Housing chief accused of lying over Carmelitos plan
Long Beach councilman Wes Carroll charged Housing Authority Director Louis Kanaster with deceit regarding an $18.7 million Watt Industries proposal to remodel the Carmelitos Housing Project increasing units from 1,600 to about 4,000. The plan seeks mixed housing for low income families and the elderly, with disputed secrecy and competition conditions.
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Long Beach
Wes Carroll
County Housing Authority
Louis Kanaster
Carmelitos
Carroll
Kanaster
Watt Industries
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
HUD
Watt
Housing Authority
Los Angeles
James Hayes
George Pla
North Long Beach
Maravilla
Yule Winners Crown Angles and Trees in Local Decor Contest
Long Beach Junior Chamber of Commerce held its annual decoration contest with top honors to a stained glass angel at Edward Olson’s home for religious display. Theo Scofield’s Santa’s Workshop won outdoor novelty first prize, and William White’s ornate tree claimed indoor Christmas tree top honors.
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Long Beach
William White
44Th Circle
Loneliness on Christmas Eve in Long Beach 1975
A widow sits by her window on Christmas Eve 1975 Long Beach as memories fill a trunk of keepsakes. She longs for one human gift while hearing carols outside and feeling the world move on without her. Only the lonely know this ache and hope for a better next Christmas.
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Saint Nicholas
Santa Claus
Long Beach
Long Beach Approves Property Transfer Tax Amid Realtor Protests
City Council approved a 3.9 per thousand seller tax on home sales by a 7 to 2 vote set to take effect in 31 days. Realtors pledged petitions to suspend the levy until a June special election, seeking 10,400 valid signatures within 31 days.
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Long Beach
John R. Mansell
Donald Rodman
Board of Realtors
Rodman
Elaine Hamilton
Ernie Kell
Thomas Clark
Teaching hospital pact approved by Orange County board
After two weeks of negotiations the Orange County Board of Supervisors approved an agreement making Orange County Medical Center the teaching hospital of UC Irvine College of Medicine. The deal, replacing a prior accord, must win UC regents approval at their January meeting.
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Orange County
University of California
Orange County Board of Supervisors
Orange County Medical Center
College of Medicine
University of California, Irvine
Board of Regents of
University
Ralph Diedrich
University Hospital
Long Beach Fights Coast Commission Renewal Proposals
Long Beach officials warned the California coastal commission proposals may hinder port expansion and urban growth. Acting administrator George M. Medak outlined 136 of 203 ideas that could harm the city, urging continued monitoring as the Legislature studies renewal after the initiative ends December 31, 1976.
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California
Long Beach
George M. Medak
Don Phillips
Medak
Coastal Commission
Los Angeles Harbor
Council
Family of Four Seeks Help for Holiday Need
The Bells of Long Beach with four children face foreclosure after the father’s brain tumor and the son Jeffrey’s cancer. Welfare covers part of expenses, but workers say the family still needs toys and a Christmas dinner. Contributions can be mailed to IPT Operation Christmas, Box 700.
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Bells
Long Beach
Jeffrey
California
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North
C.R. Lane
Carmentos
Yule
Tom Shaw
Ed Diehl
Realtors’ Board
James Wilson
Diehl
UCI Medical Center
Pact
Bob Sanders
L.B
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