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Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

May 27, 1969

Page

12

AIRLIFT DIRECTOR SAYS Biafran Rebels Strengthen Despite Reverses

Rus sel P. O'Quinn president of Flight Test Research Inc reports from Sao Tome that Biafran forces have gained about 20 miles on a 50 mile front and now hold a stronger position. He notes Biafran air defense with four US built P-51 fighters and ongoing U.S. airlift to Omahia and Uli. He cites risk if operations pause and details a destroyed fourth Stratofreighter and crew injuries.

Long Beach Africa Russell P. O’quinn Flight Test Research Inc U.S Church Aid USA O’quinn National Interfaith Group Uli FTR International Red Cross

Harbor Study urged by Los Angeles water board chief

The executive director of the Los Angeles water board calls for forming a task force to study which marine life may thrive in the Port of Los Angeles inner harbor. The proposal aims to assess ecological potential and guide future harbor management decisions.

Harbor Water Board Port of Los Angeles L.A Raymond V. Hertel Hertel State Building S. Broadway Inner Harbor

Million Port Model Essential for Harbor Study

Congressional hearings will start June 9 in Washington on Rep. Glenn M. Andersons plan to fund a $1 million hydraulic model of the Long Beach-Los Angeles port complex. The model, to be built by the Army Corps of Engineers, aims to study hydraulic changes from port expansions and pollution factors.

Washington Glenn M. Anderson D-San Pedro Long Beach Los Angeles Anderson Public Works Subcommittee House Appropriations Committee Senate Shipyard Workers Hall Wilmington Army Corps of Engineers Lawrence Whiteneck L.A

Disneyland grad parties draw 100000 graduates across 20 Long Beach schools

In a statewide run of private all night graduation celebrations at Disneyland from June 6 to 20, more than 100000 graduates from 20 Long Beach area schools and 388 schools overall will attend with chaperones admitted free. The event features Tomorrowland Stage shows by the Righteous Brothers, Tommy Roe, Merrilee Rush, and others, plus multiple venues across the park.

Long Beach Disneyland Ukiah Tomorrowland Terrace Tommy Roe Merrilee Rush Turnabouts Willie Mitchell Fantasyland Los Gallos Mariachis Sound Castle Southern California Los Angeles Orange Riverside San Bernardino San Diego Santa Barbara Ventura Imperial

Orange County Adjusts West Newport Quarantine Area

Dr. John R. Philp, Orange County health officer, slightly expands the West Newport Beach quarantine from the river to 31st Street after floods damaged a River side city sewer line. Water-contact sports are allowed beyond that line while shellfish remain quarantined in the original zone.

John R. Philp Orange County West Newport Beach Riverside City Santa Ana 31St Street Newport Pier 19Th Street Philp Ee River Huntington Beach

Irvine Dean Demotes Self Leaves UC Irvine for Leiden

Professor Ralph W. Gerrard announces he will not seek reappointment as dean of the graduate division at UC Irvine and will take a leave of absence to serve as an honorary professor in Leiden Netherlands for the fall quarter. Gerrard is renowned physiologist who pioneered brain and nervous system activity studies.

Ralph W. Gerrard University of California At Irvine Netherlands University of Leiden Gerrard Westminster Memorial Park Claud F. O'Hara USN Veterans Commander O'Hara

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