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Newspaper
Independent
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
May 02, 1977
Page
11
Compton's population around 70,000 shows crime down 10 percent against 1976, with robbery and auto theft also down. City Council backs more officers and new blue police vehicles as Rouzan seeks a $5 million budget increase to improve department credibility and public safety.
The Los Alamitos district debates ending the flex scheduling at LAHS and replacing it with a standard class day or a recall of the board. Supporters cite strong math and reading rankings and student responsibility gains, while critics warn of easy attrition and wasted effort. Dr. Vines argues student makeup drives results.
William Simon, former secretary of the treasury under Ford, will be guest speaker at Chapman College Economic Forum 77. The event takes place at the South Coast Plaza Hotel in Costa Mesa with a 12:30 p.m. luncheon priced at 15 dollars. Reservations can be made by calling (714) 997-6881.
Consumer specialist Ciji Ware will discuss "How Not To Be A Wa e" at 8 p.m. May 4 in the board room of Compton Community College. Ware advocates community education as vital to protecting consumers at home, in supermarkets, and on the job.
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Lynwood ends its own police presence as of midnight Saturday and joins the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department under contract. The 19th county sheriff’s station serves Lynwood, East Compton, and Willowbrook with 14 former Lynwood officers absorbed into the sheriff’s ranks. The remodeled Bullis Road station will host one lieutenant, two sergeants, and thirteen deputies, while the rest transfer to other sheriff facilities. The move saves Lynwood about half of its 2.8 million annual police budget.
Rozelle and Bacon discuss rising student dropouts as teachers strain under limited English instruction. Officials note staffing shortages and illegal immigration impact attendance. district leaders call for more aides and English immersion, while stating policing is not their province.
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