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Newspaper
Press Telegram
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
May 16, 1977
Page
11
The Independent Press Telegram Action Line leader defends mediation over sensational naming. He cites a 65 percent dispute resolution rate, $400,000 recovered for consumers, and advice for shoppers to compare prices and read contracts before buying. He notes resistance from some businesspeople and urges awareness of consumer rights and responsibilities.
Hyper Hank a marked dog wowed spectators in a World Frisbee event at Whaley Park Long Beach by leaping and catching frisbees thrown by his owner Eldon McIntyre Sponsored by the Long Beach Recreation Department and Hyper Hank led a seminar for aspiring bowers as a stray frisbee pursuit ended with a runaway dog pursued by its owner Staff photos by BGR Shumway
The Orange County Grand Jury found insufficient grounds for civil or criminal action against county officials who approved paving of a private 700 foot dirt road in Modieska Canyon last January. The decision follows questions about procedures used, higher costs than reported, and implications for maintenance liability.
Buena Park police will form Orange County s first mounted patrol with four officers and four horses. The unit will replace the mounted reserve of 25 riders and will use tan uniforms with boots and breeches. Horses will be stabled at Knott s Derry Farm with care set at 1.50 per animal per day on Knott property near Beach Boulevard and Western Avenue. Officer John Taliaferro said gear including walkie talkies will follow as the city secures the program.
Lakewood high school students may apply for a five day scholarship to a government and politics symposium in Los Angeles County. Applications are in Mayor Dani Branstine's office at City Hall and at local high schools. The program runs June 13 to 24 at the University of Southern California.
The committee identifies Social Welfare, Health, Senior Citizens and General Concerns as priority areas. Proposed actions include a central social services referral system, child care expansion, a 24 hour child abuse hotline, runaway shelter, mobile health units, sex education, family planning centers, home care expansion, Spanish translation of materials, senior outreach via daily calls, youth programs, Social Security reform, tourism promotion, downtown attitudes, leadership training, and Harbor Commission oversight on safety and health impacts.
Lakewood will extend the MORE Nutrition Program to Michelson Street Park in addition to the Lakewood Community Center. City Administrator Howard Chambers says demand caused the site expansion due to a waiting list of senior citizens. The program, run with Long Beach State University Foundation funding under Title VII of the Older Americans Act, provides low cost hot lunches and educational activities.
The Jane Beach City Council will not meet this Tuesday as most members attend a state legislative conference in Sacramento. The program serves about 10 persons daily with meals prepared on campus and delivered to the community center. Reservations for meals at the Lakewood Community Center are through the MORE offices.
Doctora Record reports on using stimulant laxatives to restore natural regularity in 2 to 5 days. It warns that irritant laxatives differ from regular laxatives and may require consistent daily use until bowel patterns normalize.
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