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Newspaper
Independent
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Mar 12, 1976
Page
12
Peter H. Fogarty known for blunt wit and a sharp gavel attended his last regular Norwalk City Council meeting after choosing not to seek a possible fourth term. He joked about religion and taxes, mocked costly Bicentennial plans, and thanked residents as he adjourned.
Detective said Dale A. Whitman 22 was found beaten and dead in the Fecenay Ristel motel room at 2770 N Manchester Ave. at 7:30 a.m. His brother Dennis 28 was soon arrested and jailed on suspicion of murder.
A bandit grazed George Campbell, 72, owner of Campbell's Liquor Store, during a 5:50 p.m. robbery on Paramount Blvd. One robber fired into the ceiling then shot at the couple, missing Mrs Campbell. Campbell was treated and released from Paramount General Hospital. Three men were later booked after a Long Beach police helicopter followed suspects to a getaway car near Compton.
In Long Beach central district at 9 15 p m Wednesday three men dived from a second story apartment through an awning to waiting officers. Police booked Robert A Bennett 41 of 240 Lime Ave for rape Jimmy C Teer 18 of 1450 Lime Ave for rape and burglary Vernon R Rushing 37 of 50 B 17th St for burglary. The woman said the men forced their way in after she answered a knock at her door.
Long Beach police said burglars pried a den window at the home of Bautista Zuniga on 2529 84n Francisco Ave. They took 3100 in jewelry and 820 in cash, plus fishen door from Pacific Ave. and fled Thursday. James Borsey, 4900, reported the burglary.
About 400 residents have been relocated as Poly High redevelopment proceeds with 87 families and 113 individuals moved since 1973. Eight percent of relocated residents stayed in Long Beach with most moves funded by 680000 in benefits covering moving costs rent increases and related aid.
Navajo tribal chairman Peter McDonald told a Long Beach State University audience that much energy beneath Navajo land must be used with respect. He criticized past corporate leases and pressed for environmental safeguards while acknowledging the tribes dependence on coal and metals for future development.
Disneyland announces the 1975 Community Service Awards with Children's Hospital of Orange County taking the $10,000 grand prize. Las Buenas Amigas Auxiliary and Operation Speech each win $5,000 special judges' awards in the Disneyland contest.
City Clerk Elaine Hamilton said writers may apply to the mayor's office in City Hall for pro and con statements on Charter amendments. The City Council must approve authors by March 23 with a March 26 deadline to submit arguments to the city clerk. The mayor will recommend names to the council.
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