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Newspaper
Independent
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Dec 28, 1968
Page
6
Pasadena Police Chief Robert H. McGowan issued tips for the New Year parade and Rose Bowl crowd over one million. Motorists were told to inspect vehicle oil gas water and general condition and to plan routes with preferred parking near the Rose Bowl and along the parade line.
The 10th Cavalry, known as the Buffalo Soldiers, will be represented by 14 riders in Indian War era uniforms in Pasadena's Rose Parade. The group honors black military history with veterans from the Army Navy and Marine Corps, led by Len Glascow, a former 101st Airborne paratrooper. They seek broader recognition and hope to develop a film or TV series about the regiment.
The 170 piece Long Beach All-District High School Band holds rehearsals for the Tournament of Roses parade. It includes players from five high schools with Rolland Sandberg directing and Arne Anderson and Ronald Chapman as drum majors. Rehearsals run at Veterans Stadium lot through Tuesday with students missing Christmas vacation.
Harbor College in Wilmington announces spring courses on Negro culture and literature. New class Main stream of American Negro Literature runs Tuesdays 6 15 to 9 15 p m. Afro-American in Contemporary Urban Society meets Tuesdays 6 30 to 9 30 p m. Existing History of the Afro American meets Thursdays 6 30 to 9 30 p m and History of Africa via Mon Wed Fri at 8 a m.
Signal Hill invites applications for census enumerators to conduct a special census. The positions pay $2.14 per hour and run five to 10 days starting January 20. Applicants must be U.S. citizens aged 18 or older, of good appearance, and able to walk considerable distances. contact Signal Hill City Hall for applications and details.
Cerritos rapid growth as a model city is highlighted by a 1968 building permit valuation exceeding 40 million dollars. Residential boom dominates with 6 775 homes, many sold before completion, and major commercial development includes a 40 million regional shopping center planned by Ernest Hahn Inc. Additional industrial parks and new retail centers progress, with several projects slated for early 1970 completion.
Downey Parks and Recreation Department is among three finalists for the National Gold Medal Award from the Spots Foundation. Winners will be announced February 4 in Houston after 158 entries from 36 states and DC.
Fred C. Kimball of Chatsworth was appointed Friday as a field deputy to Los Angeles County Assessor Philip E. Watson. Kimball, former co publisher of a magazine for apartment house owners and builders, is active in the Apartment House Owners Association of the San Fernando Valley.
California safety official John Berke warns of a massive crackdown after 25 traffic deaths during the 30 hour Christmas period. He cites worse weather in Northern California and urges heightened driving caution to prevent a repeat over New Year.
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