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Press Telegram

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Feb 16, 1970

Page

7

Vie for Seats in Seal Beach Council Race

Twelve candidates contest three seats in Seal Beach city election set for March 31. District 3 features incumbent John Hamilton against six challengers. Mayor Stanley G. Anderson faces three foes in District 1 while District 6 offers an uncontested race with Harold Holden presumed elected after filing deadline passes.

Seal Beach Jody Weir John Hamilton Marion A. Baum Charlette Crowley James V. Howell Charles" Wnapp Marislyn Millstein

Free Clinic Wins Brief Reprieve From Fund Drive

The Long Beach Free Clinic, operating week to week at 1048 Pine Ave, will continue for about 14 more weeks after a KNAC radiothon raised slightly less than 71 for rent, phone bills, and medical supplies. Director Ron Lotstrom praised donors and said the clinic would press on with free medical services.

Long Beach KNAC Ron Lotstrom Lolstrom Lofstram Pine Ave

Services to Be Tuesday for Jerry W. Sims

Jerry W. Sims of 4100 The Toledo dies Friday. Senior vice president of Mattell's Mortuary for 33 years, he was a native of Lagan Oklahoma. Services will be held at 2:30 PM with wife Marjorie son Tom, a brother, three sisters, and three grandchildren in attendance.

Jerry W. Sims Toledo Mattell’s Mortuary Oorange Roach Sims Lagan Oklo Mattell's Marjorie Yom Tasadiena

Japanese Honor 25 Early Settlers in L.B. Ceremony

Long Beach honored 25 Japanese pioneers at Harbor Community Center, awarded Wakamu tus Colony centennial medallions, plus prizes for oldest Issei and most grandchildren. Giichi Aoki, 503 Flint Ave, was named oldest present. Tanaka and Wakakami received prizes for most grandchildren. Councilman Wayne Cy Sharp and Miss Harbor presided, with about 200 attendees.

Long Beach U.S Wakamatsu Colony Harbor Community Center Wakamatsu Tokyo Gold Hill California Mother Lode Giichi Aoki Flint Ave Issei Aoki Nejiro ‘Tanaka Ballic Ave Temo Kawakami New York

U S Urged to Repeal Detention Camp Law

Los Angeles County Supervisors press Congress to repeal the Emergency Detention Act of 1950. Supervisor Kenneth Hahn led a second resolution, citing that the law lets the President relocate people in a national emergency. The Senate passed a repeal bill. House committee reviews it.

U.S Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors Congress Senate House Internal Security Committee Hahn

Pacifists Urged Not To Use Force In Peace Movement

Long Beach activist Tay Jansen of Citizens for Human Worth and Survival urged pacifists to pursue peace without violence. He cited Vietnam and inflation as results of militarism, saying change hinges on addressing root causes and influencing the average American. He planned a detailed Vancouver report next Sunday at 41 a.m. at the Unitarian Church.

U.S Long Beach Tay Jansen Avery Janken America Unitarian Church Atherton St The Citizens For Human Worth

Kavanan Rites to be Held on Tuesday

Funeral services for George Kavanan age 77, of Los Angeles and Long Beach, will be held at 1 p.m. Tuesday at Hillside Memorial Park in Los Angeles. He was a retired businessman who lived in California for 20 years. Surviving are two daughters, Ruth Werchel of Los Angeles and Barbara Rabe of San Luis Obispo and San Francisco. Memorial contributions may be made to the Royal Tea Funds.

George Kavanan Larry Kavanan Long Beach Hillside Memorial Park Los Angeles Kavanan California Ruth Werchel Barbara Rabe San Luis Obispo San Francisco

Rate Reduction Sought for Vincent Thomas Bridge Commuters

San Pedro Chamber of Commerce and Terminal Island commuters press for a 15 cent lower round trip Vincent Thomas Bridge fare. Steve Shir, chair of the highways committee, says the reduction should apply to all commuters. The proposal was sent to MW Foley, chief engineer of the California Toll Bridge Authority in San Francisco.

Vincent Thomas Bridge San Pedro MW Foley California Toll Bridge Authority San Franciso

Pacific Coast Press Club installs Lee Craig as president

At the Long Beach Petroleum Club the Pacific Coast Press Club named Lee Craig, city editor of the Press-Telegram, its president for 1970. New officers include Norm Nager, Dianne Smith, Les Rodney, Arline Sherer, and Richard Sherer. Awards honored Long Beach fire coverage with plaques and cash prizes for Tony Cillo, Tom Shaw, and Frank Anderson, plus special recognitions for Ray Towne and Assemblyman James A. Hayes.

Lee Craig Press-Telegram Pacific Coast Press Club Long Beach Petroleum Club Norm Nager Memorial Hospital Dianne Frank ‘Anderson I, PT Tullio J. Rizzo Ray ‘Towne McDonnell Douglas Corp James A. Hayes Long Beach

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