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Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Oct 14, 1975

Page

18

Miss Norwalk Crowned Karen Gerard to Represent City

Karen Gerard a 19 year old blue eyed blonde was named Miss Norwalk the sixteenth title holder. She will compete in Miss Universe and Susan Strehle won Miss Norwalk Chamber of Commerce and will go to Mazatlan for Miss International Beauty Contest. Karen works at a pet shop attends Cerritos College and aims to become an airline stewardess.

Karen Gerard Miss Norwalk Susan Strehle Miss Norwalk Chamber of Commerce Karen Norwalk Susan Mazatlan Cerritos College

Helicopter Forced Landing Shocks Park Crowd

A Bell helicopter diverted to Simon Bolivar Park in Lakewood after a rotor stabilizer was dislodged by an apparent bird strike. Pilot James Lindenberger of Long Beach landed safely with no injuries. Nearby, a Long Beach grocery was robbed of over $200 by a white male in his mid twenties described with a mole on his right cheek.

Lakewood Park Sheriff’s James Lindenberger Long Beach Brackett Field Pomona Bell Lindenberger Simon Bolivar Park Hardwick Street de Boyar Avenue

Night Deposit Robbery at Lakewood Bank Net $700

Omar Arredondo 19 said a bandit demanded money as he prepared a night deposit at the bank. Arredondo, an employee of Paramount Shoe Store, handed over about $700 after a man threatened to kill him. Lakewood sheriff's deputies reported Monday. The incident occurred near Kenney's Shoe Store and Paramount Blvd.

Paramount Shoe Lakewood Sheriff's Deputies Omar Arredondo Kenney’s Lakewood Blvd Paramount Arredondo

Woman robbed on Obispo Avenue in Long Beach

A 69 year old woman was knocked down and robbed of her purse containing $10 in the 200 block of Obispo Avenue. Magdelena Jasuits told police an unknown youth about 18 with short dark hair grabbed the purse at about 3 25 p.m. Sunday and fled in a car driven by another youth.

Obispo Avenue Long Beach Magdelena Jasuits

Purse Snatch Attack in Long Beach Leaves Woman Robbed

Carolyn Morse, 29, told Long Beach police she was knocked to the sidewalk on the 6800 block of Atlantic Avenue and robbed of her purse containing $7. She said the assault happened about 5 30 p m Sunday and described the suspect as a slender black man about 6 feet tall wearing a cowboy hat.

Carolyn Morse Long Beach Atlantic Avenue

Southland hearings seek amendments to 1971 transit act

The Assembly Transportation Committee schedules three public hearings in the Southland to amend the 1971 Transportation Development Act. It would broaden state gasoline tax funding to cities and districts that created rapid transit since 1971. Norwalk cited as example of new systems ineligible under original law.

The State Assembly Committee On Transportation Southland Robert Bob McLennan R-Downey McLennan Norwalk Mnade Quate Pete Fogarty By Chance Assembly Transportation Committee Walter M. Ingalls D-Riverside Los Angeles State Building S. Broadway Compton City Hall N. Alameda St Glendale City Hall

Professor uses historic voices to mark bicentennial

Walter presents a satirical classroom reading comparing Revolutionary figures to modern figures and events. He notes how Watergate sharpened Americans' vigilance and imagines how figures like Sam Adams Hamilton and George Washington would fit modern roles, concluding the Revolution’s heirs stand in 200th anniversary readiness.

Britain Sam Adams CIA Walter Alexander Hamilton George Washington

Public Policy Grant Supports Long Beach State MPA Program

The Center for Public Policy and Administration at Long Beach State University receives a 44000 federal grant from HEW to fund the Master of Public Administration program this year. It will expand internships and survey graduates' career paths.

Center For Public Policy and Administration Long Beach State University Federal Department of Health, Education and Welfare

Delta No Frills Fare to New Orleans and Florida

The offer includes a 35 percent discount no frills fare to New Orleans and Florida with Day Tourist savings of 60 dollars to Miami or Fort Lauderdale and 84 dollars to New Orleans one way. Fares are available daily Monday through Thursday with no meals or beverage service. Reservations must be made in person at least seven days ahead at a Delta ticket office or travel agent. Changes or cancellations incur a 10 dollar minimum penalty. Expires December 16.

Atlanta Delta Air Lines Delta Dallas/ Ft.Worth New Orleans Orlando Walt Disney World Miami Ft.Lauderdale Delta Ticket Discover America American Express Adelta Taroom Professionals

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