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Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Aug 12, 1969

Page

12

Community Hospital Board Elects Mooney President

Atty. C. Duane Mooney is elected president of the Long Beach Community Hospital board of trustees. Mooney, a local graduate and lawyer, succeeds C. E. Scott and has held several civic roles. Other officers and new directors are named, with continuing trustees listed.

Community Hospital Board Mooney Atty. C. Duane Mooney Long Beach Community Hospital Ooney C. E. Scott Long Beach Long Beach City College Southwestern University Law School Long Beach Bar Association State Bar of California American Trial Lawyers Association Uptown Walter C. Groshong George Hedley Preston Johnson Robert L. Matheny Bank of America Edwin Harvey D.D.S George J. Badenhausen Harriman Jones Medical Clinic Kenneth Berkaw M. D Nathan A. Carhart McDonnell Douglas Co Harry H. Jacob Lloyd C. Leedom I. D. Litwack Charles Morrell Herbert F. Murphy Robert D. Nichol Moffatt and Evans Pump and Equipment Co Robert E. Greer North American Rockwell Corp Carl W. McIntosh Fred Rosenberg Diners Queen Mary Donald C. Wallace Jr Long Beach Board of Education

Clowns Prepare for 1969 Long Beach Circus Parade

The 1969 Greatest Show on Earth opens with a preshow parade in downtown Long Beach. Performers begin near Pine Avenue and Sixth Street, marching south to Broadway and the Arena with each clown presenting a unique act.

Long Beach Pine Avenue Sixth Street Broadway Arena Scott Bryan Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus

Catalina Sea Fares Increase Across Catalina Transport

The Public Utilities Commission approved higher fares for SS Catalina and Catalina Motor Cruisers between San Pedro and Avalon. The Big White Steamer rises to 9.50 for adults and 4.75 for children ages 5 to 11, with free under 5 but a 50 cent Avalon docking tax. Motor cruisers set at 8.50 for adults and 4.30 for children, plus ten ride books at 30 and 22.50. A group rate of 8 per adult applies for 100 or more aboard the 2 200 passenger cross channel ship. The new fares took effect last weekend.

The Public Utilities Commission Catalina San Pedro Avalon

Paramount Schools faces dismal fiscal outlook amid tax gains

Paramount Unified School District superintendent Dr. Palmer Campen described the year’s finances as dismal despite about 11 percent property valuation increases. The district’s $7.9 million budget assumes $994,667 more state aid, but expected aid drops by about $55,000. Maintenance cuts continue with layoffs totaling 16 workers and potential further reductions, leaving 912 full time maintenance staff for 14 schools serving roughly 10,600 students.

Paramount Unified School District Palmer Campen Supt Campen

Dowser Pendulum Claims Hidden Treasure Tales

The article follows Causey a dowser who uses a pendulum to locate treasure near Portuguese Bend and Lake Elsinore. He notes nightly practice, limited witnesses, and reluctance of finders to publicize successes due to tax concerns, while praising the pendulum’s accuracy despite occasional errors.

Portuguese Bend Lake Elsinore Mermet Causey

Denture Membrane Restores Function and Comfort

Chemists develop an artificial elastic membrane that binds dentures to gums and mouth surfaces like living tissue. It helps dentures stay in place for eating speaking and laughing with less jaw stress and no slippage. One application can last around a day and resists hot drinks. Get FIXODENT at drug counters.

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C. Duane Mooney Catalina Sea Paramount Schools Ralph McClurg House Uncle Sam Rarminster Memorial Park Veterans Lawn Geneve Beach Blvd Westminster Jefferson Sea of Tranquility Outer Space Our Space Agency Mother Earth Edison Southern California Edison
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