Vet’s Service Highlighted in South High Alumni Quest
South High seeks Spartan alumni who served in Vietnam for a February 19 tribute at Sparlant Gym. Pete Mora, 1964 graduate and Navy veteran, recalls rescuing wounded aboard the carrier Oriskany during a deadly 1966 fire. Mora earned a Navy Commendation Medal. plaque and door story link to school history.
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South High
Flrrance
South High School
Foxymer
Vietnam
Sparlant
Spartan
PTA
Pete Mora
Oriskany
Mora
Philippines
John Lucas
Mara
Deadline Nears in Boating Class
Boating enthusiasts may enroll in Elementary Piloting courses offered by the United States Power Squadron. Classes run 7:30 p.m. at Wilson High School Mondays, Millikan High School Thursdays, and Avalon High on Catalina Fridays. 242 signed up last week. no further registration after the next class.
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United States Power Squadron
Cindr
Victor Bourbannais
Long Beach
Wilson High School
Millikan High School
Avalon High School
Catalina Island
Cmdr
Bourbonnais
Formula for Success: Time Use by Jim Craig Jr
Jim Craig Jr of M. S. Walker and Co. emphasizes ruthless time use and image discipline. Born 1925 in Long Beach, he rose from salesman to partner, surviving a Hughes hangar security miss and later chairing Long Beach clubs while serving on Memorial Hospital boards and trade missions to Japan.
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Vise
M.S. Walker and Co
Jim Craig
Jim Craig Jr
Long Beach
George Washington Junior High
Schchool
Poly High School
Navy
University of
Redlands
Long Beach City College
USC
St. Nicholas Island
Dale Carnegie
Richard
Huck
M. 8, Walker and Co
Craig
Jim
Colorado
Harbor Board
Pier 7
Hachard Hughes
Hughes
Howard Hughes
Memorial Hospital
Japan
Marbor Board
The
Wine and Food Society
Fingero
Lakewood Stadium Damaged by Arson Fire
Arson investigators searched for firebugs who ignited a blaze under Lakewood High School stadium causing intense heat that warped 100 feet of stands and damaged equipment and voting booths. Fire officials estimated losses at least thirty thousand dollars for the stadium and six thousand for stored gear. flames were started in a large open storage area beneath the bleachers accessible via chain link fences. Fire crews contained the fire in about 30 minutes after seven engine companies responded.
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Lakewood High School
George Hutchinson
Capt. Hutchinson
Briercrest Ave
Lee Hamilton
Transposition of the great vessels and lifesaving surgery
Pediatric cardiologist Dr. Harry W. Orme outlines transposition of the great vessels the leading cause of death from congenital heart disease in infants without treatment. The Rashkind balloon atrial septostomy offers a palliative path before eventual Mustard open heart surgery.
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Harry W. Orme
William St. Rashkind
Philadelphia
Five Hurt as LB Apartment Fire Rips Through Complex
A early morning LB apartment blaze injured five people and caused heavy damage mainly to the northeast wing of a C-shaped complex. Deputy Chief Virgil Jones said eight city units fought the fire for 45 minutes after a 6 02 a m call. Residents reported a sheet used as a makeshift escape and multiple occupants were removed from upper story windows. Authorities set loss at about 100000.
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Virgil Jones
Jones
Long Beach Police Auction of Unclaimed Boats
The Long Beach Police Department will hold its annual auction of unclaimed boats Saturday at 9:20 a.m. at the Marina impound lot near Marine Stadium. Edward Christensen, Police Property Clerk, said 24 boats will go to the highest bidders, including 12 dinghys 4 skiffs 3 sabots 2 rowboats and a 16 foot sailboat with mast and trailer. Attendees can reach the impound lot by driving south on Santiago Avenue to Marine Stadium then east to the site.
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Long Beach
Marina
Marine Stadium
Edward ©. Christensen
Spt
Christensen
Santiago Avenue
Fixopen? The artificial membrane for dentures
A period ad proclaims a new artificial membrane that binds dentures to the mouth, reducing slip and pain. It claims the elastic membrane absorbs bite shock, protects gums, and aids speech, with a pencil-point dispenser for precise placement. It touts lasting wear and urges dentist visits.
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Hillle
Ron
Gunmen Rob Gardena Market After Night Heist
Two bandits wearing long black leather coats robbed Albertson's Market at 2800 W. Roscrans Ave. Sunday night taking about $10,000 before firing a shot to frighten a bystander Craig Stewart, 18, who fled toward a door but was scared off by the gunfire.
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Gardena
Craig Stewart
Long Beach Naval Station Mess Tops Large General Mess
For the third consecutive year the mess hall at Long Beach Naval Station was named the best large general mess ashore in the Eleventh Naval District after a full inspection of food prep and sanitation. It advances to the Navy finals to compete with fifteen other large messes for the Ney Memorial Award.
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Long Beach Naval Station
Naval District
al- Navy
Robber Holds Up Van Horn Liquor Store
Darrell M. Graves, 18, robbed a Van Horn liquor store at 6900 Paramount Blvd. using a .22 caliber automatic to force the clerk to surrender $350 from two cash registers. Police were notified Sunday.
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Darrell M. Graves
van Horn
Paramount Blvd
Science claims relief for hemorrhoids with shrinking effect
Medical tests on hundreds of patients show a treatment relieving pain and itching rapidly. Doctors observed reduced swelling of inflamed hemorrhoidal tissue and prompt symptom relief across multiple cases.
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Core Poral
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Walter Curtis
Carrier Division 9
Mera
Ifat
Lucas
Squth High
Deadline
Claus
Coast Guard
Lakewood
Walt Murray
Wine and Foor Society
Seals
Blalock-Hanlon
Dr. Orne
L.B
L.B. Police
Albertson's Market
W. Rosecrans Ave
L.B. Navy Station’s
Liquor Store
New York City
Washington, D.C
Midwest Medical Center
Indspandant
Press-Talagram
No Beach
Emoton
Lynwood Media
Kellfiowee
Norwalk
Paramoun
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