Action Line advice on auto repair woes in Long Beach
A reader asks if Long Beach Auto Repair may return a car in pieces after a teardown and whether charges are fair. The shop warned of engine wear and a full overhaul, with costs discussed between 154 and 400 dollars, while a trade group cites 225 dollars for a basic ring and valve job.
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Long Beach
Richard Kelly
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Action Line
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Iis Garage
Why seller’s permit deposits vary for new retailers
A California Board of Equalization spokesman explains that seller’s permit deposits differ by business type and prior tax record. A four year clean tax history or early closure can lead to a refund. previous businesses with solid payment history may receive the deposit back.
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California Board of Equalization
Ming
Wilmington
Board of Equalization
Ocean levels and tides differ between Atlantic and Pacific
Scientists explain why average sea level and tidal ranges vary by ocean. The Atlantic is generally lower than the Pacific by about a foot in some areas, yet tides differ more widely with Pacific tides reaching up to two feet. Theories cite currents, winds, and density differences as possible causes, with experts noting no consensus.
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National Ogene Survey
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Preschool program at Long Beach City College center attracts families
The Long Beach City College child study center runs a preschool program for ages 2 to 5 requiring parent participation. The program costs 86 per semester and enrollment is open to all children if facilities allow. For more information call 9 Mit, extension 77.
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Long Beach
How to Use Action Line for Help and Submissions
Readers are advised to include name address and telephone number for Action Line to assist. Do not send original documents or photos to be returned. Questions are carefully considered but volume limits replies. Mail requests often get quicker attention than phone messages.
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Nfarmetina
Gen Lee citizenship request revived after 100 years
Washington lawmakers revisit Robert E. Lee amnesty and citizenship loss from 1865 records. Byrd cites archived allegiance oath and Johnson era actions, noting Lee sought restoration after surrender at Appomattox Court House. Archivist Parker and Byrd outline historical steps and missing presidential action.
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Congress
Robert E. Lee
Lee
Union
Appomalloy Court House
Byrd
Elmer Parker
Ulysses
Grant
Andrew Johnson
Port of Long Beach Poised to Be World Container Capital
Citers Advisory Committee heard Chief Warhammer Hoffmaster outline a $50 million bond plan to finish in two years creating four major terminals using container methods. Hoffmaster said cargo handling costs drop to 3.50 to 4 per ton with about one million tons per berth annually. The port, now top on the Pacific Coast, is the third largest employer after Navy and McDonnell Douglas, generating about 200 million in new money yearly.
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Long Beach
Citers
Bob N. Hoffmaster
Haffmaster
Haftmaster
Hoffmaster
Japan
Moffmaster
Los Angeles
Pacific Coast
Halfmaster
U.S. Navy
McDonnell Douglas Corp
Hoffimaster
Solon Criticizes Inaction Over Seized Tuna Boats
California Democrat Rep Lionel Van Deerlin told a House committee that the United States subsidizes piracy by failing to recover fines paid by fishermen after tuna boat seizures off Ecuador and Peru. He said the State Department has shown no effort to reclaim costs, asserting Ecuador feels emboldened by U.S. inaction and could seize boats more aggressively.
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United States
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U.S
California
Lionel Vai Deerlin
Benedor
van Deerlin
House
Merchant’ Marine and Fisheries Committee
Ecuador
Peru
Celal
You Deerlin
State Department
Secretary of State
Jack Entratter Dies at 67 in Las Vegas
Jack Entratter famed hotel showman dies at 67 from cerebral hemorrhage after hospitalization. Native of New York City Entratter built Las Vegas superstar image while leading Sands Hotel and later a major owner. He booked Frank Sinatra, Danny Thomas, Dean Martin and Sammy Davis Jr. during his career.
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the Sands
Nowark Hughes
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Sands
Frank Sinarr
Danny Thomas
Dean Bia
Samate Davis
Cok
Cabana
New York City
Fe Stork Chih
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