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Newspaper
Independent
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Jan 10, 1969
Page
1
A reader asks ACTION LINE to recover a missing Vista Color Studios photograph. Byron Paul reports the pic was mailed Oct 15 to the old Compton address, and the Long Beach studio will rephotograph the reader at 4717 Village Road free of charge.
A reader reports two letters claiming random selection for prizes an $80 gift certificate and a free sewing machine or stereo set. Both require paying a five year service contract of about $65 or $85. The Long Beach Better Business Bureau warns such merchandise is often worth the prepay amount and the firms frequently go out of business, leaving customers with worthless contracts.
A reader reports a scam like promotion from cheap off brand merchandise providers. An IPT reporter found the free items were poor quality and sales reps pressured use of a gift certificate on far pricier items. The reader concludes the free prize was unaffordable.
Actionfine A. states replacement parts can be obtained by writing to the California offices of the listed companies. Specify the type and size of pan to request a handle or lid. Addresses include Lo-Heet Stainless Steel Co Los Angeles and Wear-Ever Aluminum Oakland. Flavor-Seal Stainless Steel Cooking Utensils Western Steel-Craft Co Inglewood. Guardian Serving & Cooking Equipment Westwood Blvd W Los Angeles.
Astronauts orbited the moon with outside temperatures of about minus 280 degrees Fahrenheit on the dark side and plus 260 degrees on the bright side. Inside the capsule the cabin stayed between 68 and 72 degrees as the craft rolled about once per hour to manage heat.
Police clash with student pickets at San Francisco State College after union teachers rejoin amid a court order. At least five students arrested for contempt as attorney general agents serve temporary injunctions on 30 teachers. Mass meeting, firebombing of an administrator's home, stink bombs, and dogs on leashes accompany the dispute.
The GAO report accuses Long Beach's Community Welfare Council and three other Los Angeles County agencies of directing work experience programs for youth not eligible for federal aid under the 1967 Neighborhood Youth Corps. The 106 page GAO audit was released in Washington D C.
Letter from B B of Long Beach asks how to start action to remove a blighted vacant lot on Pacific Avenue. Requests to know if city is taking steps and whether a petition is needed to push cleanup.
Action line explains the city cannot curb an eyesore unless it is a nuisance or hazard. The office will investigate promptly and report results by call. Owners may be asked to trim lots, or the city will do so and charge the cost to the owner’s tax bill.
Borman Lovell and Anders spoke before Congress and a national audience on their moon orbit mission. They praised the space program's benefits and spirit, with Borman announcing he would step aside for further assignments and be promoted to second in charge of the astronaut corps.
White helmeted officers swept San Fernando Valley State College open forum arresting 293 demonstrators amid a 2 AM emergency, after 1500 off campus supporters were urged to invade. A second wave gathered 1000 spectators and a wall of 70 officers cleared the area. Incidents also reported at East Los Angeles College and Southwest College.
Observers note that former President Eisenhower remains a popular figure and reference the common hairstyle among men of his era. The comment highlights public perception of his persona and style.
Defense motions claim a saturation of publicity surrounds Sirhan B. Sirhan and his lawyers as news crews and witnesses testify in a three day Kennedy assassination trial. Judge Walker recessed proceedings until Monday with juror selection to begin.
An Eastern Airlines flight with 72 passengers and six crew was hijacked to Cuba by a man who pressed a seven inch knife into stewardess Joyce Jernigan's side. He claimed to be from Indiana, a Communist fleeing the FBI, and said he had just completed a mission. The plane returned to Miami after about four hours. 70 passengers awaited other planes for retrieval while crew and two passengers were released.
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