This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 15 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Press Telegram
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Sep 11, 1969
Page
30
An ex Navy reader questions the USS New Jersey pool rumor and notes two ships pools are repurposed anti aircraft gun tubs. He recalls reinforcement changes during Vietnam and suggests spending on pools is misplaced.
Readers discuss tax refunds from Los Angeles County and how long rebates take to arrive. A question about California Historical Landmarks leads to a state publication detailing sites from Monterey to the Big sur area, reflecting public interest in landmarks and county processes.
A new heavy brace plaque resembling a grave marker was found in the street near Green Wills Memorial Park. San Pedro cemetery spokesman Edward Cummings says a matching shipping box arrived at 27501 S. Western Ave and efforts to locate the owner will continue for the plaque’s return.
Long Beach Unified School District official states a circulating claim that 150 black and white students are denied admission at Poly High is false. The district confirms 118 names on a special review list at Poh, 28 of whom are being reassigned to other schools after evidence of racial alienation.
Detro i UP I Le n ion reports Ford Motor Co. fired president and chief operating officer Knudsen after 19 months. Knudsen said the board terminated his employment this morning and noted progress during his tenure. He added Henry Ford II had informed him of departure earlier in the week. The executive known as Bunjie formed Ford in February 1968 after leaving General Motors, where his father led. Miller had briefly served as president before resuming other duties. The firing came abruptly with no stated dissatisfaction from Ford.
SIGARA MADRE, LOS ANGELES, UP I report says a fast moving brush fire from the Santa Ana Canyon forced evacuations of about 300 residents in Sierra Madre. The blaze blackened roughly 460 acres as 400 firefighters fought it at dawn and planned shelter for evacuees in schools and a local church.
Friday fog night and hazy sun in the afternoon. Lows around AO, highs near 81. Mountains mostly sunny with afternoon clouds and higher temperatures. Desert areas sunny and cooler with lows 75 to 85 and highs 105 to 110. Temperature changes noted.
Alaska state treasury eyes a record oil lease sale on the North Slope with final winning bids totaling 220,590,21 dollars. Commissioner Thomas Ts. Kelly announced the top line figures as industry observers hailed the sale as the largest dollar value from a competitive oil lease sale in state history.
Gunmen forced entry at 443 Via Lido Sound, bound Briggs Cunningham and his wife, stole about 2100 in jewelry, and fled after a 45 minute search. Cunningham freed himself and helped his wife escape. police seek two suspects described as white and Negro men in their 20s.
Mets lead National League East early in season while Astros race in the West. The page references various sections such as comics, editorial, sports, and television with multiple author and section codes listed.
A United Airlines DC8 with 22 aboard landed safely at Stapleton International Airport after circling for over two hours due to landing gear trouble. Captain George Legere steered a smooth approach from Denver to Salt Lake City, with no injuries reported. Most passengers exited as engineers checked the gear. the crew numbered seven.
A car reported missing about five years ago from Westminster was located Wednesday in a lake near Huntington Beach, with human bones inside. Detectives tentatively identify the remains as a 16-year-old youth who disappeared November 14, 1964, the night tar was stolen. A 1956 Ford related to the case is mentioned, along with a wristwatch, ring, belt, and shoes found with the bones. Identification awaits skull recovery and verification.
Lt. Ronald C. Ramsey of Long Beach California faced an official reprimand and a delay in promotion after pleading guilty to negligence and dereliction of duty in the collision between the destroyer Evans and the Australian carrier Melbourne in the South China Sea. Ramsey, the Evans bridge officer, lost 1000 promotion numbers, likely delaying his next rise by two years, while testimony from Lt Cmdr. George L. McMichael praised his service.
London reports Evans World Airlines will fly black separatist Robert F Williams and his attorney Milton Henry to Detroit Friday. Williams faces an eight year old kidnapping charge and was denied passage by other carriers. The extra flight, costing more than $20,000, will have both in one-way economy tickets at $283 each, with the airline covering the rest as a favor to the U.S. government. The London office notified Henry after government request, and the aircraft is expected to depart Friday morning on a direct flight.
A dentist cautions a patient to close their mouth during a procedure while offering assistance. The scene depicts dental guidance and the patient listening as the professional asserts proper stance and care.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.