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Newspaper
Independent
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Sep 03, 1968
Page
24
Weekend events along Southern California drew thousands as boats raced from crowded harbors and the Cyclone Racer thrilled crowds at Long Beach Nu-Pike. The US Weather Bureau forecast a near normal September with balanced sun and clouds adding to the picturesque scene.
Tourists gather at Long Beach Airport for Catalina Island flights as families, teens, and couples arrive and depart. A plump elderly woman with a poodle leads the procession while a varied mix of travelers reveals joy, fear, war anxieties, and everyday life against sunset and runway lights.
Gardena youth Charles A. Sutton, 19, was stabbed eight times while blocking a party entry near Gardena. Police said eight or nine youths forced entry at a residence on Catalina Avenue and fled after the attack. Sutton was listed in fair condition at Gardena Memorial Hospital. Detectives investigated the break in and theft of an auto stereo and five tape cartridges from Josie A. Arias’ car on Yolk Avenue.
Mrs. Bob Brean sells a pool table quickly after placing an I PT Classified Ad. She notes the ad drew many calls and wishes for more tables to meet demand. The item moved before the Home Edition paper arrived.
Los Angeles County Sheriff Peter J. Pitchess announced the resumption of Adopt a Deputy. The program, launched last November, invites school children to partner with deputies across unincorporated areas and contract cities. Graham Elementary hosted the kickoff with 96 schools already participating.
A blurred ad style note touts Fixopent as transforming denture wear with no pain. It claims easier eating of steak and apples and clearer speech while offering precise pencil point dispensing and minimal mess for denture users.
Robert F. Gunter of Long Beach Memorial Hospital will discuss behind the gauze curtain at a Sept. 10 meeting of the Los Angeles Legal Secretaries Association. He is a member of the American Association of Suicidology and will speak at the Thistle Inn in Los Angeles with a 6 p.m. social hour.
James C Heartwell 59 vice president and cashier at Farmers and Merchants Bank fell from a motorboat on Lake Arrowhead while boating with his brother in law Harold Steuber. Despite searches his body was recovered later and he was pronounced dead at the scene. He lived at 93 Corinthian Walk and is survived by his wife Erlene.
Two undercover officers arrested 18 suspects outside the Gunkit Club at 15808 Atlantic Blvd in Compton after an alleged narcotics purchase. Officers seized 5,000 pills and marijuana valued at about $2,000. two juveniles were among those booked on drug possession and related charges. Lyle Racine, owner of the club, was not present.
Di-Gel provides relief from excess acid and gas with Simethicone in a patented formula. It targets a tense stomach caused by stress, improper eating, or fast eating and claims to relax and soothe indigestion. Available in mint and liquid forms at drug counters.
Skindiving equipment valued at 600 dollars was stolen from a locked car on a public lot at 700 Henry Ford Ave. John H. Claggett of Newhall reported two wet suits two single tanks two regulators two weight belts two masks and two fins taken.
A New York Special reports a medication that shrinks hemorrhoids and relieves burning itching and pain in most cases. Doctors observed striking improvement in hundreds of patients with prompt relief and gradual reduction of inflamed piles.
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