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Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Sep 17, 1968

Page

12

Selective buying drive to place Negro workers in Santa Ana

SCLC Orange County plans Operation Tighten Up a selective buying campaign within two weeks targeting predominately Negro businesses in Santa Ana. Rev. Robert Nichols says the effort aims to place Negro workers in management and staff at a First and Raitt street market and gas station, seeking 90 percent Negro patronage and staff. The drive includes outreach to groups like NAACP and Black Panthers as part of a broader boycott alternative.

Southern Christian Leadership Conference Orange County Santa Ana Robert Nichols First Raitt Streets SCLC National Association For the Advancement of Colored People The Black Panthers Partners For Progress Rev. Nichols

Lost room hunt for Boston visitor in Downtown Long Beach

The Long Beach Traveler's Aid Society seeks help from downtown apartment hotel managers to locate a room rented by Mrs. Charlotte Tuttle a 90 year old from Boston. She forgot the hotel name and has only a second floor room five near the Greyhound station with no rental name on the receipt. Contact 218 E First St or 432 3485 with information.

Long Beach Traveler's Aid Society Charlotte Tuttle Boston Tuttle Esther Sayers

Gen Lawson Returns as 40th Infantry Brigade Commander

Brig. Gen. Thomas O. Lawson of Long Beach is back as commanding general of the 40th Infantry Brigade California National Guard with detachments in Van Nuys Inglewood Glendale and Fresno. A World War II Asiatic Pacific Theater veteran and Korean War veteran he holds a Bronze Star with two oak leaf clusters and has degrees from UCLA USC and USC.

Thomas O. Lawson Long Beach 40Th Infantry Brigade California National Guard van Nuys Inglewood Glendale Fresno Lawson UCLA Jordan High School USC 40Th Armored Brigade Charles H. Starr Jr 40Th

Community Attitude Key To Heart Implant Progress

Long Beach surgeon Dr. James S. Benedict says doctors and public attitude can delay heart transplants. He notes brain death timing, donor rights, publicity issues, and advances like ALG tissue typing and a potential mechanical heart. He advocates viewing transplants as therapy, not a stunt.

Long Beach James S. Benedict Benedict Elks Club Long Beach Medical Assistants Association Long Beach Heart Association

Hearing Set on Los Alamitos School Unification Plan

A public meeting on September 25 at 8 p.m. in the Rossmoor School multipurpose room will discuss unifying Los Alamitos elementary with a portion of the Anaheim Union High School District. The proposal includes Oak and Pine junior highs and Los Alamitos High School, details by Dr. E L Greenblatt.

Los Angeles City Los Alamitos Rossmoor School Anaheim Union High School Oak Pine Junior Orange County Committee On School District Organization E. L. Greenblatt

Civil Air Patrol Cadets Open House in Lakewood

Civil Air Patrol Cadet Squadron 132 in Lakewood will host an open house at 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday at the American Legion Hall on Parkcrest. The event begins the squadron's annual membership drive and invites youths 13 and older as well as adults to learn about radio education tours and survival training. The CAP offers senior programs with air university courses leadership and search and rescue training.

Civil Air Patrol Lakewood American Legion The CAP

Freeway Work Closes Multiple Santa Ana Sections

Southbound No 3 lane at Brookhurst off ramp Anaheim from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. today through Thursday until Nov 14. Northbound No 3 lane between Orangethorpe Avenue and Beach Boulevard Buena Park from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. today through Thursday. Southbound No 3 lane between La Palma Avenue and Brookhurst Street Anaheim from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. today through Thursday.

Brookhurst Street Anaheim Orangethorpe Avenue Beach Boulevard Buena Park la Palma Avenue

Spruce Up Your Home With Bargains

Classified ads reveal bargains to refresh the home interior. Readers can find deals on furnishings appliances and decorative items in today’s listings. Prices vary by item and seller.

CSLB Panel Examines Crises in Law Enforcement

A. C. Germann of California State College Long Beach joins a Western Governmental Research Association panel in San Diego to discuss Crises in Law Enforcement. Other participants include LA Superior Court Judge Arthur Alarcon San Diego officials Ruben Dominguez and Police Chief O. J. Reed. LAPD Chief Tom Reddin will deliver a luncheon address on Law Enforcement in a Complex Society.

A. C. Germann California State College At Long Beach Western Governmental Research Association San Diego Alarcon Los Angeles Ruben Dominguez Economic Opportunity Commission O. J. Reed Tom Reddin

Preschool Class for Moms Expanded in 1968 69

ABC Unified School District offers top classes for preschool children and their mothers at Bloomfield Park Lakewood since 1965. The 1968 69 sessions run Thursdays and Fridays 9 a.m. to noon with mother discussion on child behavior, group activities for children, and a $1.20 per student per semester fee.

ABC Unified School District Bloomfield Park Pioneer Blvd Lakewood

Di Gel Provides Complete Heartburn and Gas Relief

Di Gel offers relief from excess acid and gas with Simethicone in a patented formula. The mint flavored tablets or liquid are sold at drug counters for fast, complete relief from a tense stomach.

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