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Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Sep 21, 1976

Page

9

Orange Coast College professor denied bid for school board

Michael Ortell, a math teacher at Orange Coast College for six years, was blocked from joining the Orange County Board of Education after the county's Education Code barred school employees from serving as trustees. A writ to compel a seat was denied. judge will await higher court guidance and a possible appeal.

Orange Coast College Orange County Board of Education Orange County Superior Court Michael Ortell Kieli Walter Smith Julee Hams Smith Ortell Mel

Transit chief admonished after 26 sick drivers hit schedules

Orange County Transit District trustees scolded General Manager Edward Loritz and staff for an embarrassing first day when 26 bus drivers called in sick as new schedules began on 7 percent of routes. Sept 12 saw 13 routes off schedule despite 10 drivers filling in.

Orange County Transit District Edward F. Loritz Loritz Orange County Ralph Clark Transit Board

Bellflower man and girl booked after market burglary

Police say a Bellflower man 19 and an 11 year old girl were detained after deputies found about 250 dollars in cigarettes and loot inside their car across from the U Tale M Market at 9602 Flower St. A burglary call led to the stop near the market.

Flower St Keith David

Health note explains dizziness and vertigo symptoms

A patient lecture at Helfer Chiropractic Clinic outlines dizziness as a symptom with varied meanings. It discusses vertigo from ear and brain balance issues, links to high blood pressure, and cites an arthritic spine as a possible cause. The note invites attendees to a free spinal health lecture on Wednesdays at 7:30 p.m. Call 866-3721.

Helzer Chiropractic Office Flower Beltttower Cail

S&L wins approval for Belmont Shore branch plan

The Belmont Shore project scales back to 10000 square feet with a 35 foot clock tower. Backers say it will boost foot traffic and add a public room after hours, while opponents argue it harms the neighborhood character. A hearing on the Costa del Sol subdivision of 198 homes was continued to next Monday.

Financial Institution Susan Ken Trossen Belmont Shore Don N. Dyer Belmont Shore Business Association Belmont Heights Belmont Park United Citizens Group Laguna Federal and Loan NAVY Lawrence Ruff Beach Area Walser Costa del Sol Pacific Coast Highway Coastal Panel Torrance

Police Radios Scrambling Cost for Long Beach

A City Council report estimates about 200000 dollars to equip all main transmitters and field cars with scramblers to prevent citizen eavesdropping on Long Beach police broadcasts. Lt. Robert Kline notes devices would be needed in every car due to unpredictable use and warns no area departments currently deploy scramblers. Police say citizens can buy scanner receivers, complicating enforcement. Earlier, burglars stole 612 dollars in goods from Josephine Baughman’s home on 156 West Forban Street.

Long Beach Robert Kline Kline Fire Department Josephine Baughman W. Forban St

Firemen and families picket Compton City Hall

Off duty Compton firefighters and relatives staged a daily picket line at City Hall from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. to pressure negotiations on salary retirement and union rights. A spokesman said talks stalled after a Sept. 14 session ended without progress as on duty crews stayed at their stations.

Compton Compton City Hall Fire Department Joe Moore

United Way drives set in Orange County kickoff

The United Way of Orange County North South launches a dual campaign aiming to raise 4.6 million, up 44 percent from last year, at a Disneyland Hotel dinner meeting chaired by Arthur Fretwell. Inflation assaults human service agencies, and Lach seeks support. TV sets will screen the Ford Carter debates at the kickoff.

United Way Orange County Disneyland Hotel Arthur Fretwell North County South County Lach

Rites set for M W Eifert magician and club founder

Funeral services for Merlin W Eifert 68 Long Beach magician who died Saturday at Memorial Hospital will be at 1 p m today at Disday Family Mortuary. Private burial will follow. He lived at 3026 Magnolia Ave and is survived by wife Helen daughters Janet and Marilyn and five grandchildren. He founded the Long Beach Mystics Club and the Long Beach Ring of Magicians and served as International Brotherhood of Magicians territorial representative from 1949 through 1956. He gained 1952 Life magazine cover recognition as Pacifi Coast Association of Magicians convention chairman in Long Beach. A Jennings Missouri native he previously ran the Magic Shop in St Louis before moving to Long Beach in 1838. He led the St Louis Ring as president in 1943 and belonged to Webster Groves Lodge and the Scottish Rite of Long Beach.

Long Beach Merlin W Eifert Disday Family Mortuary Pacific Ave Mr. Eifert Magnolia Ave Memorial Hospital Helen Janet Marilyn Eifert Myslics Club Jennings, Mo Mgr. Eifert Magic St. Louis Webster Groves Scottish Rite of

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