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Newspaper
Independent
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Oct 14, 1976
Page
17
Mayor reprimands Plunkett after a contentious council session as Tim Burt reports on the Lakewood meeting. The vote ends without censure while employees and residents react to the dispute and the reprimand.
A fragmented item reports a bus line rejecting an RTD offer. The readable wording suggests official transport discussions and a decision opposing a proposed regional transit deal. Further specifics are unclear due to damaged text.
Torrance officials pursue a federal grant as reported by Bob Andrew, noting local officials hope for funding to support community projects and services. The brief mentions government avenues and potential impact on city programs.
A youth reported being robbed by men posing as FBI agents in a downtown area. Police are investigating the incident and reviewing nearby surveillance footage for clues. No injuries reported. a preliminary robbery claim and suspect descriptions are being gathered.
Warren's TV Service reported four television sets missing after a burglary. Lakewood deputies were told the items valued at about £216 were taken when the suspect unexpectedly left a door ajar. Police are investigating the theft involving a man named Steve.
A city council moves to rezone a former Navy housing area between Santa Fe and Wilox near Beech. The planning department projects the area could support about 15 percent of a planned housing units.
Westminster City Council approved a controversial ordinance allowing bingo games by charitable groups. In a packed chamber eight spoke for and three against, with 14 letters received. Votes and details on related city contracts and school district facility rent were discussed.
By Ralph McGill Salt Writer Jen Verhoeven a native of Anesi and ace relief pitcher for the California leagu e will serve as grand marshal for the community parade on Saturday at Wayne High School. The parade will start Artesia and Pio streets with marching bands floats and decorated bicycles. Huntington Beach Six Bend lead entries include sweepstakes with much anticipation. The city plans a festival in the afternoon featuring Ame E Frecue at Fe Pember.
Cesar Chavez launched a public push for Proposition 14 at a Santa Ana news conference, describing a "people's campaign" to counter a media drive. He asserted the central issue is access for United Farm Workers Union representatives to workers on employers' lands, noting UFW staffing and volunteers aiding the Prop 14 effort. A group of political and religious leaders signed resolutions of support.
The Newwalk City Council approved plans to sell the Glasgow Community Center at 809 San Antonio Drive and regulate operations per Human Services Commission recommendations. Residents report disturbances around the center, which serves local civic and social groups, and the building must close by 10 p.m Sunday through Thursday.
City officials implement tighter requirements for payment of expense accounts. Each bill for food drink or travel must be itemized with expenditure location nature of city business and parties hosted. Records to be filed at city hall as in the past.
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