Navy Ocean Systems Center Becomes NAA HQ Facility
The Navy Landing Ocean Research Center transformed into a modern brick and glass office and laboratory building serving North American Aviation Ocean Systems Operations. Frank G. Compton accepted keys from City Manager John R. Mansell. first 350 staff to move in during early October. The facility houses HQ and R D lab, with testing basin for deep sea vehicles like Beaver Mark IV, and ongoing work in deep ocean technology for U S Navy projects including Giant II.
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Navy Landing
North American Aviation
Ocean Systems Research and Development Program
John R. Mansell
Frank G. Compton
NAA
Ocean Systems Operations
Compton
United States
Mansell
Ocean Systems
Alameda Street
Artesia Boulevard
Pigeon Lady Released After Feeding Ruling In Naples District
Superior Court Judge Wisot allowed feeding pigeons in Naples Park but banned it on Mrs. Steed’s property after an injunction. Steed argued for animal kindness and claimed prison life insulted her, saying she will move but expects birds to follow.
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Naples Park
Superior Court
Max Z. Wisot
Mrs. Steed
Sand Tracer Aids Ocean Erosion Study
The Sand Tracer Study, a joint effort by six agencies including the Corps of Engineers and NASA, tests a device that tracks radioactively marked sand to map littoral drift. The goal is to identify sand loss, locate submarine canyons, and guide barriers to replenish and protect California beaches.
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Corps of Engineers
Air Fore
Navy
Atomic Energy Commission
National Aeronautics and Space Administration
State
Pt. Conception Beaches
U.S. Atomic Energy Commission Laboratory
Oak Ridge
Tean
U.S. Marine Corps
Grean
California
William J. Herron
Coastal Engineering
Los Angeles
Sierras
Herron
Adoption Fight Won by Christensen Family
The Christensen family wins an adoption battle for a deaf child after a Court of Appeal reversal of Judge Scott. Ivan E. Lawrence praised the decision, while the child's sister Janett aided as interpreter and expressed mixed feelings about the outcome. Support for the couple extended nationwide.
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Christensen
Janett
Scott
Ivan E. Lawrence
Canoga Park
Christensens
A. A. Scott
Mason
Los Angeles
Court of Appeal
Five Die in Vict Continued From Page B
Paragraph details military funerals for CPL Griffiths a 1964 Paramount High School graduate and star CIF Coast League MVP. Survivors include mother brother sister and stepfamily. Burial at Westminster Memorial Park arranged by Paramount Mortuary. Pic Villegas a 1965 San Pedro High graduate with two brothers survives. local military funeral services planned.
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Cpl. Griffiths
Paramount High School
Jack
Sandra Ocomb
Janes Christian
David Christian
Debra Christian
Westminster Memorial Park
Paramount Mortuary
Pic, Villegas
San Pedro High School
Assessment Meet Turns Into Shouting Contest
About 600 residents packed Lakewood City Council chambers to hear county assessment talk on property values. The meeting devolved into name calling as concerns rose over up to 125 percent jumps, threatening veterans tax exemptions. County appraiser Morrissey outlined methods while promising a new computer system would stabilize yearly changes.
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Lakewood City
West Side
John Morrissey
Morrissey
Lakewood
Torrance Auto Snipers Hit Woman in Harbor Area
A 19 year old Torrance woman, Paula June Kennedy, was shot in the abdomen by occupants of a passing car while she walked with two friends in South Los Angeles between 223rd and 224th Streets. Detectives have not made any arrests and the victims could not name the number of assailants.
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Los Angeles
CNS
Torrance
Harbor General Hospital
Paula June Kennedy
224Th St
Johnny Forrester
Virgil Mathis
Harvard Boulevard
223Rd
224Th Street
Leader speaks for 15 minutes to recruit new members
A group leader addressed the floor for fifteen minutes outlining the group's aims and urging attendees to join. He detailed objectives, emphasized recruitment, and urged support from those present.
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Stion
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Giant II
Hawaii
Pigeon Lady
Corps
Sea
Faysmith Ave
Gardena
Westminster Memorial Park Mortuary — Cemetery
Columbarium
Veterans Lawe
Geneva
Beach Blvd
Westminster
Twinoaks
Jefferson
Woodrow Smith
Long Beach District Board of Realtors
Falding
Bres Ems
Sur
Long Beach Sarvingt Long Beach
San Pedro
Kor Alemites
Hodges
Mayflower
Genie
Sasaq
Foy Baler
AiiVent
ORCH
SieVent
Alesina
Long Beach Blvd
Long Beadh
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