City condemns Carmelitos units amid demolition plan
Long Beach officials ordered condemnation and demolition of more than a dozen Carmelitos Housing Project buildings. The Los Angeles County Housing Authority must present a demolition plan by July 30, citing health and safety hazards. Residents blasted the move while some supported action to fix or rebuild the 71 unit complex near Orange and Atlantic Avenues in North Long Beach.
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Don Borst
Long Beach
Barbara Clair
Carmelites
Carroll
The
County Housing Authority
Orange
Atlantic Avenues
North
Joe Adams
West Tong Beach
Glenn Crout
Carmelitos Tenant Action Committee
Los Angeles Community Design Center
Carmelitos Project
Crout
Carmelitos
Johnny Williams
Cleo Smith
Social workers face burnout from mounting child abuse cases
Social workers describe heavy caseloads and rising paperwork in 1970s protective services. More than 21,000 cases involving 44,000 children were referred in 1916, with countywide case loads up, while staff report high stress, increased clerical duties, and risk of burnout. They urge more help rather than higher pay, noting life or death stakes and limited time for family contact.
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Protective Services
Department
Brittin
Children’s Services Reform Pushes for Higher Qualification Workers
The report urges prioritizing workers with master’s degrees in social work or counseling for Children’s Services jobs and calls for an After-Care program at the Youth Services Center MacLaren Hall. It notes 4578 abuse neglect petitions, 44,000 fewer serious protective referrals, an unreasonably large caseload averaging 50 to 60, and a recommended maximum of 40 cases.
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Youth Services Center
MacLaren Hall
Department of Public Social Services
Classified Ad Teases Sporting Equipment Deals
A brief classified note promotes today’s sporting gear listings with a focus on bargains. It hints at equipment for sale and urges readers to check the ads for specific items, prices, and contact details.
IPT Classifieds for the Birds and Pets
Independent Press-Telegram notes classifieds for selling pets and other items. Debbie answers inquiries and advertises quick economical placement by calling 432-5959 to place an ad.
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Independent Press-Telegram
Debbie
Robbery Suspect Nabbed at Sam's Seafood Huntington Beach
Huntington Beach police captured burglary suspect William Henry Rogers, 42, a transient, at Sam's Seafood on S. Pacific Coast Highway after a silent alarm sounded around 3 30 a.m. A guard dog aided officers in securing the scene at 16278 S. Pacific Coast Highway.
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Huntington Beach
Keith Nale
Pacific Coast Highway
William Henry Rogers
Man threatens wife surrenders after standoff in Torrance
A Torrance man identified as Bill Morris hid in his home for two hours with police surrounding the house after he allegedly threatened to shoot his wife. Officers, including a special weapons and tactics team, coordinated the surrender around 3:30 p.m. No shots were fired in the incident that began when Morris’ wife called police Sunday afternoon.
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Torrance
Bill Morris
176Th Street
Morris
Shipp Family Reunion At Calgary Church Picnic Park
The Shipp clan gathered at Calgary Church park enjoying a sunny afternoon. Thelma Shipp, about to celebrate her 38th anniversary, spoke of family love and commitment while siblings and relatives shared faith, music, and fellowship. Enriqueta Velez Shipp, new mother to the youngest, said the church unity suits them, amid a lively picnic with volleyball, disco, operatic performances, and AA groups present.
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Thelma
Enriqueta Velez Shipp
Vera
Enriqueta
Eteile
Shipp
Calgary
Alcoholics Anonymous
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