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Newspaper
Press Telegram
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Apr 08, 1971
Page
16
A gunman attacked a Lakewood beauty salon on Bei Amb Boulevard injuring several people. The suspect fled the scene after firing multiple shots. authorities describe the victim list as incomplete while pursuing leads. Local police have not released official suspect details or a motive.
Orange Avenue will be closed to through traffic from Willow Street to Burnett Street in Long Beach for two months while widening and improvement work occurs near the Willow intersection. The notice cites road department actions and expected disruptions during the project.
The CSLB financial aid program faces understaffing and budget shortfalls as director Tisdale cites systemic issues. He notes students risk losing aid due to late disbursements and library fines, while officials warn of federal constraints and rising workload. The resignation highlights disputes over ROP priorities and campus administration responses.
Washington Junior High School team led by Guy Baker and David Brand completed 13 hours of nonstop model car building at 336 Mandale Street setting an unlisted world record for continuous build. Baker also set a 4 hour single model record, with teammates completing seven models in total. Baker said they would try again if anyone breaks the record.
A basement blaze in a two story Wilmington hotel caused about $10,000 in damage. Fire officials said seven units from the Los Angeles City Fire Department arrived 16 minutes after thealarm rang at 2 am. The cause is under investigation and two residents were checked for injuries but none were reported.
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