Ex-Lawman Fatally Shot After Bellflower Chase
James Edward Coleman a 27 year old former Larimer County deputy fired a pistol at officers during a 10 minute pursuit from Downey to Bellflower ending on Nichols Street. Deputy Jerry W Wolf returned fire killing Coleman as he cocked the weapon and aimed at the officer outside County USC Medical Center. Coleman had recently moved to California after leaving his Colorado post and had been drinking earlier that night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colorado
Lakewood
Bellflower
Wolf
Coleman
Nichols St
County Usc Medical Center
Downey
Lakewood Blvd
Vance Reynolds
Sheriff's
Nichols Street
Larimer County
Colo
California
Bids for Street Work Due January 20
The Board of Supervisors set January 20, 1970 for opening bids on Improving Obispo Avenue from South Street to Harding Street in Long Beach. The project spans city and unincorporated areas with shared costs. the county estimates $25,000 for its half. The city handles plans, estimates, contract administration, and remaining expenses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Supervisors
Obispo Avenue
South Street
Harding Street
Long Beach
County Road Department
Postal service resumes in Long Beach after holiday
The postal system returns to full operation in the Long Beach area today after a Christmas holiday for postal workers. Regular deliveries start and all branches will open 8:30 a.m. to noon, matching usual Saturday hours. Services continue regularly until Thursday when department employees take a New Year holiday.
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Long Beach
Department
John Chaffee
Chaf
Wind Messages Reflect Long Beach Lives in a Gusty Evening
In Long Beach on Friday the wind spurred varied thoughts among residents. A teen couple felt freedom while an old woman faced hardship, a father cherished home as his family warmed by the fire, and a motor officer watched for damage from dust and debris.
Markets Extend Gains On Mixed Barrings And Steel
Stocks rose as mixed economic signals and steel price moves supported early gains. Investors watched December data for clues on inflation and Fed policy while blue chips led the advance.
Weekend Schedule of Children's Films and Local Events
The Long Beach area lists a busy Sunday with children’s films at Brewitt and Burnett branches, a free medical clinic at 1043 Pine Ave, aChildren's Drama class by Tom Moses, a public concert by the Long Beach Municipal Band at Lincoln Park, a writers workshop at Douglass House Center, and a German film machine and dot dash dash.
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Long Beach Free Clinic
Pine Ave
Tom Moses
Actor's Workshop
Atlantic Ave
Long Beach
Lincoln Park
Germany
Burnett Branch
E. Hill St
Bixby Park
Writers Workshop
Douglass House Center
Lime Ave
Lakewood See Roads Funding Increased by County
Lakewood will receive 20000 more for road maintenance from the county. Supervisors Frank Bonelli and Burton Chace approved the addition from an Aid to Cities Fund, bringing Lakewood’s total for 1969 70 maintenance to 95000 after earlier approval of 75000.
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Lakewood
Frank Bonelli
Burton Chace
Mother Denies Beating Six Month Old in Court
Janet J. Mallett 22 of West Long Beach arraigned on felony child beating charges after her six month old daughter Natalie was hospitalized in critical condition with nine fractures head injuries and scald burns. Trial set for Jan 30. bail $12 500.
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West Long Beach
Janet J. Mallett
Webster Ave
Long Beach Superior Court
Mallett
Natalie
Hospital Bids To Be Opened For Long Beach General
County officials will open bids January 28 1970 from contractors for construction of new surgery and central supply facilities at Long Beach General Hospital. Final architectural plans approved by the Board of Supervisors. Lindsey Lindsey Architects estimate the project at 529767 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Long Beach General Hospital
Board of Supervisors
Lindsey & Lindsey
Five Year Old Survivor Rebounds From Christmas Day Crash
The five year old survivor, Denise Sanders of 1485 Junipero Ave, was in good condition at Long Beach Community Hospital after a head on collision on Seventh Street near Margo Avenue. Her parents and infant brother died. James Knox, 22, driver of the other car, is jailed on suspicion of felony manslaughter and drunken driving.
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East Long Beach
Long Beach Community Hospital
Denise Sanders
Junipero Ave
Seventh Street
Margo Avenue
James Knox
Meto Ave
Long Beach
Scott Sanders
Mary Jane
Scott Jr
Community Hospital
Knox
Sanders Auto
Name Pronunciation Rules Spark British Names Debate
A Leicester heraldry expert, Philip Burgoyne, lists uncommon names often mispronounced by Americans. He explains pronunciations for Featherstonhaugh, Ayscough, Marjoribanks, Beauchamp, Bethune, Barugt, Pepys, Youghal, and others, noting no logic to the name game and urging language alignment.
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Cholmondeley
Chumley
Featherstonhaugh
Ayscough
Marjoribanks
Leicester
England
Philip Burgoyne
Burgoyne
Leicester Chronicle
Midlands
Long Beach Public Library
Beauchamp
Bethune
Beeton
Samuel Peppis
Pepys
Youghal
Mainwaring
Colquhoun
Leveson-Gower
Wriothesley
Roxley
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Stet
Curt Johnson
James Edward Coleman
Cali
Ber
Jerry W. Wolf
Donald Goodknight
L.A
L.B
Fourth Street
Ximeno
Daisy Avenue
Terraine Avenue
Lakewood Boulevard
Colorado Lagoon
Independent Press-Telegram
Long Beach Area
Black Forest Family
Brewitt
Anaheim St
Harbor General Hospital
Pediatrics
Ticonderoga
Powell
U.S
Dick and
Jane
Pole
Audrey
Katherine Hepburn
Hebburn
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