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Newspaper
Press Telegram
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Jul 21, 1977
Page
7
Social worker Eileen Maslow says such scenes are common in impoverished city neighborhoods. Police found six starved children, youngest in poor condition, after a tip led to the discovery on a Tuesday night.
Police say Shirley Jordan 25 mother of two and Brenda Jordan 24 mother of four kept six children in a Canarsie apartment with urine, roaches, and no food. Shirley faces endangering welfare charges. Brenda disappeared briefly before being located. Children placed in two foster homes. Kings County Hospital treated them.
Neighbors describe a rundown three story brick building where the Jordan sisters lived for years. They note constant comings and goings, uncertain family ties, and rumors of alcohol or drug use. Some residents recall the women mostly sitting outside, with little contact with Mr Jordan or others in the building.
Sacramento AP The Brown administration backs legislation to license midwives as a remedy for obstetric care shortages and rising maternity costs. Deputy director Michael Krisman says even 1 percent of mothers using midwives could save about 20 million annually while noting Medi Cal access remains limited.
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