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Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

May 18, 1977

Page

11

Carson City opposes stop and go freeway metering plan

The Carson City Council moved to halt Caltrans plans for ramp metering on Harbor San Diego and Long Beach interchanges. City officials consider lawsuits to require environmental review, fearing added local congestion. Gardena and Torrance gauge action. McMichael warns metering shifts delays onto surface streets with four minute maximum delays cited.

Carson City Harbor San Diego Long Beach Public Works John McMichael Carson Department of Transportation Caltrans Gardena Torrance Glenn Watson

ABC District Faces Boundary Fight Over 1977-78 Attendance

The ABC Unified School District plans preliminary boundary changes to ease overcrowding and promote racial balance for the 1977-78 year. Supt. Eugene Tucker outlined steps as parents protested, with a petition from 73 urging Leal Elementary stay and drafts proposing transfers to Melbourne Elementary and Furgeson Elementary to achieve mix and capacity goals.

ABC Unified School District Board of Leal Cerritos Carver Melbourne East Lakewood Cernites

Former board member invited to lead Artesia High graduation

Vince Marchetti, a former ABC Unified School District board member who lost his bid for re election on March 8, was invited by the district to deliver diplomas at Artesia High School graduation on June 16. The board also assigned members to six ceremonies across Artesia High, Whitney Campus, Tracy Center, Cerritos High, Gahr High, and Anesia High using combinations of Backus, Rodriguez, de Cordova, Davis, Watt, Woodworth, Xuco, and Marchetti.

ABC Unified School District Artesia High School Vince Marchetti Marchetti Artesia Eugene Tucker Wes Backus George Woodworth William Watt Cerritos College Stadium Rodriguez Watt Xitco Gahr High School Backus Davis Anesia High School de Cordova Woodworth

County Scrutiny Delays Soliciting Rule Change

Orange County supervisors postponed action on a door to door soliciting ordinance after failing to agree on rules for child solicitors. Discussion split on whether youth groups and students must carry identification or if a single sponsor permit suffices. Staff directed to rewrite. adults may need permits while child solicitants face no individual IDs. The plan exempts religious groups.

Orange County Gitl Boy Scouts

Band Leader Forced to Quit After Audit Finds Deficiencies

The auditor found Siegrist lax in timekeeping and band administration, with private use of band facilities and mismanaged petty cash. He contends the resignation stemmed from long-standing group opposition, while officials note broader mismanagement and a culture of moonlighting.

Siegrist Lurn Charles Payne Iie Eerie Robert Parkin Staf Sicarist

San Pedro tests minibuses to ease RTD service

A nine day San Pedro trial replaces four heavy RTD buses with four 20 seat minibuses on a one mile loop via Summerland O Farrell Center Gaffey 13th and nearby streets. rider of the year Mrs Bess Akerson led community backing and praise. after 90 days RTD will review results to decide on broader use.

San Pedro Rapid Transit RTD Bess Akerson Akerson Los Angeles Westwood Los Angeles International Airport George Takei Takei Summerland Avenue O'Farrell Center Gaffey 13Th Streets Wester, Dodson and Weymouth

LBCC Summer Session Registration Opens for New Enrollees

Long Beach City College announces summer session registration for new LBCC enrollees. Applications for appointment by mail must arrive by Friday to the Dean of Registration at 4901 East Carson Street, Long Beach, 90808, with name, Social Security number, preferred day or night slot, campus choice Liberal Arts or Pacific Coast, and a self addressed stamped envelope.

LBCC Long Beach City Long Beach City College E. Carson St Long Beach Calif Liberal Arts Pacific Coast College Center

Lung Association elects officers for 1977 78

The Long Beach Lung Association elected Dr. Robert Lugliani as president for 1977 78 succeeding Jackie Chambers Sabla director of nursing at Memorial Medical Center. New officers include Suzanne Reich vice president Robert Levy treasurer and Judith Wilds secretary. Board members elected are Dr. Orville Cole Mineva Mayberry Jack Lazaar Bruce Sanderson and Mr Stansbury.

Long Beach Lung Association Robert Lugliani Jackie Chambers Sabla Memorial Medical Cent Suzanne Reich Robert Levy Judith Wilds Orville Cole Mineva Mayberry Jack Lazaar Bruce Sanderson Stansbury

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