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Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Jul 07, 1976

Page

11

Balloon Flight Winds Carry Balloonist Across Basin

Dr Thomas F Heinsheimer piloted a smog sampling balloon on a 33 hour flight over the Los Angeles Basin. Strong winds forced a rough landing in Death Valley. Heinsheimer and companion Peter Newsbul survived with injuries and remains under hospital care. future flights require stronger gondola, may use helicopters for transport, and seek public guidance.

Thomas F. Heinsheimer Death Alley Peter C. Newsbul Holling Hills Long Beach State University Neushul Neushul Jp Jhantha Los Angeles Basin San Bernardino Mountains Heinsheimer Rancho Palos Verdes el Monte Los Alamitos Ontario Torrance Lake Arrowhead Death Valley

School Budget Cuts Continue At Long Beach Board Meeting

Hubbard said no cuts were recommended in class size, day length or transportation and no new school closures. Chairwoman Wallace urged time to study proposed cuts, noting funds may rise with state money. Deputy Supt. Laufenberg said a $1.9 million revenue bump plus $700,000 in retirement costs offset increases, aiming for a balanced budget without reserves. TALB opposes sabbatical and grade mailing cuts. Moore urged a new grievance plan with timely due process by an unbiased third party, challenging current board as biased and too restrictive.

Hubbard Elizabeth Wallace H. David Burcham Jim Moore Teachers Association of Long Beach Talb Francis Lauferberg Laufenberg Vern Hinze Moore

Edelman Pushes Senior Housing Study In County Referendum

Supervisor Ed Edelman won backing for a study that could send a November ballot measure to permit 10 000 low cost public housing units for seniors in unincorporated areas. If approved a nonprofit would issue bonds repaid by HUD rents with title passing to the county after 20 years.

Ed Edelman Edelman Department of Housing and Urban Developent

Creighton Named Acting City Manager in Long Beach

Assistant City Manager Robert C. Creighton was officially appointed acting city manager by the Long Beach City Council with no change in salary. Creighton has led city duties since June 1 following John Mansell’s resignation. the council also discussed firms to assist in finding a new manager during a Tuesday personnel meeting.

Robert C. Creighton Long Beach Creighton John Mansell Thomas J. Clark

Westside Plan Critiqued by Officials and Developers

Hankla touts the Westside Industrial Redevelopment Plan as top quality, while noting recent council delays and a lawsuit seeking to invalidate the plan. He says business input has been constrained by stifled communications, and code enforcement could burden property owners with high costs. Vice Mayor Wilson cautions about enforcement costs and calls for updated street and alley standards. Carroll seeks a prompt feasibility report.

Hankla Long Beach Westside California Kell Wilson Carroll Robert C Creighton

Funeral services for Dr Melvin Wade in Long Beach

Funeral services for Dr. Melvin G. Wade a longtime Long Beach physician will be held today at 3 p.m. in the Disday Family Funeral Directors chapel. Wade died Monday at age 81. He was active in fraternal and professional groups and served on hospital staffs and as an assistant professor at UC Irvine. He is survived by his wife Kathryn and children Michael Steven Todd Robin and Holly, plus his parents.

Melvin G. Wade Long Beach Pacific Memorial St. Mary Medical Center UC Irvine Kathryn Michael Steven Todd Robin Holly Edward Ginsberg

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