No-show judge leads to wedding delay court dispute
San Pedro Municipal Court weighs a suit by Alan Buckspan alleging Judge George R. Porkovich Jr. failed to appear for a planned Aug 19 wedding. Buckspan balked at extra hour at La Venta Inn Palos Verdes Estates costing 453 and causing nervous distress. The case, transferred from Torrance to San Pedro, features Judge Rosemary Dunbar handling proceedings.
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San Pedro
Alan Buckspan
George R. Porkovich Jr
la Venta
Palos Verdes Estates
Buckspan
Encino
Linda
Wannister
South Bay
Torrance
Perkavich
Rosemary Dunbar
Berkovich
Perkovich
Jad
Dunbar
Abot
Diabetic Bike Ride Seeks 400000 For Research And Camps
About 80 000 riders from Santa Barbara to the Mexican border will join a 35 mile bike hike linking McDonald s restaurants as sponsors. Dr Russell L Poucher says over 10 000 riders are expected in Southern California to raise roughly 400 000 for diabetes research services education and summer camps for diabetic children unable to attend regular camps due to illness.
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Santa Barbara
American Diabetes’ Association
McDonald’s
Russell L. Poucher
Associationn
Southern California
Orange County
San Diego
Long “Beach
Whittier
Efort
Westminster Council Probes Occult Practitioners
Westminster City Council will scrutinize occult readers and spiritualists at Tuesday 7:30 p.m. in the Civic Center Council Chambers. City Clerk Katharina C. Harper says a local businessman urged the council to prohibit starting new occult businesses in the city.
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Westminster City Council
Civic Center Council
Katharina C. Harper
Westminster
Kiwanis to dedicate giant Bellflower flag landmark
The Bellflower Kiwanis Club will dedicate a 100 foot tall flagpole bearing a 20 by 30 foot flag at 11 a.m. Friday. The ceremony occurs on Bellflower Boulevard near Beach Street south of Freeway Street. The pole and lighting cost about 1200 dollars plus volunteer labor, with the flag costing 325 dollars. Richard Tolts, Kiwanis president and local businessman, organized the project.
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Bellflower
Belltower Kiwanis Club
Bellflower Boulevard
Beach Street
Freeway St
Kiwanis Club
Richard Tolts
Kiwanis
Long Beach Schools Offer Grades 4 12 Gymnastics Classes
Long Beach Unified School District opens free gymnastics instruction for grades 4 through 12. Sessions run at Millikan and Jordan Woodrow Wilson high schools on varying evenings, with specific times for beginners intermediates and advanced groups. Registration at Millikan and Jordan Wilson gyms today and Tuesday evening.
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Long Beach
Jordan and Woodrow Wilson Senior High School
Millikan
Jordan and Wilson
Classified Helper Pixers for Your Problems
In the service columns of the classifieds readers find help for a range of issues. The notice emphasizes available repair and assistance listings and directs customers to the proper section for quick service.
Honeymooners Drive 1926 Chevrolet World Trip Tales
Tony and Sue Collins from New Zealand traveled the world in a rebuilt 1926 one ton Chevrolet, visiting over 20 countries in three years. They financed the trip with savings and odd jobs, endured inflation and storage needs, and plan to donate the car to New Zealand’s Museum of Transport and Technology. Local hospitality aided their voyage.
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Tony
Sue Collins
Chevrolet
Robert Ginn
Tony Collins
New Zealand
Collins
Sue
Europe
United States
Australia
Lut
Museum of Transport and Technology
Elmer Ryan
Chevrolet Club of America
Ryan
Highdale Ave
Bellflower
Rainph
Slay
CHOC to Observe Its Thirtieth Anniversary Fete
Children's Hospital of Orange County marks its 30th founding anniversary with an open house starting October 7. Administrator Harald W. Wade notes the nonprofit hospital has cared for over 200000 children up to age seven, funded by patient fees, thrift stores, guilds, donors, and United Way contributions. Plans for expansion are tentative as crowding increases.
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Children's Hospital of
Orange County
CHOC
Harald W. Wade
Children's Hospital
Women’s Guilds
United Way
Brea Lions Club
Wade
Veterans panel meeting and board sessions scheduled today
The Long Beach Harbor Veterans Employment Committee will meet at 7:30 pm in the Long Beach Employment and Rehabilitation Center conference room at 1313 Pine Ave. Senior Opportunities and Services will hold a board meeting at 2 pm Wednesday at Plymouth West, 240 Chestnut St. This is a change in location for the U.S. board meeting.
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Long Beach Harbor Veterans Employment Committee
Long Beach Employment and Rehabilitation Center
Pine Ave
Plymouth West
Chestnut St
U.S
Doctors rely on hemorrhoidal ointments for relief
A report notes many doctors treat hemorrhoidal pain and itching with topical remedies. It mentions common over the counter and prescription ointments, with emphasis on soothing, anti itch, and anti inflammatory effects used during flare ups.
Seal Beach petition case tests counting of voters
A coalition of Seal Beach pet owners filed for a writ in Santa Ana Superior Court challenging the city clerk’s rejection of 475 signatures on a referendum petition. They contend Leisure World voters should not count toward the total if petitioners cannot access the guarded community, arguing unequal protection and urging the court to count only accessible voters in the city total.
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Seal Beach
Pet Owners
Pet Owners Coalition
Santa Ana Superior Court
Leisure World
Coalition
Jody Weir
Paul B. Gray
Bicycle safety lecture series resumes in Long Beach
The Automobile Club of Southern California joins Long Beach Police and Recreation departments for the second of three free seminars on bicycle safety. Held Saturday at the EL Borado Park Nature Center from 2:40 AM to 12:30 PM, it covers defensive maneuvers, transport, and security.
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Automobile Club of Southern California
Long Beach
Siren Call Reports Across City Traffic Incidents
A chaotic 26 hour window shows Long Beach police and fire units responding to numerous traffic crashes and injuries. Key incidents include injuries at Broadway and Ximena Avenue, Studebaker Road and Las Coyotes, and Pacific Coast Highway with multiple noninjury and injury collisions reported throughout the night. Police and emergency actions spanned Magnolia Avenue, Myrtle Avenue, Ocean House Boulevard, and other major corridors, reflecting a busy period for city responders.
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Long Beach
Fite
Steed
Atlan
Carson Aheel
Bell- Hower Boulevard
Beard
Los Angeles
Broadway
Ximena Avenue
Jury
Magnolia Avene
Pan
Studebaker
Las Coyotes
Magnesia Avenue
Pacific Coast Highway
Myrtle Avenue
Nasinjiry
Pine Street
Oeean
Nininevard
Pacific Avenue
Pacific Coast
Secom
Federation Drive
Quigley Appointed Grange County Water Director in Orange County
Ray Quigley, former Santa Ana Regional Water Quality Control Board director, named to fill Paul H. Cleary’s seat on the Grange County Water District board, term to November 1977. Quigley active in Irvine community affairs, helped form Irvine and served on its first council, plus two years as Fire Patrol chief. Miller Basin in Santa Ana River area reportedly leaks about 37 million gallons daily, part of overflow system managed by Orange County Water District to replenish underground reservoirs. five feet daily seepage heightens losses, with about 2500000 dollars sunk so far this year.
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MW. Ray Quigley
Santa Ana
Grange County Water
Paul H. Cleary
Quigley
Courtney RK. Chandler
Orange County Water District
Trvine
N Basin
Anaheim Lake
Atwood Channel
Miller Basin
Fay
Ian Ot
Chiropractic care for menopausal symptoms explained
A reader asks how chiropractic treatment can help menopause. The reply emphasizes nervous system support via spine health, energy levels, and overall well being. It promotes spinal care, proper posture, and avoiding strain to aid body's adaptation during menopause, with a contact for a chiropractor offering classes and reservations.
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Cal
Tung Head
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