Nixon Goes Ahead with Supersonic Transport Plan
President Nixon will announce a go ahead for the SST program seeking about 100 million in new funding to push prototype aircraft into production. The plan, backed by 90 percent federal funding of roughly 1.4 billion, targets two test planes by 1972 amid debates over costs noise and priorities.
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Nixon
White House
Congress
Kennedy
Johnson
Department of Transportation
Boeing Co
Seattle
Wash
John A. Volpe
Action Line solves parking citation error for Long Beach readers
A reader asks how to correct a San Diego Municipal Court parking citation issued while the car was not in San Diego. Action Line advises writing to the clerk of the Municipal Court for explanation. no appearance needed, dismissal likely within six weeks if issued in error.
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San Diego Municipal Court
San Diego
Long Beach
Municipal Court
County Court House
W. Broadway
Calif
Anne Pauley
Long Beach Fence Upgrade Replaces Chain Link with Wood and Steel
Workmen replaced the center fence on the Long Beach Freeway south of Wardlow Road with a heavy wood post and steel beam barrier. It costs 12 dollars per foot, two dollars more than the old chain link. Officials expect better impact resistance and lower long term maintenance, reducing work hazards and traffic bottlenecks from collisions.
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Long Beach
Wardlow Road
State Division of Highway
Birthstones for September and October
September birthdays are linked to sapphire as the birthstone, while October is the opal. The tourmaline may be used for men born in October, reflecting older astrological associations rather than standard calendars.
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Long Beach
Dodgers Batboy Path Often Difficult to Break In
A reader asks how to become a Dodgers batboy. The reply notes it’s a demanding role with limited openings and suggests pursuing early baseball involvement, networking with team staff, and staying eligible for minor leagues or club programs.
Long Beach Man Killed by Hit Run Driver in Belmont Shore
A 64-year-old Long Beach resident Theodore Hansen was struck and killed by a speeding hit and run car in Belmont Shore. Police say the victim was hit while crossing at 171 Nieto Ave around 9 20 p m. The driver fled the scene after a prior accident, described as a 1967 light blue Mustang.
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Long Beach
Belmont Shore
Theodore Hansen
Glendora Ave
Nieto Ave
San Diego Hit Harder Than L B By Defense Cuts
Defense Department orders will remove 12 500 Marines from Camp Pendleton seven ships from San Diego and ASW Group 57 from North Island. San Diego totals include the Aug 21 cutback bringing ship losses to 28 while Long Beach heads to 14 with a 10 ship rebound planned.
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Washington
San Diego
Long Beach
Defense Department
Camp Pendleton
North Island Naval Air Station
Independent Press-Telegram
Okanogan
Tortuga
Cabildo
ASW Group 57
Hornet
Pendleton
5Th Marines
Vietnam
7Th Fleet
Gunston Hall
Catamount
Colonial
Comstock
Fort Marion
Whetsone
Stone County
North Island
Naval Air Pacific
Oceanside
BeroDpayr's in 2cHUCKL A diplomat remark
A puzzle-like note quotes a quip about a diplomat remembering a lady's birthday but forgetting her age. It presents a witty or ironic observation without further context or names.
Bandit Wounded as Mom and Pop Foil Store Heist
A 1732 E 15th market owner John Ambrose and his wife Eleanor outdrew and shot a 26 year old escapee David Eggleston during a 4:30 pm holdup. Eggleston was wounded, captured by police, and taken to St Mary's Hospital. condition listed serious.
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John Ambrose
Eleanor
David Edward Eggleston
Soledad
St. Mary’s Hospital
Usc County Medical Center
Ambrose
Jerry Boyd
Dick Lacey
Pentagon trims U S forces and ships in 1969 defense cutbacks
The Pentagon announced 365 million in 1969 savings, cutting 77 500 personnel and sidelining two spy ships plus 200 plus air force aircraft. Navy will mothball 22 ships including Palm Beach and Banner while pursuing broader reductions to reach a 3 billion cut from the defense budget.
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Washington
U.S
Defense Department
Congress
Secretary of Defense
Melvin R. Laird
Pentagon
Cost of living rises again in Long Beach Los Angeles area
August figures show a two tenths rise in the local cost of living while beef prices eased and egg prices climbed. The national index rose four tenths, with Long Beach Los Angeles at half that rate. Mortgage costs and ownership expenses led the increases.
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Long Beach
Los Angeles
Bureau of Labor Statistics
Southern California
Southern
California
The
Labor Department
Washington
Gromyko Pledges Talks Date on Strategic Arms Limitations
In New York Andrei Gromyko pledged to respond soon on when and where SALT talks could begin. spokesman Robert J. McCloskey quoted the Soviet foreign minister saying a reply would come for the time and place of preliminary talks. Discussions at a three hour dinner also touched on the Middle East Germany and Berlin.
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UPI
Andrei A. Gromyko
U.S
William P. Rogers
Robert J. McCloskey
Gromyko
Rogers
State Department
Nixon
Kremlin
Ficial
United Nations
Soviet Union
Helsinki
Finland
Mideast
Germany
Berlin
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