Downtown Long Beach Eyesore Crusade Sparks Revitalization
Mary Ellis reports volunteers and citizens flood columns with letters urging downtown revival. Renewed attention targets boarded windows, dirt in doorways, and seaside approaches as Civic Center plans and DLBA efforts promise new parking, shops, and sidewalks. Renaissance is underway with Sasaki-Walker guidelines and sign ordinances under consideration.
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Long Beach
Pike
John G. Hoepfl
Cedar’ ‘Ave
F. Campbell
Pine
Kona Hotel
Clarence L. Gritten
W. Third
Pacific Terrace
DLBA
Ne . Ourse Desores
Long Beach Beautiful
Sasaki-Walker- Associates
Adequate number of family physicians by 1988, says AMA
Dr. Robert Rakel warned at the AMA convention that a future health care system will rely on family practitioners in groups of four with allied health roles clearly defined. He noted current fee structures favor hospital skills over primary care and emphasized the need for better training, records, and self-audit to boost coordination and reduce costs.
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United States
American Medical Association
Robert E. Rakel
AMA
Anaheim Convention Center
Rakel
University of Town College of Medicine
Laws City
Raker
Insurance
Kakel
Donald T. Fredrickson
New York City
Inter-Society Commission For Heart Disease Resources
U.S
Million-dollar bike-a-thon aims to help cancer society
Mickey Massicotte, 25, of Los Alamitos loses a leg in Vietnam and now rides 3000 miles on a bicycle to raise one million dollars for the American Cancer Society and the March of Dimes. He pledges 16 cents per mile, started Nov. 6, plans at least 10 miles daily, and hopes to inspire others to join a citywide ride on Katella Avenue. He also pursues real estate work for income and family support.
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Bob Sanders
Los ‘Alamitos
Mickey Massicotte
Green Ave
Vietnam
Los Alamitos
Jesus Christ
Athon
American Cancer Society
March of Dimes
Peggy
Paul
Tim
Katella Avenue
Long Beach Council Meeting Adjourned for Lack of Quorum
Regular city council session failed as majority councilmen attended the National League of Cities convention in San Juan Puerto Rico. Only Burt Bond Wayne Sharp and Russell Rubley were present, so the meeting adjourned. About 40 ninth grade Stephens Junior High students visited with teacher Catherine Becker.
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Long Beach
San Juan
Puerto Rico
National League of Cities
Burt
Stephens Junior I High School
Catherine Becker
Council
Coast panel delays agenda due to absenteeism
The Regional Coastal Conservation Commission, meeting in Long Beach, operated with seven to eight of twelve members. Huntington Beach planning chief Ken Reynolds pushed for quick approval of projects in the 200-acre Kown Lot area while the staff urged denial without prejudice, pending a master plan. Only one of eight voting members supported approval. the rest rejected the permit applications, citing need for holistic review of the development.
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City of
Huntington Beach
Ken Reynolds
Kown Lot
Golden West Street
First Street
Pacific Coast Highway
Coastal Commissioners
Superior
17Th St
Reynolds
Coastal Commission
Mike Jiadasovich
Donald 8. Bright
Robert F. Rooney
Judy Hosener
Carmen Warshaw
Russell Rubley
R.W. Caspers
Athue J. Tholmes and
Pay
Lomita Considers New 11 Acre Park With Rolling Hills Ties
Lomita City Council discussed a proposed 11 acre park along the southern edge near Rolling Hills Estates and referred the plan to the parks commission. Estimates range from 350000 for minimal grading to 500000 for more extensive leveling, with Hathaway Park cited as a 1 acre example. Federal grants may be available but state funding is uncertain. joint resolutions with Rolling Hills Estates and preliminary studies could cost up to 1000.
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Rolling Hills
Lomita
Parks Commission
Andy Anderson
Anderson
Hathaway Park
Getty Oil Co
Rolling Hills Estates
Jim Cole
South Bay
County eases sidewalk repair costs for property owners
In Los Angeles County unincorporated areas, property owners are relieved from contributing to sidewalk and Parkway repairs. Supervisor James Hayes notes past shared costs with fault determinations and high admin expenses. A county survey found owners financed about 20 percent of repairs, with $7 million needed in coming years to finish backlog.
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Los Angeles County
James Hayes
Hayes
County Road Department
Free counseling and courses offered at Long Beach colleges
A schedule lists free college level counseling at Long Beach City College and senior and adult education options. It notes no high school diploma required for adults, with rooms and campus locations. Additional entries cover career courses at Opportunities Industrialization Center, group discussions at Gloria DeLutheran Church, a singing group at First Christian Church, and lifetime learning programs for 55 plus at Andrus Auditorium.
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Long Beach City College
Business
Pacific Coast Highway
Liberal Arts
E. Carson St
Opportunities Industrialization Center
Alamitos Ave
Gloria DeLutheran
Naples Plaza
Golden Age Fellowship Singers
First Christian Church
Fifth Street
Locust Avenue
Institute of Lifetime Learning
Andrus Auditorium
E. Broadway
BBB Emblem Display Promoted to Aid Shoppers
The Better Business Bureau plans to haveWs Long Beach area members prominently display the BBB emblem in store windows and ads. A spokesman said display will aid shoppers seeking reliable merchants, reversing past caution about open emblem use.
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Better Business Bureau
Long Beach
BBB
Free Long Beach concert features jazz trombonist Archie Green
Long Beach Municipal Band presents Archie Green as soloist at a free 6 p.m. Sunday concert in the Auditorium. Green, praised by Downbeat as the 1954 new star, will be the West Coast’s only appearance, with Everett Siegrist directing. Doors open 5 p.m.. 3,500 seats first come.
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Archie Green
Long Beach
Everett Siegrist
Green
Downbeat Magazine
Slegrist
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Trene Chenery
Press-Telegram
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California
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Jesus
H.B. Administration
Regional Coastal Conservation Commission
Long Beach Harbor Department
Harbor Plaza Drive
Charles Betha
Long Beach Area
L.B
Stan Finley
Gillette Tire Distributors
Cherry Ave
Urbie Green
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