Volunteers and stars launch fund drive for new building
A campaign kicked off to raise funds for an all purpose building for the Long Beach Children’s Foundation at 4519 E Stearns St. William Wag goner and CV Holder led the ceremony with Norman Kermode and stars Mike Connors and Tighe Andrews in attendance. The facility will include a cafeteria gymnasium physiotherapy center conference rooms showers restrooms and offices. Local 21 union pledged initial support with labor and heavy equipment. Original drawings by Langdon & Mien were donated. The foundation started in 1951 and aids 360 children and adults with programs and workshops.
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Long Beach
E- Stearns St
William ¢. Waggoner
Local 21
Union of Construction Workers
Hens Mumper
Langdon & Mien
Judges react to probation critic over plea bargaining
Orange County judges Byron K. McMillan and I. Warren Knight fired back at probation chief Margaret Grier after her remarks at a budget hearing. They warned against continued criticism of sentencing negotiations, while Grier defended her stance on juvenile court conditions and cited fear among officers, even mentioning crisis training and weapon requests.
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Orange County
Iplea
Vedgudge
Byron K. McMillan
I. Warren Knight
Cimi“Pal Court
Margaret Grier
Board of Supervisors
WcMillan
Knight
Parsons
Robbery Reports In Long Beach Near Country Club Drive
Long Beach police said two men robbed a pair walking to a car on Country Club Drive taking $305 after accosting them at about a.m. The victims could not describe the attackers. Separately a man grabbed a woman at Fourth Street and Orange Avenue, snatching her purse containing $145 after pulling her from a bus stop bench at about 10 20 p.m. Sunday. she required no medical aid.
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Country Club Drive
Long Beach
Robert Johnston
Helen Clark
The
Sun
Fourth Street
Orange Avenue
Kelly
Ghout
Long Beach health panel questions transportation plan
Health officials and council members spar over a consolidation plan for patient transport and support services. Advisory chairman Tom Blackburn-Rodriguez criticized prioritizing doctor and pharmacist transport, radios in vehicles, bilingual services, and potential cuts to mechanical services while the Human Services Coalition raised concerns about the consolidation and loss of support services for low income residents.
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Long Beach
Thear
Mosely
Advisory Council
Tom Blackburn-Rodriguez
Blackburn-Rodriguez
Blackburn- Rodriguez
Human Services Coalition
Classified ad helps Kenneth Clark buy larger trailer
Harbor City retiree Kenneth Clark enlisted an Independent to sell his too small trailer and purchased a bigger travel trailer with the cash. IPT Classifieds run daily helping thousands sell rent and hire. Call 422 5959 to place an ad.
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Kenneth Clark
Harbor City
Lakewood to modernize city image with new logo and signs
Lakewood plans updated entrance and directional signs at key city borders, new stationery and business cards, and possibly a city flag. A contemporary logo depicting homes, churches, and schools was chosen after years of debate sparked by the 1974 Urban Design Report and a My Town Survey. The design firm Todd flughes and Meren of Newport prepared the logo, described as reflecting a quiet residential community. Engineering drawings will be prepared for construction and replacement of entrance signs as soon as possible. The council considered changing the slogan from Tomorrow's City Today to Welcome Home, a proposal under study. The new logo will not replace the official city seal used on legal documents.
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Lakewood
Lakewind
My Town
Auiet
Howard Chambers
Larry Vai Nostean
Tomorow
Chambers
Landlord Tenant Grant Hearing Set in Long Beach
The Long Beach Division of Consumer Affairs will hold a public hearing at 1 20 p m today to discuss its application for a federal grant of 11500 to improve landlord tenant relations. Division director Charlotte Pownell said the grant would fund programs clarifying rights and responsibilities in residential leases. The hearing is part of the November meeting of the Human and Cultural Affairs Committee and will take place in City Hall council chambers.
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Long Beach
City Hall
Drug Overdose Cited in Long Beach Man's Death
A 24 year old Long Beach man Michael Joseph Andrews was found dead in his car October 18. Coroner reports an accidental heroin overdose as the cause of death with toxicology showing acute heroin morphine intoxication and a high morphine level in his blood.
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Long Beach
Los Angeles
Michael Joseph Andrews
Maine Ave
Pedo Lakewood Blvd
Andrews
Andhewys
Coroner's Office
Are You Shooting Craps With Your Headaches
Health column by W P Helzer DC urges risk awareness in self care for headaches. It warns against overreliance on pain pills and notes migraine danger, promoting proactive care. Helzer lists his Belflower chiropractic offices at 9461 Flower and contact number 864-2721.
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W. P. Helzer
D.C
Dr. Helzer
Chiropractic
Flower, Belflower
Stretch & Sow Fabrics Energy Savings Booklet
Stretch & Sow Fabrics on East Spring Street shares an easy to read booklet detailing their energy conservation measures. It shows month by month savings on their electric bill and notes the costs were recovered in under four months. Edison customers can request the booklet by mailing a coupon or calling 213 432 9411.
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Stretch & Sow Fabrics
East Spring Street
Stretch & Sow
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Newport
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L.B. Man
Southern California
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P.O
Rosaria CA
Southern California Edison
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