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Tag Archives: 1969
August 28th in Seal Beach History
On this date in 1969, Bernsteins’ ran this coupon ad for their salad dressings in the The San Bernardino County Sun. This 50 cent refund offer required that salad (and salad dressing) lovers mail in this coupon with two neck labels … Continue reading
August 17th in Seal Beach History
On this date in 1969, this ad in the Long Beach Independent touting the wonders of Seal Beach’s latest real estate tract, the exotically named “Suburbia.” Later this tract would become better known as “Bridgeport.” – Michael Dobkins
June 29th in Seal Beach History
On this date in 1969, S&S Homes targeted demanding and astute executives with this ad for College Park homes starting at $32,000 in the Long Beach Independent Press Telegram. – Michael Dobkins
February 22nd In Seal Beach History
On this date in 1969, the Long Beach Independent Press-Telegram carried an ad that boldly announced the grand opening of a new model in the College Park tract. The ad copy pointed out all the expensive luxury features of the new … Continue reading
February 19th In Seal Beach History
On this date in 1969, Don Kirkland of The Long Beach Independent wrote about a sad letter Navy Maintenance Controlman Daniel Sundquist wrote to his parents. “We had another tragedy a few days ago. A great pilot we will all … Continue reading
… And They Went To The Moon
North American Aviation Rockwell – August, 1969 “… The Saturn V rocket which put us in orbit is an incredibly complicated piece of machinery, every piece of which worked flawlessly … We have always had confidence that this equipment will … Continue reading
