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Newspaper
Independent
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Dec 30, 1969
Page
1
The city auditor states police auction funds go to the general fund and not charity, with 5350 earned from 200+ bicycles and other goods. A reader asks about Boise Cascade’s Long Beach Harbor area plans and company nature.
Boise Cascade Corp formed in Boise Idaho a decade ago by merging two lumber firms. By 1967 annual sales reached nearly 800 million as the company expanded into construction. In 1968 it produced about 22 000 dwelling units and recently formed Boise Cascade Properties to develop water recreation areas with lakes roads marinas and lodges noted for the companys international reputation and youth. The Long Beach project was selected to redevelop West Beach.
A reader asks for a compact coin counter that counts before rolling. Lynde Ordway Co. offers a new manual counter with counting and rolling for 282 dollars at 711 S Westmoreland Ave LA. They also sell rebuilt used counters at 15 to 25 percent less. Abbott Coin Counter Co. Inc at 754 Kohler St LA carries counters, with used units from 189 dollars.
A reader notes ongoing work on the center dividing island along Santa Fe Avenue witnessed daily during commutes. The installation progress is described as a thrill and a point of local interest.
A heavy snow and ice storm plowed across the southern plains into the lower Midwest and upper South. Six foot drifts clogged roads in New Mexico and Colorado, Oklahoma reports widespread outages, and Ada and other towns faced power failures. Tornadoes hit Louisiana, Mississippi and Texas, with two injuries. At least 27 deaths blamed on the storm across seven states as severe cold and high winds lingered.
Vice President Spiro T. Agnew attended Ferdinand Marcos inauguration under the tightest security in Philippine history after a bombing attempt on Agnew’s car. U.S. Secret Service and Philippine security officers lined Rizal Park as three explosions occurred near the embassy and four bombs were found. Agnew’s escort included Secret Service agent Clint Hill who helped guard the scene.
A newspaper snippet notes how some girls end a date by choosing to leave or not pursue further contact with the boy, reflecting social dating norms of the period.
Five gun boats sped through the eastern Mediterranean toward Haifa as Maritime Fruit Carrier Ltd. warned it may return the ships to Cherbourg if the international fuss continues. Brenner said the vessels would serve as oil drilling supply ships off Israel, and the convoy skirted Crete to avoid Egyptian air patrols while being escorted by Israeli ships near eastern Sicily.
The Pentagon ordered 19,000 young men drafted in February, a 50 percent rise from January. The Army will call 18,200 and the Marine Corps 800, to maintain force levels and replacements for those finishing terms of service.
Strong winds that battered the Southland for three days were to ease with colder weather and temperatures dropping. Foothill and canyon areas expected to see a 60 degree dip while Pomona and exposed flats could still face strong winds. Glendora fire hazardous after a 90 minute blaze scorched over eight acres. 109 fires statewide due to downed lines. Electric crews worked after widespread blackouts leaving about 40,000 without power up to five hours Sunday night.
A one year old Long Beach boy Anthony Villarte died when a toy chest lid slammed shut on his neck in his bedroom Monday. He had been playing with his twin brother while a 14 year old baby-sitter was present. He was pronounced dead on arrival at Long Beach Community Hospital.
President Nixon plans a quick El Toro stop and a greeting to the public before heading to the Western White House in San Clemente for a brief vacation. He is to sign tax reform social security and coal mine safety bills before departing Washington. Air Force One is due at El Toro at 3 30 pm and the base will open to the public briefly. Nixon may issue a statement at the tax measure signing and will sign the mine safety and other appropriations bills, amid concerns over coal dust compensation and campus autonomy remarks. He also noted federal noninterference in colleges despite disturbances and signed a 2 4 billion State Justice and Commerce funding bill along with housing and transportation appropriations and a 1 56 billion military construction bill.
A brief page note outlines how taxes guide the economy and fund public services. It also reports Charles Manson’s intention to seek co counsel, with references to page placements A 9 A 7 and A 3.
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