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Newspaper
Press Telegram
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Nov 25, 1969
Page
25
Fragmented report covers Jimmie Jones USC pass, Elk hunt by Henry Bremer in California, and dinner speeches praising Mitchell Younger with speculation on future LA district attorney and campaign funds. Includes remarks on ethics in judiciary and potential FBI director role.
Eleven San Pedro fish wholesalers who ignored a prior health order to stop using harbor water for cleaning and processing were ordered to remove all plumbing connections to the harbor. The action follows bacterial tests showing high contamination levels and includes a directive to stop dumping waste into the harbor. A water supply and waste disposal upgrade plan is being prepared and a fisheries association urged agencies to identify pollution sources. Also, three youths robbed a Gulf Service Station, threatening staff and demanding cash.
Surfers like 25-year-old Jordie Gerberg are reshaping the sport's image from a carefree look to a respectable, professional presence. He and brother Gary promote Bob Hans films, arguing that clean-cut surfers now inspire new youth heroes and boost public respect for surfing as a sport.
No injuries were reported after a trailer wheel rolled onto the rear of a cab driven by Van Noy at the Long Beach Freeway Anaheim Street off ramp. Dan St. Long Beach reported the incident.
Underground and student film making influence grows through low cost tech and experimental work. California State College Long Beach hosts Autumnal Film Festival with a $3,000 student competition. Judges include Renan Coppola Wexler Thomas Wolf. films shown in Little Theater then released to colleges worldwide. Historical film items on display in Gallery through Friday.
City Librarian Frances Henselman reports the new Bookmobile began October 1 1968 and boosted circulation to 101544 in the year ending June 30 1969 a 14 percent rise. Overall library system circulation reached 2132170 up 2 3 percent while reference questions by Bookmobile staff totaled 23312 up 37 4 percent.
Dr. Marty W. Orne of Children’s Hospital warns fireworks injure children, urges keeping Long Beach ban on sale. He cites burns and eye injuries, calls for education and possible legislation, and pleads council to protect city’s youths.
United Crusade officials announced a two week extension of the fundraising drive to reach a $1.68 million goal in Long Beach. Area chairman E John Hanna cited delayed responses from federal employees as a reason for the extension and noted residential collections lag in four of five regions while Bellflower and Artesia-Cerritos saw strong public employee giving. Volunteers are in short supply, and donors are urged to mail contributions to Linden Avenue headquarters.
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