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Newspaper

Press Telegram

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Apr 24, 1975

Page

16

Poly High Redevelopment Project costs rise by 7.7 million

The Poly High redevelopment plan will need an extra 7.782 million and aim completion in fiscal 1977 78. Of the initial 1.5 million, 1.3 million is already allocated under federal and local acts. As of March 31, 3.62 million has been spent on land acquisition and clearing for the 87 acre area bounded by Pacific Coast Highway Anaheim Street Atlantic and California avenues. The school district plans to add 145 thousand for property acquisition north of 7th Street and west of California for Polytechnic High School expansion. Construction on 78 new dwellings is set to start within 60 days by and Construction Co. between 7th and Esther streets east of Atlantic frontages.

Poly High Citizens Advisory Committee For Long Beach Robert Lyons Rede Citizens Advisory Committee Lyons Pacific Coast Highway Anaheim Street Atlantic California Avenues 7Th Street California Avenue Polytechnic High School John Harris Construction Co 7Th Esther Streets Atlantic Avenue

Deukmejian presses hearings on MLS phone-rate plan

State Sen. George Deukmejian introduced a resolution urging the Public Utilities Commission to hold public hearings before the MLS rate system takes effect May 1. He argues subscribers were not adequately informed in prior hearings.

George Deukmejian Long Beach Public Utilities Commission PUC Deukmejian Robert Barnett Deukmedian Los Angeles-Long Beach General Telephone Co

City editor's father dies at 85 in California

Leo W. Craig father of Press-Telegram City Editor Lee Craig died Wednesday after a short illness at Walnut Convalescent Hospital. He was 85, of 2640 E Broadway, a Nebraska native who lived in Long Beach since 1927. Survivors include his wife Marjorie, three grandchildren Laura Curtis Linda, and sister Grace Henzler. He worked for Darnell Industries and retired about ten years ago. Services at Angeles Abbey Mausoleum in Compton, under Sunnyside Mortuary.

Leo W. Craig Press-Telegram Lee Craig Walnut Convalescent Hospital Angeles Abbey Compton Mr. Craig E. Broadway Nebraska Long Beach Marjorie Craig Laura Curtis Linda Craig Grace Henzler Craig Darnell Industries Sunnyside Mortuary

Emergency calls report across city through 8 am

A clipped log lists 15 incidents from first aid calls at various streets including Bellower Boulevard, Ather 30, Long Beach Boulevard, 9928 East, and Xiréna Avenue. Notable events include smoke investigation, building fire on Broad Way, and a traffic accident near Studebaker Head.

Bellower Boulevard Ave Long Beach Blvd St. 324 Long Facey Ximena Avenue Theresa Street Broadway Xiréna Avenue Willow Street Andara Avenue First St Toda Begstad Des Studebaker Wey Ein Pe

Huntington Harbour Building Permit Denied Over Access

The State Coastline Commission voted 7 to deny a permit for a Huntington Harbour project that would include 120 condominiums a lagoon and boat slips amid concerns over public access. The decision followed the lack of zoning approval for a 5.6 acre public park and a 5 acre open space easement, and cited water quality rules on boat slips. Public access to former tidelands remains a priority as marsh lands have shifted to private property and numerous boat slips.

Huntington Harbour State Coastline Commission Carpenter State Lands Commission Huntington Head Tidelands Commission

System Failure Highlights Welfare Bureaucracy Struggles

System failures and complex forms trap Bill Sanderson as DPSS workers and a pastor recount painful experiences with welfare. Delays persist while cases are straightened, and officials acknowledge address changes caused miscommunication. The minister, once hopeful for aid, voices dismay at the slow, error-prone process.

Sanderson DPSS Styzens Probation Department Sandersons

Defty rites set Friday for Susan Defty at Covenant

Funeral services for Susan Jean Defty a technical assistant at Long Beach State University will be held at noon Friday at Covenant Presbyterian Church. She died Monday after a brief illness at age 47. Defty worked 20 years in home economics and was president of Altrusa and the California State Employer Association. Survived by daughter Lucille Songer mother Mildred G Defty and brother John K E Defty. Holton Son Mortuary in charge.

Susan Jean Defty Long Beach State University Covenant. Presbyterian Church Lucille J. Songer Mildred G. Defty John KE. Defty Holton & Son Mortuary

Classy Ads exchanges car for boat parts and more

Classified ad offers to trade a motorized vehicle for a boat, a wheel for parts, and various items. Contact numbers and an address appear, though the text is garbled and partly unreadable. The notice invites readers to submit their own request and provides a P O box in Fort Worth.

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