Flaws in the federal urban crisis approach
The piece argues the city is a rising political issue in the 1960s and that federal programs alone cannot solve urban crises. It cautions against overcentralization, urges state and local autonomy, and notes the need for targeted, effective programs beyond Social Security and Medicare.
Heating blood in regional perfusion boosts cancer treatment
Research shows heating the blood used in regional perfusion nearly doubles remission rates for melanomas compared with conventional perfusion. Dr. John S. Stehlin Jr., clinical associate professor of surgery at Bay...
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Retroactive tax validity cited in historical context
A discussion notes that Congress has previously imposed retroactive taxes. It also describes a cancer therapy from University College of Medicine Houston involving heating blood and limbs to treat advanced melanomas and sarcomas, with improved perfusion times and temperatures. Dr Stehlin cautions early survival data and reports profound tumor responses.
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Welfare tension eased in Long Beach dispute over special needs
County officials defend welfare system amid long heated battle over special needs denials in Long Beach. Welfare director Ellis Murphy delegates to Leonard Parish as pressure mounts while critics argue regulations are applied punitively. Officials cite large system size and federal state constraints, with some improvements by the county. Rights groups and consultants insist denials reflect policy and not isolated cases.
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Welfare rights movement seeks local accountability in Long Beach
In Long Beach the welfare rights movement grows with about 250 members in four groups across San Pedro and Hawaiian Gardens. A local ad hoc committee failed to win a community voice on the district director selection and was rejected from reviewing final post candidates.
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Movement to lower voting age gains support
Senator Soaper endorses the push to set the voting age at 18 while Congressman Sludgepump takes up guitar lessons. Inflation is blamed on salaries once thought high enough but insufficient to cover living costs.
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The Candy Caper Comes to Court in Long Beach
A 28 year old woman faced trial over a five cent Life Savers theft at S. H. Kress on Pine Ave. Long Beach. Her three year old son was jailed with her in a miscaptioned arrest, while defense attorney Richard Smith prepared a suit for improper arrest and emotional distress. The case was ultimately dismissed under de minimis principles.
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