02 Jan 1970
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Newspaper
Independent
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Jan 02, 1970
Page
1
Curious movie goers in Long Beach regained access to I Am Curious Yellow at United Artists Theater after police seized a reel, with detectives awaiting a new court order before action. Lt Har indicated no arrests were made and theater officials could face charges.
A reader from Long Beach asks about the plum pudding recipe using plums and why the dessert is named plum pudding. The letter also inquires about sewing machines for Christmas and a possible gift exchange to trade two machines.
If you move to another state you continue California welfare until benefits start there. County social services will aid you in the new state for up to three months, though it usually takes longer. This is according to California welfare policy as described in the local public social services guidance.
Long Beach won the top sweepstakes prize with a bonzai planter float in the Pasadena parade. Osaka Expo 70 float sponsored by San Francisco was towed after a minor hitch. Mayor's Trophy honored originality. Pasadena police reported ambulances for illness and minor injuries and arrests mainly for drunkenness with some narcotics cases.
A reflective line contrasts poets who write of autumn’s glories with the rest who live through the season.
A 26 foot cruiser owned by a Compton couple broke apart in heavy surf at Manhatten Beach El Porto. Seven children were saved by three county lifeguards after a 2:10 PM wreck. One victim, Maria Sexton 18, was recovered. others included Pernel Washington and Dabbs children.
A United States tally reports 173 auto deaths in the New Year period with state counts listing Pennsylvania 11 Kansas 10 Tennessee 9 and Alabama 9 among the highest totals.
President Nixon opened the year with a pledges to wage a total environment cleanup using a now or never approach. He urged the 1970s become the era when America pays its debt to the past by reclaiming water and living surroundings.
The text cites President Nixon recalling California’s countryside and warning that population growth could make Laguna Canyon unfit to live in. He argues a choice between delaying action or doing it now as he drives through the area.
A brief page A-11 discussion examines whether driving privileges are a earned privilege or a constitutional right for individuals with alcohol use disorder. The piece analyzes legal standards, rehabilitation considerations, and policy implications for DMV practices.
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