Attendance officer urged as Compton schools face rising truancy
Compton schools confront growing pupil absenteeism costing funds. Superintendent Leonard Erickson outlined a staff study calling for a welfare and attendance officer to boost enrollment and track daily attendance. The plan notes principal responsibility for attendance and proposes a permanent officer to address individual child needs. The district reports average daily attendance at 16 184, down from last year, and a pilot hot lunch transport program for cafeterialess schools will test feasibility.
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Compton
Board of Education
Leonard Erickson
Erickson
The
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Long Beach Harbor calls bids for new Pier F transit shed
Harbor commissioners authorize bid call within two weeks for an 180000 square foot concrete steel transit shed and warehouse on Pier F Berth 204. Plans by harbor engineer Hoffmaster show a steel fence dividing the building. waterfront leased to Evans Products Co. landward side to South Bay Warehouse Corp. Bids may reflect design submissions under general specs. An $80000 project for Sea Land terminal facilities includes a 50 by 50 foot building a second story addable, truck scale, gate houses and trailer parking area.
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Long Beach of Harbor Commissioners
Pier F
Bob N. T Hoffmaster
Evans Products Co
South Bay Warehouse Corp
Corona
Hoffmaster
City to Cut Garbage Revenue With New Bid
City Manager Mansell says garbage revenue will drop to about 3800 dollars yearly under a three year contract awarded to Shennan Hog Ranch of Alhambra. Only one other bid was received from Sherman and Jaycox of Riverside which did not rebid. Revenue had averaged around 4300 dollars under the old contract.
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John R. Mansell
Shennan Hog Ranch
Alhambra
Willow Street
Temple Avenue
Sherman & Jaycox
Riverside
Mansell
Pigeon Drop Woman Gets Prison Term
An young Los Angeles woman was sentenced to state prison Monday after being convicted of trying to steal $1,000 from a Long Beach woman by a pigeon drop scheme. Carol Ann Carter, 23, received a months to 10 year term from Superior Court Judge George Dell. An accomplice, Annie Jewel Poole, 20, was remanded for a 90 day diagnosis to determine suitable punishment. Carter had a prior conviction for a similar offense involving a fake offer to share in nonexistent money.
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Los Angeles
Long Beach
Carol Ann Carter
Superior Court
George Dell
Annie Jewel Poole
Department of Corrections
Roth Wonen
Standard Oil Seeks Oil Tax Repeal by Seal Beach
The Standard Oil Co. asks repeal of the 3-cent-a-barrel oil tax in Seal Beach, urging the levy is unfair and unconstitutional. The company’s attorney Alexis A. Fafenrodt argues the tax targets producers and is arbitrary, not based on actual ownership or proper measurement.
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Standard
Seal Beach
Standard Oil Co. Muntionalducer
Alexis A. Fafenrodt
James Cares
Long Seach
Avalon
Long Beach
Fr Cilmen
Long Beach Schools OK Plea for Funds
The Long Beach Board of Education approved six projects financed by state and federal funds totaling over 1.519 million dollars. The district may receive 1.173 million for school construction and 241,500 to hire more teachers to reduce ratios in seven low income area elementary schools. Demonstration reading and math classes for underperforming middle grades are included. Federal projects were also approved.
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Long Beach
Long Beach Unified School District
Poison Gas Blamed in Ship Officer's Death
Johannes Jorg a 32 year old chief officer of the freighter Dora Fritzen died after inhaling gases from decomposing coconut cargo. He was overcome during an inspection near Point Arguello on August 24, was rescued but died the next day at San Pedro Community Hospital.
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Long Beach
Los Angeles County
Johannes Jorg
Dora Fritzen
Point Arguello
San Pedro Community Hospital
Cushion Grip Denture Adhesive Ad touted in Cosnion Grip ad
An old advertisement promotes Cushion Grip a new denture adhesive claiming it steadies false teeth with one pliable application. It promises lasting hold, no paste or powder cleanup, easy removal, and a money back guarantee. Available as trial and regular sizes from Kesilworth New Jersey Drug counters.
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Custon Grir
Kesilworth
New Jersey
Long Beach Resident Named LA Planning Officer
A Long Beach resident, Glenn Blossom of 3235 Cameron St, is appointed by Planning Director Calvin Hamilton as Los Angeles city planning officer. He has served in the planning department since 1962 and leads the land divisions. Michael H Salzman of 6476 El Paseo St is named senior city planner, and Irvin E Wolfe of La Mirada is named planning graphics supervisor.
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Long Beach
Norwalk Band to Compete in Chaffey Tourney of Bands
Norwalk High School's Lancer Band and Drill Team will travel to Ontario to join the 5th annual Chaffey Tourney of Bands. Director Monte LaBonte said 42Southern California high school bands will participate in the competition.
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Norwalk High School
Lancer
Chaffey High School
Ontario
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