panel

Sacramento reports the California Public Utilities Commission would not gain jurisdiction over state oil pipelines after a 9-0 defeat by the Senate Committee on Public Utilities, Transit, and Energy. Assemblyman Terry Goggin urged the measure, citing oil majors’ price controls and small producers’ fears of retaliation.

Sacramento California Public Utilities Commission Senate Committee On Public Utilities, Transit, and Energy Assembly Senate Goggin

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