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Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Nov 29, 1977

Page

9

Students debate prom venue at Queen Mary site

Wilson students urge moving the prom off campus while district leaders question liability for accidents. Board member James Zarifes praises the students while Dr Genero Garcia pushes for a cheaper, on campus solution. Students cite past incidents and the Queen Mary’s rules. Lisa Guest pushes for an explanation if no shift occurs.

James Zarifes Genero B. Garcia Sehvors Garcia Wilson Chas Cardall Queen Mary Cardall Merrill Avalon Lisa Guest Tis

Court seeks block on jury probe of Diedrich case

Orange County Supervisor Ralph Die Grieh under indictment for alleged campaign finance falsifications asks Santa Ana Superior Court to restrain a grand jury bribery investigation centering on him. The bid follows a $60,000 gain from a $75,000 legal fee to attorney Michael Remington after Diedrich challenged Anaheim Hills development aims to preserve farmland 2200 acres of the Louis Nohl ranch. The motion, heard by Judge Robert E. Rickles, would set a precedent if granted, as it could curb grand jury operations in Orange County.

Orange County Ralph Die Grieh Santa Ana Louis Nohl Diedrich Jurge Philip &. Schwab Schwab Cecil Hicks Hicks State Attorney General's Office Piedrich Robert E. Rickles

Harbor City Baby Garners Eleven Trophies in Pageant

Adela Begovic four years old from Harbor City returned from New Orleans with eleven trophies in the Baby Miss America National Finals. She won Miss Personality and the Overall Fashion Award, plus runnerup and participation prizes. Her father Kem Begovic says she may compete in a Florida work baby beauty contest next June and in the Baby Miss America Finals in California next year. She will move to Little Miss in the following year as ages change. The event was backed by Stist Fonds Inc which funded most of her $260 entry fee.

Adela Begovic New Orleans Adela Kem Nada Begovic Harbor City Louisiana Begovic Florida California Stist Fonds Inc

Two Compton Men Cause High Speed Lakewood Chase

Police say two Compton men fled deputies during a traffic stop on Compton Boulevard in Paramount. The chase reached up to 90 miles per hour and ended when the car crashed into a power pole near Rosecrans and Bradfield in Compton. Patrick Johnson and Charles Davis, both injured, were booked on grand theft and vandalism after treatment at County Medical Center. Burglars also stole a $100 stamp collection and a $210 coin collection from Ton M. Muchmore’s Long Beach home, prying doors and breaking a safe before fleeing.

Compton Lakewood Compton Boulevard Paramount Rosecrans Bradfield Avenues Patrick Johnson E. Tucker Charles Davis Ton M. Muchmore Virginia Vista Court Long Beach

Bandits rob Willoma Liquor Store on Willow Street

Two bandits robbed the Willoma Liquor Store at 425 W Willow St, taking $125. The manager Raul Anaya said the men entered at 7 10 p m Sunday. One brandished a shotgun while the other emptied the cash register, then fled on Krol.

Willoma W. Willow St Long Beach Raul Anaya Krol

City eyes PCH trade phaseout plan details

The city proposes phasing out PCH traffic trades from the western limits to Signal Hill with townhouses on side streets and noise barriers. Businesses would be grandfathered to continue. Atlantic Avenue would become residential with higher density in planned developments for aesthetics. Town meetings scheduled tonight and Thursday in district venues.

Signal Hill Rafferty Atlantic Avenue Frerpont City Hatt

Classified Ad Pockets Pool Table Cash

Simple classified note offers Henry Wadleigh quick cash by selling or renting items including a pool table. Readers are invited to call for advert help and cash exchange. Local contact provided for ad placement and service.

Independent Press Telegram Henry Wadleigh Aif

Harwood seeks Rubley seat on Long Beach council election

Warren Harwood 38 an aide to County Supervisor Baxter Ward and former San Jacinto city manager announced Monday his candidacy for the Sun District Long Beach City Council seat held by Russell Rubley. He charged Rubley with long standing city fiscal issues and crime, pledging evening meetings and more officers while promising North Long Beach will get its fair share of city services. He has a history in Riverside County and is a Long Beach Wilson High School graduate.

Rubley North Long Beach Warren Harwood Los Angeles Baxter Ward County Housing Authority Sun District Russell Rubley Harwood Qtech Horwood North Long Beach Long Beach Wilson High School San Jacinto Riverside County

Hearing Set In Sperl Conviction Review

A Superior Court judge will hear Sperl's request to set aside his 1974 conviction for illegally involving deputies in politics. The January hearing may feature many witnesses, including some from the Los Angeles Times, as Sperl argues the district attorney's office illegally disclosed grand jury testimony to the Times. The DA's office denies the allegations.

Superior Court Los Angeles Timothy Sperl Sperl Donald M. Ke Litions Vietion District Attorney’s The Los Angeles Times Thy Times Mae Milar District Attorney Iffect District Attorney’s Office

Holiday Spa Two for One Christmas Membership Offer

A holiday promotion advertises two annual memberships for the price of one or two years for the price of the first year. It promises rapid fitness results with progressive resistance exercise, amenities like steam sauna and whirlpool, jogging and swimming, and a staff of instructors. The offer ends December 21 with limited pricing.

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