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Newspaper
Independent
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Oct 29, 1968
Page
12
James Washington Cobb Jr., 40, of San Pedro, a foreman for a Long Beach stevedoring firm, was arrested by FBI agents on a theft charge. He is accused of stealing two portable television sets and a table radio from an international shipment in transit and appeared before acting U S Commissioner Ed-
Airman J C John B Stevens 21 was killed when his plane was shot down in Vietnam. A Millikan High School graduate, he enlisted in 1966 after one year at Long Beach City College. He is survived by his widow Candice of Orlando and his parents Norwood and Mrs Stevens of Long Beach. Funeral services were held at Forest Lawn Cypress.
Independent Press Telegram ad copy notes readers are impressed by rapid results. Mrs. Thomas Jacques of Lakewood advertised a trailer and sold it to the first caller. Local ad lines urge readers to call for placements from Bellflower Lakewood Garden Grove.
Thieves pried open a windwing and took a stereo tape deck and 15 tapes from the car of Paul A. Connor at 2861 Lumi ma Ave in Long Beach, police report filed Monday.
Long Beach five high schools will ballot on post graduation activities. Last year seniors chose Disneyland over dancing at the Arena. The board approved asking this year’s graduates to decide before the term ends. Also the board accepted a recommendation to deny bus service for Grant Elementary pupils between 60th and 63rd streets.
Harbor Commissioner William Harrington objects to painting Warehouses Nos. 1 and 5 in colors like okra and pale blue. The proposal, backed by chief engineer Bob Hoffmaster, seeks bids with an estimated $48 000 cost. The board also approves 120 000 for sewer system engineering to serve Piers B C D F and G at about 1 2 million plus engineering.
Long Beach civic leader Jerry S. Jacobs urged voters to approve Proposition L in the November 5 election. He argued the city lacks authority to issue revenue bonds and would otherwise fall behind other California cities in attracting investments.
The Long Beach Junior Chamber of Commerce announces the Distinguished Service Award nominations must be filed by Friday. Entry forms are available at the Chamber office 121 Linden Ave. The award honors a 21 to 36 year old who has most served the community in the past year, with second and third place recognized. A banquet to honor winners is set for November 20 at the Elks Club.
Authorities describe no secret to dentures fit. most products lack perimeter suction. Bite N Hold offers this feature and impresses early users with a secure feel lasting months. Sold at most druggists.
Millions find Di Gel provides complete relief for excess acid and gas. The mint flavored tablets offer extra action by including Simethicone to break up gas bubbles and relax a tense stomach. Available at drug counters.
Four trucks from the Geophysical Service Inc. for Standard Oil test vibrations along Atlantic Avenue north of Pacific Coast Highway. Tests run 8 p.m. to 5 a.m. nightly through Friday, with readings recorded to map oil-bearing zones. Some residents report cups sloshing and dishes shifting as trucks stop every ten feet and vibrations reach 200 feet away.
The Joint Legislative Audit Committee postpones a Lakewood meeting to probe alleged underpayment by oil firms for low gravity crude oil. Assemblyman Mike Cullen, acting chairman, cites lack of witnesses and says no reschedule date has been set.
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