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Newspaper
Press Telegram
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Dec 16, 1968
Page
29
A collage of letters and short notices from readers on topics from household mishaps to civic issues, plus requests for aid and brief anecdotes. Contributors include L E Finch FRANK C FINCH and R D Plaisted. Items touch on city governance cost, public sentiment on transit, and personal appeals for support and cheer.
Twenty eight California State College Long Beach students were selected for Who's Who Among Students in American Universities and Colleges by a campus nominating committee based on academics service leadership and potential. Names include Jane Barrett Creighton Goldsmith Delia Gutierrez Rosanne Himmelstein Lillian Nauseda Nancy Oliver Jill Salm Carolyn Hickenkamp Pat Young Steve Angellano Bill Holmes Jeff Britton Frank Sandoval Larry Buchanan John Kennedy Richard Bonneau Marie Cannon Peggy Catlin Rex Gay Berry Calagna David Fairchild Alan Aagaard Gwen Curry and others from nearby cities.
The Los Angeles City Council will hear a progress report on joining Long Beach in an offshore seadrome project. Officials cited high costs and ecological and transport concerns, noting Palmdale intercontinental airport plans may proceed by 1976. County aviation will study regional needs with SACOG.
Little Stephanie Green clings to Santa at a Christmas party for 40 youngsters held Sunday at Douglass House on Lime Avenue. The Polyethnic York Group of Polyhigh School organized the event with ice cream cake and gifts distributed by Santa and three helpers led by sponsor Ron Geiger.
A Long Beach teen dies at Harbor General Hospital after a freeway transition turn failure. Susan Peterson age 17 from 291 Nicto Ave died at 8 p.m. She was a passenger in a vehicle driven by Donald E Hooks 18 of the same address. Hooks suffered minor injuries and was released. Another fatality is Beulah Belle Switzer 22 of Norwalk who died moments after an accident on South Street east of Cherry Avenue. Gerald A Vatnsdal 30 of Garden Grove was booked on drunken driving after the collision that killed Switzer. Carol A Powell 22 of Seal Beach died from injuries from a Friday crash on the San Diego Freeway. Richard Thomas Erdmann 21 of Buena Park died Sunday night from injuries from a one car crash at Knott and La Palma avenues Buena Park.
A notice lists several admission free events in Long Beach. At 7:30 p.m. a community discussion by Poly Ethnic Club with advisor Benjamin Levine at Long Beach Douglass House Center 1021 Lime Ave. At 7:30 p.m. a forum The Wonderful World of Organ Music with Orville R. Foster on organ influence at Long Beach City College Auditorium. At 8 p.m. a recital by Alpha Sinfonia MA-127 at California State College at Long Beach.
Orange County files suit in Superior Court to test validity of swapping ST acres in Upper Newport Bay for 50 acres of Irvine Co land. Proceedings on file after this last Friday filing, six weeks after board announced action. A writ of mandate petition accompanies the suit B-4 Col. description.
City Manager Mansell says private developers show renewed interest in Pier J marina financing and construction. If major developers commit, start could be by late 1969. city may issue revenue bonds if private funds fall short. Queen Mary complex progress expected to attract investment and boost the marina project amid a 5000 name waiting list at Long Beach, enhancing the marina resort and International Village.
Long Beach City College president Dr. Wiley Garner outlines three core goals for the institution guiding its function as a last resort for students. He emphasizes preparation for four year colleges, vocational training, and remedial instruction for readers and writers needing support before they can succeed elsewhere.
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