Medical malpractice case and jury system debate
The expert argues the core of medical malpractice is securing a doctor to testify against another doctor. He notes the costly, often futile search and the high fees to review files and testify. He defends the jury system as a crucial, if flawed, safeguard, criticizing arbitration proposals. Insurance costs, coverage details, and licensing implications are discussed.
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Holland
Wen
Coheldey
Dical
Switch to Solar Heating Faces Early Production Hurdles
Parker and 14 colleagues at Solareon describe a first line mass produced self contained solar heating unit for homes and water. The system uses Sunlight through Tedlar covered collector panels to heat water and store it in insulated tanks with copper piping and absorber fins. Modules range from 800 to 900 dollars for basic units to larger industrial setups priced in the thousands. Parker sees future solar powered electricity for homes and institutions, aiming to establish a solid basis first.
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Parker
Sunay
Solareon
Bicyclists Gears Up For Second Human Power Race
The second International Human Powered Speed Championships at Inwindale Racecourse, sponsored by Long Beach State University engineering school and Raleigh Industries, runs April 24 from 7 to 9 am. Top North American racers are expected. prize money totals $2,400. Dr Allan Abbott, holder of the bicycle behind car world record, is listed among entrants. The event features a 4,900 foot straight drag strip with 2,800 feet of acceleration to a 2 meter timed segment.
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Long Beach State University
Raleigh Industries of America
Inwindale
Gay
Apel
Ron Skerm
U.S
Raleigh
North America
Allan Abbott
Traffic incidents flood Long Beach siren report
Police and fire units responded to a string of traffic incidents ending at 3 p m Sunday. Early notes list a two twenty four a m injury crash on 555 EB Pacific Coast Highway then a 140 a m injury crash on Anaheim Street near the Long Beach Freeways followed by a 238 a m injury crash at Third Street and Tang Beach Boulevards and an 1124 a m penultimate traffic incident on Lime Street and 2237 pm.
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Long Beach
Pacific Coast
Hnghway
Anaheim Street
Tang Beach
Grand Avene
Dr Blum to Take Permanent Post as Long Beach Health Officer
Elton F Blum has served as acting health officer since December 1 and will assume the permanent post March 1 after council confirmation. He joined the health department in October 1957 as a public health physician, rose to director of medical services, and has held roles in Los Angeles County and Long Beach including deputy district health officer and senior public health physician.
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Elton F. Blum
Ony Beach
Lum
Health Department
L. A
Los Angeles County Health Department
Long Beach
Compton Man Cited for Foiling Attackers
Rodney McGee a county building services custodian received the 1975 Valor ward from the Service Employees International Union Local 660 for courage above and beyond the call of duty. He intervened when he saw a woman attacked by three robbers, drove onto the sidewalk, pursued on foot, and helped stop the attackers until police arrived.
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Compton
Rodney McGee
Service Employes International Union
McGee
County Building Services Department
San Fernando Valley
Officer Bill Jochims Retires After 28 Years Service
William Jochims 54 known downtown retires from Long Beach police after 28 years with the department. He spent 16 years with the three wheeler parking squad and was famed as Jocko the Keystone Kop during Good Old Days and as Santa Claus during Santa observances. He joined the force on March 1948 and moved to parking in 1950.
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William “Bil Jochims
Long Beach
Jocko
Santa Claus
Fun Feelie art fuse chicken wire to sensation
Seal Beach artist Vera Nickell bets on Fun Feelie, a chicken wire sculpture idea. She has taught art for 20 years in Long Beach Unified and at Pepperdine, promoting tactile responses by pressing hands on the wire. She notes varied consumer interest despite Pet Rock style hype.
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Seal Beach
Vera Joan Nickell
Nickell
Peperdine University
Long Beach Unified School
Vera Nickell
Feelie
Bob Shumway
Bus Station To Be Urged
The Dolls operated the depot since 1960 as commission agents earning from commissions and goods sales. After demolition in 1968 the agency moved to Continental Bus Depot, then Breakers Hotel in 1972. With fare cuts and failed negotiations a guaranteed commission ended, leading to bankruptcy and closure after serving 1280 to 2000 people daily.
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Dolls
Possner
General Telephone Co
Dolls’ Agency
Contiental
Long Beach Boulevard
First Street
Breakers Hotel
Ono County
Pessner
Long Beach businessman named California Jaycees VP
Alfred L. Crichley of Long Beach has been elected California Jaycees vice president for Metro affairs. He will oversee the Metro chapters, each with more than 100 members. Market notice promotes a low-cost classified act.
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Long Beach
Alfred L. Crichley
California Jaycees
Metro
Unclaimed Fur Sale Ad Sparks Wild Prices and Deals
A garbled ad for furrier sales in Long Beach California touts deep discounts on mink coats and stoles. It promises fashionable fur at astonishing prices with references to models and new lines, urging customers to buy before stock runs out and implying broad discounts across many fur items.
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Cleaners Inc
Long Beach
Clarges
Juriirmilyline
Lakewood Public Works Director to resign this month
Lakewood Public Works Director Michael Zambary will reveal his resignation to the City Council on Tuesday. He confirms he is leaving effective March 29 to become the city engineer of Huntington Beach.
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Lakewood
Lakewood Public Works
Michael Zambary
Zambary
Huntington Beach
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