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Newspaper
Independent
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
May 25, 1968
Page
23
Seventeen starting places for the controversial 500 mile race are to be decided as rookies clash with veterans in time trials at Indianapolis. Jochen Rindt alone qualified from last weekend’s rain washed action, with over 100000 fans expected to watch the struggles amid limited practice time and no accidents.
USC E Y ES R C 10 R D USC E Y ES R C 10 R D 10 000 Expected to See Car Relays.
Dick Nelson of Cal State Long Beach earned the Outstanding Athlete honor after starring in basketball and track. The junior from Lakewood averaged 20.3 points per game and set a javelin school record 238-10 in a meet with the Pacific Coast Club.
The Oakland Seals of the NHL will stay in Oakland for another season under new coach Fred Glover of the Cleveland Barons. Barend Van Gerbig announced the Vancouver bid was dropped after Labatt Breweries withdrew its loan. Vancouver not the destination, Nor will Olmstead remain. Van Gerbig also revealed trades to boost the club, including Norm Ferguson and Stan Fuller from Montreal.
Millikan High joins 15 teams in the fifth Southern California six man volleyball tournament at Santa Monica High School. Action begins at 9 a.m. Millikan’s lineup includes Don Miller Bob Reid Dick Evans Kurt Anderson Mike Harrington Chris Bowers Jim Ferguson Gil Gould Dick Kemke Pat Allen and Forrest Baker. Santa Monica and Palisades are favored for the day.
Forecast across Long Beach interior and desert regions shows sunny skies and warmer days through Sunday. Highs 78 to 98 and overnight lows from 0 to 65, with variable winds and little temperature change in coastal areas.
The Los Angeles Astronomical Society hosts a star gazing party on the night of June 7 in Furman Park Downey. The event aims to enlighten the public and attract amateur astronomers to join the society and is staged with Downey Unified School District and the Parks and Recreation Department. The society will provide 15 telescopes for viewing.
Death notices report numerous individuals with ages and addresses, listing last names such as CUTLER Annie J, CHRIS 69, TCHRIS 69, LANNEE 74, RAMONA 51, RUIZ Daniel 3, SMALL Roberto 2, and YORK Charles among others. Each entry includes residence and date of death, reflecting a community obituary roundup.
Local notices spell out contractors and projects including Design Construction Co at 11 Bacarro St with additions on 434 Maury Ave and 316808 Cedar area. J Marshall for a Von Petts project at 82 Bie Haven. Lon Niles handles 4804 Gayiota Ave and 3935 Pact na for repairs with Hyland and others. R Horton listed as contractor on another project. Total values cited include 1800 dollars for Hyland work.
Classified ads offer a playful search for a perfect matching pet. Readers encounter dogs cats and other companions described for companionship and potential adoption through local listings.
Car and Driver lauds the BMW 1600 as the best small sedan the magazine has driven and calls it the most spectacular bargain in the entire spectrum of imported cars now sold in the United States. The endorsement highlights value and performance for potential buyers.
Court actions are scheduled for Wednesday and June 10 for six people linked to a Long Beach man in a scheme to beat the Frontier Hotel in Las Vegas at blackjack. Robert Carl Underwood, 36, of 1472 East Mott Street, was arraigned Friday on swindling and two counts of conspiracy to commit grand larceny. Four others face arraignment Wednesday and two have hearings June 10.
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