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Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

May 19, 1970

Page

6

Convalescent Homes Under Scrutiny Across Agencies

The report documents inadequate policing of convalescent facilities, with instances of mistreatment and poor care. Inspectors note night shifts and skeleton crews allow lax enforcement while hearings threaten licenses and Medicare funds, highlighting fragmented oversight across California agencies and industry concerns over Medi Cal rates.

Irene Bowerman California Association of Nursing Homes

Services Held for Ada Potter Wiseman Long Beach Music Patron

Ada Potter Wiseman longtime Long Beach music patron poet singer and choral director dies at 93 after moving to Los Angeles ten years ago. A native of Beaver County Pennsylvania she arrived in Long Beach in 1905 performing as a soprano at First Methodist Church and leading the Musical Arts Club. She authored Call of the Woods poetry and won George Washington Awards for poetry in 1966 and 1967. Surviving is daughter Mrs Margaret Taylor of Los Angeles. Services scheduled Wednesday at 2 p.m. at Patterson Snively Chapel.

Patterson & Snively Chapel Ada Potter Wiseman Long Beach Wiseman Los Angeles Beaver County Wiserman First Methodists Church Irst Presbyterian Church Call of the Woods George Washington Valley Forge Long Beach Historical Society The Delphian Society

Di-Gel Antacid With Simethicone for Gas Relief

Di-Gel is an anti-gas antacid that relieves gassy heartburn and painful pressure. It contains simethicone to dissolve gas bubbles, helping the acid indigestion feel more complete by removing both acid and gas. Product of Plough Inc.

Plough, Inc

Alcoholic Program Starts Today in South Coast Region

A new alcoholic rehabilitation program begins at Harbor District Health Center in San Pedro with an educational forum at 7 30 pm led by Dr Richard Dear of the Los Angeles County Health Department The four session series runs on Tuesdays except June 2 and features speaker Nina Bellare on family and social problems related to alcoholism Nearby hospitals detoxify and partial cooperation exists with Long Beach and Los Angeles halfway houses Official patient intake starts June 8 at the San Pedro center.

Richard Dear Los Angeles County Health Department South Coast Harbor District Health Center Eighth St San Pedro Nina Bellare Public Health Long Beach Los Angeles San Pedro Health Center

Airports as economic hubs loom large in FAA aid debate

Shaffer argues aviation's community impact outweighs facility costs noting Washington National payroll of 78 million and local taxes of 3 million while airlines at the airport buy 4.3 million in local goods. The piece also mentions forthcoming Air Force discussions on the B 1 bomber program and the 1 5 fighter contract.

Washington Washington National

Nar-Anon aids families of addicts with acceptance and hope

Families face helplessness and sleepless nights as they cope with a loved one’s drug use. Nar-Anon emphasizes changing self to improve family life and encourages seeking help. New Long Beach chapter opens at Belmont Methodist Church Mondays. Palos Verdes notes 70 members at its second anniversary. Serenity Prayeroften begins and ends sessions.

Nar-Anon Long Beach Belmont Methodist Church Termino Ave Palos Verdes Nar- Anon St. Francis of Assisi

Norwalk Top Teens Honored At Installation Dinner

Norwalk will honor its Top Teens winner during the installation dinner of the Norwalk Coordinating Council at the Norwalk Neighbors Clubhouse. Mrs Malvina McLaughlin will present the trophy and a 100 dollar prize to the community youth group with the best service record. Rancho Elementary principal Billy Brown will install officers led by Bob Avenatti as president with Bea Contéyeec as vice president and other officials named.

Norwalk Ates Tnal Council At Hoxie Ave Malvina McLaugh Wom Billy Ron Brown Rancho Elementary Richard Kahanek Ae Bob Avenatti Bea Contéyeecond Reg Nelson Lilla Rutter Laele Colln Isouike’ Taylor Adél Phyllis Aegerter

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