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Newspaper

Press Telegram

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Oct 30, 1972

Page

3

Seafarers in Deadlock Stall Talks in Pacific Harbor

A seafarer strike talks show no picketing in the Long Beach Los Angeles harbor area as negotiations between the masters mates and pilots union and the Pacific Maritime Association stall. Captain Henry Walther, port agent for Local 8, reported the situation.

Pacific Maritime Association Long Beach Los Angeles Harbor Henry Walther New York Washington, D.C Todd Shipyards San Pedro San Francisco Oakland PMA U.S. Pacific Coast Seawaii Washington Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service

California tightens Halloween poison threat by felony rule

California makes it a felony to mingle any harmful substance with food or drink during Halloween. Conviction can bring up to 10 years in prison. Officials urge extra parental supervision and neighborhood awareness as spiking fears rise statewide.

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Palos Verdes Doll Crowned Senior California Beauty for 1972

Sue Coleman, 62, of Palos Verdes Peninsula, won the Senor California Beauty title for 1972 73 before more than 1000 cheering spectators. She rode the boardwalk with Mayor Sam Yorty, after being judged from among entrants aged 60 to 90 in the annual Senior Citizens Beauty Contest.

Sue Coleman Palos Verdes Peninsula Coleman Hirst PTA Long Beach Happy Hour Club

Crowded Pageant Sparks Mixed Reactions from Onlookers

After an announcement an elderly spectator exclaimed in disbelief about the winner. He questioned the decision and mocked the contestant’s costumes compared with others, calling the winner a “dowdy old thing.” The remark reflects sharp local commentary at the event.

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