Gas lines vanish as Memorial Weekend brings normalcy
Amid 1979 fuel worries, Memorial Day easing reduces lines and boosts “back to normal” tone. Station owners credit odd even sales, curbs on panic buying, and topping off prohibitions for improved supply. Allocations rise toward June, with many stations reporting no lines and limited hours while others await deliveries. Local operators foresee gradual improvement but warn shortages may return.
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the Tribune
Mark Albanese
Mark
Arco
Fourth of July Parade Rolls Through San Marino Crowds
The San Marino Fourth of July parade returns with the Chamber of Commerce hosting the event at Lacy Park. President Julian Besel and Parade Chairman Gordon McCue cite hopes for a larger crowd despite rising costs, now near $5,000. Residents are urged to donate funds to cover expenses and refurbish the Little Christmas Church. The celebration includes games, bands, a Red Cross aid station, a swim meet, and an honors parade with scouts, clubs, and community groups contributing decorations and support.
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Chamber of Commerce
Julian Bese
Ken Wooley
Gordon McCue
Julian Besel
Besel
Bese
Lacy Park
Monterey Road
Red Cross
Recreation Department
San Marino High
San Marino
San Marino Schools Brace for Belt Tightening Next Year
San Marino School District officials warn a $645 million preliminary budget for 1979-80 may fall $500,000 short. With nine teaching positions cut and revenue losses in handicapped programs, the district faces shrinking reserves and higher costs for salaries, maintenance, and services. Enrollment declines and state bailout uncertainty push plans to seek outside funds, including a proposed district foundation similar to Beverly Hills.
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San Marino
de Lot
Lowney
Severn
Dh Lowney Sai
Miay Rae
Bs Ie
Brown
Summer Recreation Classes Offered By San Marino Department
San Marino Recreation Department announces a broad summer program with in person registration starting Monday at the Recreation Office 2200 Huntington Drive. Programs include baseball camp clay classes diving gymnastics running and musical theater for children through adults with varied schedules and fees. schedules available at City Hall school district and school offices.
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San Marino
Recreation Department
Huntington Drive
City Hall
Bakersfield
Carol
Jeff
Alanna
Tanya Dixon
Dexter Corporation
City of
Industry
Dixon
Los Angeles
UCLA
India
Army
Apvear
Sue
Liord i
Stanford
Leslie
Europe
San Marino businessmen die in O'Hare DC-10 crash
Three San Marino residents Vernon W. Sharpe Lloyd A. Dixon and Paul Tramell were identified among the 273 aboard American Airlines Flight 191 when a DC-10 engine failed on takeoff near Chicago O'Hare. Memorial services were held in Temple City San Gabriel and San Marino as families note their business careers and community ties.
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Chicago
O'Hare
Vernon W. Sharpe
Lloyd
A. Dixon
Paul Tramell
First Baptist Church
Temple City
Dixon
Church of St Saviour
San Gabriel
Sharpe
San Marino Community Church
Indiana
Sharpe Heating and Ventilating Inc
Margaret
Garden Club
Community Presbyterian Church
City Club
Big Ten Club
Dads
Ohio
Ilinois
Ruth
Walter
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San Marino Newsmakers appoints new leaders for year
San Marino City leaders announce Dennis Dyke prioritizes 1979 80 budget with Walt Dingus as Budget Committee head Winnie Reithover to chair Nominations Jeanie Schmid to publicity, Barbara Stafford moves up as president of operations City Attorney Charles Martin returns from conference with Educator Extraordinaire plaque while juggling roles across nearby cities He says he has attended City Council meetings every Monday through Thursday for four decades and still finds time for flag salutes.
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Community Council
Dennis Dyke
Walt Dingus
Dingus
Winnie Reithover
Duke
Jeanie Schmid
Barbara Stafford
Post View
San Marino
Charles Martin
League of California Cities
Martin
City Attorneys of
California
South Pasadena
Temple City
Sierra Madre
Irwindale
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