Norwalk votes to double transit fare to twenty cents
The Norwalk City Council approved a 4 to 1 vote to raise the transit fare from 10 to 20 cents effective Feb 1. Costs cited include fuel tires and labor. Fare for school age children and seniors remains 10 cents, representing 54 percent of riders. Councilman White led the approval and City staff will post notices. The council also approved a 4 to 0 decision on a DOT grant request for transit operating costs for 1976-77 and discussed relocating city offices with Mayor Green seeking closer proximity to staff. Gerdis urged awaiting Zimmerman's return.
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Norwalk
Department of Transit and Maintenance
Robert E. White
Aproval
Ance
Il N. Green
Green
Trash rate hike rejected by Carson city council
Carson city council rejected Browning-Ferris Industries bid to raise residential trash pickup fees. A certified audit of the firm’s books was required before any increase, with staff to explore contract termination and alternate bids. Council discussed service changes and addressed customer complaints from 1975 to 1978, noting missed pickups and driver training issues.
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Carson Haseen
Browning-Ferris Industries
R. L
Bubba’’ Nelson
Clarence Bridgers
Theranchise
Bien
Nelson
Work Begins on Norris Industries HQ in Long Beach
Construction starts on Norris Industries corporate headqu arters worth 2.2 million dollars. The 9,100-square-foot three story concrete and masonry structure rises at Ocean Boulevard and Golden Shore Avenue with basement parking. Ernest W. Haba Inc. leads work, scheduled for completion next fall. Architects are Robert Clements and Associates of Los Angeles.
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Norris Industries
Long Beach
Ernest W. Haba Inc
Ocean Boulevard
Golden Shore Avenue
Robert Clements and
NAACP re elects Bernard president in Long Beach
Eddie Bernard was re elected president of the Long Beach NAACP. He will serve through 1978. Other officers include Frank Berry Clarence Smith Zelma Lipscomb Lillie Grigsby Juanita Rosborough in roles of vice presidents secretary and treasurer respectively.
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Eddie Bernard
Long Beach
Frank Berry
Clarence Smith
Zelma Lipscomb
Lillie Grigsby
Juanita Rosborough
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Bethany Lutheran Church
Clark Avenue
Arbor Road
Christian Reformed Church
East Wardlow Road
Woodruff & Bellflower
Candies Sanctuary
Mary
Mel Filkkema
Fellowship of the Forgiven
Cully Serve
Oe Family Singers
Chancel Choir
Kenneth Leestma
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