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Newspaper
Independent
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Jul 12, 1968
Page
6
Rose Bucher wife of Cmdr. emphasizes that letters from Voice of America sustain her and the family in San Diego as she reflects on their support during military service.
A 17 year old from Palo Alto died after inhaling hair spray at a beach party in Carmel California. He collapsed after running about 150 yards and died on arrival at a hospital. Police found cans of ether based spray and bags used in the sniffing.
Surfers embrace the mini board a shortened foam and fiberglass surfboard. Vendors plan seven to eight foot models while existing 10 to 11 footers fade. Proponents say minis offer faster turns sharper control and trickier paddle strokes. Experts caution beginners start larger to learn balance.
Golden Gate Bridge officials demonstrated an experimental electronic device to allow motorists to pass toll gates without stopping. The hand sized unit uses a crystal signal recorded at the toll booth to compute tolls, with potential to handle 100,000 vehicles daily.
The Highway Patrol said 416 persons were killed on California highways in June, 12 percent more than the 371 in the same period last year. There were 2,254 fatalities in the first half of 1968, up from 2,147 through June 1967, officials said.
The massive State Water Project remains generally on schedule with delivery planned at its southern terminus by 1972. The Water Resources Department reports a $269 million long range deficit and total project cost at $2.78 billion, with 57 percent complete and 23 percent under contract. The department notes possible future cost revisions and a need for more funds through 1972.
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