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Newspaper
Independent
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Aug 01, 1967
Page
7
A Long Beach California newspaper page from August 1967 presents a masthead with numerous staff titles. It names publishers editors and various editorial positions, reflecting the paper structure on page 8-2.
The dreary view of Americans wasting leisure is contradicted by Sylvia Porter. About 5 million people are enrolled in home study courses, with 130 colleges and 29 older private schools competing to broaden adult horizons at home.
A Journal of the American Medical Association piece suggests insured women slim while uninsured women fatten, a dubious equation possibly favoring insurance propaganda. The article cites 1940 to 1962 weight increases, noting Agriculture Department bias and political risk, while the writer favors slimming as esthetically preferable to a cornfed look.
A Harvard sociologist notes a new book "Sex and Society in Sweden" by Birgitta Linner, a Swedish lawyer and founder of the Stock. The work argues that removing guilt from divorce changes how cases are viewed and handled in Swedish society.
Halm Family Counseling Bureau discusses Sweden's liberal yet thoughtful stance on divorce. Sweden allows no fault divorces and reports a one in six rate, contrasting with America’s one in four. Infidelity is often mutual, reflecting deeper marital tensions rather than individual fault.
The column contrasts Lyndon Johnson with Caesar and Nero as critics argue about delaying military aid to Michigan while Detroit burned. Hubert urges constructive thought on violence in America. Puerto Rico votes against statehood and seeks better ties with the U.S. government. Wisdom notes a quirky cure for baldness.
A French diary recounts De Gaulle in 1914 near Dinan and Verdun, noting superficial wounds, delayed frontline action, and clashes with a relieved captain over poor conditions. Capt. Destouches and Lt. Casimir Albrecht are named as contemporaries, with observations of morale and logistics at the front.
The account recalls the March 2 attack and De Gaulle’s surrender. A tall French captain is believed dead, a bugler reports the captain fell, and Col Voudhors sought a posthumous citation for two officers. General Petain approved the citation while De Gaulle was a German POW.
Herbert Hoover statesman principle urges government as servant not master of people highlighting global governance duty and moral obligation in 1930s political thought.
A columnist argues riots and civil rights are distinct issues, warning against conflating them. It cites Detroit looting, organized violence, and leaders like Carmichael and SNCC figures, urging housing and jobs programs while stressing that riots are not the same as civil rights pursuits.
An editor defends a statement linking local tensions to unemployment among Black youths. Citizens in Central Long Beach form a patrol to deter clashes and demand 1,000 jobs, with aim to 2,000 by September. If ignored, protests and violence could echo Watts and Detroit.
A critical look at John Brophy’s Meaning of Murder, a collection profiling infamous killers. It cites Charles Peace, Lizzie Borden, Marguerite Steinheil, Ste. Croix, and other notorious figures, noting Brophy’s fascination with their methods and historical contexts.
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