This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 13 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Press Telegram
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Feb 21, 1969
Page
12
Marina advisory leaders accuse the city council of being snubbed over a proposed 1 percent rent increase for boat slips. Dalessi and Vignolo criticize the process, calling for timely consultation and possible resignations if the practice continues. Abbott defends normal procedure amid tensions.
Naples officials and the Marina Advisory Committee approved a plan to limit mooring slips per permit to two, with a gradual reduction over three years to ease hardship. Councilman Paul Dears pushed to curb multiple slips as residents complained of residential areas turning commercial due to rental slips. property owners may not legally rent extra slips, leading to a gradual phase out and reassignment of excess boats.
Naples Planning Commission ruled that 95 percent lot coverage is too much for three Corso di Napoli parcels Treasure Island. Lynn Hossam received approvals for two new homes while keeping total lot coverage to 85 percent, despite protests from adjacent residents who argued it would merge the three plots into a single tangominium and erode controls.
Roy J. Callens of 6576 Lemon Ave told police Thursday that burglars pried a window to enter his home and stole clothing and household items valued at 710 dollars.
Local sources foresee good chances of federal money to widen South Street bridges over the San Gabriel River. Project cost about 380000, eliminating a narrow crossing on a 3.3 mile stretch from the Orange County line. County Supervisor Bonelli notes federal aid funded the street's widening and calls the bridge work a logical next step. A board resolution to seek funds has been sent to Chairman Debs for signature.
Seven defendants face gambling, prostitution and obscenity charges from a Anaheim vice raid on January 10. A Santa Ana judge denied quashing the grand jury indictment and set trial for May 5. Accused include Larry Bridges, Douglas Cornwell, Donel Gorman, Felix Digman, Marlene Goodin, Renee Kelly, and Jes Suneia. The operation, named Entertainment Unlimited or Orange County Businessmen’s Club, allegedly housed a porno graphic stag film and gambling gear for guests.
A Tokyo official, Kira Ikeda, visiting Los Angeles for a port ceremony, died after a heart attack at the Hilton. Hospital and mortuary bills totaling 2,088 dollars faced payment by Harbor Department traffic manager Kermit Sadler, who was denied by city attorneys. Only transporting Ikeda’s remains home was deemed a justifiable expense.
The Planning Commission denied Tillett Sign Service’s request to erect a new roof billboard at 1539 E. Amesia Blvd. on grounds the building is already over-signed with a 12 by 50 foot billboard and wall signs. Commissioners cited lack of uniform design clarity and proportionality, voting 4 to 2 to deny with possible appeal to City Council.
A South Pasadena man identified as Dillon Roberson, 33, was killed Thursday on the Willow Street offramp of the Long Beach Freeway. He was thrown from his pickup when the vehicle rolled over him and died at Pacific Hospital at 3 30 p.m.
North Long Beach Tenants Union pressured the County Housing Authority head to address resident grievances at Carmelitos Housing Project. Issues cited include obsolete stores water seepage cockroach infestations poor lighting and traffic controls. Union aims to use Carmelitos Community building as a youth center and HQ for the North Long Beach Youth Action Commission.
Bellflower and Paramount join Los Angeles County in requesting 740000 dollars in state funds to upgrade Alondra Boulevard from Paramount Boulevard to Virginia Drive. County supervisors endorse the plan, which is to be funded on a matching basis with 212000 tagged for Paramount and 158000 for Bellflower.
Long Beach Council No. 635 of the United Commercial Travelers will award its scholarship grant to Milikan High School student Steven Shidler of 6100 Marina Avenue during the Annual Grand Counselors Visitation Banquet tonight. The dinner takes place at Rochelle's Restaurant 3303 Lakewood Boulevard. Grand counselor is Bill Barnes of Modesto.
A brisk note in the classifieds highlights bargains under the label Spoiling Goods. Shoppers are urged to examine several listings for potential value and quick sales, emphasizing urgency and bargain hunting vibes.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.