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Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Aug 31, 1977

Page

16

Lakewood residents push tax limit petition plan

In Lakewood, residents including realtor Elvise Reppeteau press a tax limit measure amid rising property taxes. Esther Paddock cites her taxes jumping from 75 yearly to 115 monthly, as others share housing costs. A Jarvis Gann version fell 1,400 signatures short of 1978 ballot eligibility, while a state bill proposes rebates but local reform advocates seek broader tax cuts.

Hayes Los Angles Elvise Reppeteau Lake Wood Esther Paddock Clark, Ave Lakewood

Council OKs Dever choices for Long Beach posts

Four new Long Beach city officials received confirmation by the City Council on Tuesday after appointments by City Manager John Dever. A fifth appointment, Randall Verme as general manager of the Tidelands Agency, was not submitted. Dever said council approval was not necessary for Verme. Calkins became police chief after a nationwide recruiting effort drawing 180 applicants. Kennedy was named director of public works after a nationwide drive. Wishy Jr. will lead financial management departments and Warren Heistand was confirmed as assistant director in financial management and city treasurer.

Long Beach John Dever Randall Verme Tidelands Agency Dever Vertrie Thigigase Carl J. Calkins Robert E. Kennedy Public Service Ard Parks Pkinancial Carl V. Wishy Jr

Huntington Beach approves 7 cent tax rate cut

Huntington Beach City Council set the tax rate at 1.55 dollars per 100 assessed value, a seven cent cut from last year. A 3 cent portion funds an anticipated lawsuit and 2 cents offsets a prior 1.2 million real estate transfer tax repayment, with contingency plans to return funds if the city wins its appeal.

Huntington Beach Alvin M. Cohen Cohen Harriet Wieder Ronald R. Pattinson Asst William Amsberry Amsberry

Wine workers delay strike in California negotiations

In San Francisco AP reports that 4600 workers at 24 Northern California wineries agreed to delay a midnight strike for 48 hours to allow renewed talks under Federal mediation. Union and Winery Employers Association sent telegrams canceling the action. A bargaining session with regional director Eugene Harry was set for 9 a.m. in San Francisco. The union had rejected a 32 percent raise over three years and the previous contract expired August 1. Negotiations span Napa to Santa Rosa with Gallo, Christian Brothers, Paul Masson, Mondavi, and United Vintners involved.

San Francisco Federal Mediation and Conciliation SY Scene Winery, Distillery and Allied Workers International Union Tang California Junion Eugene Arry Wayne L. Horvitz Notris Napa Pelapo Gallo Amaimeden Christian Brothers Paul Masson Mon ~Davi United Vintners

Public Notice Bid Forms Available Long Beach Unified

Public notice from Long Beach Unified School District announces special bid forms may be obtained in the Office of Purchasing. Bette Parish, Assistant, signs the notice with publication details.

Long Beach Purchasing Locus Avene Lone Beach Cabdiaus DERS + Lang Busch Unified School Limble Hoom 2 Ammetraton Burding Tul Locust Avenue Lemfench Catstoriaa Schinery Long Beach Unified School District Bette Parish Etplaty Councilmanic Harding Street Sinway Linen and Industrial Rentals, Inc East Anselm Street Unchmanic Pacific Coast Ocean Boulevard Fiat Ateris

It's-A-dilly Women’s Fashion Savings Ad

An advertising note touts 30 to 50 percent savings on women’s fashions at It's-A-dilly. It claims items from leading brands, overruns from current lines, and low overhead. Stores are open seven days a week with evening hours Monday through Friday.

Grand opening marks 26 stores in Los Angeles area

A local business announces a grand opening expansion with 26 stores planned across the Los Angeles area. Officials say the rollout will include new locations, jobs, and increased retail presence as the chain expands operations in Southern California.

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