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Newspaper
Press Telegram
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Aug 16, 1977
Page
9
George Grey known as the Slot Doctor repairs and sells antique slot machines in Bellflower at 7638 $. Clark Ave. His crowded shop also holds pinball and gumball machines and a fire-engine red soap box derby car. He notes rising values and legalization of private ownership for machines manufactured before 1941.
Northrop University plans bachelor and master programs in energy science, claiming it is the first U S college to offer a full curriculum in the field. Dr David Pelka notes a serious shortage of trained personnel and indicates 20 new classes will anchor the program with a goal to admit freshmen for the initial two years.
Cerritos officials plan a 312230 contract with Municipal Information Systems to label city records and move them to archives. Canceled checks and 20 year old correspondence may be destroyed with council approval, as growth prompts a master index of council minutes ordinances and resolutions.
Pico Rivera native De la Cruz begins a six day marathon swim from near Moab Utah toward Lake Towell and northeast Arizona. With a six person crew aboard a 42 foot houseboat, he seeks pledges to raise about 50000 dollars for the Serra Foundation aiding the visually handicapped.
Anaheim hosts the first Orange County Communications Conference at the Disneyland Hotel. Richard E. Wiley, former FCC chief, chairs and 150 executives are expected. Speakers include Arch McGill AT T, Edward Eddy ITT, Gus Grant Southern Pacific, Eugene Cacciamani American Satellite, Robert Pierre, and Ronald Woodaman. The event is sponsored by the Professional Communications Management Association. Oranage County growth also to be discussed at the 15th annual Economic Conference on Oct. 6 at the Anaheim Convention Center.
Independent Press Telegram ads helped Mark Cooley of 226 La Verne Ave sell his Vega quickly after initial skepticism. The ad drew many calls and continued inquiries even after stopping. Call 432 5959 for IPT assistance.
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