Promoting Big Crowds Is Tough at L B Arena
Long Beach promoter Hanssen reflects on the arena auditorium’s challenges drawing crowds amid competition from Los Angeles venues. He recalls past security incidents, labor disputes, and the need for new hotels and conventions to boost events and revenue. He notes Aretha Franklin and others as top draws and cites the city’s incomplete hotel/convention infrastructure as a limiting factor.
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Los Angeles
Hanssen
Long Beach
Aretha Franklin
Bill Cosby
United States
Forum
Inglewood
Anaheim
Smothers Brothers
The
Temptations
Jehovah’s Witnesses
Pacific Terrace
Rites Planned for Long Beach Mother and Two Sons
Funeral services set for Peggy Ann Thomason 21 and her sons Daniel Wayne 3 and Harry David II 4, who died in a mobile home fire in Cayce South Carolina. The trio, all Long Beach natives, perished while asleep in the living room. Services will be at Utter McKinley Lakewood Chapel with interment at Roosevelt Memorial Park in Gardena.
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Long Beach
Cayce
S.C
Peggy Ann Thomason
Daniel Wayne
Harry David II
Harry David Thomason
Frankel St
Lakewood
Utter-McKinley Lakewood
Carson St
Roosevelt Memorial Park
Gardena
Baptist Church of
Downey
Police Group Will Probe Gun Control
A special committee to investigate proposed gun-control legislation has been formed by the California Peace Officers' Association. The unit will reflect the combined views of the CPOA and the California District Attorneys' Association and report findings to the state Legislature early next year. Members include Alameda County District Attorney Frank Coakley and Deputy D A Carl Anderson, San Joaquin County D A Larry Driven, Sheriff Doug James of Santa Cruz County, Sheriff Dan Kelsay of Stanislaus County, San Francisco Police Chief Thomas Cahill, Redwood City Police Chief William Faulstich, and Oroville Police Chief Wesley R. Barrett.
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California Peace Officers’ Association
Downey
Ivan A. Robinson
Robinson
CPOA
California District Attorneys’ Association
Frank Coakley
Carl Anderson
Alameda County
Larry Driven
San Joaquin County
Santa Cruz County
Doug James
Stanislaus County
Dan Kelsay
San Francisco
Thomas Cahill
Redwood City
William Faulstich
Oroville
Wesley R. Barrett
Disability Pay Hiked for Disabled Veterans in 1969
Nearly 2 million service connected veterans will benefit from a law signed August 19 by President Johnson. 112000 veterans with 100 percent disability will rise from 300 to 400 dollars monthly. 10 to 90 percent rated veterans get an eight percent increase. The VA will also provide aids and medical equipment. increases appear in January 1969 checks. No action needed by veterans.
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Johnson
Webster
Congress
Charity Auto Exhibit Showcases Historic Cars and Racing
The second annual Charity Automobile Exhibit at 3855 Lakewood Blvd runs 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday with restored vintage cars and Indy racers. Highlights include Vel’s Parnelli Jones Ford’s 1968 car and a 1930 open-cockpit racer. Proceeds support Orthopaedic Hospital and Douglas charities. Tickets cost 75 cents. children under 10 admitted free.
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Long Beach
Horseless Carriage Club of America
Douglas Club
Orthopaedic Hospital
Los Angeles
Douglas Company Charities
Palos Verdes Man Injured After Cliff Fall
Louis W. Campbell, 61, of 269 Rocky Point Road Palos Verdes Estates, was found Sunday after a fall from a 200 foot cliff at Cloyden Road. He suffered a broken hip and was in serious condition after lying 16 hours until discovery by Roy Uyehara. A sheriff’s helicopter evacuated him to Harbor General Hospital for treatment before transfer.
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Palos Verdes Estates
Louis W. Campbell
Rocky Point Road
Cloyden Road
Roy Uyehara
Los Angeles
Campbell
Harbor General Hospital
Talk Today on Problem of Drugs at Alamitos Library
The narcotics problem in Long Beach will be discussed at 8 p m today during a Town Meeting program in the Alamitos branch Public Library at 1836 E Third St Sponsored by the Church of God of Light the event includes a marijuana film and a panel on the legal and moral ramifications Admission is free and audience questions will be taken
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Long Beach
Alamitos
The
Public Library
Third St
Church of God of Light
Shoulders and Legs Ache Ad From Dr Duncan
Advertisement offers relief for poor circulation and joint pains. Claims to normalize body systems, ease muscle spasm, and relax nerves. Contact Dr. Duncan at 2501 E Broadway or call GE 8-2403 for details.
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Long Beach
Duncan
D.C
E. Broadway
Burial Set for Irene B Raymond
Funeral services for Irene B. Raymond 66 of 1386 Greenbrier Road will be held at 2 30 p m today in the Display Family Downtown Chapel 1250 Pacific Ave She ran a smoked fish business for sports fishermen in Newport Beach and Seal Beach for over 30 years retiring in 1966 She is survived by husband James and three sons Robert Hall Sacramento Arthur Hall Morro Bay and Edward Hall Shawnee Kansas
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Irene B. Raymond
Greenbrier Road
Dispay Family
Pacific Ave
James
Robert Hall
Sacramento
Arthur Hall
Morro Bay
Edward Hall
Shawnee
Kan
Find a New Way of Life in Classifieds Business Opportunities
Classifieds today advertise business opportunities inviting hopeful entrepreneurs to explore new ventures. Listings highlight potential startup concepts, required investments, and location details for readers seeking ownership options.
Myron Connell Services Today
Funeral services are set for Myron Francis Connell 69 a retired Navy lieutenant of 4339 Sunfield Ave who died Friday He served 30 years in World War I and II and was assigned to Naval Intelligence in the 11th Naval District Long Beach He later worked 12 years as an investigator for Los Angeles County Public Assistance in Long Beach Surviving wife Beatrice services at 11 a m in Long Beach Mortuary Chapel
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Myron Francis Connell
Sunfield Ave
Naval Intelligence
11Th Naval District
Long Beach
Los Angeles County Bureau of Public Assistance
Post 810
American Legion
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Las Aircraft Division Management Club
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Irene Raymond
Orange Avenue
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Norwalk
Peramevat
Myron Connell Services
Alta Loma Lodge
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Beatrice
Long Beach Mortuary Chapel
Rosehills
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Workman Mill Road
Whittier
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