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Newspaper
Independent
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
May 24, 1977
Page
9
Long Beach faces a lean 1977 78 budget with increased city charges for golf planning and building services rent and refuse collection. An editoral 33 million revenue rise hinges on net fee approval while basic police fire health and public services stay level. A hiring freeze and possible layoffs loom as departments adjust while wage and benefit talks continue.
American Legion services for Marshall B. Craig longtime president of the All States Society of Long Beach will be held at 1 30 p m Friday at Mortells Mortuary Third Street at Alamitos Avenue He died Saturday native of Allison Iowa a Culver Military Academy graduate and a Coast Artillery veteran of World War I He was a long time member of the American Legion and held directorships in local bands He is survived by a son a daughter and a grandson
Paternoster outlines a shoreline plan with a boardwalk extension from the foot of Avenue to the water and a possible fishermen’s wharf development. A scaled-down aquatic park version from Sasaki-Walker is discussed, with funding doubts and a goal of balanced shoreline amenities and income from a marina and hotel-related activities. The city seeks public input ahead of a final council decision.
Long Beach area seniors can visit Long Beach City College’s Long Beach Coast Campus at 1305 E Pacific Coast Highway for a brief intro to returning or starting college. May is Senior Citizens Month with a bus tour option, free for seniors, departing 9:00 a.m. and returning 1:30 p.m. from multiple pickup points.
A blind Long Beach State University 2L student, Ralph Black, will receive a scholarship at White House ceremonies presented by President Carter's son. Black, LBSU's disabled-student commissioner, plans to enter Loyola University Law School and aims to aid statewide disabled groups. He earned Phi Beta Kappa and Phi Kappa Phi honors with a 3.9 GPA.
Long Beach Police Sgt Bailey, veteran of 14 years, was appointed Carson community safety coordinator after meeting Chief Carl Catkins. He holds a master’s in business administration and a bachelor’s degree from Pepperdine University. Bailey will resign LBPD duties May 20 to oversee regional public campaign and Carson services from county sheriff, fire, and animal regulation departments.
Lakewood invites more than 350 new residents to a Welcome Newcomers Party at 7:30 am on Wednesday in South Center 4658 Wood Mull Ave. The city and chamber of commerce host to help newcomers meet city and business leaders. Games and prizes planned. A break-in crime report notes jewelry valued at $200 stolen from a home door to gain entry.
High school seniors browse job openings and interview with employers from community businesses at Cerritos High School Career Center 12500 E 83rd St. The ABC Cailed Schas officials screened applicants for positions in retail, manufacturing, insurance, and temp agencies. The event, in its third year, reports about 50 percent success with last year at 56 percent employment offers.
The Cerritas College Technology Division searches for a vacant lot suitable for a house construction project. Instructor Harvey Reacher aims to find a property owner willing to donate or set aside a house-sized lot within the college district. Work planned to start in September. For more information contact Reader or Division Chairman Ralph Chadwick at BHH2451.
Police report a robber armed with a shotgun entered Bud's Liquor Store on East Fourth Street at 9 10 p m Sunday. He ordered the clerk into a storeroom and fired one shot as the clerk crouched behind the counter, then fled without taking money or injuring anyone.
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