Head Start lifts intelligence and shapes child attitudes
A long term OEO Head Start evaluation reports that the preschool program raises intelligence levels and modifies motivation and social behavior in poverty families. It finds Head Start children entering middle class schools improve, while those in low income areas may level off, with 2 million participants by 1967 across 13,000 centers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Office of Economic Opportunity
Head Start
Division of Research and Evaluation
John W. McDavid
Edmund W.W. Gordon
Edith Grotberg
Lois-Ellin Datta
Head Start boosts IQ and social skills in early tests
The report notes Head Start can raise IQ scores by about 10 points within two months for some children and may improve specific skills through training. Benefits vary by classroom dynamics, teacher experience, and peer interactions, with improved social behavior and curiosity reported.
Lung Cancer Kill Rate At 150 Daily In U S
A National Cancer Conference in Denver reports lung cancer claims about 150 American lives each day and notes rising mortality since 1920. Speakers emphasize quitting smoking as a key measure. the event is backed by the American Cancer Society and the National Cancer Institute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denver
Colo
United States
American Cancer Society
National Cancer Institute
Chevrolet Announces 1969 Models With Wide Feature Set
Chevrolet outlines 1969 lineup with 35 new models in seven lines. The division chief E M Estes highlights custom tailoring, six engines including 327 and 396 cubic inch V eight, Turbo Hydra-Matic trans options, safety upgrades, and new rooflines on Caprice and Impala models. Sales begin September 26 nationwide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chevrolet
E. M. Estes
Estes
Palos Verdes Girl Falls 200 Feet in Cliff Incident
A 34 year old girl, Rebecca Towner, remained in critical condition at Harbor General Hospital after sliding down a Palos Verdes cliff embankment Thursday while playing near her home. She is the daughter of Mr and Mrs Robert S Towner of 2212 Chelsea Rd Palos Verdes Estates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Palos Verdes
Harbor General Hospital
Rebecca Towner
Robert S. Towner
Chelsea Rd
Palos Verdes Estates
Death notices and births listing in local vital statistics column
The vital statistics section lists multiple deaths with ages and addresses including Brown Douglas J. 5, Ovni, Thomas W. 45, Prisch John J. 1, and Stevenson Susan M. 19 among others, plus numerous birth notices from Norwalk and surrounding areas. The Federal Communications Commission approved the transfer of KYMS FM license to Southwestern Broadcasters Inc. in Washington, D. C.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Federal Communications Commission
George W. Smith
Southwestern Broadcasters Inc
Santa Ana
Kyms-Fm
Washington, D.C
Cervical Cancer Linked to Common Virus
A Baylor University study reports a common sexually transmitted virus, Type 2 herpes, detected in many cervical cancer patients and rarely in non cancer patients. Emory University teams report similar results, but causation is not yet proven. Cervical cancer remains a major killer, especially among low socioeconomic groups.
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New York
Baylor University College of Medicine
Baylor
Science
Emory University
Scout Meetings Begin Campaign for Members
Kickoff meetings for the fall roundup of the Long Beach Area Boy Scout Council will be held Oct. 1 3 in school auditoriums across the council s five districts. Leaders aim to add 250 new Cuba Souts Boy Scouts and Explorers and organize 26 new units. Information at council headquarters 401 E 37th St.
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Long Beach Area
Boy Scout Council
Cuba
Boy Scouts
Explorers
Council
E. 37Th St
Building Permits This Month and Year Overview
A list of building permits shows various properties approved this month and year. Entries include Richard A. Pearce additions at 3224 Magnolia Ave for 3000, Walter Freeman alterations at 5572 Con ant St for 2500, and Harris Fence Co. contracting at 6300 Vera Cruz St for 1200. Other items include Randall Faulkner pool at 345 E. 52nd for 2600 and N' Wrench contractor entries.
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Richard A. Pearce
Magnolia Ave
Walter Freeman
Conant St
la Salle Home Builders
Goodrich
Vera Cruz St
Harris Fence Co
Randall Faulkner
E. 52Nd
Sunset Pools
Sterling Sandbiasing Co
Harce
Earle Tye
Ralph's Grocery Co
Los Coyotes
Kimme
Motz Refrigeration Corp
Tides and Temperatures Forecast Across Regions
Long Beach and vicinity remain fair through Sunday with today’s high near 76. Mountain areas see fair conditions with gusty winds, mainly in higher ranges, and cooler tonight. Inland valleys stay warm with highs 70 to 80 and 80 to 90 in lower valleys, followed by lows 40 to 65. Coastal slopes warm Sunday. Imperial Coachella Valleys reach 80s to near 90 with nights around 63. Antelope Valley and Mojave Desert report strong winds and warming Sunday. Offshore winds 20 to 30 knots north to west, easing to 10 to 20 knots afternoons through Sunday.
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Long Beach
Long
Desert
Colorado River Valley
Imperial
Coachella
Palm Springs
Antelope Valley
Mojave Desert
Concepcion
Obituary notices list services for multiple residents
Multiple deaths are announced with funeral details including names John E Frisch Eva Galleria Euva Percival Gallaher Audrey Hayins Willard Haynes George Henry Arthur Jepson Thomas Jones Emily Kutz John Lata Ella Ella Lelia McClearn Robert McClearn Ella Lelia. Services conducted by Spongberg Dilday and Mortuary firms with dates and times. Cemetery and church arrangements listed.
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Flores
Maria
Luyden
Francis
John E
Caspian
Jacqueline Kutler
LaVerne McIntyre
Spongberg
Frisch
John J
Daisy Ave
Dilday Family
Gallaher
Euva Percival
Veterans Administration
Mortell’s Mortuary
3Rd & Alamitos
Hayins
Audrey M
Orizaba
Curtis
Audrey G. Selly
Arthur W. Martin
Hunter Mortuary
St. Matthews Church
Haynes
Henry — George A
Thunder Drive
Oceanside
St. Matthews Catholic Church
Jepson
Arthur B
Westminster Memorial Park
Mortuary
Kutz
Emily
Harding St
Leonard Roland
Harold Lee
Olga Tarvestad
Dorothy Melville
N.L
Presbyterian Church
Patterson & Snively
John Joseph
Mottell’s
Ella Lelia
Pacific Coast Highway
Ifornia
Burbank
Pearl M. Vannet
el Cajon
Grace Jenny Marsh
Long Beach
Samuel B. Marsh
Ventura
Sunnyside Memorial Park
Mottell’s Mortuary
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OEO Research
New York Times Service
Woody’s
U.S
Art Stephan
Cliff
Alamo
Ashtabula Aver
Odd Shipyards
Bronstein
Butternut
Caliente —Oveneveen
Sweneeseten Sier
Catskill Anes Een Enenee Shipbidg Handler
Chicago
Cormorant
de Haven Neater Reel
Evans
Llows
Stewa
Gallant
Hector Fellows
Stemart Hollister
Isle Royal
Navasota
Norton Sound
Zdourn Dry Dock
NSY
Passumpsie Jer
SY Persistent
Pickingier
Pledge Fellows Stewart Pluck
Reeves
Somers
Roncadorbmarine Pier
Talladega
Ticonderoga
Yorktownier
Norwalk
Neil
Dare St
Jackson
Rodger
Sproul
Anthony
Loren L
Rose Ave
Boy
Odell
Silva Krupa
Joseph A
Ceamt Ave
Paiz
Gabriel, Jr
South Gate
Trust
Charles R
Ocana Ave
Srk
Schwab
Frank c
Viana Ave
Lomita
Villegas
Rudolph
Gdenwood Pl
Joseph
E. Cruces St
Wilmington
David H
Kwood St
Lakewood
McDonald
Gary J
Gibson Ave
Compton
Meyer
William Ww
Shadypark Dr
Tacsious Tsi
Hel Mars
Robert N
Cmon
Aves E
Poland
David Ss
Sinson
Robert P
Wfilkins
W. Padilla St
San Gabriel
Magbe
McConnell
Thomas
Senasac Ave
Ond
Joseph Melnick
Cer
Marine
Anniken
Nomena
Wheil Sek
Maru Ja Mitsui T
San Fran
Josefanba Ford
W.H. Wickersham
Martinez Cumulus
Omaneeveen Pac
Sanan Arstine Maersk
Maersk
Wallenius
San Fran Carmen Ee
Dolly Turman
Dagtred
Wallenivs
Yoxosuka Fineo
Enna
Ene
Columbia S
Hawaiian Legislame
Eres
Honolulu
San Fransketeer
Princess Ci
ODT
I Oepene Wolfsburger Transpt
Seattle
Kersten Miles
Hanseatie Vaasaemeneenne
Meitoku Mia
Toko Linenara
Opt
Yokohama
Mirella Pamice
Refining Assoc
Sacramento
Nahmint Carrier
Brisbane
Nehal
Sause Bros. Towing
Coos
Erseas
Pennant
Avon
Aruba
Jefferson
el Secundo
Yawata St. Louis Maru
Mitsui Oska
San Om
Spruce Woods
Saracen
Crusaders Line
Warwickshire
Mitsui Osk
Wilke
Vaasa
States Marine
San Diego
Lombardi
Cere
Soereert
Eocmsem
Atlantic
Ita Bdh
W. H. Wickersham & Co
Henery International Co
Bennington
Regeth
Buenos Aires
Esoreesbe
Keyston N
Fran States Marine Line
Fortiand Hinoe Maru
An Nissui Kaiun Co
Seoepeezencee Monte Zaraya
An Errowise Marion Ltd
Ens Demeennene
Grant
Solera
Pat Io
Siam
Eriday
Ewport
Bakersfield
Bear Lake
Erside Bermardine Capriietani Blythe
Reeset
Brenence
Culver City
Santa
Fairbanks
Anne Enterenee
Louis Indianapolis
Dane Citv
Spokane
Miami Beach
Calgary
Evenue
Presidio
Tex
Kiamath Falls
Ore
Vituaris
Billington
Albert D
E. 59Th St
Broom
John
Brown
Douglas Lee
Forest Lawn-Cypress
Chaney
Sheri Lynn
Coronado
Julia M. Artesia
Artesia Mortuary
Holy Family Church
Artesia
Sid
Forest Lawn
Cypress Crump
Thomas W
Kensington Road
Los Alamitos
McClearn
Robert J
Dilday Family Chapel
McCullah
Ethel
Lime Ave
Garey
Harvey Ogden
Holton & Son Mortuary
Olson
Augusta
Mottell
Olsen
Johnny Peter
Vider
Texas
John Scott
Huntington Beach
Emily Robinson
Mary Jane Yates
Massachusetts
Smith
Stevenson
Susan Michele
Linden
San Francisco
California
Robert
Sally Farquhar
Perry Farquhar
Mortuary Chapel
Stotts
Hilton
Cypress
Woods
Lena Mae
Westminster
San Antonio Dr
Forest Lawn Funerals
Hone
Geneva
Taylor
la Habra
Sunnyside
S. East
Cherry Entr
Westminster Memorial Park Cemetery
Sunnyside Mausoleum
Cript
Foucaults Pendulum
Westminister Memorial Park
Rose Hills
Green Hills
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