Pinball crowds lure Huntington surfers to Main Street arcades
On Huntington Beach Main Street, Anaheim and Santa Ana visitors flood in after buses roll in. Chuck Mifsud, arcade owner, describes using Top 20 music to draw kids to his pinball machines. Crowds form around high scores as players chase free games, while girls and boys test skill and nerve against flashing lights and bells. Pinball’s history and companies are noted as the crowd dynamics unfold.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Main Street
Surf City
Chuck Mifsud
Mifsud
Hs Surfboard
Ale
Roan
le More
Fran
Pital
Nash
Gotlich
Chicago
Chicago Coin
Williams and Bally
Chris Jaumakis
Pico Indoor Sports
Laumakis’ Company
California
Ite
Marineland to let public swim with sharks in new attraction
Staff photographer Kent Henderson captured Marineland's underwater scene as an instructor swam with a junior Jaws shark while park visitors watched. The dry run drew celebrities and reporters. from Wednesday the public may join with snorkel gear for supervised underwater tours of sharks turtles and other life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kent Henderson
Marineland
Redevelopment Clash Over Huntington Beach Downtown
Huntington Beach residents debate the Oldtown redevelopment, tracing a long arc from the 1950s Top of the Pier plan to the aborted Destination Resort and VIN downtown schemes. The conflict centers on high rise hotels and office blocks, with strong opposition from merchants and residents.
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Palm Avenue
Beach Boulevard
Golden West Street
Tt Aii
Edward D. Selich
Urban Land Institute
Malin Street
Orange Avenue
Pier
Lake Street
Toanlot
Oldtown
Citizens’ Probes Area
VIN
San Francisco
Hyatt Regency
Council
Planning Commission
Selich
Council and
Public to see renewal plan in detail
Long Beach residents may view the downtown redevelopment plan at a 9 30 to 4 00 pm program in the new Main Library auditorium. Organized by the League of Women Voters, the event features James Hankin Sherry Passmore and Clayton Cottress with a panel and audience Q A. Registration details include a 3 dollar tex launch fee and lunch option notes.
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Harry Tessel Sears
Long Beach
League of Women Voters of
Ocean Boulevard
Pacific Avenue
James Hankln
Department of Community Development
Arcadia
Sherry Passmore
Clayton Cottress
Los Angeles County Department of Community Development
Norma Mayfield
Dog training seminar at Whaley Park unveils famine tactics
A day-long seminar will cover comprehensive dog training for owners. It includes a reveal about the alleged “dog at tack” racket and practical methods for behavior improvement. Venue listed as Whaley Park at 4 Albertan St.
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Eminati Apriaaah
Whaley Park
Albertan St
Doctors Warn About Neck Misalignment From Poor Posture
In a health advice column, a reader describes sharp low back and neck pain when bending to tie shoes. The doctor links atlas vertebra misalignment to stress on nerves and cautions serious neck injury risk if untreated. Precision Chiropractic methods are proposed as safe treatment options.
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Dinter
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Robert Ginn
Huntington
Inlanders
Anaheim
Santa Ans
Michigan
Bob Sanders Saul Writer
Huntington Beach
VTN
Sain Street
Hazel Brummett
Ransom St
Calif
Vanas
Pelle
Rowe
Gavicom Wa Aloe
Rita
Frey
TED
T.V. Ing
Pheaie
Alfend
Lowell Ward
D.C
Hovey
Neewaht
Panamourt Sum Bay Area
Cameven Lyman Orarne County
Pall Pere
Lone Reach
Peers
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