Field Act sparks safety clash over Long Beach schools
Education editor notes aftermath of 10323 aging schools amid debate on earthquake resistance. Santa Maria and Bakersfield officials defend new Field Act standards while Long Beach district questions enforcement and liability as state pressure grows for bond issues and retrofits.
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Long Beach Schools Report Attendance Drop on First Day
Schools in Long Beach show 572 fewer pupils in attendance than the same day last year though Long Beach City College exceeded last year on day one. Total enrollment from kindergarten to senior high reached 70 019 this year versus 7 591 on the first day a year ago.
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Councilmen Split on Park Bond Issue
Local Seal Beach councilmen divide on a proposed 1.2 million park bond plan as enrollment data and campus growth are cited. Some favor the bond to fund new recreational facilities, while others voice concern over sewer projects and campaign stance. The council also authorized spending 22 500 to acquire adjacent land for future expansion.
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Frankel Named Jewish Group's Top Director
Frankel has been named executive director of the Long Beach Jewish Community Federation and will assume office November 1. He previously led the Kline Garland Home in Seattle since 1981 and has worked with Jewish agencies in Denver and Chicago. Gene Lentzner, federation president, appointed him to replace acting executive director Gerald B. Euhis, who will remain director of the Jewish Community Center.
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San Gabriel Freeway Opens to 7th Street
The southbound lanes of San Gabriel Freeway from San Diego Freeway to Seventh Street reopen today. Northbound lanes to Seventh Street will open within a few days, the State Division of Highways says. The intersection with Seventh Street lies about a quarter mile east of Tong Beach city limits.
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Thief Breaks Into Apartment Reports Clothes Theft
Arthur S. Alexander of 1530 Locust Ave. told police a thief forced open his apartment door and stole a bag of dirty clothes. He placed a want ad for thrift and selling assistance at Dial HE 2-5939.
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Laser Gyro Awaits First Naval Test
CHINA LAKE the world s first operational three axis laser gyroscope was delivered Monday to the Naval Ordnance Test Station. Honeywell developed the unit under a Navy contract for testing and eventual installation aboard a Long Beach based warship. The device will test its ability to sense angular attitudes of a ship at sea to improve fire control and radar accuracy.
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Renovation Pushes Four Floors At The New Breakers Hotel
The New Breakers Hotel on Ocean Boulevard reports four floors ready for occupancy since a Sept 1 opening. President G A Vigliotti says dining room should open next week and grand opening is about two months away. The project expects over $750000 in spend with $200000 already in staircase, elevator, plumbing, and remodeling work. commercial tenants will occupy arcade and first two floors as renovations continue.
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Tony) Vigliotti
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Compton Marine Killed in Viet Nam Identified
Alexander V. Hernandez of Compton was named among 29 servicemen killed in Viet Nam in a Defense Department release. Hernandez, son of Mrs. Carl Park, lived at 230 E. Reeve St. He was to speak on municipal services at a Carson Homeowners Association meeting at 7 p.m. in Carson High School with guests from the Monterey and Carson chambers of commerce expected.
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Viet Nam
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Muncipal
Two Long Haired Bandits Rob Grocery Clerk
Two bandits with long curls robbed a 14 year old woman grocery clerk of $95 in Long Beach on Monday. Mrs. Burmnal C. Blake, the Olson's Markets clerk, described one man in his late 20s with extremely long red curly hair wearing a multicolored check shirt and blue jeans, and another with long curled brown hair in similar attire as police were alerted.
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Long Beach
Poodle Chews Dentures Prompt Repair Claim
A California man needed quick denture repair after his poodle damaged his false teeth. He says PLATE-WELD fixed the break and replaced a tooth on the spot, and that it holds like new. The company says PLATE-WELD is sold at rug stores.
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