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	Since&nbsp;1969, Paul Gillespie has watched the shores of Long Beach as a lifeguard. This summer, at 71 years old, the chief of lifeguards will retire. Newsday&#39;s Steve Langford reports.&nbsp;
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At 71 years old, chief of Long Beach lifeguards Paul Gillespie retires

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