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Newspaper
Independent
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Sep 23, 1969
Page
9
In a travel memoir segment Malcolm Epley recounts a motorized safari along Highway 89 in Sierra. He notes the elusive record book and recurring packing misplacements that plague long trips, alongside marital friction from differing smoking habits and a sabotaged humidor during a 3,000 mile journey.
The General Aviation Promotion Association urged the City Council to approve a new terminal and orderly airport growth. GAPA favors keeping runways, adding an offshore future option, and creating a satellite field for flight training while expanding air carrier access in Long Beach. Notables include Kenneth A Caldwell and other aviation executives.
About three dozen Signal Hill residents led by women with children picketed the Board of Education to reinstate an $8,000 bus route cut in a tight budget year. The area near Cherry and Temple Avenues to Signal Hill Elementary would be served, reversing years of provision per district policy. City officials urged restoration citing safety concerns, while the board delayed a decision for further study.
Diamond and Yellow cab firms ask the Bureau of Franchises to raise flag drop and mileage rates and to boost waiting-time fees. The proposal exceeds current city ordinance, prompting discussion to rescind or adjust rules. A staff check found limited overcharging on out of area trips.
Admission free activities in Long Beach include 6 p.m. medical services and 7 p.m. counseling for psychiatric issues and problem pregnancy with Draft Counseling at Long Beach Freelink 2060 Atlantic Ave. until 10 p.m. 7:30 p.m. playwriting class at Long Beach Douglass House Center 1021 Lime Ave. 8 p.m. flamenco by Los Flamencos de la Bodega sponsored by Los Angeles Harbor College Forum Series at Seahawk Center Harbor College 1111 Figueroa Place Wilmington.
Three local ambulance firms Bowers Disday and Mot tell the Bureau of Franchises they may lose more than 100000 next year unless allowed to raise basic call charges from 25 to 30 and body delivery fees from 10 to 15, while opposing any mileage increase. Attorney Warren Eckert said drivers must be paid more or risk losing staff. drivers now earn 113 per week on 84 hour on call.
Evangelist Billy Graham condemned obscenity and drugs as threats to the nation at a Anaheim Stadium press conference launching his Southern California Crusade. He blamed older generations for producing obscene material and fueling drug trade while noting younger people show hunger for spiritual meaning. He joked about TV exposure and shared a hopefulness about youth seeking life’s purpose.
A new amphibious transport dock USS Juneau arrives in Long Beach today at Pier 9 by 3 p.m. The USS Valley Forge returns from an eight month Vietnam tour at 10 a.m. to Pier E and faces deactivation later this year. The Juneau, commissioned last July, represents the Navy’s latest amphibious warfare concepts.
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