Split Funding Plan Adopted for Head Start Programs
Long Beach Commission on Economic Opportunities approves a three month split funding formula for Head Start with direct federal funds to 11 classes run by East Long Beach Neighborhood Center LULAC and Hawaiian Gardens. Centralized funding covers 13 classes. Parent Policy Council input pending after federal review. Budgets totaling 1 025 million approved for multiple centers amid some dissatisfaction. Armando Vazquez faults funding distribution as negligent to East Long Beach and the poor.
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Long Beach Commission On Economic Opportunities’ Board of Directors
Federal Office of Child Development
Commission
East Long Beach
League of United Latin
Hawaiian Gardens
LULAC
The
Office of Child Development
Armando Vazquez
Todd Shipyard signs $38 million contract
Todd Shipyard Corp signs a $38 million deal with a Union Oil subsidiary to rebuild a tanker into a cryogenic carrier for liquefied ammonia. The project, starting early next year, keeps Los Angeles yard at 2,200 to 2,400 workers and should finish by September 1977.
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Todd Shipyard
Todd Shipyard Corp
Union Oil Co
Todd
Arthur W. Stout
San Pedro
Stout
Los Angeles
Collier Carbon and Chemical Corp
Coast Guard orders 31 patrol craft from Willard Boat Works
The U S Coast Guard awarded a 3.054 million dollar contract to Willard Boat Works of Fountain Valley for 31 32 foot high speed maneuverable patrol rescue and fire fighting craft. Delivery starts in eight months with a boat every two weeks. The firm may renew for 10 years worth up to 30 million dollars.
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U. S. Coast Guard
Willard Boat Works
Fountain Valley
U.S
Jerry Patterson
Santa Ana
Orange County
Washington, D.C
Coast Guard
Jack Hochadel
St Mary Hospital selects first woman chair Ida Lowry
Ida Frances Lowry of Long Beach elected the first woman to chair Bauer Hospital St Mary Medical Center board of trustees. She becomes chair after two years as vice chairman. Weckford Morgan named vice chairman with Shirley Tavlin re elected secretary.
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Ida Frances Lowry
Bauer Hospital
Weckford Morgan
Shirley Tavlin
Robert L. Irvin
Morgan
Economy Escrow Corp
Long Beach City College
Hastings College of Law
United Way
Long Beach Executives Association
Long Beach Kiwanis Club
Long Beach Area Chamber of Commerce
City Planning Commission
Tavlin
Hospital
Fiesta star Queta Jimenez to perform at Long Beach festival
Mexican singer Queta Jimenez known as La Prieta Linda is billed for the Fiesta de Mexico show in downtown Long Beach. The event starts at 3 p.m. in the 300 block of Pine Avenue. she is a star of Mexican cinema and records for RCA, with club appearances in South America and Europe.
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Queta Jimenez
Long Beach
Pine Avenue
RCA
South America
Europe
Long Beach regulates film crews to prevent abuse
Long Beach officials describe strict permit rules for movie and TV shoots to curb abuses seen in Glendale. Deputy City Manager Jack O’Neil confirms certificates of insurance and hold harmless agreements, with police checks and location fees. Major studios like Universal, Quinn Martin, and Spelling-Goldberg use city locations, while crews typically stay within one day’s travel from studio bases.
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Hollywood
Long Beach
Glendale
Jack O'Neil
O'Neil
William Meyer
Police Department
The
Harbor
Meyer
Universal
Quinn Martin
Spelling-Goldberg
Miles Film Union
Supervisors See Tax Rate Jump 14 Cents for 1975 76
County supervisors were told the projected property tax rate for 1975 76 could rise to 14 1/2 cents above last year. Chief Administrative Officer Harry Hufford cited higher assessed valuations and carryover uncertainties as factors. Final rate set September 2 hinges on auditor computations and carryover changes.
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Harry Hufford
Hufford
Long Beach beautician makes destiny with own salon
Debbie Samples, 26, opens a beauty shop on Atlantic Avenue catering to black women with makeup, hair fashions, and beauty consultation. She hired Whelyn Dupree and aims to expand to a health spa, urging more black people to start businesses in Long Beach.
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Debbie Samples
Long Beach
Atlantic Avenue
Whelyn Dupree
Los Angeles
Fea
Tures
Ms. Samples
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Pacific Ave
North Long Beach
Westside
Community Improvement League
South Bay Indian Services
Hoffman House
Senior Opportunity
United Community Development
Downtown Council
Alaska
United States
Shipbuilding and Ship Repair Company
Navy
U. S
St. Mary Board
Independent Press-Telegram
L.B
Robert Gore
Pike
Columbo’’ Company
Lee Nicholson
Kojak
Long Beach Harbor Area
Kent Henderson
Howard Hughes
Summa Corp
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