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Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Dec 17, 1966

Page

2

Students serve up dishes of nations at long beach event

The International City hosted the most international dinner at Covenant Church on Atlantic Avenue and Third Street. California State College Long Beach foreign students prepared a cafeteria style feast with displays from China Japan India and many other lands. Muhib Razak chaired the Foreign Students Committee and urged the event become an annual, larger affair. Dr. Raymond Lingren spoke as guest lecturer and Mary Moore received a gift for selling the most tickets.

International City Covenant Presbyterian Church Atlantic Avenue Third Street California State College Long Beach China Hawaii India Japan Portugal Columbia Iran Poland Germany Hungary Thaly Philippines South Africa Holland Spain United States Muhib Razak Foreign Students Committee Razak WISC Zanzibar Raymond Lingren Mary Moore California State College At Silvano Colombano Italy Mary Chow Cheryl Fuller

Bank robbed at Seal Beach branch by note carrier

A heavy set bandit used two notes Friday to rob the Seal Beach Bank of America branch of over $1,400, police said. No injuries were reported as officers investigated the incident.

Seal Beach Seals Beach

You Can Adopt a Family This Christmas

Salvation Army appeals for adoptive help for needy families during the holidays. Individuals or groups may adopt a family by calling the local Salvation Army to receive family details and wishes, with meals, toys, clothing, and food to be delivered today.

Salvation Army Ad T

Thief Steals Pool Cue and Fishing Reels From Car

Long Beach police report a theft from a car owned by Gary Ro Burach at 2974 Gale Ave. The vehicle was parked near Anaheim Street and Atlantic Avenue when the incident occurred. A pool cue and two fishing reels were taken.

Gary Ro Burach Gale Ave Long Beach Anaheim Street Atlantic Avenue

Student Speakers Top VEW Contest at Walier of Demeariey

Three Lone Benely high school students won top honors Friday night in the 2th annual Veterans of Foreign Wars Voice of Democracy contest. Warren Montgomery of Poly High took first, Keith Reavan of Wilson High was second, and Donna Marie Byers of Jordan High placed third. Winners advance to the national Voice of Democracy competition in Washington, DC for a $5,000 scholarship.

Lone Benely High School Washington

Only Who Can Make a Tree at El Canino College

A 16 foot metal scrap tree built by welding students led by John Oakes tops the Campus Center at El Canino College. More than 400 hours of work produced 900 welds on the aluminum tubing tree, finished with Christmas lights and mounted for display at area art shows after the holidays.

el Canino College John Oakes

Britisher Praises U S Food Hygiene Standards

English public health official Howard L Hughes praised American food handling education during a six month U S tour. He noted high standards in the United States Netherlands and Scandinavia, warned England relies on imported foods and discussed irradiation trials for meats and the appeal of pork pie to Americans.

Long Beach Howard L. Hughes Harlow Essex England America Hughes United Firogeain United States Netherlands Tiughes U. S. Public Health Service Atlanta

Crow Fined $110 After Apology From Long Beach Councilman

Long Beach councilman Robert F Crow pleaded guilty to disturbing the peace and was fined 110 by Municipal Court Judge J Merrill Lilley He issued a public apology for a Nov 3 incident at his residence 2745 Chestnut Ave involving his wife and three police officers Original charges of battery and interfering with an officer were dismissed Crow, who was in St Marys Hospital for a medical checkup, said he accepted responsibility while commending the police for professional conduct He had planned a Jan 5 trial and was represented by Albert B Ramsey

Main St Lee Case Long Beach Robert F. Crow Friday J. Merrill Lilley Chestnut Ave Wokee Crow James T. Starr Far Crow St. Mary's Hospital Albert . &. Ramsey

Yule Burglar Interrupted by Owner

Long Beach police said TJ Autrey surprised a burglar entering a bedroom window at A728 Sebren Ave. The intruder fled, leaving a portable TV, and had piled packages from under the Christmas tree and taken presents worth nearly $100 including clothing perfume and liquor.

Smith

Federal funds allocated for LB Airport improvement

The Federal Aviation Agency announced in Washington a $72.5 million federal match for construction at 31 civilian airports this term, including Compton and Long Reach. Long Reach Airport will receive $69,779 for the current time span.

Federal Aviation Agency Washington Compton Long Reach Reach

Man Dead of Burns in Long Beach Fire

A Long Beach man identified as Richard W. Goode, about 40, died Friday from third degree burns covering about ninety percent of his body after an apartment blaze at 1210 Bennett Ave. Neighbors reported attempts to rescue him were thwarted by intense heat as firefighters arrived and found him unconscious in the living room. The fire, reportedly started by a cigarette, melted a portable TV and blistered all painted surfaces in the apartment. He died at Community Hospital about ten hours after the blaze broke out.

Long Beach Richard W. Gonde Bennett Ave Apr Ai m. al.Community Hospital Goode Conde

Drink Drive and Be Leery Warns on Holiday Impaired Driving

District Attorney Belle J Young er warns of new implied consent law aiding police during Christmas season. Sheriff Peter J Pitchess vows heightened vigilance with 5000 deputies as holidays bring grim outlook for accidents and crime. Law suspends licenses for refusing a chemical test. forms go to Sacramento immediately. Public urged to curb alcohol use, speed, darkness, and careless driving.

Dist. Atty Belle J. Younger Younger Los Angeles County Sacramento Pitchess

Trawler Poole Ulice Topsy Cited In Break In

Long Beach police report a prowler entered a home at 237% IGlive Ave and took a radio and a miniature pol e. Loss valued at $5.

Ulice Topsy Long Beach Iglive Ave

Ventless Gas Heater Fatal Tragedy in Long Beach Apartment

A Long Beach mother Aldoretha Gentry, 43, and her daughter Jocelyn Livingston were found dead from asphyxiation in a tightly shut apartment. Patrolman Ed Tree reported an unvented gas heater was operating at full blast in the room. The pair had planned a Christmas visit to Spokeine, Wash, with three other children within the week.

Long Beach Ed Tree 17Th St Aldoretha Gentry Jocelyn Livingston Spokine

L A Freeway Lanes to Close Sunday Morning

State highways division says sections of the Santa Ana Freeway will close Sunday for overhead sign installation. Northbound lanes between Nugher and three lanes near South Sweet and Lincoln Boulevard in Anaheim to close 4 to 9 am. Traffic will be rerouted to other lanes.

State Division of Highways Santa Ana Lincoln Boulevard Aneheim WratTic

Marine Pilot Receives Kitty Hawk Award in Honor

The 1966 Kitty Hawk Memorial Award for military aviation was given at the Beverly Hilton to Marine Cal Michael R. Yimek of Santa Ana for outstanding aviation contribution. He lost his left leg when his aircraft was hit over a Vietnamese village after choosing not to call in an air strike due to civilians present. He holds two Silver Stars, the Distinguished Flying Cross, the Bronze Star, three Air Medals, the Purple Heart, and the Navy Commendation Medal.

Beverly Hilton Santa Ana Cal Michael R. Yimek Sandhurst Place Col. Vince Ane Cal. Yunck

Mystery Photographer Leaves Trail of Luck in San Pedro

Local item notes a photographer known as the Mystery Photographer leaving a trail of good luck for readers of The Independent Morning. It mentions a prize draw, a $100 bonus for existing subscribers, and a deadline Monday before 5 pm. Readers are instructed to visit The Independent offices for details and verification.

Gacg Shicer The Independent

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