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Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Oct 01, 1974

Page

8

City manager backs no stance on Proposition 17

In a report to the council, City Manager John R. Mansell says it is difficult to determine the facts on State Proposition 17. He notes both sides agree the Whitewater section of the Stanislaus River will be mandated and the measure has no direct effect on Long Beach residents. The council had four propositions to consider with opposition to 17 among them, but more information was requested.

Cowell Stanislans John R. Mansell Mansell Long Beach California Renee B. Simon

Venue change ordered in Long Beach kidnap case

A Long Beach Superior Court judge granted a change of venue in the case of Jack Clifton Sharp accused of abducting two young girls and taking them to San Diego. The decision will move to a venue in a different county after a hearing on pretrial publicity.

Long Beach Superior Court Manday Jack Clifton Sharp Southland San Diego John A. Arguelles Miguel Mirano Sharp Wiscourt Besore Judite Arguelles Mirano Karen Lynn Huber Los Angeles National Purple Magazine Sylvia Almstadt Kabc-Tv Charmel 7

Teaching astronomy forum for parents at Bixby Elementary

Ftonald Orill, astronomy lecturer from Griffith Observatory, leads a four week Wednesday series for parents titled Teaching Your Child About Astronomy at Bixby Elementary School auditorium 5251 EB Stearns St no admission. Information from the Tong Beach Unified School District School for Adults.

Ftonald Orill Griffith Observatory Bixby EB. Stearns St Tong Beach Unified

Back to school night at Long Beach high schools

Long Beach Unified School District invites parents to visit Jordan, Lakewood, Millikan, Poly and Wilson high schools for 7 p.m. classroom tours to meet teachers, review courses and schedules, and discuss student goals. Instrumental and vocal music groups will perform at Lakewood and Poly.

Igh Long Beach Unified School Mistries Jordan Lekewood Millikan Poly Wilson Sid G. B. Garvin Lakewoad

Siren Summary From North Hoac Emergency Calls

The report lists numerous calls answered by Hoac police and fire services over a 21 hour period. Incidents include house fires on Seventh Street and Olive Avenue, first aid at multiple locations, traffic collisions on 2nd Street and California Avenue, a shooting on Pacific Coast Highway, a car fire on Magnaline and Broadway, false alarms on Pacific Coast Highway, and various noninjury and injury traffic accidents.

Long Hoac Gronta Shane Tetish Fiew Traghc Enth Santa Fe Aeddist Ping Avenue Pacific Coast Highway Stose Avenue Tijney Mamilos Avenue 10Th Street Biden Magnaline Broadway Mose Avenue Euclid Ave Linden Ave 2D Street California Avenue Clark Avenue Fifth Street Elm Avenue

Classified service columns offer fixers for your problems

Read the service classifieds to find fixers for common needs. Local ads list repair, cleaning, and personal assistance options with contact details and escalation options.

Vest saved officer Gunman convicted

Charles Eugene Draper was found guilty in Long Beach Superior Court of attempted murder and assault with a deadly weapon on officer Edwin Goulart after a May Wilmington shooting. A flak vest saved Goulart, who sustained a bruised chest. sentencing set for October 21.

Charles Eugene Draper Long Beach Harbor Division Pat Mullendere Draper Carson Painter Edwin Goulart Goulart Sesttuting Wilmington Los Angeles

City plans art workshop at El Dorado Park clubhouse

Long Beach Recreation Department adds a first of its kind eight week art workshop for 12 and under to El Dorado Park clubhouse starting Saturday. Sessions run 9 30 a m to 1 30 p m each Saturday with four classes clay sculpture photography crafts and print making preregistration opens now until the first session at 9 20 a m.

City Plans Art el Dorado Clubhouse Mark EL Dorado Park Studbaker Road Long Beach Bob Barrett Barrett

Burglary Strikes Home on Oregon Avenue

George Goldman of 2668 Oregon Ave reported to Long Beach police that burglars forced a side door at his residence and stole camera equipment and jewelry valued at 905 dollars.

George Goldman Oregon Ave Long Beach

Fishing gear stolen from home on Lime Avenue

Lang Beach police reported burglars forced a garage door to gain entry and stole fishing gear valued at 3327 from Frederick Block at 5375 Lime Ave. Police said Monday.

Frederick Block Lime Ave Lang Beach

Itours Alboffives at Gray Center Oper Hours

Saturday Itours at Gray Center announce operating hours and contact details for residents and visitors. The notice lists accessibility details and nearby services to assist attendees and callers.

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