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Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Feb 12, 1968

Page

13

Vietnam Era Crew Chief Maintains Phantom Jet

L B Crew Chief Kenneth Brown of 5403 Mezzanine Way serves under Lt. Col. Oscar Bayer commanding officer of the 389th Squadron at Da Nang AFB. Bayer pilots a Phantom jet valued at $15 million with 50 missions, 65 over North Vietnam, after WWII service in B-1s and B-29s in Korea. Brown, 22 months in service, speaks of pride and satisfaction in his role.

L.B Vietnam DA Nang Kenneth ¥. Brown Oscar Bayer Col. Bayer Storm Ave Torrance 389Th North Vietnam Korea Brown V. K. Brown USC Col Bayer Amarillo Tex George Afb Victorville

Teens Set for Safety Forum in Torrance

Fifty pupils from Torrance six high schools will gather February 21 for the first Student Safety Forum modeled after the Governor's Safety Conference. Panels with California Highway Patrol Torrance Police traffic division Torrance Safety Council Southern California Automobile Club and Torrance Lions Club will draft resolutions to be sent to schools and agencies.

Torrance California Highway Patrol Torrance Police Department Torrance Ymca

Fire Chief Foster Sees Safer Long Beach Through Prevention

Chief Foster, veteran of Long Beach fire service since 1913, warns that rapid urban growth demands tougher prevention. He backs regular inspections of commercial and industrial districts, brush patrols in uninhibited areas, and adoption of steel buildings and chemical retardants despite costs. Foster emphasizes education, vigilance, and gradual change to reduce fires before they start.

Foster Lemoore Fresno Long Beach Fire Prevention Bureau

Jet Fast Results With an I P T Ad

An Independence Press Telegram reader reports quick apartment rental after seeing an I PT classified ad. The ad reached 160000 local families. Readers are urged to place ads by calling regional numbers HE 2 5959 TO 6 1721 ME 3 0764 JE 7 9120.

Mike Guaras Coronado Long Beach Bellflower Lakewood Garden Grove

Longshoremen Wise in Ways of the Wharf

The article follows Longshoremen on the Los Angeles waterfront as they work the Howa Maru at Berth 222, detailing union rows of A B and casuals, dispatch banter, and the realities of dock labor. It covers racial mix, job assignments, voluntary tasks, and the shift toward more responsible practices amid shipper-union negotiations with the Pacific Maritime Association. It notes historical tensions, benefits gained from contracts in 1960, and crew autonomy, ending with Gang 87 resuming work in the No 3 hold.

Jesse Terminal Island Vincent Thomas Gang 87 Mike Klubnik Pacific) Maritime Association al Alvarez No. 3 Catalina Texaco Don Hibbard Art Jacobson ILWU Art ILWA Hibbard

UIC Conference on Aesthetics May Go Annual

The first conference on aesthetics at the University of California Irvine is planned for February 23-24 with a hoped for annual series. Guests include Charles L Stevenson of Michigan Richard Wilbur of Wesleyan and Helen Schnabel. Harvey Grass of UCI cites the theme The Performer and the Text.

UIC University of California, Irvine Charles L. Stevenson Philosophy University of Michigan Richard Wilbur Wesleyan University Helen Schnabel Harvey Grass UCI

Physicians Offer Pain Relief Through Targeted Care

A brief medical advisory notes that shoulder and leg ache can stem from circulation and muscle spasm. It mentions a normalizing approach to body systems, aiding joint and muscle relaxation and nerve calm, with reference to Dr. Duncan, D.C., located at 2501 Broadward Boulevard in Long Beach.

Long Beach Duncan D.C

Bite N Hold aims to secure dentures with perimeter suction

In Los Angeles a drug firm touts Bite N Hold as a new denture product using perimeter suction to secure artificial teeth. Early users say it feels like real teeth and lasts months, with company officials noting proper use is essential for effectiveness. It is available at drug counters nationwide.

Los-Angeles Calif

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