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Newspaper
Press Telegram
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Mar 06, 1962
Page
7
Philippine government leads exploration with 26 companies digging wells and surveying offshore areas. Geologist Ariino Santos says offshore development mirrors Long Beach prospects as authorities seek to offset imports, boost exports, and curb subsidence risks while Philippine firms push 7000 islands toward oil wealth.
Dan Ridder co publisher of The Independent was named Salesman of the Year by the Long Beach chapter of the Sales and Marketing Executives at the Lafayette Hotel banquet. More than 200 members and wives attended as Ridder was praised for promoting Long Beach to outsiders and locals. Fourteen other winners received Sammy Awards for top salespeople from various companies.
Lakewood area shifts proposed to move a section north and west of Lakewood County Club into the Jordan district to balance future enrollment at five area high schools. The plan would keep Lakewood students, route new pledges to Jordan, and shift 1,000 Polytechnic High students west of the flood control channel to bus transportation next fall.
Jury selection began in Superior Court for Billy Romain Smith, 21, of Torrance, charged with kidnapping and armed robbery in the October assault on a Sinn Pedras woman. He allegedly abducted her from a Western Avenue supermarket site, drove to a home, and robbed her of 134 dollars. He faces kidnapping and armed robbery charges, plus counts of attempted kidnapping regarding another Sinn Pedras woman. The crime could carry a possible death penalty.
Multiple obituaries list Kenneth Cook offney and others, noting survivors, service times, and funeral homes. Names include Carol Cook, Gordon Fitting, Richard Lee Brick, Ronald Cartan, Mary Strong, Nancy Buss, and many more. Services set at White’s, Mottell’s, Peek Mortuary, and other local chapels with graveside dates and locations on Sunnyside and Westminster Memorial Park.
The State Public Utilities Commission announced a 10 day suspension against a Long Beach trucking firm operating as Orr Tank Lines for overworking drivers. Five days take effect next Monday with the remaining five waived after one year if compliant. Orr Tank Lines runs 45 tank trucks 51 tank trailers and 11 semi trailers.
A reader discussion weighs licensing cats similar to dogs. Participants including Francis C. Brockman II and Gwen Barry argue cats are domestic pets needing registration to establish owner responsibility and protect property, while others question enforcement and practicality.
An advertisement offers burial insurance for ages 1 to 7 years under an admitted legal reserve insurer. It costs a few cents daily and pays the face amount on need, with a recent example of $500 paid after only $4.58 was paid. Available through any funeral director worldwide with other plans also offered.
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