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Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Oct 29, 1957

Page

6

Jet pilots study squeezable food in pressure suits

Lt Col William D. Nettles reports at the Association of Military Surgeons convention on new food systems for jet pilots. Experiments include solid meat pastes dispensed through a mask and liquid meats fed via a head-mounted tube, all while maintaining a sealed helmet. A lipstick-like stick food device and compact survival rations are also under study, with aims toward spaceflight applications.

Washington Nettles Air Force Ciet William D. Nettles Air Force Veterinarian Corps Armed Forces’ Quartermaster Food and Container Institute Chicago Association of Military Surgeons of the United Advertiseme

Five AI AIA award winning houses featured in Better Homes

The American Institute of Architects announces this year’s best designed houses with five prize winners showcased in November Better Homes and Gardens. Photographs and floor plans highlight the winning details for readers seeking ideas and design inspiration.

American Institute of Architects Better Homes & Gardens A.I.A

Surveyor for Lloyds Dies Here

William J. Bloomfield 67, surveyor for Lloyds Register of Shipping, died Monday. A Long Beach resident eight years, he belonged to Marine Square Masonic Group, Naval Architects of America and Great Britain, Marine Engineers of America and Great Britain, and the Bilge Club. Surviving are his wife Ilse, daughter Ingrid, a brother, and two sisters. The Rev F C Benson Belliss and Masons will conduct the service at 2 pm Wednesday at Mottell's & Peek chapel, 3rd St and Alamitos Ave.

William J. Bloomfield Cerritos Ave Lloyd's Register of Shipping Bloomfield Long Beach Marine Square Masonic Group Naval Architects of America Great Britain Marine Engineers of America Bilge Club Ilse Ingrid F. C. Benson Belliss and Masons

Flu Complications Topic For Long Beach Nurses

The Long Beach and Lakewood area graduate nurses meet Wednesday at 7 30 p m in the Long Beach Health Department Auditorium 2655 Pine Ave. Topics include influenza and its complications with speakers Dr LJ Theodore Lawrence and Mrs Dorothy Towne Red Cross nursing representative. All graduate nurses invited. The program is sponsored by the Long Beach Nurses Assn and the local Red Cross chapter.

Long Beach Lakewood Area Long Beach Health Department Pine Ave LJ Theodore Lawrence Dorothy Towne Red Cross Nursing Long Beach Nurses Assn Red Cross

Lakewood Chamber Backs $6.25 Million Bond Vote

The Greater Lakewood Chamber of Commerce voted to go on record supporting the city's $6,250,000 revenue bond election set for November 7 9. Attorney Ted Sullivan, chair of the legislation and taxation committee, urged endorsement after a study by the Lakewood Citizens Water Study Committee.

Greater

Unionist Admits Theft to Aid Fight on Local Bond Issue

A Lakewood water system purchase bond proposal prompts a Citizens Water Study Committee plan to rally endorsements and turnout. Sheriff detectives will mail letters to organizations and service clubs seeking support for the bond. A driver, Lawrence C. Anderson, 40, confessed to stealing groceries to fund his committee donations, saying the thefts began last April and totaling nearly $100, with charges not yet filed.

Lakewood Lakewood Water and Power Co Long Beach Citizens Water Study Committee Robert D. Nelson James ‘#B. Atkinson Seattle Washington la Maree Hace Safer Teamsters Lawrence C. Anderson Anderson

Petri's Guarantee Dyeing Serves Customers Widely

Hundreds of customers ask if Petri's Guarantee Dyeing will shrink fabrics. The shop notes pre-shrinking by manufacturers determines shrinkage protection and promises satisfaction if a garment cannot be dyed satisfactorily. It offers many shades and color charts at 127 East Orange Avenue with cash and carry options and a Hemlock phone line.

Avery Week Ph. Hemlock

Anderson says blame rests on him alone outside city

Outside the city, Anderson declared he wished to absolve the committee of any blame for his actions and stated that this is all on his shoulders.

Anderson

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