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Newspaper
Press Telegram
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Dec 27, 1973
Page
15
Story and photo recount a new lamplighter in San Pedro who climbs poles to service outdoor lamps. He notes orders to cut exterior lighting by half at city buildings including Harbor Division police Station, where 20 300-watt lamps and 12 600-watt fixtures are being reduced.
Long Beach City Council actions include approving Donald B. Suller Sr. for a private patrol license and authorizing relocation payments to the Prats and the Simpsons under development projects. They modify travel, initiate annexation proceedings for increment 235, authorize vehicle purchases, fund New Careers programs, and approve multiple contracts for disposal, coasting services, and refrigeration work.
Seven years after Bob Lowe pledged annual visits to veterans, his Long Beach groups have kept the promise. The Veterans Community and Veterans Assistance Club have donated gifts to veterans hospitals, Seaside Hospital, and foster children, relying on door-to-door contributions and local business support.
Long Beach Evening High School and the School for Adults announce spring term courses with free tuition for adults. Courses cover career prep, English, math, science, arts, and home maintenance across Wilson Lakewood Millikan Lindberg Jefferson Stephens and Signal Hill schools. New students seeking diplomas should arrange a pre registration counseling conference.
Long Beach police and fire responded to a 24 hour period of calls including first aid and fire incidents. Notable entries include house fires, traffic accidents, a garage fire, water shutoffs, and multiple first aid responses near Sherman Place Pacific Coast area, Ocean Boulevard, and Artesia Street with numerous street corners and avenues referenced.
Police report multiple injuries from traffic crashes in Long Beach. Kerry L. Tober, 27, suffered injuries after his motorcycle collided with a car driven by Deborah E. Hazan at Pacific Avenue and Ifill Street. Tom McCraw, 13, was treated after a bicycle crash with Irma B. Nagis at Easy Avenue and 27th Street. Margaret Lamb and Donald Looper were injured as passengers in a Reginald Lamb vehicle on Artesia Street west of Atlantic Avenue. Joe B. Foster, 25, was treated after his motorcycle collided with Hernan Appleman at Long Beach Boulevard and Broadway.
City Council approved a New Careers program to train 74 participants and place them in public sector jobs. A sub contract with the Long Beach Commission on Economic Opportunities was also authorized. The U S Department of Labor provides 208 300 for training and placement through Oct 26 1974 with no in kind match.
The 1A Bureau Supervisors approved transferring 30000 dollars in federal Public Employment Program funds to the Compton Unified School District to hire about 12 extra security guards for 41 schools. Supervisor James Hayes noted vandalism and threats to teachers and students remain a concern while PEP funds are being phased out. He urged exploring alternative funding and assessing the program’s impact over several months.
Items valued at $978 were taken from a residence on Almond Court. The burglar forced a kitchen door during the theft at the home of Fred Boone. Investigation ongoing.
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