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Newspaper
Independent
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Sep 23, 1969
Page
12
In a wide interview Graham argues that age should not limit how messages reach young people. He cites Senator McCarthy and stresses authenticity over trying to sound like youth. He says churches must attract youth without abandoning evangelism or social action.
Billy Graham declares that no peace can come to world conflicts until Jesus returns and warns of Mideast and Soviet China risks as he campaigns in Southern California. The event at Anaheim Stadium runs Friday to Oct 5 with free seats and reserved group spaces.
A Requiem High Mass is held today for Herman August Brandt 64 a Long Beach contractor killed Friday when a truck ran over him at the Sylmar construction site of the Foothill Freeway Burial follows at All Souls Cemetery Long Beach Mass at St Anthony's Church Survivors include wife Alma a son Lawrence daughters Mary Ann Duffy Elizabeth Jean Brandt Kathryn Huff Dolores Brandt brother Walter sister Carla Smith and grandchildren Funeral home Sheeler Strickland Mortuary handling arrangements Donations to the CKI Children's Society of Los Angeles requested
Parents protest as the Board approves eliminating an experimental breakfast program at Lincoln School. Savings of 5000 dollars redirected to Lincoln and eight other schools to fund 20 cent meals. Reduced-cost meals now in Barton Burnett College Intermediate Edison Lincoln Roosevelt Signal Hill Whittier Franklin Junior High. Plan to reorganize Long Beach Unified and Junior College Districts slated for July 1, 1970, pending county approval. The district also authorizes participation in a city beautification program.
The Long Beach Commission on Economic Opportunities approved a strongly criticized memorandum from the Western Regional Office of Economic Opportunity in an emergency session. The memo cited noncompliance with directives and missing program plans for 1970, while the city blamed internal friction for delays and pledged to offer alternatives to OEO.
Villa Riviera tenants oppose enclosing the 16 story stairways arguing the structure fire safety is adequate with strong steel and concrete, 24 hour staff, and fire doors not required. The Board of Examiners will study Power’s plan including alarms and corridor doors, keeping hearing open to Nov. 24 with about 50 owners present.
Acting president Frank C. Sullivan and Commissioner John Royal urged a staff report on harbor water pollution control. Sullivan pressed port general manager Bernard J. Caughlin to present findings at the Wednesday meeting, disputing a go slow approach cited by state officials.
Services in Cloverdale California honor retired Long Beach Police Captain William M Thornberry age 60 who died at home. Thornberry joined Long Beach in 1930 and retired in 1961. He is survived by wife Winifred son William Jr daughter Janet and brother John. Masonic rites set for 2 p.m. at Fred Young and Co Mortuary.
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