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Newspaper
Independent
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Nov 16, 1968
Page
13
An absurd backstage scene unfolds as a reporter and sharp city editor clash over Monarch butterflies. The editor destroys props while the reporter tries to deliver a science statement amid chaotic newsroom antics.
A spoof scene in 1968 why the Monarch butterflies from Canada were expected to winter in San Pedro sparks a playful city room exchange. The city editor riffs on sensational copy while dismissing a reporter’s ambitious manuscript as impractical and prints plans in bold red ink.
In a state report, Long Beach and six other Southland districts show slight reading gains over last year. Primary scores range from 48 to 55 across grades, with statewide averages at 50. The board also approved Dr Vernon Hinze to the State Curriculum Commission.
The Royal Navy HMS Fire returns to its home port in Long Beach aboard the 520-foot nuclear powered destroyer USS Long Beach. The ship arrives at Pier 16 with a four day visit joined by bands officials and naval authorities. Aboard Captain Lachlan discusses Seaslug II missiles while the Fife aids in the visit.
City Auditor Courson reports the 1967 68 share from Atlantic Richfield Parcel A fell to 4 908 503 with a 10 7 percent decline due to lower oil gas output and magnet Magnolia Bridge related expenses The city argues ARCO did not follow the contract by billing monthly for moving costs and seeks reimbursement to the Tideland Trust of 8800 while noting cumulative oil and gas proceeds total 189 5 million with the city holding 124 8 million as of last July 30.
Army Corporal William D. Nelson, 23, of West Long Beach, and Marine Private First Class Jerry Ray Hardy, 21, of North Long Beach, died in Vietnam. Nelson, who died November 6, will have services at Dis Pay Mortuary then burial at Forest Lawn Cypress. Hardy died November 11. his body will be returned to Long Beach for services and burial. Nelson attended Poly High and Long Beach City College. Hardy was a Jordan High School graduate. They are survived by families including parents, siblings, and grandparents.
Boat owners planning to join the Sixth Annual Christmas Afloat Parade of Lighted Boats in the Port of Los Angeles urged to apply early to avoid denial. Parade chairman Al Atchison said entry limit set at 60 boats. Skippers of 20 footers may obtain entry blanks at the San Pedro Chamber of Commerce, 390 West Seventh Street, San Pedro.
The council ordered traffic signals at the 28th Street and Atlantic Avenue entrance to Long Beach Memorial Hospital. Plans include a three level parking garage tied to the main entrance, a large parking lot east of Atlantic, and a convalescent home on 28th Street per City Manager Mansell.
Long Beach councilmen approve a revised agreement to reduce daily gas purchases from Southern California Gas Co. to 50 million cubic feet, citing offshore field development increasing available gas. City Manager John R. Mansell notes obligation to take tidelands gas into the municipal system and previous cuts from 65 to 55 million cubic feet daily with peaking down from 19.5 to 15 million.
The Long Beach city and Los Angeles County near final approval on a joint powers agreement to fund a new Civic Center including City Hall main library and expanded County Building. A five member authority would govern with bonds covering about 14 million dollars.
Admission free events fill the day in Long Beach with screenings at Douglass House 1021 Lime Ave at 11 30. A public concert by the Long Beach Municipal Band at Lincoln Park at 1. The Southern California Dahlia Society meets at 7 30 p m to discuss digging and storing roots at 5535 E Stearns St. A Tomioka paintings reception at the Long Beach Museum of Art 2300 E Ocean Blvd at 2. A Young Artists Debut concert by the Long Beach Symphony at Lakewood High School 4400 Briercrest St at 4. A writers workshop at Douglass Lime Ave runs 7 30 to 10 p m.
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