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Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Mar 17, 1967

Page

22

Planners Reject Sign as Too Big for Highway Area

In a 5 to 4 vote, planners blocked a proposed 7 by 20 foot sign for a travel lodge on Pacific Coast Highway and Avenue, citing height and uniform design concerns. Commissioner Locke opposed calling the sign a monstrosity while urging a better composite plan from officials. The commission also approved limited hours for a cardboard basing business at 2113 West 16th Street and authorized two duplexes at 6039-41 and 6045-47 Drive Avenue amid other actions.

Gladys Rbs Phillips Commissionery Commission For Casemissics Willan A. Locke Amtold Alt E. V. Mauszycki Donald W.*illips W. Robert Pierce Frank R. Gibson Dilve Ave

Metropolitan Savings Ad Promotes Insured Passbook Accounts

Metropolitan Savings and Loan Association markets insured savings with high rates and daily compounding. The ad touts experienced directors, Federal government insurance up to $15,000, no minimum balance, and a Long Beach office at 500L Atlantic Avenue. It invites readers to open a 5.2595 passbook account for $1 and request information booklets.

Metropolitan Metropolitan Savings and Loan Association Atlantic Avenue Long Beach California

Congress urged boost in wildfire funds for Southern California

Washington representative Joseph Pollard urged the House Appropriations Committee to raise next year’s federal fire protection funds in Southern California to 16 million, citing only 6 million in recent years. He warned four national forests Angeles Cleveland Los Padres and San Bernardino faced rising fire danger and higher loss. Pollard noted 278 fires in 1966, 217 man caused, amid growing recreation and population growth.

Washington Congress California Joseph Pollat Los Angeles County House Appropriations Committee Hie Angeles Cleveland Los Padres San Bernardino National Fife Pollard

500 Unit Job Gets Variance for Paramount Blvd Project

Planning Commission approves zoning exceptions for a proposed 00 unit apartment complex at 5401 Paramount Blvd. Dale Building Co already underway with 248 units in the eastern half of a 22 acre site. Annexation moved the property from county to city.

Werner Rudhti Planning Commission Paramount Blvd the Dale Building Co Aoe

Demo fund letter misdirected to Hosmer office

A Democratic National Committee request for funds was misdirected to Room 2217 in the House Office Building. The message targeted the GOP winner Craig Hosmer of Long Beach, who occupies the room, prompting disposal by a staffer.

Washington Democratic National Committee House Committee Craig Hosmer Long Beach

Washer Dryer Ads Sell Fast in I P T Classifieds

A brisk classified ad from 1P T Night section reports a Philco washer dryer sold for 50 dollars at 2050 Beverly Plaza after a constant phone call from a Want ad. Kenneth Chowen notes the line NE 2 5969 invites readers to place quick ads for low cost Thriftles.

Philco Kenneth Chowen Beverly Plaza

Dow Up 14.43 as Market Welcomes Cheerful News

UPI reports a record Dow gain of 14.43 points to 868.49 marking the strongest session in six months. Volume rose, with Du Pont Anaconda and General Electric leading advances while declines outnumbered advances in limited sectors. The market welcomed Britain's rate cut and JP Morgan style optimism amid steady unemployment and tax credit hopes.

James T du Pont Anaconda Genwh Electric United Press International Stock New York Stock Exchange Wall Street Britain Federal Reserve William McChesney Martin Investment House Schenley Industries Chrysler Standard Oil New Jersey General Motors Union Carbide Olin Mathieson Alcoa Kaiser Aluminum Reynolds TAM Fairchild Camera Burroughs Zenith Wastinghouse Motorola Scientific Data

Plants Will Curb Oily Gas Fallout in Southland

Extra natural gas supplies will be available for nearby power plants for the next 30 days on an interruptible basis. Edison president J K Horton said the temporary gas allocation to April 15 provides a significant improvement over prior fuel availability, though permanent, larger gas supplies are still needed to serve electric utilities in the Southland. Residents of Bassmoor and Seal Beach Fear oily droplets on homes and cars amid winter fuel use.

Bassmoor Seal Beach Leisure World I Souther California Edisons Company Edison J. K. Horton Southland Horton Poover

Santa Ana man killed in Newhall two car crash

A Santa Ana resident, Nils J. Evens tard 31, died after a two vehicle collision in Newhall. He was a passenger in a car driven by Jeanne A. Vickroy 35, who also died on arrival at a hospital. The other passenger Myra Fendley 31 of Newhall suffered serious injuries.

Santa Ana Newhall Les Foes Nils J. Evenstad Browning Ave Evanstad Jeanne A. Vickroy Myra Fendley

Markets at a Glance in York Westorks-Hister

Markets at a Glance reports mixed conditions with heavy weather notes and a dry outlook. Prices listed include Hop at 49.75 dollars and top value around 42,875, with unsettled activity across commodities and street market notes.

En York

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