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Newspaper
Independent
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Aug 12, 1969
Page
27
Two teenagers died when a car veered off California 124 near the Zone picnic ground in Amador County and struck two trees. The California Highway Patrol identified the driver as 17 year old Earl James Gilbert and passenger 19 year old Bruce Willard Stewart, both residents of Ione.
Two major Los Angeles County labor groups launched a drive to switch county employees to biweekly pay. The LACEA and the Service Employees International Union argue 26 paydays yearly would ease budgeting while keeping total annual pay unchanged, according to LACEA general manager Victor Hochee.
The American Radio Association representing 300 shipboard radio officers has tentatively agreed to a three year contract with the Pacific Maritime Association. Members will vote to ratify the weekend negotiation.
The prosecution told a Los Angeles jury that two Black Panthers were executed in a plot by the militant US group to seize the UCLA campus directorship in a conspiracy that led to the fatal shootings of John J. Huggin and Apprentice Carter during a fight over a woman. Defendants George Stiner Larry Stiner and Donald Hawkins face charges of conspiracy and murder.
Torrential rains in northern Japan caused six deaths and left three missing as floodwaters washed away 32 homes. The disaster damaged 1 590 acres of rice paddies, swept away roads and bridges, and disrupted rail lines.
A playful poem hints at a treasure on a distant hill near Long Beach. Lifeguards frequent the shore where salt water ends and high water marks define limits, challenging readers to solve the clues and locate the treasure.
Obituary notices list multiple residents with ages and addresses, including Irene L 63 of 2616 E Eighth St and Mary E Hawkins 71 of 2640 Bal io iat. Edna Roy 84 of 24 Oriba Ave. Dennis L Milnor 53 of 529 W rus St. Howard Pinkley 61 of 7022 Harvey Way. plus others with ages and streets, noting Sunday or Monday deaths.
A garbled listing shows multiple building permit entries with dollar amounts for this month and year. It mentions contractors such as Meeks Potter and Gery Potter, addresses on Long Beach and Walnut Avenues, and various project values including $28,000 and $60,000.
Police investigated after a newborn boy was found in a cardboard box at Susanville Cemetery. The blond infant weighed 4 pounds 6 ounces and wore a nightshirt wrapped in two blankets with a note stating birth at 1 10 a m on August 8 1969. He was taken to Lassen Memorial Hospital.
Multiple residents of California publish legal notices stating they will not be responsible for debts or obligations incurred by others after certain dates. Larry Dean Whitmyer of Long Beach, Michael N. Ringheim of Bellflower, and Marel G. Dunham Fink of Long Beach each specify dates in August 1969 and post their notices in local papers.
A compilation of business filings and notices from Long Beach and surrounding areas dated August 1969. Items include fictitious name registrations for firms such as Gordon Radebaugh & Associates and Ice Consumers Equipment, trustee sale notices, and personal property auctions with details on involved parties and addresses.
Public notice states New Era Maintenance operates at 2643 Magnolia Long Beach California with partners William J Cobelli of 2643 Magnolia Ave Long Beach and Donald Bergmark of M60 Caspian Ave Long Beach. Dated July 29 1989 witness Ruth Parks.
Westside Title Company as trustee will sell at public auction on September 3 at 11:00 am at 9301 Wilshire Boulevard Beverly Hills for cash the Long Beach California property Lot 10 Block 18 Tract 6521 aka 5854 Olive Ave Long Beach owned by Jim R Lance and Patricia J Lance. Debt $14,505.06 plus interest.
Notice of intention to engage in selling alcoholic beverages at 6145 Cherry Avenue Long Beach California. Application seeks transfer of an on sale beer license. Protests must be filed within 60 days with the Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control. Public auction announced by Harry A. Stott for September 13 1969 at 10 a.m. for liens on premises and rent incidents.
In Beach California at 4550 East 2nd Street the firm Thomys of Belmont is described as composed of a single person Thomas F Pickard of 55 Belmont Ave Long Beach. Dated July 2 1969 before Ruth C Pares Pickard appeared personally and acknowledged the document’s signature.
Richard R. Cordell of Cordell Associates conducts business at 1006 Beach Street Long Beach California. Notarized acknowledgement dated August 4 1968 before notary public. County Los Angeles California records show the deed to Cordell as the signer.
A compilation of obituaries and funeral notices for Emma Abrahamson Ben Balkema James Ball Nettie Barber Mable Boltz Cora Brown Alfred Counter Irene Czup ek Mary Hawkins and others. Entries note ages birthplaces surviving relatives service dates and funeral homes including Mottell Whites Sunny Side Westminster Memorial Park and Dispay Funeral Directors.
Funeral notices for multiple individuals list names ages and residences with service details. Entries include Heber Alice M daughter of Winnie Heber. Fitzpatrick Patrick W. Goad John W. Greer Otis A. Halverson Edward C. Jones Marvin D. Lieb Corinne E. Lucas Addie Mae. McCauley Clara E. McGraw Owen. Miller Blanche E and Jordan E. Milner Elmer E. Nail Ervin E with burial and mortuary details across Lakewood Pomona Sunnyside Intermountain and Mottell's services.
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