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Newspaper
Press Telegram
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Oct 01, 1970
Page
25
Gov. Reagan began a three day San Joaquin Valley barnstorming tour backing Proposition 13 on the Nov 3 ballot. He spoke to farmers in Merced and planned events in Bakersfield and Fresno to boost support and campaign funds for himself and GOP candidates.
Hollywood confirms the death of Perc Westmore a noted makeup artist from the Westmore family He died of a heart attack Wednesday after a long career at Warner Bros and later his own wigmaking firm He contributed to Queen for a Day and appeared on Art Linkletter's House Party and helped create the lifelike hairpiece that defined toupees for the era.
Washington based National Economic Development Association aims to place 31 billion in capital under direct control of Spanish speaking Americans within five years. In its first month it processed 5 million in loan applications as a liaison between the Spanish speaking community and federal lending agencies. Ben Fernandez leads NEDA and says the goal is to empower Mexican Americans through capital, not handouts, while expanding savings and loan associations and banks run by Spanish speaking businessmen. The group operates on a $600,000 federal grant and targets ownership expansion across the Southwest and beyond.
California welfare job placement plan faces court battle as Sacramento opponents challenge legality constitutional basis and cost with private agencies handling work for welfare recipients funded by federal Office of Economic Opportunity. Judge clears plan for now. parties vow appeal and broader impact across counties.
The forecast calls for continued warmth along the coast with highs near 60s and patchy low clouds into Friday. Inland and mountain areas expect cooler conditions with variable winds 20 to 30 mph and widespread highs in the 70s to 80s today and Friday. Lows tonight into the 40s and 50s, with Owens Valley showing higher valleys cooler and some 60s expected.
An air quality bulletin for Los Angeles Basin warns of elevated smog levels today with high ozone readings up to 23 parts per million for certain industrial areas. Reported sunlight and wind patterns reduce visibility along coastal and valley regions, with peak haze affecting San Gabriel Valley and nearby counties.
Democrat Jess Unruh spoke to about 50 seniors urging Social Security boosts and criticized Reagan cuts to elderly services. He celebrated his birthday during the talk and urged teens to form "people power" unions, asking them to push for student representation and lower voting age, as youths poll favored Unruh 179 to 10 and supported extending franchise eligibility.
Mrs Lora Sprague Baldwin a former music teacher and club leader died at 87. Services will be Friday at 3 PM at Cathedral Chapel Sunnyside for Baldwin who taught at University of Tawa and Poly High Long Beach and was a founding member of several clubs. Survivors include nephew Raymond Shepard of Redding and niece Ruth Prescott of Redlands.
A garbled list of building permits and alterations filed this year includes multiple addresses such as 2u91 iMene Ave and 401 Lingen Ave. Companies Bailey Construction Co H. Flemann Erick Fischer and Muble Construction Co appear as contractors along with various alterations and additions priced from 1 9507 to 13 000 dollars. The text is partial and contains many misspellings.
David VY Strubb immigration official and Navy veteran of two wars died Wednesday in Memorial Hospital at age. He lived in Amvilon Grove and previously served as regional commissioner at the Immigration Department. A World War II and Korea veteran, he was a member of Tang Beath VTks. Survived by daughter Allen B., of Month Vadley. Gordon (Patricia Pierson) of Arlington. brother Samuel J. of Portland. two sisters Mrs. Alice Jensen of Portland and Mrs. Samuel C. Graces Cameron of Long Beach. and many grandchildren. Funeral Friday at Westminster Memorial Park. Memorial contributions suggested to City of Hope Cancer Research.
Obituaries listing multiple local deaths with partial names and ages such as Koestner, Anes M., 77, of 225. Gilbert Aargaint, 4. Booker Kennehh Danny. and others with minimal legible details from a historical notice.
A long obituary fragment lists residents and relatives from Long Beach and nearby areas. It notes deaths of Hilarice Gandls Baldwin and others with service times, memorial chapel locations, and survivors including nieces, grandchildren, and spouses. The text also mentions various funeral homes and religious officiants.
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