Head Start center in Compton praised by welfare aide
Mrs. Eunice Evans deputy director of the state Social Welfare Department toured the Head Start center at 522 West Rosecrans Avenue Compton noting the program in Los Angeles County serves 9 600 children at 2 263 sites with over 4 1 million in federal funds. She said facilities are a major problem with many sites failing to meet building codes and lacking toilets safety features and adequate space. Evans urged funds to build dedicated facilities and noted staff training programs and parental involvement are expanding benefits alongside potential reductions in welfare rolls as the program grows.
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Nationalism Rising Highlighted by News Chief at Talk
Walter T. Ridder, Washington Bureau chief of Independent Press Telegram, told Long Beach Optimist Club that nationalism is the dominant world trend after World War II. He cited Africa, NATO divisions, and regional shifts in Bulgaria Romania Poland and Czechoslovakia as signs. He warned civil disobedience grows and noted more presidents have been assassinated, while France Germany and Italy need each other. New Optimist officers were elected, with Don Barden becoming president and duties to start July 1.
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Jobs for Handicapped Aim to Expand in Schools
The Long Beach Unified School District and California Rehabilitation agencies plan a cooperative project to place 1,442 mentally and physically handicapped students into full time employment after schooling. The program, expanding next year, aims to help about 225 employable-age students develop work habits and responsibility, with state funding covering much of the cost. Mrs Gwen Allen, pregnant mother and suspect in a child's death, was arraigned on murder charges and held without bail as police investigated.
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L B Firms Get City Vehicle Contracts
The Long Beach Water Board awarded a $20,420 contract Thursday to Pacific Auto Sales Inc of Long Beach for furnishing seven trucks in four sizes. Board members also awarded a $6,574 contract to Holiday Rambler of Long Beach for supplying four compact sedans.
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Homes That Need Painting Long Beach Offer
Wanted eight homes in Long Beach California to receive 4 Alcoa Aluminum Siding with decorative work at low cost. Product promises 60 year guarantee, full insulation, and applicability to frame, block, stucco. Send name, address, and phone to Exterior Designers P O Box 2662 Long Beach CA.
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LBSC Dedicates New Physical Education Building
The new 2.8 million Physi cal Education Building was dedicated at Long Beach State College Thursday after a noon ceremony. Key speakers were Assemblymen Joseph M. Kenrick and George Deukmejian, who traveled from Sacramento to address the 45 minute event.
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George Deukmejian
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