Man plans 200 mile swim to aid the visually impaired
Pico Rivera resident John De La Cruz, a father of five who survived a life altering gunshot wound, plans a 200 mile Lake Powell swim Aug 16 to raise at least 50000 for the Serra Foundation aiding the visually handicapped in Southeast Los Angeles County. Assisted by pacer Hella Versteeg, he aims to complete the journey in six days with a 24 foot cabin cruiser crew watching fatigue and safety. De La Cruz has trained 160 miles weekly at Lake Elsinore and will self fund the 3400 trip, inviting donations via Serra Foundation in Norwalk.
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VA changes payment plan for veterans in GI education program
VA administrator Wax Cleland announced that over a million veterans in the GI education program will receive advance payments only if they apply 30 days before registration. Monthly checks will follow after each training month, replacing last year’s prepaid six weeks. Congress enacted changes to curb education overpayments, and additional aid like VA education loans and work study remain available.
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Pacific Hospital names four to various posts
Four Long Beach area residents joined the Pacific Hospital board or were promoted. James D. Kennedy of Seal Beach was named to join the non profit corporation board. Dr Samuel B. Reese, a longtime medical staff member, and Vincent Rinehart, securities broker, were elected to the board. Dr Yee of Long Beach, a physician born in China, also joined. The group will lead a new funding drive. The Harbor General portfolio received a $25,000 grant from the National MS Society to support international MS tissue collection and storage. The total MS Society funding for the project reaches $686,000.
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Bat activity increases in Southern California warning issued
Southern Californians were warned to watch for more bat activity after four rabid bat cases were reported this summer, compared with ten for all of 1976. Dr Robert J Schroeder urged parents to be vigilant and children to avoid bats and wild animals and urged pet owners to vaccinate.
Long Beach Woman Appointed to Hospital Drug Unit
Long Beach resident Dr. Janis Foote has been named a staff member in the spinal cord injury service within the drug dependence treatment program at the Long Beach Veterans Administration Hospital. Foote, a clinical psychologist, previously completed a post doctoral fellowship here and interned at Wood VA in Milwaukee. She earned her doctorate from the University of Arizona this year. Foote is married to Ken Gerber, also a hospital clinical psychologist, and the couple recently relocated to California.
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LBSU Professor Named Principal of Artesia Elementary
Dr. Andrew F. Washington of Long Beach State University has been appointed principal of Burbank Elementary School in Artesia by the ABC Unified School District Board. He comes with nine years as a prior principal in Compton Unified and serves in several education associations. He succeeds Alene Rogers who is retiring.
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Family sports carnival set for LBCC Saturday
A family sports carnival featuring archery relay races and swimming will be held Saturday from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. on the Long Beach City College liberal arts campus at Carson Street and Clark Avenue. Sponsored by the Long Beach Recreation Department, the event is free and open to the public with prizes and refreshments. Participants should wear tennis shoes and bring a bathing suit. Further information via the Recreation Department.
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Torrance council approves emergency air conditioning funds
Torrance City Council authorized an emergency appropriation of 30 000 to replace the failing 1966 air conditioning system at the police station. Building Director John J. McKinnon warned the main compressor was demolished and repairs impossible, leaving jail areas without cooling for about 10 days. The plan includes an air cooled compressor to cut future maintenance costs and avoid linking to a deteriorating water cooling tower, with bids to be pursued for a lower price.
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McKinnon
Ruth Ann Bennett funeral Tuesday
Funeral services for Ruth Ann Bennett a recreation leader at William F Prisk Elementary School for 16 years will be held at 1 a.m. Tuesday at First Baptist Church Lakewood Arbor Road interment at Forest Lawn Cypress She died Sunday in Orlando Florida She is survived by husband James Bennett four children Julie Larry Lisa and Mark her mother Mrs Luella Hoffman two brothers Dr George Hoffman Phoenix and William Hoffman Milwaukee and a sister Doris The family asks for contributions in lieu of flowers to City of Hope Patient Care Duarte
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Walking Q and Spine Care Class Ad
Consumer question and answer column promoting Precision Chiropractic methods. Claims about spinal and pelvic balance restoration reducing wearing of a Sontotedie like device, with instructions for a spinal stress evaluation and leg comparison check. Ad invites readers to a Spine Care Class at Ward Chiropractic Office and provides a reservation phone number.
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Chrysler Too Large For Garage Leads Odd Advertisement
A confused city item reports Lewis Prochniak of T26L E. Ist Stren faced a large Chrysler that would not fit his garage. Unable to sell, he resorted to an unusual, likely comical scheme described as an ad to move the car.
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