Long Beach proposes budget with higher refuse fees and steady tax rate
City Manager John R. Mansell details a 1969 70 budget totaling 56 078 567 for tax supported general government activities up 3 3 million Despite a projected 10 million drop in total assessed value the plan keeps the current tax rate at 1 4363 per 100 of assessed value generating about 17 4 million in revenue 30 062 less than 1968 69 Property owners will receive some relief from the proposed rise in refuse collection charges from 1 to 1 50 per single family dwelling effective Oct 1 with higher rates for other residences and businesses Long Beach expects total expenditures including Gas and Water at 52 7 million a 4 million cut from 1968 69
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John R. Mansell Sun Mie
Mansell
Long Beach
Ee Gas and Water Departments
Million Earmarked Gift to St. Mary's
A multi millionaire pledges a new donation to St. Mary’s Hospital in addition to a 1.1 million gift given in 1966 and a 2 million gift in 1965. He notes plans to ensure the memorial is covered by his will and arrangements, aiming to build a hospital of high standing for the local community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Mary’s
Baker's
Mont Men
Seach Combing Malcolm Papa Sends Dollar to Campaign Fund
A fragment reports Malcolm Papa pushing a campaign cost cut by sending a dollar from his refund to the Prop campaign fund. It notes a shift in attitude toward an amendment and mentions other voters and budget concerns. A later item mentions New Zealand lifeguards training with Southland crews from June 28 to July 3, and a Seattle-style parrot owned by Seymour Shenk.
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Watson
New Zealand
Southland
San Clemente
Honda 90 buyer still receiving calls after sale
John Green of Long Beach reports ongoing calls for his Honda 90 sold two weeks ago. He notes the I,PT classifieds deliver results and urges readers to use the Independent, Press-Telegram classifieds with local hotline numbers.
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John Green
Birchdale Ave
Long Beach
I,pt
Independent
Press-Telegram
Lakewood
Bellflower
Orange County
Editor’s Unusual Duty Night At Police Headquarters
A local editor recounts a Monday assignment to get drunk on duty under supervision at police headquarters. The piece notes the presence of a lieutenant several sergeants and the booking desk officers during the unusual assignment.
Long Beach schools seek 29% tax hike to cover 1969 70 budget
Long Beach trustees approve a tentative 69 budget calling for a 2.914 cent property tax increase to raise 70.9 million for 1969 70. If approved the rate would rise to 4.04 per 100 assessed value from 3.75. Budget hinges on Sacramento aid and lower assessed valuations.
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Long Beach
Hag Ageten
Sacramento
Drunk Driving Law Tightens Under Reagan Plan
City editor recounts a mock drunk driving test as Gov. Reagan considers a new statute lowering the blood alcohol limit from .15 to .10 percent. The change would shift the intoxication standard and is based on Health Department research.
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W.J. Gregory
Hainley
Coe Bile
U.S. Department of Health
Return of Missionary Priest to Guadalcanal
Rev. Neil V. Morley, longtime Antioch Baptist Church pastor in Lyn, plans to return to Guadalcanal with a Bible in 1969 27 years after serving with Carlson's Raiders. He recalls a simpler life, praise for local education, malaria largely controlled, and favorable American impressions as he prepares to live and preach on the equatorial island.
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Les Rodney Remgion
Carlson
Guadalcanal
Neil V. Morley
Antioch Baptist Church
Lyn
American Baptist Association
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