Action Line answers long beach viewer questions
A reader asks about traffic signals at Long Beach Boulevard and Carson Street and why a left turn green arrow appears only during red light. The line explains the arrow extends left-turn time, acting as an extra green signal for southbound traffic. The answer also covers olive branch symbolism and archery club inquiries in San Pedro and Los Angeles area.
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Park action and archery club dues in Holling Hills
Park action details $500 towers and annual dues of 12 dollars per family plus shooting fees for the South Bay Archery Club. The club meets the fourth Sunday at Crenshaw Boulevard range south of Pacific Coast Highway. Dues rise to 20 dollars the first year then 15 dollars yearly thereafter.
Division of Highways Tests Spikes At Exits
A garbled report suggests the Division of Highways may install spikes at off ramps to deter wrong way drivers and reduce crashes. The text references Disneyland parking lot use and unknown locations as examples, with unclear attributions and dates.
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Disneyland
Cycle Gang Slaying At Long Beach Bar
A 26 year old motorcycle gang member James Bruns was shot and killed at the Red Lion Bar in Long Beach about 10 15 p m on Thursday night. Russell G Sorensen 33 was wounded in a stomach injury and described as critical. Police said the quarrel began over Bruns interest in Sorensen s wife and noted the bar had become a gang gathering spot with several groups present prior to the shooting.
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Woodruff Community Hospital
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George W Pharmakis
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Weather Tonight and Saturday in LB Area
Tonight and Saturday forecast shows hot and partly cloudy conditions. Highs around 92 and lows near 70. Mountains expect variable clouds with isolated afternoon thunderstorms. Desert regions will see scattered storms, highs near 105 in upper valleys and around 315 in Tower valleys.
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Teller Seized After Bank Heist Walkout
China bank teller Norman, 40, seized Thursday evening as he walked from the Bank of America branch with 250000. Police said no forced entry. informant tipped off officers who arrested him after a stakeout. He faces grand theft burglary and federal statute violations. bail set at 100000.
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Inquest Plea Denied in Kennedy's Accident
Massachusetts Chief Justice Tauro rejected a district attorney request for a judicial inquest into the July 18 Chappaquiddick accident involving Senator Edward M. Kennedy. Dinis sought an inquest into the fatal pond plunge that claimed Mary Jo Kopechne. The chief justice said the matter is outside his court's jurisdiction and directed only to the district attorney.
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Sea Festival Opens With Parade of Lights and Blue Angels
The fourth annual California International Sea Festival begins Saturday night on Long Beach beach. A free show features the Parade of Lights, the Navy's Blue Angels, sky divers, fireworks and more. Read today's Independent or Press-Telegram for full schedule, dates and event details.
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Mars Closeups Dim Odds of Life There
Pasadena reports from Mariner 4 images show a cratered, moonlike Mars surface with highlands and canyons but no signs of life. Dr. Robert Leighton notes the camera cannot answer whether life exists on Mars and that uncertainty remains.
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Sahara Desert Misleading Notions Questioned
A returning traveler from North Africa declares the Sahara Desert is all sand and re bikinis, calling the view a waste and critiquing oversimplified impressions of the vast region. The remark reflects a humorous misstatement about geography and culture.
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Threat by Reds Cited in Nixon Military Policy Shift
White House sources said Nixon would not bar future U S military intervention if Communist aggression endangers international balance of power. Talks with leaders in Philippines Indonesia Thailand South Vietnam India and Pakistan highlighted fears of Chinese Communist aggression and Pakistan’s push for more U S military equipment.
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The Hijacking of an Los Angeles Bound Jetliner
An escaped prisoner seized a jet from the Los Angeles bound flight using a razor blade. The incident unfolds with details of the hijacking route and immediate reactions as security and authorities respond.
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Bill OKKd for Extra Judge in Long Beach Municipal Court
The Long Beach Municipal Court would grow from its current size to seven judges and one commissioner if Governor Reagan signs a bill approved by the Assembly 48 to 0. The measure, introduced in the Senate by Long Beach figures, follows a history of adding judges once since 1961 to handle increasing workload.
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