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Newspaper
Independent
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Dec 31, 1968
Page
21
Seabirds and hardy fishermen braved a cold Southland shoreline while fair weather beachgoers stayed indoors for New Year preparations. The sun appeared behind thin clouds as gulls searched waves for food and a lone bicyclist rode along the shore. A fisherman family reported a good catch.
City audit shows gross proceeds from LBOD oil and gas 1967 68 totaled 32 458 189 a 7 8 decline from 1966 67 due to 9 6 drop in production Net city proceeds 16 872 960 down 10 3 with half to tideland owners and 9 percent LBOD share yielding 1 604 316 Production fell as 991 wells on seven parcels produced 13 970 163 barrels last year Since 1939 LBOD gross proceeds total 704 970 558 with city share 384 570 802 Audit notes cost allocations agreed could save about 500 000 for tideland trust schemes
The column discusses remarks on flu hysteria and psychomatic effects, defending against misread accusations while noting the seriousness of illness. It also reports Oregon Senator Wayne Morse's concession after the November election and reflects on veteran politicians ending careers.
Los Altos YMCA youth collect used Christmas cards to send to a boys home in India where 26 boys make bookmarks and decorations for sale. Proceeds last year funded three boys for a year. Send cards to Los Altos YMCA 1720 Bellflower Blvd.
Edward B. Lindaman, an Apollo program executive and Christian layman, argues the moon mission strengthens faith rather than undermining it. He says humans are creative by design, and space exploration expands understanding of God and humanity, with practical hopes for weather, resources, and global benefit in the coming decade.
Independent Tuesday December 31 1968 markets section appears on page B-5 with data and summaries of financial activities and stock movements.
Most businesses and government offices close Wednesday for New Year's Day. Post offices banks and agencies will be off while police fire medical personnel and newspapermen remain on duty. Restaurants and lounges anticipate brisk New Year’s Eve business in Long Beach.
A permit for demolishing the last remaining structures on the south side of Ocean Boulevard opposite Lincoln Park was issued Monday by the Building Department. The work removes the old Servicemen's Center to allow widening and beautification of Ocean Boulevard from Pacific Avenue to Cedar Avenue.
Long Beach Police will start issuing citations in lieu of jail for most misdemeanor cases starting Wednesday. Lt. Don W. Tubbs says the system mirrors traffic violations, requiring appearance before a court clerk to pay or request a trial. warrants issued if absent.
A list of free activities includes the International Christmas Exhibition at Long Beach Museum of Art from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Also open is the 21 Sketches in Oil exhibition at California State College at Long Beach in FA 4 Main Hall. Hand crafted leather show and Earl Neuman prints at The Phinius on 1812 E Anaheim St open until 6 p.m.
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