Long Beach City County idea and pedestrian worries
A reader proposes forming a City and County of Long Beach to gain its own state senate seat, arguing for representation reform though acknowledging wide regional hurdles. The note also covers crosswalk safety complaints about motorists racing toward pedestrians, plus a San Franciscans reunion event in MacArthur Park and a preschooler April Harwood’s animal kindness moment.
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Malcolm Ereeyy Nome
Senate
California
Elizabeth Loomis
Long Beach
Los Angeles
Lakewood
L. A
San Francisco
MacArthur Park
John C. Crowe
San Franciscans
Long Beach Area
Memory Lane
Crowe
Policeman Cleared of Assault on Boy in Long Beach
The City Civil Service Board reinstated Patrolman Edward Wysocki’s five day pay suspension after a two hour hearing. Witnesses alleged he struck and kicked a teenage boy during a roadside stop near Studebaker Road and Willow Street on February 27. Wysocki and a fellow officer denied the charges, while the board voted 4-1 to overturn the discipline.
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The
City Civil Service Board
Long Beach
Edward Wysocki
Wiliam H. Dovey
Ray Underwood
Commanion
Wygocki
Studebaker Rd
Willow St
Wysocki
Jscane
Duane Wignes
Wysoclk
Word Tiff Heats Up City Hall Ruckus
City Councilman D Patrick Ahern and Chamber VP Harry Krusz clash over industrial advertising funds. Krusz calls Aherns claim ridiculous while Ahern says the chamber merely administered and spent city money. Krusz mails 2700 letters defending the chamber stance.
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D. Patrick Ahern
Chamber of Commerce
Harry Krusz
Krusz
Ahern
Krasz
Council
Hasis
Chamber
Ile
Krust
Tn Krasz
Eyres Installed as President of Northrop Club
Long Beach engineer Charles W. Eyres was installed as president of the Northrop Management Club for 1980 at a Los Angeles meeting. Joining Eyres as officers are vice presidents Jot Richardson and Chuckaming, secretary Denise Hobson, treasurer Mary Delaney, and sergeant-at-arms Bill Minner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eyres
Northrop Club
Long Beach
Charles W. Eyres
Gardenia Ave
Northrop Management Club
Los Angeles
Norah
Jot Richardson
Chuck “Eming
Denise Hobson
Mary Delaney
Bill Minner
Free Classified Ads for Children Annual Offer
A three day period offers free classified ads for children's merchandise submitted by children only. The insert begins Sunday in April with details and insertion coupons in the Classified Section of today's newspaper.
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Detsus
Long Beach Poly Band to March in Desert Circus Parade
The Polytechnic High School band of Long Beach will be among the marching units in the Desert Circus parade on April 23 at Palm Springs.
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Polytechnic High School Band of
Long Beach
Falm Springs
Miss Welcome to Long Beach Contest Draws Local Coeds
Pat Ballard, 18, of Long Beach City College is among the attractive young girls entering the Miss Welcome to Long Beach pageant to be judged May 22. Entry blanks may be obtained at the Junior Chamber of Commerce office.
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Pat Ballard
Long Beach City College Coed
Long Beach
Junior Chamber of Commerce
Jury Quiz Recessed in Murder Trial of Two Youths
In Superior Court Judge Joseph Malthy’s chamber jury selection resumes Monday for the trial of two 19 year olds, Earl Fulmer of Artesia and Charles Lindstrom of Lakewood, charged with the January rifle holdup and the death of 17 year old Leonard Moore at the Lakewood Dairy Drive-In where he was employed. Both defendants plead not guilty and are described as narcotics users.
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Leonard Moore
Dcane Ave
Joseph Malthy
Earl Fulmer
St. Artesia
Charles Gordon Lindstrom
2Nd St
Lakewood Dairy Drive-In
Moore
Fulmer and Lindstrom S
No Cuts in Lower Brackets at Douglas Aircraft
Douglas Aircraft Co announced pay cuts for 12,500 engineers and salaried employees with no cut for those under 11,999 a year. Those earning 12,000 to 19,199 face 5 percent, and 20,900+ avoid cuts while corporate officials plan larger slashes. SCPEA and UAW comment forthcoming as arbitration talks loom at Santa Monica plant.
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Douglas Aircraft Co
Max Mayfield
Southern California
E. Assa
Mayfield
J. Curtis Counts
Douglas
Twl
United Auto Workers
Santa Monica
SCPEA
Cape Canaveral
Fla
Vandenberg Air Force Base
Edwards Air Force Base
Long Beach
el Segundo
Santa Matica
Dodgers Prospects in 1960 World Series Chase
Sunday I reports staff writer George Lederer’s spring training impressions on the Los Angeles Dodgers and their chances to repeat as world champions in 1960. Parade Magazine features Roy Campanella predicting pennant winners and other pieces on marriage myths health of presidential candidates and beach fashion.
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Los Angeles Dodgers
George Lederer
Dodgers
Southland Magazine
Don Drysdale
Roy Campanella
Parade Magazine
Parade
Nightclub review clears Christine Jorgensen act
Long Beach police observers approved Christine Jorgensen’s two week nightclub engagement at Lat Ronde Rue. Investigators found no violation of the city ordinance banning cross dressing for performers. The case references Christine’s gender history and a physician letter supporting her sex change.
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Lat Ronde Rue
Pacific Coast Hwy
EB. H. Kennedy
Jacobsen
William Dovey
Elinh
Christine
U.S
New York City
Giiger
Woman Hit Leg Broken by Auto
Nellie W Jackson, 41, of 5277 Abbeyfield Street, struck in an alley by a car driven by William E. of Ocean Boulevard. Christine Gladys Aves, a night club performer, admitted to hospital after the accident. The incident involves wardrobe changes as part of her act with dresses valued around ten thousand dollars including a gold lame robe and ostrich feather trim. The police questioned her onstage attire and clothing during the act.
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Nellie
W. Jackson
Abbey 2
Christine
Long Beach
New York
Contract Set on San Diego Freeway Link
A nearly five million dollar contract is set within two weeks for reconstructing the first unit of the San Diego Freeway in Long Beach. George M. Brewster & Son Inc of Bogota New Jersey submitted the low bid of 4 825 808 for paving the 1 1 mile strip and building 10 major structures. Second bid was 4 862 287 by Grinnell Constructors Alhambra. Eleven other contractors offered bids. The eight lane project will extend through the west turn of Long Beach linking the Long Beach Freeway with Alameda St.
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San Diego
Long Beach
George M. Brewster & Son, Inc
Bogota
N.J
E. T. Telford
Los Angeles
State Highway Division
Grinnell Constructors
Alhambra
Alameda St
Biggest Car Ad in Paper's History
The Independent runs a new advertising record with the largest individual automotive advertisement published in its 16-page Salta Pontiac section. The color feature spans pages in this issue, emphasizing Salta Pontiac offerings.
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Independent
Salta Ponitiac
Navy man Charles Matheny improves after pedestrian crash
Charles W. Matheny, 20, of USS Los Angeles, remaining on the critical list after a car struck him near Gate 5 at Terminal Island last week, is reported to be in slightly better condition aboard USS Haven.
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Navy
Charles W. Matheny
Los Angeles
Havelen
Matheney
Gate 5
Terminal Island
Eighteen Long Beach Girls Plan Colorado River Canoe Trek
Eighteen Mariner Scout Ship O'Brien members from Long Beach sail from Blythe to Yuma on a four day 125 mile Colorado River journey. The crew will camp on sandbars and paddle treacherous currents with leaders Jean H. Smith Mary Hamann and assistant Marty Ormvier.
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Long Beach
Mariner
O'Brien
Colorado River
Blythe
Yunta
Henay Hamann
Nancy Fawcett
Diana Nelson
Paula Blockhus
Sheryl Rigas
Janise Riges
Lynne Gilroy
Carol Graffio
Ginger Bentley
Anne Shea
Mary Ascheri
Judy Dean
Karleen Casey
Diane Casey
Mally Saxlund
Vickie Golleher
Kathy Edwards
Lucky Stromwall
Jean H. Smith
Mary Hamann
Marty Ormvier
Projector Stolen In Bellflower Burglaries Reported
Delmar Simmons of 221 Kallin St. reported a $400 sound projector stolen from his station wagon during a burglary at Bellflower Blvd and Abbyfield St. Police filed Friday.
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Delmar
Simmons
Kallin St
Bellflower Blvd
Abbyfield St
El Monte Man Admits Financing Office Robbery
William L. Gallagher 26 of El Monte has confessed to robbing Aetna Finance Co at 142 Lowry Beach Blvd. Police announced at the Air Force Mothers Club convention in Convention Here Friday. Gallagher was arrested by sheriff's deputies and also confessed to robbing nine other finance stores. the convention at Lafayette Hotel featured the annual installation of officers and the presentation of a $700 reward.
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William L. Gallagher
el Monte
Aetna Finance Co
Lowry Beach Blvd
Air Force
Gallagher
Wayne
Gageby
Tillet
Airjourpoint
Force Mothers’ Club
Lafayette Hotel
Syin el Monte
Esate
Holly Group Wood
Monograms Dance and Spring Sing in Long Beach
A busy Long Beach arts night features The Monograms at Lang's Morgan Hall on Locust Avenue, Spring Sing by Long Beach State College at Convention Hall, and the Municipal Band concert at Municipal Auditorium. Also on stage are King Sir at Magnolia Theatre, The Drunkard at Lang's Morgan Hall, The Moon Is Blue at Off-Broadway Theatre, and Susan and God at Community Playhouse Anaheim Street.
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Lang
Morgan Hall
Locust Ave
Long Beach State College
Municipal Auditorium
Magnolia Theatre
Magnolia Ave
Lime Ave
Susan and
God
Community Playhouse
Anaheim St
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Notopy
Fpoday
April Harwood
Albert C
Ram Isey
Jenry
Randy Hess
Dent
Rose Ave
Iis
E. 15Th St
Randy
Lederer
Ging Beach
Christine Jorgensen
Yuma
L.E
Bonnie Hamann
AF Mothers? Club
L.B. Loan Office
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