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Newspaper
Independent
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Sep 10, 1968
Page
14
The California Public Utilities Commission orders rate increases from 7.6 to 25.6 percent over three years for Park Water Co. customers in 14 Southland cities as a $128 million improvement plan unfolds. Current monthly charge for 2000 cu ft is 3.30 dollars. firm earnings for 1967 were 5.5 percent.
A smoldering cigarette sparked a $15 000 fire on a Canadian registered research ship anchored at Ports o Call in Los Angeles harbor. The blaze threatened a Shell fuel dock and a $4 million electronic device on the stern as crew and firefighters battled through a narrow passage to douse the extra hot fire.
A $703 600 federal grant will fund connecting Cerritos Norwalk and La Palma water systems. HUD funds cover 17 miles of transmission mains six pressure reducing facilities and five metering stations as part of a $4.6 million project slated to start by year end.
Penny Granafer, secretary of the Greater Lakewood Chamber of Commerce, handles about 40 daily information requests on jobs and schools. A British-born former WAVE officer and ex Naval Intelligence lieutenant commander, she and manager Don McLaughlin run the chamber for 210 general members and 25 ladies’ members. She attends over ten meetings yearly, uses brochures for vacations, and answers diverse inquiries from strange to routine.
Community for New Politics launches a petition drive to place a district council election on the ballot. Saul Stolzberg and John Gazarian announce 16 500 signatures goal and a kickoff meeting at Bayshore Branch Library. They argue district representation is uneven and note past city council races.
The Long Beach Community Welfare Council hosts a public conference September 18 at the Jewish Community Center 2601 Grand Avenue from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. It will cover safeguarding the rights of physically and mentally handicapped elderly people with a panel moderated by state Senator Joseph Kenrick. Panelists include Pauline DeWolff Rose Klitzner Gladys Culp and Judge Max Wisot.
Legal notice from Jeanette Louise Effinger of 1150 Ohio Ave Apt 4 Long Beach California states she will not be responsible for debts or obligations incurred by others after September 5 1968. Dated September 5 1968. Public notices appear September 10 11 12 1968.
Notices to creditors of Helen Elizabeth Shilling deceased seek filing within six months at Long Beach court and attorney office. Public notices announce Dorothy Phillips waiver of liability and John Brown Schools renewal of KGER license with public comment deadline and local officers listed.
Notices announce creditors to present claims in six months for the estates of Victoria Olson Rebecca Fern Duty and John Joseph Shilling Sr. and detail trustee sales for Donald W. Livingston Patricia Ann Livingston Bathe Guthrie Construction Cos. properties in Long Beach Downey and Los Angeles County with dates in 1968 and offices at 220 N. Broadway Los Angeles. Public notices list auctions for 6363 Orizaba Ave North Long Beach and street lighting district bond plans in Long Beach.
Long Beach City Council awarded a contract on September 3 1968 to J Harold Smith dba Smith Electric Supply for 114 street lighting standards with 175 watt mercury vapor luminaries. Work includes foundations, conduit wiring boxes and energizing charges with a total price of 58589.16 dollars. Contract dated September 4 1968 and public notices published September 10 11 1968.
A New York report touts a nonprescription Preparation H as capable of shrinking hemorrhoids in many cases. Tests in major cities show relief from itching burning and pain without narcotics or stinging agents. The formula also eases bowel movements soothes tissue and helps prevent infection.
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