29 Oct 1969
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Newspaper
Pasadena Independent Topics
Location
Pasadena, California, United States of America
Date
Oct 29, 1969
Page
1
The document blends archaic flag etiquette with local inquiries. It mentions lawful reasons for half mast on presidents and dignitaries, and cites Legion guidance. It includes letters about Indonesian cookery requests, late National Geographic and Playboy issues, a Thomas Bradley election telegram, and Pasadena civic reactions.
The Duarte City Council delayed a proposal to form a 10 member city cane prevention commission to be filled by five businessmen and five citizens. Council members questioned feasibility amid police personnel changes and sheriff deputy rotations. A Nov 10 meeting will revisit the issue along with discussion on core mission. Additionally, the council commended the UC Board of Regents over Angela Davis and announced Beatrice Russ as the flag designer winner in a local contest awarding a $100 bond.
Funeral services are planned for Wednesday in Fresno for John R. McCabe 30 of Pasadena who died Sunday from injuries from a Friday motorcycle crash in La Jolla. He worked at the Naval Undersea Research and Development Center Pasadena Laboratory and edited Seascope. He had lived in Pasadena since 1968. Survived by mother Mrs T R McCabe and brother James, both of Fresno. Contributions may be made to the Mach of Dimas.
Pasadena police and Altadena sheriff's deputies investigated a blast along the western edges of Pasadena and Altadena Sunday evening. Authorities said no source was found and inquiries continued into Monday afternoon as investigators followed tips and checked guides for clues.
Caltech earthquake engineering expert Dr. Paul Jennings told a Beckman Auditorium audience that tall buildings pose fewer quake hazards today due to better understanding of seismic motion, stronger materials, and improved codes. He said wind can be a greater concern than earthquakes for very tall structures and cited historic examples to illustrate resilience when well designed and constructed.
Pasadena City College district trustees and Superintendent Armen Sarafian clash over post election finances and program plans. Ludlow warns of bankruptcy without reform while Sarafian argues the college is financially solid and ready for a strong educational program. Board will hold meetings in Arcadia La Cañada Temple City and South Pasadena to examine local concerns.
The Pasadena NAACP marks its 50th anniversary with a meeting at 8 p.m. Thursday at Cleveland School 24 Palisade Ave Pasadena. Guests include Rev H J Brookins Carl McCraven Jesse Scott and Mrs Belly Black with speakers from Los Angeles and PCC programs.
The Board of City Directors moves to pursue a HUD Open Space Land Program grant for about four acres of new parks bounded by Howard Street Los Robles Avenue and Foothill Freeway. HUD will fund half the $315000 cost with the city covering the rest in cash.
Gary M. Simonson 4, son of Norman and Mrs. Simonson of Hastings Ranch, died after depths of 120 feet and 100 feet during a night diving class off Santa Catalina Island. An electronics engineer for Howard Hughes, he signaled difficulty, received resuscitation at Harbor Hospital, and died on arrival. Funeral at Grace Lutheran Church Pasadena Thursday at 2 pm with interment at Rose Hills Memorial Park.
Senator Mark Hatfield of Oregon told 110 listeners at Pasadena College that opponents of a faster U S troop withdrawal exaggerated the bloodbath myth in Vietnam. He urged asylum for South Vietnamese leaders and urged speeding up withdrawal while criticizing the draft as inequitable. Fire at 626 Winona Ave. is investigated after a late Monday blaze.
A new experimental drug from olive plant extracts saves rodents from a virus in tests on hamsters. The report notes chemical concerns about cyclamate and monosodium glutamate and the broader implication that safety gains for humans may take time.
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