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Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Jul 27, 1968

Page

3

California looks to pivot school aid as property tax relief

Sacramento reports the Legislature moving to label school aid as property tax relief to preserve a 5 cent sales tax after Sept 30. SB95 plus amendments aim to direct about $1 million to Long Beach Unified School District and shape a conference committee to craft a compromise.

Sacramento Nicholas Petris Oakland Leroy F. Greene Victor V. Veysey Brawley Senate Veysey Nance

Oil Spill Penalties Adopted by Assembly

The Assembly approved AB1867 to stiffen penalties for oil spills in harbors and waterways. The bill, introduced by James A. Hayes of Long Beach, passed 60 to 0 and allows a fine of up to 6000 dollars for individuals or firms responsible. The Senate increased the maximum fine from 5000 to 6000 to give the superior court jurisdiction.

Sacramento James A. Hayes A-Long Beach Assembly Senate Niagara Niagara OF Long Beach Long Beach Blvd

Landscaping on Two Freeways Awarded to Firm

Curtis-V.C. Enterprises wins two California State Public Works contracts totaling over 500000 dollars to beautify freeway corridors. The San Gabriel River Freeway segment from north of Carson Street to the San Diego Freeway will receive 1160 trees 4120 shrubs and over 460000 ground cover plants. The Garden Grove Freeway section from Beach Boulevard to Brookhurst Street will add 455 trees 4780 shrubs and 375000 ground cover plants.

Sacramento State Department of Public Works Curtis — V.C. Enterprises San Gabriel River Garden Grove Carson Street San Diego Freeway Beach Boulevard Brookhurst Street

Repairmen Need You Too in Classifieds

Readers are urged to check today’s Business Services column for repairmen available in the classifieds. The notice highlights a need for skilled workers and directs customers to find them in the section.

Red Route Solidly Backed for Huntington Beach Freeway

A state hearing in Huntington Beach supported the Red Route for the first freeway segment, with Orange Route costlier proposals facing resistance. West county cities backed Red Route as the plan would follow Pacific Electric tracks to Garden Grove, while Buena Park Fullerton Cypress joined in urging the Red Route. The Commission will review added data for 30 days before deciding routing.

Huntington Beach State Highway Commission Garden Grove Fountain Valley Cypress Buena Park Fullerton Pacific Electric Railway Sampson Avenue Beach Boulevard Westminster and Stanton John Legarra Golden West Street Ocean Bolsa Avenue West County Fred C. Jennings Riverside Pomona

Wallace backers announce open house at North Long Beach HQ

Backers for former Alabama Governor George Wallace announced an open house at 1 p m Sunday for the Wallace campaign at 5444 Atlantic Ave North Long Beach. Chairman Pamela Barsby said refreshments will be served and literature bumper stickers and novelty items will be available.

Alabama George Wallace North Long Beach Wallace Atlantic Ave North Long Beach Pamela Barsby

Hepatitis Epidemic Reported Across California State Health Board Says

The State Board of Health reports a statewide hepatitis epidemic in California and notes the state accounts for 52 percent of United States serum hepatitis cases. Researcher James Chin links the rise to growing drug abuse, with the serum form spread through contaminated blood transfusions rather than needle sharing.

California State Board of Health United States James Chin State Virus Laboratory Los Angeles Chin

West L A man convicted in car trunk slaying at border

A Superior Court jury convicted Arnold Helfend, 33, of second degree murder in the October death of Max Levin, 33, a Tarzana steel salesman. Levin's body was found shot nine times in a car trunk at the Mexican border. Helfend faces 5 years to life, with sentencing set for August 14.

West Los Angeles Tarzana Steel Helfend Max Levin Adel Aguirre Glendale Cole Levin

Good Buys in Business Machinery Classified Ad

Ready buyers can scan daily classified ads to locate used tools and equipment. Find reliable machinery and value pricing for offices, shops, and small businesses.

Pollutant Removal Project Gets Half Million Dollar Extension

The U S Public Health Service awarded North American Rockwell Corp assembling at Canoga Park a 500000 dollar contract extension for molten carbonate based removal of sulfur dioxide from fossil fuel plant flue gases. The project includes designs for a small pilot plant and a test facility.

Canoga Park CNS North American Rockwell Corp Atomics International U.S. Public Health Service

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