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Newspaper
Independent
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Aug 01, 1977
Page
8
Editorial argues no fault pricing would speed payments and cut litigation costs while preserving the right to sue for serious injuries. It notes surveys favoring no fault, cites Kemper endorsement, and warns against funding noncompliant drivers. urges California to act without federal takeover.
The Metropolitan Water District reports a 17 percent drop in June water sales from last year due to stronger conservation, normal weather, and groundwater use. If adjusted for Los Angeles demand, the decline would be 24 percent. District officials credit conservation for about 10 percent of the drop and urge continued efforts to stockpile water for 1978 as drought persists.
The League of Women Voters of Long Beach clarifies it is not opposed to the Sohio supertanker terminal as a project but insists that air quality standards set by state and federal authorities be met. The league supports strict enforcement and urges decisions only after all facts are known, aiming to protect public health in the Los Angeles basin.
A reader praises Long Beach city finance committee for lowering recreation costs, noting reduced golf expenses let her husband join dancing lessons with her. She cites affordable group rates and social benefits from the price change.
Opinion notes Queen Mary ballast for revenue and urges church bingo on board daily, Cinderella Ballroom and Lafayette nostalgia, praising patio dining trial. Calls downtown focus to revitalize economy, cheers Mr. Dever’s progress, warns against spreading money to outlying areas.
A reader recounts pre show hype for Evil Kneivel at the Long Beach Arena drawing children who washed cars and saved money to attend. Despite paying near 25 dollars, Kneivel did not appear a two hour stretch causing weary parents and five kids who worked for entry to feel let down by the star’s absence. Russ Collins gains new fans from the episode.
A Belmont Shore property owner criticizes long Beach parking charges for the public beach area funded by public money. He argues free parking should remain and urges voters to remove officials at the next election.
A reader questions whether electronic sound amplification on beaches has been banned or enforced. They urge removing car stereo amplifiers and other noisy devices, arguing the beach should remain a peaceful space for water sports, reading, and recreation without disturbing neighbors.
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