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Newspaper
Independent
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Apr 13, 1971
Page
11
An editorial contests CBS for splicing one interview to look like answers to different questions in The Selling of the Pentagon. The piece condemns the technique as misleading, urging direct paraphrase rather than rearrangement to preserve coherence and honesty in reporting.
In Biloxi federal court, two black men, Willie L. Morrow and Jerome Mangum, allege repeated denial of job applications by the Mississippi Highway Patrol after attempting on three dates last June. Affidavits from two white applicants who faced no such obstruction are offered in support.
The piece questions Lt. William L. Calley Jr.’s guilt in the My Lai killings and whether responsibility lies with him, his officers, or the system that sent him to Vietnam. It argues the court martial found Calley’s act terrible, but the true blame may rest with commanders who issued orders, a matter for future courts-martial if orders were not explicit.
The author discusses corporate versus personal guilt, noting we share in others' guilt through interdependence. Yet he argues individuals must bear personal responsibility and cannot be deprived of the dignity that comes with making ultimate decisions despite pressures.
The article notes rising demands for tax relief as Long Beach councilmen grapple with public discontent over property taxes. It quotes skeptical views on taxation and outlines political debate about relief measures amid fiscal pressures.
Reporter notes discuss Long Beach utility tax approved to fund city services and police fire retirement. The average tax totals 1.41 dollars monthly based on typical bills, yielding about 3.8 million yearly. Repeal would force higher property taxes to cover rising city costs.
Long Beach readers debate boat naming customs and superstitions. Clayton Ankeny argues on the playful side about distinctive names while noting practical challenges and radio pronunciation issues. Woldy G. Abraham adds a separate query about Israel and Arab demands.
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