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Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Aug 22, 1974

Page

2

Police first customers as Ringo opens with no arrests yet

The arcade opened on the Pike Wednesday night as C Ray Shira, operator of Ringo, welcomed police officers among the first customers. Officers observed while Shira claimed no arrests would be made, citing a restraining order in effect until Aug 28. Fifty patrons played a ring-toss game resembling bingo, with dispute over whether it is skill or chance.

Pike C. Ray Shira Ringo Long Beach Curt Johnson Thame Harry ‘Welch Dan Dakovich Peter Beane Shira Avere Welch Gary Carlin Carlin Mardaker

Oil firm giveaway ban limits gas station dealers

SACRAMENTO UPT Gov Reagan signed a bill prohibiting oil companies from forming gas station dealers to participate in giveaways of free merchandise to customers. The law aims to curb promotional schemes and ensure fair trade practices within the gasoline industry.

Sacramento UPT Reagan

Hair length rule under review for lifeguards in California

California Parks and Recreation Department considers suspending enforcement of hair length standards at Huntington Beach and Bolsa Chica after employees protested sex discrimination. Officials say grooming rules require neatly combed hair above the collar and not past the ear, to avoid rescuer entanglement, with a decision due by Monday.

Sacramento California Parks and Recreation Department Huntington Beach Bolsa Chica Assia Dennis Hardaker Employer’ Association Orange County

Water-ski Boat Collision Kills Two Women on Kings River

Two young women, Jayne Virginia Kelly 28 and Mary Jean Hack 19, were killed when two speedboats collided while towing water skiers on the Kings River near Kingsburg. The crash occurred in a sharp river curve at 25 to 35 mph, with no apparent sighting by either driver. A group of golfers heard the crash and rushed to the scene. injuries to others were minor.

Kingsburg Kings River Tulare County Jayne Virginia Kelly Chatsworth Mary Jean Hack Mt. Kisco N.Y Kings River Golf Course Allen Boyd Patty O'Connor Woodland Hills Kingsburg District Hospital Jackie Lee Wallace Manhattan Beach

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