Immunize elders first says doctor in swine flu plan
Long Beach microbiologist Dr. Robert Gan urges prioritizing elderly vaccination if a swine flu outbreak occurs. He notes antibiotics reduce death from secondary infections, but older people remain most vulnerable. Public health officials plan a two vaccine approach starting with those 65 plus with chronic diseases.
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Tenth Cavalry stunt group fuels black film legacy in Beach
In Beach California Lenton W Glascow a Hollywood stuntman and president of the Tenth Cavalry describes the black unit known as buffalo soldiers. He notes their role in film education and a push to hire more minority stuntpersons through a Coalition of Black Stuntmen and Actors.
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Gold Star Mothers host national president reception
Annual reception honors the national president of American Gold Star Mothers. The event runs from 2 to 4 p.m. at the Recreation Center of Long Beach Gold Star Home on Santa Fe Avenue and Spring Street. Guests include Mary King from Providence Rhode Island and Regina Wik from Silver Springs Maryland. Host group is American Gold Star Mothers Board and Home Chapter led by Mabel Hill. Helen Jabet of Fountain Valley and the Gold Star Hymth Group provide entertainment.
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Reruns Stir Family Frustration And TV Apathy
A reader laments escalating TV reruns drawing complaints from families. They joke about watching The Wizard of Oz and The Maltese Falcon repeatedly, noting the tiresome cycle and fear reruns may erode viewer engagement and blur plot details across shows like Medical Center.
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Dear Mother Earth plants prove you can grow with firm care
A letter from a reader describes reviving a Shamrock plant by repotting with sphagnum moss and fertilizer and placing it in a bright east window. The column notes plants respond to firm, loving talk and music, sharing a marine veteran’s belief in plant psychology. Readers’ questions are invited for future columns.
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Long Beach and Norwalk Finalists in Gold Medal Recreation Awards
Long Beach Recreation Department and Southeast Recreation and Park District of Norwalk advance to the national Gold Medal Awards final for excellence in park and recreation administration. Finalists include Miami Nashville San Antonio Hayward Raleigh and Xenia with grand winners chosen October 18 1.
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