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Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Jan 27, 1970

Page

8

Annex Carmelitos L B urged for Long Beach annex

The Local Agency Formation Commission staff will press commissioners to approve annexing the Carmelitos Housing Project to Long Beach. The unincorporated island would gain higher service levels, especially in emergencies and police, and residents view themselves as part of the city. The plan uses a regal provision to avoid an election. The 716 dwelling units sit in county housing authority ownership.

Bill Mayer Law Bureau Local Agency Formation Commission Carmelitos Long Beach Carmelios Los Angeles County Housing Authority Ing del Amo Boulevard Carson Compton

State bids assume Helm Bridge operation and freeway duties

Thorley asserts the Harbor Department took over bridge and Terminal Island Freeway operation January 19, 1948 by agreement among Long Beach Los Angeles and the state to ensure perpetual maintenance with future Navy funds. He urges state designation of Seaside Boulevard and Route 47 linking Harbor Freeway to Vincent Thomas Bridge. A separate San Pedro burglary reports a TV and stereo theft worth 430 dollars.

California Terminal ‘Island Thorley Harbor Department Long Beach Los Angeles Terminal Island Department of the Navy Naval Base Port Seaside Boulevard Willow Street Helm Vincent Thomas Artesia Heim Bridge San Pedro Santa Monica

City Council Approves Property Annexation

The city council approved annexation of property north of Cover Street and east of Cherry Avenue, while rejecting a deletion request by Ernest Adler at 2121 Cover St. Protests were due by Dec 23, with no majority protest. Adler supported annexing adjacent Teamsters Union land but opposed including his holdings.

Cover Street Cherry Avenue Ernest Adler Cover St Leonard Pulman Adler Teamsters Union

Five Scouts to Receive Silver Beaver Award Tonight

Five outstanding local Boy Scouts will receive the Long Beach Area Council's Silver Beaver award at the annual recognition banquet tonight at the Long Beach Municipal Auditorium. About 1,400 Scouts and parents are expected to attend, council spokesman Bill Hayes said.

Long Beach Long Beach Municipal Auditorium Bill Hayes Council

Gas station plan at dairy site tests planning rules

The Planning Commission weighs selling gasoline at a drive‑in dairy on Bellflower Boulevard. Tanks and pumps already installed amid criticism from resident J F Baman who urged proper review. Planning Director Mayer admits a communication breakdown. applicant Janssen says no intent to bypass the panel.

Planning Commission Bellflower Blvd Ernest Mayer Jr Walter Janssen

Rites Thursday for Former Edison Employer

Services will be Thursday at 11 a.m. in Mottell's Mortuary for Jay S. Stitzer former superintendent for Southern California Edison Co. He died Sunday of an apparent heart attack at 57, a Colorado native who moved to Long Beach in 1938. Surviving are his widow Lillian, brothers Ralph and Edward, and sister Myrtle Stender.

Mottell’s Jay 5 Stitzer Southern California Edison Co Fountain Ave Colorado Long Beach Palos ‘Verdes F&am Santa Monica BPOE Lions Club Lillian Ralph Phoenix Edward Baldwin Park Myrtle P. Stender Alhambra

Denture Invention Uses Fixodent Membrane

The article describes an artificial membrane that acts like a living fit between dentures and gums, allowing wearers to eat, speak, and laugh with less worry of slipping. FIXODENT absorbs bite shock, protects gums, helps speech, and may last around the clock with a precise pencil-point dispenser.

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