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Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Dec 20, 1976

Page

11

The Perfect Onion Captures a Southern California King

The onion magnate Charles Gilb, age 51, courts the perfect onion in a vast Southeast Los Andes warehouse. He notes its size color and flavor while noting onions arrive from Idaho Colorado Web Oregon and California farms near Lancaster. A brief detour ends with Arcadia mayor Beier praising roses for Pasadena’s Tournament of Roses.

Southern California Los Andes Charles &. Gilb Claifornia Idaho Colorado Web Oregon California Lancaster Charles E. Gilb Onion King Southern

Carson Poll Rates City Services in B-1 Review

A survey of Carson shows building code enforcement and county contract services rated top, while planning and zoning enforcement scored low. Public Works trio and overall city response rate near 2.5, with street tree trimming the lowest at 2.59. Most residents back the new $4 million city hall, 62.8 percent about the right size, 23.5 percent preferring better quality since its opening. Only 18.6 percent favor introducing a property tax. 80 percent oppose. Responses cite budget balance via higher business license fees and service cuts if taxes rise, with error margins around 4-5 percent. Burglaries at homes on Delta Ave and La Dera Dr. report $6,500 taken and $885 cash/jewelry stolen respectively.

Public Works Department Cei Funda Carson Participation County

Shoreline plans debate high rises along Ocean Boulevard

Planning records reveal Ernes t Mayer Jr pushed for tall buildings along Ocean Boulevard despite Sasaki Walker's cautious guide. The downtown plan drafts cover the river to Alamitos and Anaheim Street to the ocean with a downtown marina and shoreline redevelopment.

Sasaki-Walker Ocean Boulevard Bixby Park Ernest Mayer Jr Planning Commission Mayer Los Angeles River Alamitos Avenue Anaheim Street Ocean

Carson program aims at fixing bad homes contends

Carson City officials pursue a $90 000 Section 312 loan and $65 000 in direct materials grants to upgrade the citys three worst areas. The program could leverage up to 1 7 million in low cost loans, with 4 percent interest and a 20 year repayment. City staff will provide details at 701 East Carson Street or 890 7600 ext 50. Residents resist help, citing pride and concern for neighbors.

Kinnahan Carson Carson City Sharon Bailey Vern Funke Carson City Hall Carson St

Rites Wednesday for entertainer Aguilar

Funeral services are set for Jorge Aguilar a Long Beach entertainer who died after a lengthy illness. Born in San Salvador he moved to Long Beach in 1954 and performed in area nightclubs and restaurants for more than 20 years. A rosary is planned for Tuesday at 8 30 p m with services at 10 a m Wednesday at Sheelar Stricklin Mortuary 1952 Long Beach Blvd.

Jorge Aguilar Long Beach Aguilar San Salvador Sheelar- Stricklin Long Beach Blvd

Get Regular Tablets Back Natural Constipation Relief

Advertisement claims thousands of doctors approve Regutal tablets as a non laxative solution for constipation. It promises gentle moisture to soften waste and eliminate straining with two tablets daily, noting stubborn cases may take longer but no more laxatives.

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