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Newspaper
Independent
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Apr 14, 1970
Page
7
A Los Angeles teachers union president criticizes Governor Reagan over school funding amid a strike. The piece notes teachers’ anger at voters, legislature, and the governor, who lacks a statewide tax plan to boost funds. It suggests rethinking tactics and a new lesson plan.
The Viet Nam Stars and Stripes civilian chief Patrick Luminello was ousted after a New York Times Magazine interview quoted him doubting military control of the paper. The generals aimed to quiet views they deemed critical of the war front.
Judge Donald R. Wright, chosen by Governor Reagan as chief justice, is praised as a capable lawyer and conservative administrator with long trial and Los Angeles Superior Court service. His brief appellate tenure may reflect administrative strengths over expansive litigation experience, raising expectations for a distinguished court tenure.
Books noted include The Meaning of Marcuse by Robert W. Marks from Ballantine at $1.85, The Divine Wind about Japan’s Kamikaze pilots by Nakajima and Pineau at 95 cents, Adlai Stevenson by Bert Cochran at $10, Jim Whitewolf edited by Charles Brant at $1.75, and Best American Short Stories 1969 edited by Foley and Burnett at $1.25. Each title is summarized with focus on author, publisher, price, and scope.
Letter argues color in gasoline is cosmetic, leading to false quality signals. Leaded octane is needed for engine safety and to prevent excessive knock. Claims blending and tetraethyl lead control combustion, enabling higher compression and performance. Bellflower viewpoint urges acknowledgment of lead’s role despite smog and driving concerns.
In a reader letter, the writer rejects Robert Strand’s March IPT piece as erroneous, arguing witchcraft is not black magic or devil worship but a legitimate ancient religion. The letter notes witches believe in one God and misnames a male witch as a warlock.
Barbara J. Kulik, head teacher at the Development Center for Handicapped Minors, commends Linda Zink of the Press-Telegram for an accurate article. The piece highlighted families’ concerns and publicized the center’s open house held March 25, which drew strong attendance.
Washington finds Look magazine outlines how to select the sex of a baby and notes the instructions require only basic industrial-process skill. The article is not reprinted here due to space limits and urges readers not to pursue the method.
Russell Baker laments parental sex choosing as a source of mischief and heartbreak. He imagines couples debating boy or girl before birth, predicts strains, guilt, and possible divorces, and warns that widespread sex selection would upend family life and trigger societal backlash from draft-age men to women feeling sidelined.
A columnist argues President Nixon erupted in anger over Carswell, undoing months of careful political gains. He blames Attorney General Mitchell and calls for relief, noting hypocrisy in 61 Senators who opposed both nominees while citing respected figures who opposed one vote. The piece hints at future votes on arms expansion and other issues.
A reflective column critiques the Carswell nomination fight and Nixon's televised remarks. It notes unexpected statements, possible southern bloc reactions, and concern over conservative senators being pressured. The piece compares the political damage to Pearl Harbor and warns it may take months to recover.
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