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Newspaper
Independent
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Apr 22, 1975
Page
13
Don Ohl serves as editor of the editorial page with A Collins Sr as the column's senior writer. The piece reflects on current events and public opinion through a traditional newspaper voice.
The editorial critiques Nguyen van Thieu for his bitter resignation speech accusing the United States and Henry Kissinger. It argues U.S. aid cannot save South Vietnam, notes Thieu’s misreading of the war, and suggests his resignation mayenable cease-fire talks though prospects remain slim. The piece discusses Paris talks, Viet Cong demands, and a possible self-led South Vietnamese government.
The writers criticize Gen William Westmoreland for alleged blunders in Vietnam and urge shifting aid to nonmilitary support. One author mocks the war as immoral and calls for Peace Corps and construction crews instead. A separate note warns against withdrawing backing, citing long memories and past colonial exit costs.
The revenue sharing program sparks mixed reactions as 39 000 local jurisdictions push for renewal while civil rights groups criticize citizen participation and nondiscrimination enforcement. White House Task Force proposals are seen as cosmetic and potentially undercutting current standards. Public input calls for earlier budget involvement.
columnist Jack Travis of Long Beach asks if the newest airline gimmick will address core problems or simply remove the frill while the underlying malady remains.
The piece argues most California farm labor bills favor special interests while the ABI reform by Richard Alatorre aims to protect full time seasonal and migrant workers rights. It urges collective aid to those struggling to control their destiny and acknowledges workers who do stoop labor enable food on tables. Barbara F. Hoepfl
A reflection urges renewed national pride during the 200th anniversary, criticizing neglect of early freedom fighters and a biased education system. The speaker recalls learning biased history and stresses that Americans must reclaim the torch of liberty rather than blame others. Joseph Krengel recalls his father as a guiding presence in Hollywood.
Florence M. Steeves describes danger from skateboard contest last week as teens and riders charged from rear, forcing her to move onto grass to stay safe. Sheblames a park office clerk for inaction and directs readers to the organizer in charge.
In Detroit six months of 16 percent unemployment saw laid off autoworkers rely on SUB supplements to keep take home pay near 95 percent after tax. The program, backed by unions and management, cushioned income during layoffs while COLA kept post tax pay steady, with Chrysler fund dissolving first and Ford and GM differing in endurance. The piece questions why unions and politicians do not celebrate this counter cyclical system and suggests workers in other trades adopt SUB concepts.
A mirror-view from the Bit o Erin Bar and Grille reveals a voice about aging and aging appearances. The speaker jokes his wife misunderstands the nuisance of looking less like Robert Redford.
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