Los Angeles urged stronger staff to avert riots says official
Julius M. Klein of the Los Angeles County Human Relations Commission told a Mayfair Park luncheon that his 35‑member staff cannot adequately address a “No. 1” problem of ethnic tension. He warned the East Los Angeles riots showed warned by a detailed report not acted on, urging broader education, better school communications, fair housing, and stronger police-community ties. A second item notes a theft at a Bellflower pot office where a radio, adding machine and tools worth 215 dollars were taken.
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Julius M. Klein
Mayfair Park
Lakewood
Los Angeles
Ruben Salazar
Klein
Board of Supervisors
Sheriff's Department
Southwest
Commission
Torrance park bond proposal gains broad support
Citizens representing groups urged the Torrance City Council to back a 16 million bond to acquire 101 acres of park land and expand facilities including four high school pools. Chamber reps questioned financing, suggesting tax increases and exemptions be altered. A Bond Issue Steering Committee favored a 6 million increase for more land, center improvements, and additional facilities, with workshops set to refine the plan for a June vote.
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Bob Andrew
Torrance
Chamber of Commerce
Joli Schmidt
Manufacturers Council
Chamber
Griffen Haggen-Kroeger
Ted Bishue
Katie Geiser
Josleyn Art Center
Coroner rules Adm. Fee death a suicide
The coroner's office finalized that Rear Admiral John J. Fee died by suicide by carbon monoxide inhalation. Officials at the Long Beach office, led by Doi Stricklin, said no inquest will be held and the body was found beside his car in the Bayshore Walk garage. The case has been referred to the Los Angeles Death by Own Action Prevention Center for review.
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Fibal
John J. Fee
Mon- Gay
Doi Stricklin
Long Beach
Adm
Fee
Mary Projet
Bayshore Walk
Los Angeles
Takanikos
Air derby founder to speak at Long Beach Ninety Nines meeting
Mardo Crane founder of the Powder Puff Derby and author will speak at the Long Beach Ninety-Nines chapter meeting at the Long Beach Elks Lodge. Local winners Fran Bera and Margaret Mead are among attendees, with other past winners and invited co-pilots noted. The 25th anniversary Transcontinental Air Race from Calgary to Baton Rouge is set for July, with about 140 light aircraft.
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Long Beach
Ninety-Nines
Elks Lodge
Willow St
Fran Bera
Margaret Mead
Lauretta Foy
Jean Rose
Claire Walters
Judy Wagner
Mara Culp
Edna Bower
Billie Herrin
Susan Oliver
Miss Crane
Rolling Hills
The
Ninety- Wines
Calgary
Alberta
Canada
Baton Rouge
Louisiana
Powder Puff Derby
Marco Crane
Aviatrix
Services set Friday for Robert W Sellek
Funeral services for Robert W Sellek a 44 year old Long Beach Fire Department veteran will be held Friday at Bethany Baptist Church at 7 pm He died after a brief illness Surviving are his parents Robert A Sellek and A R Sellek Long Beach and his brother Ray a Fullerton firefighter Patterson Snively Mortuary will direct the arrangements
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Robert W. Sellek
Long Beach Fire Department
Poly High School
Long Beach City College
Tilsman Club
Seller
Navy
Fire
Tie
Burro Club
Long Beach
Robert A
A. R. Sellek
Ray
Fullerton
Patterson & Snively Mortuary
Marines Won’t Yield Land In Pendleton Battle Ready
Marine Commandant Leonard Chapman Jr. announced Pendleton will remain the Corps West Coast base. San Clemente land promised to California remains in state plans, while Pendleton houses the 1st Marine Division and may return from Vietnam by fall. The Marines plan to trim strength to 2060 and pursue 5,000 to 10,000 reenlistments this year.
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Bucklanine
Yong
Wirpor
Manel Leonard Chapman Jr
Preas Conferamp
Pendleton
San Clemente
Lit
Vietnam
Chepman
Chapman
Plastic cream invention for dentures advances comfort
A reported invention named Fixooint claims to form an elastic membrane that secures dentures, promising firmer, more comfortable wear and improved chewing. MISODENT is referenced as a product that holds dentures tighter, with moisture resistance and extended wear, urging daily home use and regular dental checkups.
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Forth Vst Interscience
U.S
Quiet World promises calm and relief for tense nerves
A new product, Quiet World, is marketed as a simple calmative with a relaxant and a pain reliever. It claims to ease mental and physical tension without being a tranquilizer, featuring a full dose of pain relief to tackle aches while soothing nerves.
Treatment program aids addicts by reshaping self image
The Mendocino and Metropolitan programs aim to conserve lives by helping addicts change how they view themselves. Participants come from San Gabriel Valley and cities like Long Beach San Pedro and Gardena. The effort, begun in 1987 at Napa and Camarillo hospitals, targets desperate individuals with no graduates yet. Sgt. DeLude of Lakewood retires after 25 years. Dr. Klatte now oversees mental health services in Orange County and supports the program.
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San Gabriel Valley
Long Beach
San Pedro
Gardena
Metropolitan
Mendocino
Napa
Camarillo
Patton
Takinikus
Ernest Klatte
Klatte
Orange County
Yakanikos
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