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Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Aug 25, 1970

Page

6

Hoola Hoop Revival Spurs Third National Contest in Universal City

The third annual National Hula Hoop Championships will be held Thursday at the Universal Studio Tow Center in Universal City from 10:30 am to 1 pm. About 12 years after the hooper craze began, contestants perform moves like the upside down, knee knocker and wrap the mummy as celebrity judges award trophies. the champion wins a $1,000 savings bond.

Universal Studio Tow Center Universal City Yesteray Carter Woolworth’s Vine Ave Long Beach

State Fair Alive and Well Third Year at Cal Expo

The State Fair shows strong attendance in its third year at Cal Expo with three day totals around 183 01, about 32000 more than 1969. Sunday attendance reached 66242 vs 63071 last year and Monday opened the annual State Horse racing season amid steady crowds. A separate police report notes a burglary at 21 S Ocean Blvd where men’s clothing and coins were stolen.

Sacramento

Bond Sale Aids Cerritos College and 43 Junior Colleges

The state treasurer reports a $37 million community college matching fund for Cerritos and 43 other junior colleges. Cerritos College serving Artesia Bellflower Cerritos Downey Norwalk La Mirada Hawaiian Gardens and Lakewood will receive about $168 000 plus local funds to total $193 599 for facility improvements including a weightlifting room and new lockers. State bonds were sold to a Bank of America syndicate at 5.50 percent. The package includes the community college share from the remaining $50 million of the original $65 million bond program approved by voters in 1968.

Community College Cerritos Sidney Wrossman California Community Colleges Cerritos College Artesia Bellflower Downey Norwalk la Mirada Hawaiian Gardens Lakewood Bank of America

Santa Fe Springs Keeps Property Tax Rate at 49 Cents

The Santa Fe Springs City Council adopts a 49 cent property tax rate per $100 of assessed valuation for 1970 71, projected to raise 721 648 as part of city services funding. The city, a general law municipality, operates an independent fire department and votes its tax lower than the Los Angeles County Fire Protection District rate.

Santa Fe Springs Santa Fre Springs Southland Los Angeles County Consolidated Fire

Stereo tapes stolen from car in Long Beach Boulevard area

Police said a car owned by Marlo Drumm at 201 Shillett St. was broken into in the 4200 block of Long Beach Boulevard. Stereo tapes valued at 148 dollars were taken from the vehicle during the theft reported Monday.

Marlo Drumm Shillett St Long Beach Boulevard

Amateur Ball Dancers Gather in Los Angeles at Biltmore Hotel

Amateur dancers from Long Beach and the Southland plan to attend the annual Amateur Ball in Los Angeles at the Biltmore Hotel Saturday night. The event, run by the Association of Amateur Ballroom Dancers, features four divisions and a program including waltz quick step tango samba cha cha.

Long Bech Southland Association of Amateur Ballrogh Dancers Navices Mateurs

Robbers Drain Doctor’s Coin Collection in Home Burglary

Police report a burglary at the home of Dr. Paul Prince, 302 34 44th Street, where criminals forced a rear window to enter and stole a coin collection valued at about 250 dollars. The incident was released to Monday news.

Paul Prince 44Th St

Fixodent Denture Adhesive Cream Patent Claim

Revolutionary denture adhesive Fixodent promises secure fits for eating speaking and smiling with a long lasting elastic membrane that cushions bites and reduces gum bruising. The ad touts a pencil point dispenser and claims hours of hold with daily home use tied to U.S. patent 3 003 988 and urges see a dentist and buy at drug counters.

U.S. Pat

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