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Newspaper
Independent
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Dec 15, 1966
Page
2
A diamond and emerald gown chosen for Mrs. Ronald Reagan will be worn at the inauguration week events after the governor-elect’s swearing in on January 2. Designer James Galanos described the bias shaped white silk and wool gown with a one shoulder and diamond strap details, plus a floor length white gown for the town events.
California Federation of Teachers officials say Gov Elect Reagan s hold the line budget would hurt the state college system. Prof John G Sperling of San Jose State College warns enrollment limits may be needed to preserve student teacher ratios as faculty avoid larger classes. Bud Hutchinson calls the plan incredibly short sighted. Official tallies show turnout at 79.19 percent with Reagan ahead by about 74 thousand votes and Brown up about 45 thousand.
The final vote tallies show Reagan victory figures and party leads for statewide offices. Key races include Secretary of State, Controller, Treasurer, and Attorney General with incumbents and challengers and margins. Propositions 1-A and 18 are tallied, Prop 1-A passing with 2,156,418 yes to 1,499,875 no, Prop 18 failing 3,271,308 no to 2,533,921 yes. A $230 million UC and state colleges bond passes at 3,072,288 yes to 2,402,544 no.
Two gunmen robbed a Long Beach Safeway at 749 Atlantic Ave taking about 400 dollars. Police reported three other employees and several customers were in the store during the incident. The suspects, described as two men in their early 20s, fled toward Dive Avenue.
A suspect was arrested in connection with an embezzlement scheme involving Hunt's Foods. The case centers on the alleged theft of 312,000 from the company. Trinity County reported a 75.25 percent voter turnout, noted as the worst in the area.
The conference shunned write in candidacies with 11 858 Californians voting by write in for governor. In Fullerton a purchasing agent named Thomas Humphrey, 37, of 2525 Hourbon Street Orange, has been arrested on a district attorney s complaint after an internal audit found a shortage. Gov Brown and Gov elect Reagan announced no plans to attend a national conference in White Sulfur Springs West Virginia. Democratic Lt Governor candidate Glenn Anderson led with 2 578 887 votes while Republican Robert Finch trailed with 3 834 978. Humphrey quit his job November 4 citing health problems.
A reception at the Hotel Pierre in New York honored Milton Cross, longtime Metropolitan Opera radio voice, as he searched for his wife in the lobby. The event established a $2,000 annual award in Cross name for promising young opera singers.
Dirk C. Eldredge Jr, newly named assistant executive secretary and special representative to Governor-elect Ronald Reagan, will coordinate liaison with minority groups and with city and county governments while earning a 120000 annual salary. He previously served as assistant to Philip Battaglia, Reagan's executive secretary.
In Reno, a downtown blaze tears through an old hotel and five small businesses, near Harrah’s and the Cal-Neva. Two Canadian visitors warn guests as flames surge to the roof. An elderly woman sobs nearby while ambulances standby. Fire Chief Sovenson says the blaze began in the Nevada Novelty Co basement. no cause yet.
Riverside report says Santord Collins, general manager of the California World's Fair Inc., submitted his resignation effective December 31 after a Tuesday board meeting with investors. The move follows a string of setbacks including a $43 million lawsuit and Assembly criticism of fair plans and management. The two acre site between Riverside and Corona is linked to the case.
Police said a burglar entered through an unlocked window at Clarence H. Reaney’s residence on Sunset Street in Long Beach, taking a television set, a ring, coins, a wallet, a bank book, a cuckoo clock and a small amount of cash totaling about 434 dollars.
Kaiser Steel Fontana workers walk out in a midweek wildcat strike led by United Steelworkers Local 269. About 8 000 employees idle as clerical staff Local 677 remain silent amid disputed grievances and unaffirmed union resolutions.
A nationwide walkout by airport traffic controllers in Canada is planned for Tuesday, threatening the closure of major airports to almost all commercial traffic. The strike, affecting Ottawa and national networks, risks widespread flight disruptions and delays.
A Chicago Transit Authority rapid train packed with 36 homeward bound commuters crashed into a barrier on the Skokie Swift line Wednesday night injuring at least 20. Motorman Charles Williams was hurt and blamed the accident on mechanical failure.
A Spencer Indiana jail inmate used a tool to pick a lock and flee her cell. Officials report the attempt occurred under supervision and is under investigation by jail authorities and local police. Suspect identity is withheld pending notification of family.
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